Didier Deschamps’ future as France head coach will be left up to him when he meets French football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet next week. France reached a second consecutive World Cup final in Qatar, but were heartbreakingly defeated 4-2 on penalties by Argentina following a 3-3 draw after extra time. With Deschamps’ contract […]
Argentina were unable to complete their World Cup victory parade as their bus was held up by huge crowds in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. It was estimated that millions of people had flocked to the streets to welcome their World Cup heroes home, hoping to get a glimpse of Lionel Messi and the trophy. But […]
Kylian Mbappe pledged France will return to the biggest stage after his World Cup final hat-trick was not enough to deny Lionel Messi and Argentina glory in Qatar. Mbappe’s remarkable treble – just the second to be scored in a men’s World Cup final – ensured France forced a penalty shoot-out at the end of […]
Rio Ferdinand believes England manager Gareth Southgate “came up short” with his substitutions in the 2-1 World Cup quarter-final defeat to France. Harry Kane missed a late penalty as England tumbled out of the tournament in Qatar, with goals from Aurelien Tchouameni and Olivier Giroud sending France through to a semi-final against Morocco on Wednesday. […]