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France firm favourites to start off with win against Australia, despite injuries

France are overwhelming favourites in their opening clash against relative minnows Australia, especially given the presence of the mighty Kylian Mbappé. But Les Bleus fans can be forgiven a few jitters – as a range of injuries afflicts the squad and the curse of World Cup title-holders looms large.

France 24

Why Karim Benzema’s absence could improve France’s World Cup chances

Neither of Les Bleus’ two World Cup triumphs contained a goal from their main striker at the time

The Independent UK

Socceroos' World Cup Group D preview: The challenges, the opportunities, and the players to watch

While the build-up to Qatar has focused on issues off the field, there is still some football to be played on it. Samantha Lewis previews Group D and lays out Australia's possible path forward.

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France Faces Midfield Battle against Australia at World Cup

Even without the injured Karim Benzema, defending World Cup champion France has plenty of attacking power. Most teams would love to have either Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann or Olivier Giroud in their forward line, let alone all three. They have 119 international goals between them, plus an abundance of speed,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

How champions France could line up after Karim Benzema is ruled out of World Cup

France will have to defend their World Cup crown without Karim Benzema after the Real Madrid man was ruled out through injury leaving Didier Deschamps to assess his options

Daily Mirror

France Star Karim Benzema Out for World Cup with Leg Injury

One month after raising the Ballon d’Or in triumph to crown his remarkable rise, Karim Benzema’s dream of winning the World Cup is over before he has even played a game in Qatar. Defending champion France’s World Cup hopes took a huge blow with the news that its star striker…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Star striker Karim Benzema out of World Cup with thigh tear

Defending champion France’s World Cup hopes have taken a huge blow with the news that star striker Karim Benzema is out of the tournament after tearing a muscle in his left thigh during training

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Cristiano Ronaldo alternatives on a budget could help Manchester United lift Europa League

Man Utd could soon need a striker for a reasonable fee and who isn't cup-tied

Manchester Evening News

France hint at World Cup starting line-up with notable William Saliba decision

France are preparing for their World Cup opener against Australia on Tuesday but in-form Arsenal defender William Saliba may not be in the starting XI for Les Bleus

Daily Mirror

France vs Australia lineups: Confirmed team news, starting XIs, injury latest for World Cup 2022 game today

Defending champions France have been hit with another huge injury blow with Karim Benzema ruled out of the whole World Cup as they begin their defence against Australia tonight.

Evening Standard

World Cup 2018: First final for Croatia, second title for France

As was the case in the last World Cup, the holders were knocked out in the first round.

Al Jazeera

Betting odds World Cup 2022: Tips for winner, golden boot and more

The Qatar World Cup is almost here with the tournament and race to win the golden boot wide open

The Independent UK

France reveals its World Cup squad to defend title in Qatar

France coach Didier Deschamps has revealed the 25-man squad tasked with defending their title in Qatar. Raphael Varane is on board, despite the defender's recent injury problems, as is 36-year-old striker Olivier Giroud.

Radio France Internationale

Varane and Giroud named in France squad for World Cup

Paris (AFP) - France coach Didier Deschamps included Raphael Varane in his World Cup squad on Wednesday despite the defender's recent injury problems, while 36-year-old striker Olivier Giroud was also called up.

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Football London

France World Cup 2022 squad revealed as William Saliba and Wesley Fofana decisions made

France have officially announced their squad for the 2022 World Cup, including plenty of names Didier Deschamps has used previously

AFP

Porto seal top spot, dump miserable Atletico out of Europe

Porto (Portugal) (AFP) - Porto sealed top spot in Champions League Group B with a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, with the Spanish side dumped out of Europe entirely as Bayer Leverkusen finished third.

AFP

Simeone spending credit as bruised Atletico face Porto

Barcelona (AFP) - Diego Simeone has built up a large supply of credit as Atletico Madrid coach over more than a decade at the helm, but this season he is spending it fast.

Daily Mirror

FIFA 23 TOTW 6 squad revealed featuring PSG, Barcelona and Manchester United stars

Latest FIFA 23 news from Mirror as the official Team of the Week 6 (TOTW 6) squad is officially revealed by EA Sports, and will be available in packs from 18:00 PM BST on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

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The Independent UK

Ousmane Dembele inspires Barcelona to big win over Athletic Club

Dembele headed a 12th-minute opener and subsequently set up goals for Sergi Roberto on 18 minutes and Robert Lewandowski four minutes later

AFP

Silky Barcelona destroy returning Valverde's Athletic

Barcelona (AFP) - Ousmane Dembele scored and laid on a hat-trick of assists as Barcelona ripped apart Athletic Bilbao in a 4-0 win in La Liga on Sunday, to stay three points behind leaders Real Madrid.

AFP

Griezmann strikes from corner as Atletico beat Betis

Barcelona (AFP) - Atletico Madrid's rejuvenated Antoine Griezmann hit a brace, including one goal direct from a corner, to earn his team a 2-1 win at Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday.

AFP

Falcao penalty snatches Rayo draw at Atletico, Sevilla hold Valencia

Madrid (AFP) - Former Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao earned Rayo Vallecano a 1-1 draw against his old side in La Liga with a 92nd minute penalty on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Dusan Vlahovic earns overdue win for Juventus while Atalanta move top

In Spain, Antoine Griezmann scored Atletico Madrid’s winner against Athletic Bilbao.

AFP

Griezmann, Reinildo double-act help Atletico usurp Athletic

Palma (Spain) (AFP) - Antoine Griezmann's strike earned Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao to help Diego Simeone's side leapfrog their Basque opponents and move third in La Liga on Saturday.

Irish Mirror

Rating Man Utd and 7 clubs' chances on signing Joao Felix after Diego Simeone dispute

Joao Felix is reportedly unhappy at Atletico Madrid and wants to force through a transfer in the January window, but which clubs could feasibly take the Portuguese star?

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