Chelsea's N'Golo Kante after sustaining an injury in the game against Huddersfield Town on May 9, 2018
Didier Deschamps: N'Golo Kante had a "horrible" World Cup final
Didier Deschamps admits that N'Golo Kante was not his usual self in France's World Cup final win over Croatia, but is pleased with the midfielder's previous displays.
Jul 22, 16:25
 Manchester United winger Anthony Martial in action during a Premier League clash with Stoke City in January 2018
Chelsea 'want Anthony Martial as Eden Hazard replacement'
Chelsea reportedly identify wantaway Manchester United winger Anthony Martial as a potential replacement for Real Madrid target Eden Hazard this summer.
Jul 22, 14:32
 Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane watches on during his side's La Liga clash with Celta Vigo on May 12, 2018
Noel Le Graet plays down Zinedine Zidane, France talk
President of the French Football Federation, Noel Le Graet, says that Zinedine Zidane has shown "no will" to manage France.
Jul 19, 12:24
 Adil Rami warms up for France at the World Cup on June 30, 2018
France defender Adil Rami announces international retirement
Adil Rami announces his retirement from international football following France's World Cup victory in Russia.
Jul 16, 18:50
 The World Cup trophy pictured in February 2018
World Cup champions France to be awarded Legion of Honour
France's victorious World Cup players will all be awarded the Legion of Honour, the office of French president Emmanuel Macron announces.
Jul 16, 18:37
 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his side's fourth during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on July 15, 2018
Gary Neville: 'France deserved to win 2018 World Cup'
Former England defender Gary Neville insists that France deserved to prevail at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 15, 18:12
 France manager Didier Deschamps on March 19, 2018
Didier Deschamps: 'Euro 2016 final loss helped France learn ahead of World Cup'
Didier Deschamps believes that France's loss in the Euro 2016 final was a useful lesson ahead of Les Bleus' triumph at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 15, 18:00
 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his side's fourth during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on July 15, 2018
France beat Croatia in thrilling final to win 2018 World Cup
France win their second World Cup title courtesy of a thrilling 4-2 win over Croatia in the final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Jul 15, 16:53
 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his side's fourth during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on July 15, 2018
Live Commentary: World Cup final: France 4-2 Croatia - as it happened
Relive the 2018 World Cup final as France beat Croatia 4-2 to claim the trophy for only the second time in their history.
Jul 15, 13:00
 Croatia's Ante Rebic celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal in the game against Argentina on June 21, 2018
Live Coverage: World Cup 2018 final
Sports Mole brings you all the latest news ahead of the 2018 World Cup final between France and Croatia in Moscow.
Jul 15, 11:00
 France defender Samuel Umtiti celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of his side's World Cup semi-final with Belgium on July 10, 2018
Preview:World Cup final: France vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview of the 2018 World Cup final between France and Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Jul 13, 14:46
 Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois denies Benjamin Pavard during the World Cup semi-final against France on July 10, 2018
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois left unimpressed by France display
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois criticises the performance of France, despite Les Bleus reaching the World Cup semi-finals with victory in St Petersburg.
Jul 11, 10:29
 France manager Didier Deschamps on March 19, 2018
Didier Deschamps hails "exceptional" France win over Belgium at World Cup
Didier Deschamps is pleased with the character of his France team following their 1-0 win over Belgium on Tuesday which sealed a spot in the 2018 World Cup final.
Jul 10, 21:17
 France defender Samuel Umtiti celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of his side's World Cup semi-final with Belgium on July 10, 2018
Samuel Umtiti sends France into World Cup final
France book their place in the final of the 2018 World Cup courtesy of a 1-0 win over Belgium, with Samuel Umtiti scoring the only goal of the game.
Jul 10, 19:55
 France defender Samuel Umtiti wheels away in celebration after scoring the opening goal of his side's World Cup semi-final with Belgium on July 10, 2018
Live Commentary: France 1-0 Belgium - as it happened
Relive France's 1-0 win over Belgium as Samuel Umtiti's second-half header sends Les Bleus into the final of the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 10, 17:00
 Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring the second during the World Cup quarter-final game between Brazil and Belgium on July 6, 2018
Preview:France vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup semi-final clash between France and Belgium.
Jul 8, 10:40
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jan Vertonghen: 'France tougher than Brazil'
Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen says that "France are a bit more complete than Brazil" ahead of Tuesday night's 2018 World Cup semi-final.
Jul 7, 12:37
 France manager Didier Deschamps on March 19, 2018
Didier Deschamps: 'France deserved to beat Uruguay'
France boss Didier Deschamps hails his players after a dominant display against Uruguay.
Jul 6, 18:49
 Luis Suarez in action during the World Cup game between Egypt and Uruguay on June 15, 2018
Live Commentary: Uruguay 0-2 France - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of France's 2-0 win over Uruguay, as Les Bleus became the first side to book their place in the World Cup semi-finals.
Jul 6, 13:00
 Ousmane Dembele in action for Barcelona in September 2017
Didier Deschamps slams "unacceptable behaviour" of Ousmane Dembele
Didier Deschamps says that he 'could not tolerate" French attacker Ousmane Dembele's attitude problems when forcing through a move from Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona.
Jul 5, 18:10
 Uruguay's Edinson Cavani scores their first goal past Portugal's Rui Patricio on June 30, 2018
Edinson Cavani brace sends Uruguay past Portugal and into quarter-finals
Uruguay secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup courtesy of a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Portugal at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi.
Jun 30, 19:55
 France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal against USA on June 9, 2018
Didier Deschamps: 'Kylian Mbappe quicker than Ronaldo'
France coach Didier Deschamps deems Kylian Mbappe to be "even quicker" than Brazil legend Ronaldo and has tipped the teenager to "make a lot of progress".
Jun 30, 17:39
 France manager Didier Deschamps on March 19, 2018
Didier Deschamps: 'France answered the call in World Cup last 16'
Didier Deschamps claims that his France side "answered the call" in Saturday's thrilling 4-3 win over Argentina in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Jun 30, 17:26
 Argentina's Lionel Messi during the match against Croatia on June 21, 2018
Live Commentary: France 4-3 Argentina - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as France edge a seven-goal thriller with Argentina to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Jun 30, 13:00
 Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli on May 30, 2018
Team News: Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain out as Argentina face France in World Cup last 16
Sergio Aguero and Gonzalo Higuain miss out on a place in the Argentina starting XI ahead of their World Cup last-16 tie against France in Kazan.
Jun 30, 12:55
 Argentina's Lionel Messi in action against Nigeria on June 26, 2018
Didier Deschamps hopes to "neutralise" Lionel Messi
Didier Deschamps intends to strangle Lionel Messi's influence on Saturday's World Cup clash between France and Argentina, but admits that it will not be easy to do so.
Jun 29, 17:01
 Chelsea's N'Golo Kante after sustaining an injury in the game against Huddersfield Town on May 9, 2018
N'Golo Kante: 'France don't feel pressure'
France midfielder N'Golo Kante says that the squad is not feeling under pressure to advance through the World Cup finals.
Jun 28, 11:58
 Argentina's Lionel Messi during the match against Croatia on June 21, 2018
Preview:France vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup last-16 clash between France and Argentina.
Jun 28, 10:40
 France manager Didier Deschamps on March 19, 2018
France coach Didier Deschamps blames Denmark for World Cup stalemate
France coach Didier Deschamps insists that Denmark's conservative tactics are to blame for Tuesday's World Cup stalemate between the two sides.
Jun 26, 19:12
 Peru's Andre Carrillo scores their first goal against Australia on June 26, 2018
Australia exit 2018 World Cup in group stages
Australia suffer a 2-0 defeat to Peru in their final match at the 2018 World Cup, with both teams exiting the competition.
Jun 26, 15:56
 France's Raphael Varane in action with Denmark's Pione Sisto on June 26, 2018
France and Denmark top Group C after goalless draw
France and Denmark play out the first 0-0 draw of the 2018 World Cup at the Luzhniki Stadium - a result which sees the Danes join Les Bleus in the last 16.
Jun 26, 15:54
 Denmark's Mathias Jorgensen fouls France's Antoine Griezmann prompting referee Sandro Ricci to award the Denmark player a yellow card on June 26, 2018
Live Commentary: Denmark 0-0 France - as it happened
Relive how France and Denmark played out the first 0-0 draw of the 2018 World Cup, with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from the Luzhniki Stadium.
Jun 26, 13:00
 Kylian Mbappe scores the opener during the World Cup group game between France and Peru on June 21, 2018
Didier Deschamps pleased with Kylian Mbappe display in France win over Peru
Didier Deschamps praises Kylian Mbappe's performance and match-winning goal in France's 1-0 victory against Peru at the World Cup.
Jun 21, 19:52
 France manager Didier Deschamps on March 19, 2018
Didier Deschamps "very satisfied" as France reach World Cup last 16
Didier Deschamps admits that he is "very satisfied" with France's progress to the knockout stages of the World Cup following Thursday's 1-0 win over Peru.
Jun 21, 18:26
 Kylian Mbappe scores the opener during the World Cup group game between France and Peru on June 21, 2018
Kylian Mbappe scorers winner as France knock out plucky Peru
France secure their passage to the last 16 of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Peru, who are knocked out by Kylian Mbappe's first-half goal in Yekaterinburg.
Jun 21, 16:57
 Kylian Mbappe scores the opener during the World Cup group game between France and Peru on June 21, 2018
Live Commentary: France 1-0 Peru - as it happened
Relive how France booked their last-16 place and knocked Peru out of the World Cup, with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from Yekaterinburg.
Jun 21, 14:00
 Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on April 22, 2018
Team News: Olivier Giroud starts for France against Peru
Chelsea's Olivier Giroud leads the France attack in their World Cup clash with Peru.
Jun 21, 13:56
 Antoine Griezmann in action during the World Cup group game between France and Australia on June 16, 2018
Preview:France vs. Peru - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted XIs and a full match preview of the World Cup Group C clash between France and Peru at the Ekaterinburg Arena.
Jun 20, 12:02
 Chelsea's N'Golo Kante after sustaining an injury in the game against Huddersfield Town on May 9, 2018
Frank Leboeuf: 'N'Golo Kante key to France World Cup win'
Former France international Frank Leboeuf says that midfielder N'Golo Kante will be key if Les Bleus are to win the World Cup this summer.
Jun 17, 09:37
 France manager Didier Deschamps on March 19, 2018
Didier Deschamps: 'France can do a lot better'
Didier Deschamps admits that France can "do a lot better" following their narrow 2-1 win over Australia in their World Cup Group C opener at the Kazan Arena.
Jun 16, 16:08
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