Argentina should get physical with stylish Antoine Griezmann to shut down France Neither World Cup finalist look to dominate the ball but denying Griezmann possession is vital for Lionel Scaloni’s side The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022
Karim Benzema decides on World Cup stance after being given green light for France return France reached their second successive World Cup final by beating Morocco on Wednesday night, with claims emerging that Karim Benzema could return to face Argentina Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022
Fernando Santos leaves Portugal role in wake of World Cup quarter-final exit The 68-year-old had been contracted until after Euro 2024. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
'Forget Milinkovic-Savic!' - Azzedine Ounahi to Arsenal transfer decided after scouting mission Arsenal news includes fan reaction to Wednesday's action from the World Cup semi-final where Azzedine Ounahi shone in defeat for Morocco against France Football London · Dec 15, 2022
Portugal coach Fernando Santos leaves role after World Cup exit The 68-year-old, who guided his nation to their first major title at Euro 2016, made the bold call to bench captain Cristiano Ronaldo twice in Qatar this month The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Portugal legend Fernando Santos leaves manager’s job after eight years in charge and shock World Cup exit Fernando Santos has left his job as Portugal manager after his country’s shock World Cup defeat at the hands of Morocco. Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2022
Morocco launch official FIFA complaint after controversial World Cup exit vs France Morocco were furious with referee Cesar Ramos following his performance as the Atlas Lions' crashed out of the World Cup with a 2-0 defeat against France at Al Bayt Stadium Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022
Fernando Santos sacked as Portugal manager after Cristiano Ronaldo 'row' Portugal have parted company with long-serving manager Fernando Santos after the nation's hopes of a World Cup triumph were ended by a quarter final loss to Morocco Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022
Morocco launch official complaint against World Cup semi-final referee Cesar Ramos after France controversy Morocco have launched an official complaint to Fifa over the performance of referee Cesar Ramos in their World Cup semi-final defeat to France. Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2022
Today at the World Cup: France and Argentina turn attention to Sunday’s final After the drama of the semi-finals, it was a low key day in Qatar The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Morocco bosses lodge complaint over officiating in World Cup semi against France Moroccan football federation chiefs on Thursday lodged a formal complaint with World Cup organisers Fifa over the refereeing during the semi-final against France. Radio France Internationale · Dec 15, 2022
On the rise: seven of the World Cup’s biggest breakout stars We pick players, including two from Morocco, who enhanced their reputations in Qatar and could become transfer targets The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022
Podcast: Football frenzy, foie gras alternatives, Proust forever Unpicking France's win against Morocco in World Cup semi-final; finding "ethical" alternatives to force-fed foie gras; and why it's worth reading Marcel Proust, 100 years after his death. Radio France Internationale · Dec 15, 2022
France probes former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn over alleged tax fraud French authorities have opened a preliminary investigation into the consulting activities of former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn to look into alleged tax fraud revealed in the so-called "Pandora Papers". Radio France Internationale · Dec 15, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022 South America’s prime talent factory faces off against Europe’s prime talent factory In today’s Football Daily: Argentina, France and email header renderings
Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2022 Mbappe tells Hakimi: ‘You made history’ at the World Cup After France dashed Morocco’s hopes in Wednesday’s semifinal, the friends swapped shirts, hugs and respect.
Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022 Cristiano Ronaldo slammed for lack of "dignity" after dramatic World Cup exit Cristiano Ronaldo has been blasted for failing to acknowledge the Morocco national team after France took the time to comfort the Atlas Lions following their World Cup exit
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022 France plot new plan to stop Lionel Messi after Kanté’s 2018 masterclass Without midfielder from the last World Cup, Didier Deschamps must find a fresh strategy to contain Argentina’s captain
Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022 Jamie Carragher makes his feelings clear on France man of the match who must start final Ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has been left hugely impressed with one particular France star and has appealed to Didier Deschamps to hand him a start in the World Cup final
France 24 · Dec 15, 2022 Mbappé and France to face Messi’s Argentina in much-anticipated World Cup final Star striker Kylian Mbappé and title-holders France will face off against an Argentina led by Lionel Messi for the World Cup championship on Sunday in a final that many were hoping for.
Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022 Sofyan Amrabat plea to Olivier Giroud mid-match speaks volumes about Liverpool target The Moroccan international was forced to ask Olivier Giroud to stop constantly man-marking him during Wednesday night's defeat by France at the World Cup semi-final stage
Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2022 Croatia vs Morocco lineups: Confirmed team news, starting XIs, injury latest for World Cup 2022 game today Croatia and Morocco have both named their teams for today’s World Cup third-place play-off in Qatar.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022 Boy killed in Montpellier amid violence after France-Morocco game Teenager died after being hit by car as scattered incidents of violence reported in several French cities
Irish Mirror · Dec 15, 2022 Didi Hamann blasts Cristiano Ronaldo as he praises Morocco's 'dignity' in loss to France The German World Cup finalist believes Ronaldo can learn a thing or two about handling defeat from the Moroccans.
Daily Record · Dec 15, 2022 France and Morocco fans throw fireworks in street during violent brawl as riot police step in French authorities issued 10,000 officers across the country following the World Cup semi-final match on Wednesday which France won 2-0.