Tag: France
Benzema retires from int’l football, says ‘I have written my story’
France striker, Karim Benzema, has announced his retirement from international football.
This comes a day after France lost in the World Cup final to Argentina.
“I...
Messi shines as Argentina win World Cup
Lionel Messi, on Sunday, led Argentina to a stunning World Cup victory, beating defending champions France 4-2 on penalties after an enthralling 3-3 draw...
Polish referee to officiate Qatar World Cup final match
Poland’s Szymon Marciniak will referee the 2022 FIFA World Cup final match between Argentina and France in Doha on Sunday.
The 41-year-old referee, who made...
France overpower gallant Morocco, reach World Cup final
France set up a World Cup final showdown against Argentina following a 2-0 win over Morocco on Wednesday night.
Randal Kolo Muani's goal 44 seconds...
Giroud sets record as France thrash Poland 3-1 to reach World...
Olivier Giroud, on Sunday, became France's all-time men's record goalscorer as his opener and Kylian Mbappe's second-half double gave the World Cup holders a...
Tunisia defeat France, crash out of World Cup
Tunisia, on Wednesday, defeated Group D winners France 1-0 but it wasn't enough to qualify in a dramatic match that saw Antoine Griezmann's goal...
World Cup: Mbappe goals send France to World Cup last 16
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including a late winner, as holders France edged Denmark 2-1 on Saturday to become the first team to reach the...
World Cup: Giroud equals Henry record as France thrash Australia
Former Arsenal striker, Olivier Giroud, joined Thierry Henry as France's all-time leading goalscorer with a brace as France recovered to beat Australia 4-1 and...
Pogba to miss Qatar World Cup over injury
France midfielder, Paul Pogba, will miss the team’s FIFA World Cup title defence after failing to recover from knee surgery in time for the...
Nationwide strike disrupts schools, trains in France
Regional train traffic in France was cut by about half on Tuesday as several unions embarked upon a nationwide strike, seeking to capitalise on...
