FIFA World Cup 2022: Varane, Konate among France players hit by cold, illness ahead of final vs Argentina
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Varane, Konate among France players hit by cold, illness ahead of final vs Argentina

India Today  

France continue to struggle with illness concerns in their camp with two of their star defenders hit by colds ahead of the big FIFA World Cup 2022 final against Argentina, scheduled for Sunday, December 18. Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konata are the latest to fall ill on Friday as Didier Deschamps frets over the availability of his star players ahead of the ultimate battle against Lionel Messi's Argentina. Several France players have caught colds, the French Football Federation said, as they prepare for the World Cup final against Argentina, with Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate the latest to fall ill on Friday. Centre-back Dayot Upamecano and midfielder Adrien Rabiot missed Wednesday's 2-0 semi-final win over Morocco with illness.

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Euro 2024 qualifiers: New dawn for France as Mbappé leads team against Netherlands
1 year, 9 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifiers: New dawn for France as Mbappé leads team against Netherlands

The Hindu  

New captain, new goalkeeper, new defense, new governance — and major players retired. It seems like a new dawn for World Cup runner-up France as it begins European Championship qualifying without Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema, and with Kylian Mbappé leading the team out at Stade de France against Netherlands on Friday. “The end of several players’ international careers means …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | France coach Deschamps rues 'cruel' final defeat
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | France coach Deschamps rues 'cruel' final defeat

The Hindu  

France coach Didier Deschamps said the way his team lost Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina was "cruel" after they came from behind twice over the course of the game only to succumb in a penalty shoot-out. That leaves us with even more regrets," said Deschamps after France failed in their bid to become the first team in 60 years …

France Battle With Viral Outbreak Ahead of World Cup Final Against Argentina
2 years ago

France Battle With Viral Outbreak Ahead of World Cup Final Against Argentina

News 18  

France coach Didier Deschamps was sweating on the fitness of several key players on Saturday as his team battled a mystery virus on the eve of the World Cup final against Argentina. The virus scare threatens to derail France’s bid to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil achieved the feat in 1962. Morocco coach Walid …

FIFA World Cup final: Full France squad attends training before Argentina match
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup final: Full France squad attends training before Argentina match

The Hindu  

The entire France squad attended a training session on the eve of Sunday’s World Cup final against Argentina after a virus sidelined a number of players earlier this week. Central defensive pair Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate missed training on Friday, along with winger Kingsley Coman, while midfielder Adrien Rabiot and defender Dayot Upamecano did not play in Wednesday’s semi-final …

France get a big boost ahead of World Cup final with Argentina 'with players returning from virus'
2 years ago

France get a big boost ahead of World Cup final with Argentina 'with players returning from virus'

Daily Mail  

France have received a massive boost ahead of tomorrow's World Cup final against Argentina as all of the players who have struggled with a virus have been cleared to return to training. Adrien Rabiot and Dayot Upamecano missed the semi-final against Morocco, while Raphael Varane, Ibrahima Konate and Kingsley Coman have missed the last two days of training due to …

Karim Benzema ruled out of World Cup final by Didier Deschamps
2 years ago

Karim Benzema ruled out of World Cup final by Didier Deschamps

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Didier Deschamps has ruled out the prospect of …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Final | Varane, Konate miss training for virus-hit France
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Final | Varane, Konate miss training for virus-hit France

The Hindu  

Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konaté were among five France players who missed training on Friday, two days before the World Cup final against Argentina. France winger Ousmane Dembele said he and his teammates were not worried about key players becoming sick ahead of Sunday's final. France forward Randal Kuolo Mani said medical staff had set up sanitary zones and players …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Raphael Varane, Ibrahima Konate Miss France Training With Virus
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Raphael Varane, Ibrahima Konate Miss France Training With Virus

News 18  

Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konaté were among five France players who missed training on Friday, two days before the World Cup final against Argentina. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Upamecano and Rabiot were back in training Friday, but Coman was …

Varane, Konate miss World Cup training for virus-hit France
2 years ago

Varane, Konate miss World Cup training for virus-hit France

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konaté were among five France players who missed training on Friday, two days before the World Cup final against Argentina. France winger Ousmane Dembele said he and his teammates were not worried about key players becoming sick ahead of Sunday’s final. France forward Randal Kuolo Mani said medical staff had set up sanitary …

France taking action to stop virus spreading through squad ahead of World Cup final
2 years ago

France taking action to stop virus spreading through squad ahead of World Cup final

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy France are following strict medical rules to prevent …

Photos from the 2022 FIFA World Cup's Round of 16
2 years ago

Photos from the 2022 FIFA World Cup's Round of 16

NPR  

Photos from the 2022 FIFA World Cup's Round of 16 Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Grimm/Getty Images Alex Grimm/Getty Images After more than two weeks of incredible soccer, the 2022 World Cup's quarterfinals begin Friday. toggle caption Julian Finney/Getty Images toggle caption Pau de la Calle/AP toggle caption Justin Setterfield/Getty Images toggle caption Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua News Agency via Getty …

FIFA World Cup 2022: MERS Concern in Qatar, Says Report
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: MERS Concern in Qatar, Says Report

News 18  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is in full swing with the first round of games done and the second game week underway. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot The report said that MERS is to be looked upon with caution, during …

FIFA World Cup 2022: France's Lucas Hernandez ruled out of the tournament due to knee injury
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: France's Lucas Hernandez ruled out of the tournament due to knee injury

India Today  

Following their 4-1 win over Australia, France suffered a major blow after their star Lucas Hernandez was ruled out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 due to a knee injury that he sustained during the match on Wednesday, November 23 at Al Janoub Stadium. The French Football Federation confirmed the news following reports of a medical test after France got …

FIFA World Cup: France is out to correct Euro 2021 failure, says Rabiot
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: France is out to correct Euro 2021 failure, says Rabiot

The Hindu  

France midfielder Adrien Rabiot on Friday praised the defending world champions’ preparation for the Qatar World Cup as it looks to make amends for the early exit at last year’s Euro championship. Making his first World Cup appearance after having failed to make the squad that won the title four years ago, Rabiot said the team was able to prepare …

FIFA World Cup: Full list of injured players who will miss Qatar 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Full list of injured players who will miss Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

With FIFA World Cup set to start on November 20, many major teams are dealing with injuries to some of their key players. Karim Benzema : France forward and Ballon D’Or winner Karim Benzema was ruled out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 with a thigh injury. Ben Chilwell - Left-back Ben Chilwell pulled up with a hamstring injury during …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Defending champions France unveil 25-member squad for Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Defending champions France unveil 25-member squad for Qatar

India Today  

Defending Champions France unveiled their 25-member squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 on Wednesday with some big names included in the squad. France, however, will be missing some big names in midfield, with the likes of Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante being ruled out of the FIFA World Cup due to injury. The French squad for the FIFA …

France Defender Rafael Varane's Injury 'Less Serious Than Thought'
2 years, 2 months ago

France Defender Rafael Varane's Injury 'Less Serious Than Thought'

News 18  

Manchester United’s France defender Raphael Varane is less seriously injured than feared and still hopes to make the World Cup, a source close to the player told AFP on Sunday. There were fears the injury could rule him out of the World Cup which kicks off in Qatar on November 20 but the source said a scan on Sunday had …

France defender Raphael Varane’s injury ‘less serious than thought’
2 years, 2 months ago

France defender Raphael Varane’s injury ‘less serious than thought’

The Hindu  

Manchester United’s French defender Raphael Varane is less seriously injured than feared and still hopes to make the FIFA World Cup, a source close to the player told AFP on Sunday. There were fears the injury could rule him out of the World Cup which kicks off in Qatar on November 20 but the source said a scan on Sunday …

Raphael Varane suffers potential World Cup heartbreak as he leaves the field injured against Chelsea
2 years, 2 months ago

Raphael Varane suffers potential World Cup heartbreak as he leaves the field injured against Chelsea

Daily Mail  

Raphael Varane left the pitch in tears after fewer than 60 minutes against Chelsea on Saturday night after sustaining an injury at Stamford Bridge. Raphael Varane left the pitch in tears with injury that puts his place at the World Cup in doubt He was in clear discomfort on the pitch and immediately went down after injuring his knee The …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Familiar look to Didier Deschamps' France for start of title defence
3 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Familiar look to Didier Deschamps' France for start of title defence

Firstpost  

Paris: France have their eyes on adding the European Championship title to their World Cup crown this year, but first they begin their defence of the trophy they won in Russia three years ago as qualifying for the 2022 tournament in Qatar gets underway on Wednesday. Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot’s international career looked over when he refused to go on …

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