France edge past valiant Australia in World Cup opener
France begin their World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Australia in Saturday's Group C opener in Kazan.Jun 16, 11:54
Live Commentary: France 2-1 Australia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as France begin their 2018 World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Australia in Group C.Jun 16, 09:00
Antoine Griezmann expects "big things" from Paul Pogba
France striker Antoine Griezmann believes that Paul Pogba has the leadership qualities to shine at the World Cup.Jun 15, 14:57
Zlatan Ibrahimovic backs Paul Pogba, Kylian Mbappe to impress at World Cup
Zlatan Ibrahimovic backs former Manchester United teammate Paul Pogba and Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe to star for France at the World Cup.Jun 14, 16:37
Preview:France vs. Australia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup Group C clash between France and Australia in Kazan.Jun 14, 09:45
World Cup preview: France
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews the chances of Euro 2016 runners-up France, 20 years on from lifting the trophy on home soil.Jun 13, 08:30
Bacary Sagna: 'Paul Pogba will shine at World Cup'
Former France international backs fellow countryman Paul Pogba to shine at the World Cup.Jun 12, 10:31
Emmanuel Petit: 'Paul Pogba must get angry for France at World Cup'
Former France international Emmanuel Petit wants compatriot Paul Pogba to "get angry" at the World Cup this summer.Jun 11, 21:04
Association of Football Agents rejects income cap proposal
The Association of Football Agents tells FIFA that it would welcome more regulation as part of new transfer proposals but has rejected the idea of an income cap.Jun 11, 18:53
Paul Pogba, Gareth Bale, Paulo Dybala 'involved in three-way transfer saga'
Any move for Gareth Bale to Manchester United could reportedly spark a chain of transfers which takes Paul Pogba to Juventus and Paulo Dybala to Real Madrid.Jun 11, 08:11
Didier Deschamps plays down Olivier Giroud injury fears
France boss Didier Deschamps expects Olivier Giroud to be available for selection against Australia next weekend, despite requiring a number of stitches to a head injury.Jun 10, 14:51
Kylian Mbappe rescues draw for France against USA
Kylian Mbappe nets a late equaliser as France rescue a 1-1 draw against the USA in their final international friendly ahead of the World Cup finals.Jun 9, 21:01
France boss Didier Deschamps: 'Paul Pogba can't do everything'
France boss Didier Deschamps defends star man Paul Pogba ahead of the 2018 World Cup, insisting that Les Bleus have the "complete midfielder" in their ranks.Jun 9, 14:48
Rio Ferdinand: 'Paul Pogba wants to be like Zinedine Zidane'
Rio Ferdinand says that France midfielder Paul Pogba wants to prove his doubters wrong and make an impact at this summer's World Cup.Jun 5, 11:58
Manchester United 'consider Paul Pogba, Gareth Bale swap'
Manchester United are reportedly considering offering Paul Pogba plus cash in a swap deal for Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale.Jun 4, 08:09
Ryan Giggs: 'Manchester United lacking team spirit'
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs suggests that the current squad lacks the team spirit which made the club so successful during his playing career.Jun 3, 19:43
Ryan Giggs demands more from Anthony Martial, Paul Pogba
Ryan Giggs hopes to see the likes of Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford entertain Manchester United supporters next season.Jun 3, 15:09
Didier Deschamps: 'Paul Pogba has to raise his game for France'
France manager Didier Deschamps once again defends the form of Paul Pogba and insists that the midfielder is effectively undroppable for Les Bleus.Jun 3, 12:33
Antoine Griezmann leaps to Paul Pogba defence after France fan jeers
Antoine Griezmann defends France teammate Paul Pogba after the Manchester United midfielder was booed during France's 3-1 win over Italy on Friday.Jun 2, 12:05
Didier Deschamps defends Paul Pogba after jeers in France friendly
France head coach Didier Deschamps defends Paul Pogba after the Manchester United midfielder was jeered by home fans during the nation's 3-1 win over Italy on Friday.Jun 2, 11:53
France overcome Italy in Nice
France continue their preparations for the 2018 World Cup with an impressive 3-1 win over Italy in Nice.Jun 1, 20:56
Hugo Lloris: 'Paul Pogba must become leader for France'
Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris calls on teammate Paul Pogba to become "a leader" for France at this summer's World Cup.Jun 1, 09:47
France breeze past Republic of Ireland in Paris
Goals late in the first half from Olivier Giroud and Nabil Fekir earn France a 2-0 friendly win against Republic of Ireland in Paris.May 28, 20:59
Paul Pogba: 'Ex-Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby taught me a lot'
Paul Pogba believes that Abou Diaby is a better all-round midfielder than him, citing his compatriot's injury problems as the reason he is not more highly regarded.May 27, 18:22
Roy Keane: 'Paul Pogba needs more experienced players around him'
Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane says that Red Devils playmaker Paul Pogba needs more experienced players around him to help the Old Trafford club improve.May 26, 09:22
Manchester United 'to offer Paul Pogba plus £70m for Cristiano Ronaldo'
Manchester United are reportedly willing to offer Paul Pogba plus an extra £70m to land Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid this summer.May 26, 08:38
Juventus chief: 'Re-signing Paul Pogba is a fantasy'
Juventus chief executive Giuseppe Marotta plays down talk of the Italian champions being interested in re-signing Paul Pogba from Manchester United.May 25, 08:45
Michael Carrick: 'Paul Pogba has a future at Manchester United'
Michael Carrick claims that Paul Pogba is still "a big player" for Manchester United and rules out a transfer for the France international.May 23, 15:47
Manchester United close to agreeing deal for Fabian Ruiz?
A report claims that Manchester United have a £26.3m deal for Real Betis midfielder Fabian Ruiz in their sights.May 23, 09:12
Juventus 'want to re-sign Paul Pogba'
Juventus consider launching a bid to re-sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United this summer, according to a report.May 22, 09:12
Paul Pogba refuses to commit to Manchester United
France international Paul Pogba says that "we are never sure of anything" when quizzed on his long-term future at Manchester United.May 21, 13:12
Paul Scholes: 'Alexis Sanchez cannot get any worse for Manchester United'
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes claims that Alexis Sanchez's performances for the club "can't get any worse" following his display in the FA Cup final.May 20, 14:26
Eden Hazard penalty wins FA Cup for Chelsea
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 in the FA Cup final through a first-half penalty from Eden Hazard to lift the trophy for an eighth time.May 19, 18:08
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's 1-0 win against Man United, as Eden Hazard's penalty proved decisive in the 137th FA Cup final.May 19, 15:15
Frank Lampard: 'Paul Pogba needs to progress further'
Former Premier League midfielder Frank Lampard says that Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba needs to progress further if he is to become a top player.May 19, 09:58
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole picks a combined XI from those expected to be available for this weekend's FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester United.May 19, 08:24
How Manchester United could line up against Chelsea
Ahead of this weekend's FA Cup final clash between Chelsea and Manchester United, Sports Mole looks at how the Red Devils could line up at Wembley.May 19, 08:14
Anthony Martial, Alexandre Lacazette fail to make France World Cup squad
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial and Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette miss out on a place in France's squad for this summer's World Cup in Russia.May 17, 20:14
Preview:Chelsea vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the 2018 FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester United.May 17, 11:23
Team News: Nine Manchester United changes against Watford
Jose Mourinho makes nine changes as Manchester United host Watford this afternoon.May 13, 13:03


