How Barcelona won its 1st Spanish league title since Messi’s traumatic exit Barcelona’s risky bet to mortgage the club’s future has paid off with its first Spanish league title in four years The Independent UK · May 14, 2023
Late Winner by Alba Moves Barcelona Closer to League Title Barcelona kept wasting its chances against 10-man Osasuna at Camp Nou. Its top attackers all squandered good opportunities to break the deadlock, with Ansu Fati, Pedri, Ousmane Dembélé and Robert Lewandowski failing to find the target despite clear chances. It took a veteran defender to come through and move the… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2023
Barcelona eye El Clasico win which would seal La Liga title The Blaugrana hold a nine-point lead as they welcome Madrid to the Nou Camp The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023
Barcelona Depleted for Copa ‘Clasico’ against Real Madrid Barcelona had been scoring at ease, getting plenty of goals from its forwards to keep thriving in the Spanish league and the Copa del Rey. Lack of offensive prowess was far from a problem for the Catalan club. But things have changed entering a crucial part of the season, with… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 1, 2023
Kylian Mbappé leads French frenzy after Didier Deschamps rolls the dice Striker exploded into life to drag his side back into the contest – but the madcap game was proof that France’s plan had failed The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022
Argentina 3-3 France (aet, 4-2 on pens): World Cup final player ratings Kylian Mbappé mesmerised, Emi Martínez was magnificent, but it was Lionel Messi’s magic that will go down in history The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022
Argentina beat France in penalty shootout to claim 2022 World Cup It was fitting that Gonzalo Montiel hit the winning penalty. His handball had allowed Kylian Mbappé the chance to level the World Cup final at 3-3 just three minutes from the end of extra-time. Radio France Internationale · Dec 18, 2022
Argentina, Messi Win Epic World Cup Final, Overcoming Mbappe’s Heroics A match that was on its way to being a lopsided rout absolutely flew off the rails. But when it was done, Messi and Argentina were left lifting the trophy. Sports Illustrated · Dec 18, 2022
Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup after stunning final Argentina have won the World Cup for a third time, beating France 4-2 on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw in the 2022 final in Qatar The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022
Finally. Lionel Messi leads Argentina over France to win a World Cup championship. Argentina beat defending-champion France in the final. It's the third World Cup title for Argentina but the first for Messi - the only trophy he hadn't won in his storied and remarkable career. WEKU · Dec 18, 2022
France’s survivors daring for greatest heist yet against Messi and Argentina Didier Deschamps’ pragmatists will be set on stifling Lionel Messi’s magic as they aim to complete a hat-trick of World Cups for France The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022
Ousmane Dembélé’s unlikely France comeback set for thrilling final act The winger has grafted to lift France to another World Cup final but now wants to shine against his former club-mate Lionel Messi The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022
Varane, Konaté and Coman train apart as virus hits France World Cup final plan France have taken measures to try to deal with a virus that has disrupted their preparations for Sunday’s World Cup final against Argentina The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022
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
The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022 France 2-0 Morocco: World Cup semi-final player ratings Ibrahima Konaté excelled for France, while Morocco’s captain, Romain Saïss, was unfit, well off the pace and soon withdrawn
The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022 France do just enough to go forward – but will they have more for the final? Deschamps’ side came up with the bare minimum against Morocco, yet Argentina will worry about their ruthlessness
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022 Traditional No 9 Olivier Giroud continues to thrive beneath the radar for France Centre-forward whose goal knocked England out of the World Cup is often overlooked while all eyes are on Kylian Mbappé
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2022 England 1-2 France: World Cup quarter-final player ratings Antoine Griezmann excelled for France but Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham were unlucky to be losers
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2022 England out of World Cup after Harry Kane penalty miss against France Harry Kane had already levelled once with a penalty but missed a second to give France a 2-1 victory in the World Cup quarter-final
Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2022 France vs England match preview: World Cup 2022 quarter-final Current world champions France take on an unbeaten England in this heavyweight quarter-final matchup.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2022 World Cup 2022 briefing: will England outflank France in last eight? There is more than the Mbappé factor to consider in quarter-final battle of the wings
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022 England v France: where World Cup quarter-final could be won and lost We pick five tactical areas key to the outcome, including Gareth Southgate’s choice of shape and France’s defensive weak spots
The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022 Bryan Robson’s France heroics inspire and fuel England’s forward thinking Gareth Southgate, then 11, was engrossed as Robson scored after 27 seconds in the 1982 World Cup and his treasured memories linger
The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022 France scouting report for the World Cup quarter-final with England We look at the strengths, weaknesses, danger men and tactics of England’s next opponents in Qatar
The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022 Mbappé’s stunning double sends France past Poland into World Cup last eight Kylian Mbappé’s second-half double secured France’s place in the quarter-finals after Olivier Giroud opened the scoring in the 3-1 win over Poland