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'Such disrespect' - Manchester United fans react to Anthony Martial World Cup decision

France striker Karim Benzema had to withdraw from the World Cup after picking up a thigh injury

Manchester Evening News

Latest Qatar World Cup 2022 outright odds including England's chances of success

The Inside Track previews the biggest international tournament and take a look at the market as to who the bookies are looking

Football London

Didier Deschamps 'snubs' ex-Arsenal ace Alexandre Lacazette as Karim Benzema France replacement

Former Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette has been 'snubbed' from the France squad, despite Karim Benzema's withdrawal on the eve of the tournament

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Didier Deschamps hints at why he won't replace Karim Benzema with Kylian Mbappe plan

France boss Didier Deschamps is having to rejig his frontline after Karim Benzema was ruled out of the World Cup through injury with a new role for Kylian Mbappe

Daily Mirror

Didier Deschamps reveals Karim Benzema replacement plans amid Man United ace Anthony Martial call-up rumours

The Manchester United forward had been talked up as a potential late replacement after Benzema was ruled out of the tournament.

Manchester Evening News

Anthony Martial dealt hammer blow to World Cup hopes as Didier Deschamps makes decision

France boss Didier Deschamps will not be calling up a new striker to replace Karim Benzema - dashing the World Cup hopes of Manchester United striker Anthony Martial

Daily Mirror

Qatar take on Ecuador to launch 2022 World Cup

A capacity crowd of 60,000 is expected at the Al Bayt Stadium in Doha on Sunday night to watch Qatar and Ecuador launch the 2022 World Cup.

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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

Karim Benzema issues statement after heart-breaking injury ruins World Cup hopes

The Real Madrid striker was hit with a brutal injury blow on the eve of the World Cup in Qatar during an incident in training and has issued an update having been forced to withdraw from the squad

Daily Mirror

Karim Benzema injury: France star ruled out of World Cup with thigh problem

Benzema is the reigning Ballon d’Or holder after a brilliant year for Real Madrid

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

France suffer huge World Cup blow with Karim Benzema ruled out through injury

The Real Madrid striker will play no part in the tournament in Qatar.

The Independent UK

Karim Benzema injury: France confirm Ballon d’Or winner will miss ENTIRE World Cup with thigh tear

Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema will miss the entirety of the World Cup through injury, France have confirmed on the eve of the Qatar tournament.

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Karim Benzema 'out of World Cup' as France rocked by late injury blow

The Ballon d'Or winner was named in Didier Deschamps' squad for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar but has been struck down with an injury blow on the eve of the tournament

The Independent UK

How not to defend a World Cup: Reigning champions France must defy history to retain their crown

Brazil’s 2006 side are the only defending champions to even play in a knockout game this millennium, showing just how difficult it will be for France to win the World Cup in Qatar

Liverpool Echo

Mohamed Salah has just handed Jurgen Klopp a rare Liverpool boost

Liverpool's lowest World Cup representation since 2006 could have long-lasting benefits for Jurgen Klopp this season

Evening Standard

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.

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Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe told he's only at "40 per cent of his potential" ahead of World Cup

Kylian Mbappe has lit up Ligue 1 and the world stage since bursting onto the scene as a teenager but the PSG star has been told he is only half the player he can be

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 Times of India

FIFA World Cup 2022: Will France buck the opening-round jinx?

DOHA: For those who came in late, the French team of today resembles the Germany of the ’90s. Mostly indestructible, fearsome depth, near-complete domination, zero nerves. Gary Lineker’s famous quip about football being a simple game, 22 men chasing a ball for 90 minutes and in the end, the Germans…

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

Evening Standard

Rating the World Cup 2022 favourites: Brazil, Argentina and France

A World Cup like no other is now just days away as the best players from across the globe descend on the smallest nation to ever host, in Qatar.

Football London

William Saliba to make early Arsenal return if 24-year World Cup champions' curse continues

Arsenal defender William Saliba has been named in France's World Cup squad, but how long will the 21-year-old be out in Qatar for?

Daily Mirror

France confirm Christopher Nkunku OUT of World Cup after wild tackle by team-mate

Defending champions France will be without RB Leipzig striker Christopher Nkunku at this year's World Cup in Qatar after he suffered an unspecified injury in training

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