Antoine Griezmann scores from the spot during the World Cup group game between France and Australia on June 16, 2018
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
 Antoine Griezmann scores from the spot during the World Cup group game between France and Australia on June 16, 2018
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
 Paul Pogba and Hugo Lloris during a France training session in March 2018
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
 Paul Pogba and Hugo Lloris during a France training session in March 2018
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
 France manager Didier Deschamps on March 19, 2018
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
 The France team line up ahead of their friendly game with the Republic of Ireland on May 28, 2018
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
 Paul Pogba in action for Manchester United during the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018
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
 Paul Pogba in action for Manchester United during the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018
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
 FIFA HQ pictured in September 2017
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 in action for Manchester United during the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018
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
 Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on April 22, 2018
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
 France manager Didier Deschamps on March 19, 2018
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
 Paul Pogba and Hugo Lloris during a France training session in March 2018
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
 Paul Pogba in action for Manchester United during the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018
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
 Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring in the Champions League final against Liverpool in Kiev on May 26, 2018
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
 Wales manager Ryan Giggs watches on during training in May 2018
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
 Wales manager Ryan Giggs watches on during training in May 2018
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
 Paul Pogba and Hugo Lloris during a France training session in March 2018
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
 France's Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their second goal against Italy in a friendly on June 1, 2018
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
 Paul Pogba and Hugo Lloris during a France training session in March 2018
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's Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their second goal against Italy in a friendly on June 1, 2018
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
 Paul Pogba and Hugo Lloris during a France training session in March 2018
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
 Martin O'Neill in charge of the Republic of Ireland in October 2017
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 reacts to his effort being saved during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
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
 Paul Pogba reacts to his effort being saved during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
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
 Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
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
 Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba warms up ahead of the Europa League match against Celta Vigo on May 11, 2017
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
 Paul Pogba in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017
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
 Jose Mourinho realises how many points adrift his side are during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
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
 Paul Pogba reacts to his effort being saved during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
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 scores during the game between Manchester City and Manchester United on April 7, 2018
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
 Alexis Sanchez in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United on January 31, 2018
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
 Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
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
 Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016
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
 Paul Pogba reacts to his effort being saved during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
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
 N'Golo Kante and Nemanja Matic in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
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
 Romelu Lukaku in action during the Champions League round-of-16 game between Manchester United and Sevilla on March 13, 2018
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
 Manchester United winger Anthony Martial in action during the Europa League clash with Saint-Etienne at Old Trafford on February 16, 2017
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
 N'Golo Kante and Nemanja Matic in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
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
 Jose Mourinho at the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United on May 10, 2018
Team News: Nine Manchester United changes against Watford
Jose Mourinho makes nine changes as Manchester United host Watford this afternoon.
May 13, 13:03
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