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World Cup final: The critical team selection decisions Lionel Scaloni and Didier Deschamps must make

One has big call to make with his starting tactics in Qatar, while the other must choose between sticking or twisting in defence

The Independent UK

France battle virus on eve of World Cup final

DOHA: France is taking “as many precautions as possible” to stop the spread of a virus that is threatening preparations for their World Cup final showdown on Sunday with Argentina, says coach Didier Deschamps.

Bangkok Post

FIFA World Cup 2022: France Squad Struck By Virus Ahead Of Final Against Argentina

Defending champions France have been affected by a virus that could cause the team's starting centre-back duo to miss the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday. Read on for details:

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Varane, Konate Miss World Cup Training for Virus-Hit France

Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konaté were among five France players who missed training on Friday, two days before the World Cup final against Argentina. The two center backs have reportedly become the latest members of the France squad to be affected by a virus, according to French media. Three other…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Varane, Konaté and Coman train apart as virus hits France World Cup final plan

France have taken measures to try to deal with a virus that has disrupted their preparations for Sunday’s World Cup final against Argentina

The Guardian - UK

France taking action to stop virus spreading through squad ahead of World Cup final

A number of players are being made to isolate in their rooms at the team’s base in Qatar

The Independent UK

Ousmane Dembele shrugs off virus concerns in France camp ahead of World Cup final meeting with Argentina

Ousmane Dembele says France’s players are not afraid that the virus running through their camp will cost them a shot a World Cup glory on Sunday.

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Every France player at risk of missing World Cup final as illness leaves FIVE key men on brink of Argentina heartbreak

France will aim to win their second World Cup title in a row on Sunday evening as they take on Argentina in the final - but they could be without a number of key men.

Daily Record

SI:AM | Messi’s First or Back-to-Back Titles for France?

The World Cup final will be epic.

Sports Illustrated

‘Bad news ahead of the final’: Mystery illness afflicts France players at World Cup

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.

France 24

World Cup 2022: France stars hit by mystery illness as squad decimated ahead of final

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

Daily Mirror

Man United defender Raphael Varane 'doubt' for World Cup final as illness grips French camp

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

Manchester Evening News

France illness hits third member of squad ahead of World Cup final vs Argentina

The illness spreading through the France squad has hit its third player after Adrien Rabiot and Dayot Upamecano sat out of the semi-final win over Morocco on Wednesday

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi threat offers France major World Cup final selection dilemma

During their run to the World Cup Final, the France team has largely picked itself.

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World Cup 2022: France bid to stop virus spreading through squad before Argentina final

Didier Deschamps has revealed France are taking precautions to stop a virus spreading through their squad before Sunday’s World Cup Final against Argentina.

Daily Mirror

Jules Kounde and Ibrahima Konate summoned for drug tests after World Cup semi-final

Ibrahima Konate and Jules Kounde could only watch on as their teammates celebrated reaching the World Cup final - as the French duo forced to undertake random doping tests after beating Morocco

The Independent UK

France had to ‘dig deep’ to beat Morocco after flu hit World Cup squad, Didier Deschamps reveals

France could become the first nation since the revered Brazil side of 1962 to retain their status as champions of the world

The Independent UK

Didier Deschamps: Flu-hit France dug deep to set up World Cup final showdown

France could become the first nation since the revered Brazil side of 1962 to retain their status as champions of the world.

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The Independent UK

Theo Hernandez adds to France’s stellar cast of second-choice stand-outs

Didier Deschamps has had to call upon a number of would-be reserves to play a leading role for Les Bleus

Daily Mirror

France into World Cup final after ending fairy-tale Morocco run - 6 talking points

FRANCE 2-0 MOROCCO: The defending champions are through to the World Cup final after goals from AC Milan's Theo Hernandez and Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani

Football London

'Robbed' - William Saliba decision slammed by Arsenal fans for France's World Cup semi-final

France head coach Didier Deschamps opted with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate over Arsenal star William Saliba in the absence of Dayot Upamecano for their World Cup semi-final against Morocco

Daily Mirror

France 'blame England' for duo missing World Cup semi-final with theory they can't prove

Adrien Rabiot and Dayot Upamecano were both forced out of the France line-up to face Morocco in the World Cup semi-final in two enforced changes from their quarter-final win over England

Liverpool Echo

Ibrahima Konate handed huge World Cup chance as major France absences vs Morocco explained

The 24-year-old had missed out on his side's knockout rounds but now has a chance to stake his claim for a place in the final

Daily Mirror

Adrien Rabiot misses France World Cup semi-final after "justice" remark angered England

France take on Morocco for a place in Sunday's World Cup final vs Argentina, but will do so without their midfield lynchpin Adrien Rabiot who has come down with a bout of flu

The Independent UK

France vs Morocco prediction: How will World Cup fixture play out tomorrow?

France are eyeing a second consecutive World Cup final appearance while Morocco target another shock win

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