Lloris relishing clash with WC’s ‘most exhaustive team’
And Deschamps says both France and Belgium have the same advantage. Which surely doesn’t work…
And Deschamps says both France and Belgium have the same advantage. Which surely doesn’t work…
Of course Harry Maguire is one of them. Worryingly, he’s joined by a couple of Croatians keen to impress…
There are 44 clubs still represented, with seven having a foot in three camps. Spurs are the dons.
France were not thrilling but Didier Deschamps’ men showed ominous steel to supplement their swagger…
More to come from France, says Didier Deschamps after securing a semi-final spot.
A Raphael Varane header and a goalkeeping howler helped France book a deserved semi-final spot.
England’s massive chance, Trippier vs Forsberg, Neymar, France and Stan Cherchesov. Thank god football is back…
Arsene Wenger says England (or Brazil, or France, or…) are going to win the World Cup.
Kylian them softly. Pogba was as impressed as the rest of us with Mbappe…
Kylian Mbappe equalled Pele’s record that has stood for 60 years before playing it cool…
Allez les blur! Kylian Mbappe registered as nothing more to the Argentina defence. Has Didier Deschamps finally cracked it?
One of France or Argentina has to come a cropper, while Saturday night’s alright for fighting…
Didier Deschamps is not the most suitable of chefs, but France’s ingredients might have gone off too.
There have been a couple of wobbles in Russia – but nothing compared to South Africa and Saipan…
Argentina are among the nations sweating over their place in the last 16. Here’s what needs to happen…
There’s a lot of love for Luka in the Mailbox. Also: replies to Andy; Messi; and what did Deschamps do to Storey?
It’s just not good enough, given the talent at his disposal. We’re allowed to want more…
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been backed to return to his best by former team-mate Patrice Evra. Pogba has become one of the Premier League footballers most regularly reported…
France, Germany, Brazil, Argentina. We’re still waiting for a big performance. No fear.
Gareth Southgate says England are ready to carry “the dreams of a nation”. Let’s hope so…
“We can do better, do a lot better.” Didier Deschamps was just relieved to get the victory…
…and that decision cannot be to persist with Griezmann, Mbappe and Dembele…
In truth it was a pretty laboured performance but France eventually triumphed.
Watch the holders, the favourites, the world’s three best players, and Morocco v Iran…
L’Equipe have named France’s likely line-up for Saturday v Australia. They are looking mighty fine.
“Every time he has this anger inside of him and he wants to show people are wrong… I want this guy.”
Paul Pogba “has responded well” to Didier Deschamps. He’s “very likely” to start France’s opener.
Some players are going to Russia with one eye on enhancing their club prospects too. Like these 32…
“He was confident because the medical was positive.” The FFF president thinks the clubs “will get it done”…
Nabil Fekir’s Liverpool switch was expected to be completed on Friday. That it wasn’t is causing concern…