France’s Varane admits to making ‘sacrifices’ for World Cup
epa10330425 Raphael Varane (L) of France in action during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group D soccer match between France and Denmark at Stadium 947 in Doha, Qatar, 26 November 2022. EPA/Tolga Bozoglu

France’s Varane admits to making ‘sacrifices’ for World Cup

France and Manchester United defender Raphael Varane says he had to make a lot of "sacrifices" to be fit for the World Cup in Qatar.

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Messi keeps Argentina WC hopes alive, Mbappe fire France into last 16
epa10331250 Lionel Messi (R) of Argentina in action against Mexican players Roberto Alvarado (L) and Jesus Gallardo (C) during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group C soccer match between Argentina and Mexico at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, 26 November 2022. EPA/Ronald Wittek

Messi keeps Argentina WC hopes alive, Mbappe fire France into last 16

Argentina kept their World Cup hopes alive after cruising to victory over Mexico, while France booked their place in the last 16 following their win over Denmark.

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Giroud equals Henry goalscoring record as France thrash Australia
epa10321504 Olivier Giroud of France reacts after the FIFA World Cup 2022 group D soccer match between France and Australia at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, 22 November 2022. EPA/Friedemann Vogel

Giroud equals Henry goalscoring record as France thrash Australia

Olivier Giroud equalled Thierry Henry's record as France's all-time top goalscorer following his brace in their 4-1 victory over Australia in their opening World Cup 2022 Group D encounter on Tuesday.

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Messi ready for first test at World Cup
epa10317794 Argentina captain Lionel Messi and teammates during a training session of the team in Doha, Qatar, 21 November 2022. Argentina will face Saudi Arabia on 22 November their group C match of the FIFA World Cup 2022. EPA/Friedemann Vogel

Messi ready for first test at World Cup

Lionel Messi will get what is likely to be his last chance to win the World Cup on Tuesday when Argentina and the current champions France play in Qatar.

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Kolisi: We had to dig deep against Italy
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Luca Sighinolfi/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13630213s) Italy vs South Africa. South Africa's Siya Kolisi 2022 Autumn Nations Series, Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa - 19 Nov 2022

Kolisi: We had to dig deep against Italy

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi admits that had to "dig deep" to secure a victory against Italy in Genoa on Saturday afternoon.

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Ballon D’Or winner Benzema ruled out of World Cup
epa10310623 France's Karim Benzema attends his team's training session in Doha, Qatar, 17 November 2022. The FIFA World Cup 2022 will take place from 20 November to 18 December 2022 in Qatar. EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL

Ballon D’Or winner Benzema ruled out of World Cup

Ballon D'Or winner Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar after tearing a muscle in his left thigh, the French Football Federation has confirmed.

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