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France coach Didier Deschamps knows that many football fans want Argentina to win Sunday's World Cup final – just to give Lionel Messi the perfect send-off from the sport's biggest tournament. In fact, Deschamps says he thinks some in France may be hoping for an Argentina victory, too.

Doha (AFP) - The whole France squad attended a training session on the eve of Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina after a virus sidelined a number of players this week.

France coach Didier Deschamps says he does not know if Karim Benzema or any of his other injured players will attend the World Cup Final.

Didier Deschamps' France are aiming to become the first men's team since 1962 to defend the World Cup when they take on Argentina in Sunday's final at the Lusail Stadium

Man United defender Raphael Varane was absent from France training on Friday with 'flu-like symptoms' in the squad.

Doha (AFP) - Holders France insist playing in front of a largely hostile crowd in Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina will not have an impact as they attempt to become the first team in 60 years to retain the trophy.

It is now or never for Lionel Messi. The Argentina superstar’s once-in-a-generation career will be defined — for many — by whether he leads his country to the World Cup title on Sunday. Can he finally, at the age of 35, win football’s biggest prize to secure his place alongside…

Doha (AFP) - France coach Didier Deschamps was sweating on the fitness of several key players on Saturday as his team battled a mystery virus on the eve of the World Cup final against Argentina.

France defender Raphael Varane has been an important presence in his country's run to the World Cup showpiece, but there are pros and cons to his impressive records in finals