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France's Olivier Giroud savours FIFA World Cup glory despite criticism

Despite the goal drought, Deschamps stuck with the Chelsea striker, who featured in all of France's seven matches at the World Cup, and Giroud is happy to have played his role.

published on : 17th July 2018
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Point to win, not to prove for Didier Deschamps' France

Under Deschamps, France focussed on utility football and getting the job done instead of grabbing eyeballs.

published on : 26th June 2018
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Not Paul Pogba's last FIFA World Cup, insists France coach Didier Deschamps

Pogba caused a stir on Sunday when he told reporters this summer's World Cup could be his final one because you don't know what can happen tomorrow. 

published on : 25th June 2018
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Didier Deschamps keeps handbrake on as France fail to thrill

Deschamps's side, who face Denmark on Tuesday eyeing top spot in Group C, registered just four shots on target all game against Peru.

published on : 22nd June 2018
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FIFA World Cup 2018: France coach Didier Deschamps says 'we will savour' qualification

France will next play Denmark, who are second in the group after drawing 1-1 with Australia in the earlier game, in their final game on Tuesday.

published on : 22nd June 2018
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Kylian Mbappe makes history as France battle into FIFA World Cup last 16 beating Peru 1-0

Didier Deschamps' side now faces Denmark on Tuesday with top spot in Group C up for grabs but progression to the next stage assured.

published on : 21st June 2018
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France vow to up the ante as FIFA World Cup rivals flounder

With their title rivals failing to fire, France have vowed to ramp up the intensity and put their stamp on the World Cup with victory over Peru.

published on : 20th June 2018
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Antoine Griezmann must do more, says France coach Didier Deschamps

The 27-year-old Griezmann has scored 21 international goals, including five during France's run to the Euro 2016 final.

published on : 17th June 2018
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Baby Bleus 'must do better' says France coach Didier Deschamps

Didier Deschamps has told France they must do better after escaping a humiliating draw with Australia in a 2-1 World Cup opener.

published on : 16th June 2018
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France midfielder Paul Pogba can shine at FIFA World Cup: Bacary Sagna

Pogba endured an inconsistent Premier League campaign, scoring six goals and providing 10 assists in 27 appearances.

published on : 13th June 2018
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From Brazil to Argentina: How the FIFA World Cup favourites are shaping up

The phoney war is over and most of the big guns have arrived in Russia ahead of the start of the World Cup on Thursday.

published on : 11th June 2018
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France confirm unchanged FIFA World Cup squad

Several top stars failed to make the cut at all,  with Manchester United's Anthony Martial,  Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette and Real Madrid's Karim Benzema all omitted from the 23.

published on : 5th June 2018
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France bans 'big screen' zones for FIFA World Cup over terror fears

France has been subject to several terrorist attacks in recent years, leading to an increased security presence all round.

published on : 30th May 2018
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In the Caribbean footsteps of Thomas Lemar, France's uncut diamond

When Thomas Lemar tried out for a place on one of the teams at his club Solidarite Scolaire, coach Christian Zeby remembers that he thought it was a joke.

published on : 30th May 2018
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Time for Didier Deschamps to deliver with gifted France squad

This year marks the 20th anniversary of France's World Cup triumph on home soil in 1998, when Didier Deschamps captained Les Bleus to victory.

published on : 30th May 2018
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FIFA World Cup 2018: France look to avoid trademark slip-ups in Group C

The current French side showed plenty of fallibility in qualifying too, losing to Sweden and drawing with minnows Luxembourg.

published on : 30th May 2018
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France to announce World Cup roster after Europa League final

Deschamps was expected to announce the list on May 15, but decided to postpone after French club Olympique Marseille qualified for the final against Atletico Madrid.

published on : 5th May 2018
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France stopper Hugo Lloris says Kylian Mbappe needs more games

Like the rest of his team-mates, Mbappe failed to impress on Saturday in France's crucial 1-0 win in Bulgaria.

published on : 10th October 2017