Argentina's Marcos Acuna reacts on December 9, 2022
Argentina looking to avoid unwanted World Cup final record
Argentina are looking to avoid an unwanted World Cup final record when they face holders France in Sunday's showpiece event at the Lusail Stadium.
Dec 17, 14:50
Raphael Varane in action for France on December 14, 2022
France 'handed fitness boosts ahead of World Cup final'
Ibrahima Konate and Raphael Varane will train alongside their France teammates on Saturday after recovering from illness, according to a report.
Dec 17, 12:44
France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema trains on November 19, 2022
Didier Deschamps confirms Karim Benzema will not be in World Cup final squad
France boss Didier Deschamps confirms that Karim Benzema will not make a return to the squad for Sunday's 2022 World Cup final.
Dec 17, 12:20
Paul Pogba in action for Juventus in July 2022
Juventus ban Paul Pogba from attending World Cup final?
Juventus reportedly ban France international Paul Pogba from attending the World Cup final, with the midfielder recovering from a knee injury.
Dec 16, 18:44
Ibrahima Konate in action for France on December 14, 2022
Raphael Varane, Ibrahima Konate 'suffering from illness ahead of World Cup final'
France defenders Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate reportedly become the latest Bleus players struck down by illness ahead of the World Cup final with Argentina.
Dec 16, 13:53
Argentina's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their third goal with Lionel Messi on December 13, 2022
World Cup Golden Boot race: Messi, Mbappe, Alvarez, Giroud all in contention
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and France, Sports Mole looks at how the Golden Boot race is shaping up, with four of the finalists still in contention.
Dec 16, 13:41
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal with Julian Alvarez and teammates on December 13, 2022
Preview:Argentina vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup clash between Argentina and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 16, 09:05
France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema trains on November 19, 2022
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema snubs chance to rejoin France squad?
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema reportedly turns down the chance to rejoin the France squad for Sunday's World Cup final in Qatar.
Dec 15, 23:51
France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema trains on November 19, 2022
Karim Benzema returns for Real Madrid amid France comeback rumours
Karim Benzema returns for Real Madrid in a friendly following his injury lay-off that saw him miss the World Cup for France.
Dec 15, 23:06
Kingsley Coman in action for France in November 2022
France dealt fresh illness concern ahead of World Cup final
France attacker Kingsley Coman is the latest Bleus player to be struck down with illness ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.
Dec 15, 16:31
Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring for PSV on October 6, 2022
Real Madrid to rival Manchester United for Cody Gakpo?
Real Madrid reportedly plan to rival Manchester United for the signature of PSV Eindhoven attacker Cody Gakpo next summer.
Dec 15, 09:07
France manager Didier Deschamps pictured on December 14, 2022
Didier Deschamps responds to Karim Benzema World Cup return rumours
France manager Didier Deschamps remains tight-lipped when asked about the prospect of Karim Benzema returning for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.
Dec 15, 07:48
Karim Benzema celebrates scoring for Real Madrid on August 28, 2022
Manchester United preparing surprise move for Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema?
Manchester United are reportedly considering a surprise approach for Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema in 2023.
Dec 14, 14:52
Adrien Rabiot in action for Juventus on August 22, 2022
France's Adrien Rabiot, Dayot Upamecano 'doubtful for World Cup semi-final'
France duo Adrien Rabiot and Dayot Upamecano are reportedly both doubts for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final with Morocco after catching colds.
Dec 14, 08:27
Palmeiras' Endrick celebrates scoring their second goal on October 25, 2022
Real Madrid 'reach verbal agreement over Endrick deal'
Real Madrid reportedly reach a full verbal agreement with Palmeiras over the transfer of 16-year-old Endrick in the summer of 2024.
Dec 8, 23:17
Marcus Rashford in action for England on November 29, 2022
Real Madrid considering move for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford?
Real Madrid are reportedly considering a move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, who is still yet to sign a new deal at the club.
Dec 4, 23:52
Dusan Vlahovic for Serbia in September 2022
Liverpool to move for Dusan Vlahovic if Darwin Nunez leaves?
Liverpool may reportedly consider a move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic if Darwin Nunez leaves Anfield to sign for Real Madrid.
Dec 4, 18:33
France's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring against Poland at the World Cup on December 4, 2022
France ease past Poland to advance to World Cup quarter-finals
Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe score the goals as France beat Poland 3-1 to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup.
Dec 4, 16:56
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on November 23, 2022
World Cup 2022: Reasons for Portugal to be confident of beating South Korea
Ahead of Friday's World Cup Group H clash between South Korea and Portugal, Sports Mole looks at three reasons why Portugal should be confident of claiming all three points.
Dec 1, 16:40
Darwin Nunez celebrates scoring for Liverpool on November 1, 2022
Real Madrid considering future move for Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez?
Real Madrid are reportedly contemplating whether to make a future approach for Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez.
Dec 1, 09:19
England's Harry Kane celebrates after the match on November 21, 2022
Real Madrid 'make Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham top transfer targets'
Real Madrid reportedly identify Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane and Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham as their top transfer targets for next year.
Nov 29, 18:50
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema after winning the Ballon d'Or on October 17, 2022
Didier Deschamps rules out World Cup recall for Karim Benzema
France manager Didier Deschamps rules out the possibility of injured Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema returning to their World Cup squad for the knockout stages.
Nov 29, 12:48
France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema trains on November 19, 2022
Karim Benzema 'unlikely to return to France World Cup squad'
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is apparently unlikely to return to France's World Cup squad, in spite of previous reports claiming that he could make a quick comeback.
Nov 29, 08:19
France's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on November 21, 2022
France out to record best-ever winning run at World Cup
France set out to record their best-ever winning run at the World Cup when they take on Denmark in Saturday's Group D match.
Nov 25, 14:12
France's Christopher Nkunku leaves the training pitch after sustaining an injury on November 15, 2022
Christopher Nkunku 'will still join Chelsea despite knee injury'
Chelsea will still reportedly complete their deal to sign Christopher Nkunku next summer, despite the RB Leipzig forward suffering a serious knee injury.
Nov 24, 17:34
France's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on November 21, 2022
Preview:France vs. Denmark - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup clash between France and Denmark, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 24, 08:11
Lucas Hernandez goes off injured for France on November 22, 2022
France confirm Lucas Hernandez out of World Cup with torn ACL
France confirm that Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernandez is out of the World Cup after tearing his ACL in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Australia in Group D.
Nov 23, 12:38
Lucas Hernandez goes off injured for France on November 22, 2022
Didier Deschamps admits Lucas Hernandez injury seems "rather serious"
France manager Didier Deschamps admits that the knee injury Lucas Hernandez suffered in their opening World Cup win over Australia seems "rather serious".
Nov 22, 22:26
France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema trains on November 19, 2022
Real Madrid 'not planning January additions despite Karim Benzema injury'
Real Madrid are reportedly not considering signing a new striker in January despite Karim Benzema being ruled out of the World Cup through injury.
Nov 21, 00:03
Cristiano Ronaldo pictured during Portugal training on November 19, 2022
Real Madrid 'decide against Cristiano Ronaldo return'
Real Madrid are reportedly not looking to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, despite the Portugal international being open to a return.
Nov 20, 23:15
Harry Kane celebrates scoring for England on September 26, 2022
World Cup 2022: Who will win the Golden Boot at this year's tournament?
The Sports Mole team discuss who they believe will be the top scorer and winner of the Golden Boot at this winter's World Cup in Qatar.
Nov 20, 13:31
France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema trains on November 19, 2022
Didier Deschamps confirms France will not replace injured Karim Benzema
France manager Didier Deschamps confirms that he will not replace Karim Benzema in Les Bleus' World Cup squad after the Real Madrid striker withdrew due to a knee injury.
Nov 20, 11:18
France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema trains on November 19, 2022
How France could line up against Australia
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2022 Group D opener with Australia.
Nov 20, 07:41
France players celebrate against Austria in the UEFA Nations League in September 2022
Preview:France vs. Australia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup clash between France and Australia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 20, 07:34
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema pictured on September 6, 2022
France's Karim Benzema ruled out of World Cup with thigh injury
France confirm that Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema will miss the 2022 World Cup after sustaining a thigh injury in training.
Nov 19, 23:18
France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema trains on November 19, 2022
France's Karim Benzema suffers fresh injury, World Cup hopes in doubt
France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema suffers a fresh muscle injury which has reportedly thrown his World Cup hopes into major doubt.
Nov 19, 22:01
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema after winning the Ballon d'Or on October 17, 2022
France handed major Karim Benzema, Raphael Varane injury boosts
Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane reportedly return to full training ahead of France's World Cup 2022 opener with Australia in Group D on Monday.
Nov 19, 17:17
Karim Benzema celebrates scoring for Real Madrid on August 10, 2022
How many first-team players are out of contract at Real Madrid next year?
Sports Mole takes a look at the situations surrounding the seven Real Madrid players who will be out of contract next June.
Nov 19, 15:29
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema pictured on September 6, 2022
Karim Benzema 'remains a doubt for France's World Cup opener'
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema remains a major doubt for France's World Cup opener against Australia, according to a report.
Nov 19, 13:15
Real Madrid defender Nacho pictured in May 2022
Real Madrid defender Nacho 'wanted by MLS clubs'
Spanish defender Nacho is allegedly wanted by a number of MLS clubs, but he is desperate to sign a new deal at Real Madrid.
Nov 18, 15:57