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World Cup 2022 briefing: Morocco’s pride in Islam should inspire us all

It is uplifting to see players practicing their religion and celebrating with their mothers on such a big global stage

The Guardian - UK

Todd Boehly can complete Lionel Messi bargain if Chelsea renew sneaky £208m transfer agreement

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues reached an agreement with Lionel Messi to bring him to Stamford Bridge eight years ago and Todd Boehly could rekindle that move in January

Football London

How to watch Argentina vs Croatia: TV channel, live stream and kick-off time for World Cup clash

World Cup news: Croatia are bidding to reach back-to-back World Cup finals as they take on Argentina for a place in Sunday's final in Lusail

Football London

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Croatia and Mateo Kovacic aim to repeat Lionel Messi plan to avoid key Zinedine Zidane mistake

Croatia and Argentina face-off in the first semi-final of the 2022 World Cup with Chelsea's Mateo Kovacic likely to be involved and facing the key task of stopping Lionel Messi

Football London

Head-butt from 2006 World Cup final left an imprint

Zidane’s hit on Materazzi still recognized 16-plus years later with statue in Qatar.

Chicago Sun-Times

France star can avenge what Wayne Rooney did to his father in World Cup clash

Marcus Thuram's father Lilian was part of the France team which went up against a Wayne Rooney-inspired England in 2004, and the forward could feature against the Three Lions in Qatar

Daily Mirror

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Gallagher on the England stars they want to emulate

England internationals Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Gallagher have been reminiscing on their World Cup memories from childhood and the England stars they're looking to emulate

Daily Mirror

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England v France: Four memorable encounters

Doha (AFP) - England and France will face off in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday in a rare clash on the biggest stage.

AFP

Jamie Carragher names his best-ever World Cup XI using one player from each country

Pundits have picked their all-time World Cup XIs, using only one player from each country, with legends like Pele, Diego Maradona and Johan Cruyff proving popular

Daily Mirror

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

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

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How immigration ‘made French football better’

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

AFP

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.

The Independent UK

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

AFP

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.

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Liverpool Echo

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

AFP

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

France 24

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.

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.

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