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World Cup 2022 briefing: and then there were two

Sunday’s final between Argentina and France throws together two of the world’s best players: Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022

Karim Benzema gets green light for sensational France return ahead of World Cup final

Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has recovered from a thigh injury and could fly back to Qatar to rejoin the France squad ahead of their World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday

Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022

For African fans, legendary Morocco feat means ‘sky is the limit’

Supporters from countries across the continent say Atlas Lions’ run proves that African teams belong to elite of game.

Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2022

France vs Morocco Highlights: France beat gritty Morocco 2-0, set up a summit clash with Argentina

NEW DELHI: Holders France ended Morocco's dream run in Qatar and set up a mouth-watering summit clash with Lionel Messi's Argentina on Sunday. France overcame a valiant Morocco 2-0 in the tightly contested second semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Al Bayt stadium on Thursday.

The Times of India · Dec 14, 2022

Graham Potter sent Hakim Ziyech message as Chelsea face dilemma amid great Morocco World Cup run

Chelsea must decide what to do with Hakim Ziyech after the winger impressed for Morocco at the World Cup in Qatar, with the January transfer window fast approaching

Football London · Dec 14, 2022

6 moments in African football in 2022 that will be talked about for years to come

2022 was a significant year for African football. It was a benchmark for the women’s game and a year that may mark the first real move into African football as a business rather than football as development. It ended with some thrilling matches at the men’s World Cup in Qatar,…

The Conversation · Dec 14, 2022

France defeats Morocco to reach World Cup Final, their chase to repeat continues

France, led by its star Kylian Mbappé, has sparkled this tournament. In defeating Morocco, the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals, France sets up a dream final against Argentina.

WEKU · Dec 14, 2022

Kylian Mbappe jumps into crowd to apologise to France fan after hitting them with shot

France superstar Kylian Mbappe rushed to check on a supporter after he struck them with a ball during his warm-up for the World Cup semi-final clash with Morocco in Qatar

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

Macron attends France-Morocco semifinal match at World Cup

French President Emmanuel Macron has traveled to Qatar to attend the World Cup semifinal match between France and Morocco

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Qatar detains Briton in criminal probe into death at offshore platform -official

Qatari authorities have detained a British national as part of a criminal investigation into the death of a Briton at an offshore facility, where another Briton was also injured, a Ministry of Interior official said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Dec 14, 2022