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Mauricio Pochettino names all-time World Cup XI and includes Zinedine Zidane in defence

Ex-Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has included England hero David Beckham in his all-time World Cup XI and France legend Zinedine Zidane in an unfamiliar position

Daily Mirror

French FA dismiss Zinedine Zidane rumours and throw full support behind Didier Deschamps ahead of England tie

Didier Deschamps is set to remain in charge of France even if they lose to England in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Evening Standard

France chief forced to deny Didier Deschamps rumours before England World Cup clash

France boss Didier Deschamps' current contract with the French Football Federation expires at the end of the year, and Zinedine Zidane has been heavily tipped to succeed him in recent months

Daily Mirror

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Achraf Hakimi endured Fifa ban to emerge as Morocco’s World Cup ace

The Madrid-born full-back is starring for Paris Saint-Germain and is key to his country’s hopes of upsetting the 2010 champions Spain

The Guardian - UK

The five most (in)famous World Cup penalty shootouts

Of the 30 penalty shootouts in a World Cup, only twice has the World Cup final itself come down to it (1994 and 2006).

Al Jazeera

How immigration ‘made French football better’

From Polish miners to heroes of Algerian independence, immigrants have greatly influenced French football.

Al Jazeera

Mbappe shows France attack well equipped without Benzema

Doha (AFP) - An injury to Karim Benzema on the eve of the World Cup threatened to derail France's title defence, but Kylian Mbappe again showed they have the attacking resources in reserve to get by without the Ballon d'Or winner in Qatar.

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Mbappe scores 2, France reaches knockout stage of World Cup

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals and put defending champion France into the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 2-1 win over Denmark

The Independent UK

Giroud ready to tower above French giants

Doha (AFP) - From Raymond Kopa to Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane to Thierry Henry, France has produced some of football's all-time greats, but Olivier Giroud needs just one more goal for Les Bleus to tower over all of his compatriots.

AFP

Freestyle footballer's journey from the streets of Toxteth to international recognition

Richard Braithwaite, aka Silky Skills, has showcased and taught his art for nearly 20 years

Liverpool Echo

Spectre of 2002 hangs over injury-hit France at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - France are the World Cup holders, but a troubled build-up to their defence of the trophy means Les Bleus will go into Tuesday's opening game in Qatar against Australia with the spectre of 2002 hanging over them.

AFP

Can France defend their World Cup title in Qatar?

Holders head into the World Cup as one of the favourites, but recent poor results have raised some concerns.

Al Jazeera

France are richly talented but beset by problems before World Cup defence

Injuries, public disenchantment and a certain bald idol eyeing his job is heaping unusual pressure on Didier Deschamps

The Guardian - UK

A history of World Cup flops: Past upsets haunt defending champions France

Defending champions France enter the World Cup in Qatar hoping to break the curse that has plagued recent title holders – a jinx the French inaugurated in 2002 when their formidable armada of strikers famously failed to score a single goal.

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Al Jazeera

World Cup 2006: Tournament that saw the last of Zidane, Ronaldo

Zidane’s walk off the pitch in the final after being shown a red card was his last in French colours.

Irish Mirror

Irish fans vote Diego Maradona 'Hand of God' goal most iconic World Cup moment in history

The study, which was commissioned by betting company Ladbrokes, finds that over half of people believe Maradona's 'goal' is the most famous moment in World Cup history.

Sports Illustrated

Kylian Mbappe Takes on the Weight of His World

Winning the World Cup at 19 and becoming the world’s most expensive player by 23 comes with spotlight and scrutiny. And the France star is ready for more.

The Independent UK

Pele, Messi, Moore: Could this be the greatest all-time World Cup XI?

Who would make your all-time greatest World Cup team?

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Football London

Oleksandr Zinchenko makes bizarre Arsenal Zinedine Zidane comparison after win over Chelsea

Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta's side returned to the top of the Premier League table with a ruthlessly professional performance against Chelsea

Daily Mirror

Man Utd starlet Zidane Iqbal names "beautiful to watch" Liverpool star among three idols

Manchester United midfielder Zidane Iqbal looks up to three players, past and present, who play in his central midfield role, including one who plies his trade with Liverpool

Daily Record

Gio van Bronckhorst on unforgiving Rangers stars Champions League learning curve as he swerves 'worst ever' tag fears

The Ibrox side are within touching distance of being providing the poorest group stage return ever.

Daily Mirror

Man Utd news: Zinedine Zidane rejection explained as Harry Maguire set new challenge

The former Real Madrid manager was linked with the Man Utd job before Erik ten Hag’s appointment and it has now been revealed as to why he turned down the Red Devils

Daily Mirror

Thierry Henry confirms job Zinedine Zidane is waiting for after turning down Man Utd

The former Real Madrid boss has been away from the game since the end of the 2020/21 season and has been linked with a number of managerial roles, including Manchester United

Football London

Thierry Henry says Juventus must follow Arsenal's Arteta example amid Allegri and Conte rumours

Juventus were knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday night but Arsenal legend Thierry Henry thinks they should follow the example set by Mikel Arteta and stick with Massimiliano Allegri

AFP

'Forget the controversies and focus on football' at Qatar World Cup, says Zidane

Paris (AFP) - French World Cup-winning hero Zinedine Zidane said Monday it was "time to forget the controversies and focus on the football" at the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, despite calls to boycott the tournament over the Gulf state's rights record and treatment of migrant workers.

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