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Deschamps Extends as France Coach to Next World Cup

After leading France to another World Cup final, coach Didier Deschamps is signing up for another shot at the title, prolonging his contract to June 2026. The French Football Federation announced the contract extension on Saturday, The Associated Press reported. Deschamps, a World Cup winner as a player, took over…

Asharq Al-Awsat

From Messi’s triumph to Federer’s retirement: 2022’s top sport stories

From the moment Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup – the one major prize he had lacked – to the moment Roger Federer hung up his tennis racket, 2022 was a remarkable year in sport. FRANCE 24 looks back at all the highlights of the past 12 months.

France 24

Kylian Mbappe Takes on the Weight of His World

Winning the World Cup at 19 and becoming the world’s most expensive player by 23 comes with spotlight and scrutiny. And the France star is ready for more.

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World Cup final referee responds perfectly to claims Lionel Messi goal shouldn't have stood

World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak has come under attack in France over his officiating during the final, which saw Les Bleus miss out on back-to-back titles after losing on penalties to Argentina

Daily Mirror

Emiliano Martinez turns his attentions to Aurelien Tchouameni after Kylian Mbappe taunts

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has decided to take aim at Aurelien Tchouameni after their win over France in the World Cup final following his feud with Kylian Mbappe

Daily Mirror

'Starting all over again': Clippers finally able to practice at full strength

LOS ANGELES — Nicolas Batum, as passionate a fan of France's national soccer team as there is, said he tried recovering from Les Bleus' World Cup final defeat by spending Sunday walking around Disneyland with his family.

Los Angeles Times

Kylian Mbappe records and stats at age of 24 show he's got football world at his feet

Kylian Mbappe celebrates his birthday just two days after losing the World Cup final with France, with his performances at this year's tournament confirming his status as football's next superstar

Daily Mirror

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The tops and flops of Qatar’s World Cup

The 2022 FIFA World Cup drew to a close on Sunday with a spectacular Argentinian victory over France’s Les Bleus in the final. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the highs and lows of the competition.

France 24

France return to heroes' reception in Paris despite losing World Cup final

France were defeated by Argentina in one of the greatest World Cup finals of all time, but their supporters back home have still greeted them with a heroes' welcome

Daily Mirror

Les Bleus return home as national heros despite World Cup loss

The France football team was expected to greet fans in Paris late Monday after their epic defeat to Argentina in an exhilarating World Cup final.

Radio France Internationale

Kylian Mbappé Posts Message to Fans After World Cup Loss

The French star is looking ahead to future success.

Sports Illustrated

Benzema Posts Tweet Indicating International Retirement

France forward Karim Benzema posted a message on social networks Monday indicating that he is retiring from internationals, a day after the national team lost the World Cup final without him. After raising the Ballon d’Or award as the world's top player to crown his remarkable rise, Benzema’s dream of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Macron wanted to be the French team's comforter-in-chief after World Cup heartbreak—it did not go well

The President of France's attempt at consoling superstar Kylian Mbappe was ridiculed by political foes and armchair critics back home.

Fortune

‘We will return’ - Kylian Mbappe breaks silence on agonising World Cup final defeat with ominous warning

Kylian Mbappe has finally broken his silence on France’s heartbreaking World Cup final defeat, insisting Les Bleus “will return” to the top.

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Al Jazeera

‘We fought until the end’: French World Cup fans sing Les Bleus

“Les Bleus made us dream,” President Emmanuel Macron said after France’s dramatic World Cup final loss to Argentina.

Sports Illustrated

Messi Gets His Iconic World Cup Ending After a GOAT Final

After an epic title match, Messi was carried around on shoulders, hoisting the trophy in the air as players and fans sang together in a storybook closing to a month in Qatar.

Al Jazeera

France fans hail Mbappe’s dazzling World Cup final performance

Mbappe secured the golden boot with his hat-trick in the final and came close to winning a second World Cup.

Belfast Live

Argentina and Lionel Messi win World Cup Final thriller - 8 talking points from the game

Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup after Sunday's unbelievable penalty shootout win over France

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France 24

Watch FRANCE 24's special programme on Argentina's World Cup triumph

Argentina won a thrilling World Cup final after a penalty shootout against defending champions France on Sunday, handing football legend Lionel Messi the only trophy that still eluded him. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the highlights of the tournament in Qatar and a final match that saw Les Bleus'…

The Independent UK

Magic Messi and marvellous Mbappe among superstars in our World Cup Best XI

Many stars were expected to shine in Qatar but some players did so against the odds.

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot award after hat-trick in final defeat

The 23-year-old scored three times for France in the final to end the tournament with eight goals, though Les Bleus lost to Argentina in a penalty shootout

Daily Mirror

Argentina win World Cup as Lionel Messi crowned king against France - 8 talking points

ARGENTINA 3-3 FRANCE (AET 4-2): Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick forced a penalty shoot-out after Lionel Messi twice looked to have set Argentina on their way to World Cup glory in one of the competition's greatest ever finals

Football London

"Stunning!" - Angel Di Maria hailed for 2014 revenge for Argentina vs France in World Cup final

France are looking to retain their crown as world champions but are currently trailing 2-0 against Argentina in what could be Lionel Messi's final World Cup appearance

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe welcomed to deafeningly loud boos from Argentina fans at World Cup final

France superstar attacker Kylian Mbappe was the target of vociferous boos from Argentina fans - who heavily outnumbered their counterparts - ahead of the World Cup inal

The Independent UK

France all blue, white and red for World Cup final

Fans are applying their blue, white and red face paint, squeezing into national team jerseys and icing champagne as France hopes that Les Bleus will win beat Argentina to win their third World Cup title

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