The Latest Breaking News from Raphael Varane

Several France players have caught colds, the French Football Federation said, as the team prepares for the World Cup final against Argentina, with defenders Raphaël Varane and Ibrahima Konaté the latest to fall ill on Friday. FRANCE 24’s special correspondents report from Qatar on this mystery illness.

Didier Deschamps’ France have been hit with major doubts and worries ahead of the World Cup final with Argentina with a number of players have been struck down with injury and and illness

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane's chance to play in the World Cup final appears to have been plunged into doubt

William Saliba has played less than 30 minutes at the World Cup this year but the Arsenal and France star may be needed for the final.

The 2022 World Cup has been a huge success on the pitch and the race for the Golden Ball is hotting up with the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi among the front runners

Manchester United defenders Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez will come up against one another in Sunday's World Cup final

Kylian Mbappe inspired France to victory against Lionel Messi’s Argentina in Russia in a game depicted as a changing of the guard – but is that actually accurate?

Man Utd will have to make changes to their side when they host Burnley in the Carabao Cup next week.

Manchester United duo Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane will face off against each other in the World Cup final.

These are your Manchester United morning headlines on Friday, December 16.

Man United defenders Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez will face each other in the World Cup final between Argentina and France.