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Morocco's forward #19 Youssef En-Nesyri (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between Morocco and Portugal at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 10. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

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The coloniser versus the colonised is a nice narrative building up as France takes on Morocco, for long its protectorate.

12 Dec 2022 1:43 AM

Didier Deschamps' contract as coach of world champions France has been extended through to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a source said Tuesday. (Photo:AFP)

Didier Deschamps' France contract extended to 2022 World Cup: source

Deschamps, a former France skipper who led the team to 1998 World Cup glory, has been at the coaching helm of Les Bleus since summer 2012.

11 Dec 2019 12:24 PM

France’s efforts to celebrate their qualification for Euro 2020 were almost spoiled by Moldova, with an Olivier Giroud penalty sparing their blushes as they came from behind to win 2-1 and go top of Group H on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Olivier Giroud helps France inch past Moldova 2-1

Turkey’s scoreless draw with Iceland earlier in the evening ensured they and world champions France would qualify from the group.

15 Nov 2019 9:54 AM

France forward Kingsley Coman grabbed his third goal in two matches as he inspired the hosts to a 3-0 win against Andorra in their Euro 2020 Group H qualifier on Tuesday. (Photo:AP)

Kingsley Coman's hattrick aids France thump Andorra 3-0

The pacy Coman, who got a double in Saturday’s 4-1 win over Albania, put France ahead in the first half.

11 Sep 2019 9:22 AM

If France qualifies for the European Championship, Mbappe could be playing matches until July 12, the date of the final in London. (Photo: AFP)

Mbappe wants to play at both Euro 2020 and Olympics

The Paris Saint-Germain striker had already expressed his interest in the Olympic tournament.

26 Jun 2019 3:39 PM

Verratti curled home on 86 minutes to earn a fourth win in as many attempts for Italy (Photo: AFP)

Italy edge Bosnia as Germany and France stroll

Meanwhile Germany and France piled up goals in lopsided victories.

12 Jun 2019 12:06 PM

He proved a popular target when United started poorly last season under Jose Mourinho. Critics contrasted Pogba's outstanding World Cup performances with those for his club. (Photo: AFP)

'To tackle racism you must perform well rather than walk off field', says Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba was a pivotal figure as France won the World Cup last year.

12 Jun 2019 9:20 AM

The 28-year-old was also in France’s squad for their 2-0 victory over Bolivia. (Photo: Facebook Screengrab/ @nglkante)

Kante out of France's Euro qualifiers with knee injury

Kante was injured in training before Chelsea faced Arsenal in last week’s Europa League final but played the full 90 minutes.

07 Jun 2019 11:18 AM

France face rejuvenated Turkey in first Euro 2020 test

The match will be the first true test for both sides in the group.

07 Jun 2019 10:22 AM

While Hudson-Odoi has made his England debut, featuring against the Czech Republic and Montenegro last month, Foden has yet to receive a call-up and De Bruyne sees no reason for England manager Gareth Southgate to rush the 18-year-old into the international set-up. (Photo: AFP)

Golden generation: 'England favourites to win Euro 2020', says Kevin De Bruyne

Manchester City academy graduate Foden made his first Premier League start alongside De Bruyne on Wednesday.

05 Apr 2019 10:11 AM

It was not the first time that Mbappe has had to temper comparisons with Pele, after a rush to crown him a future footballing great during the World Cup in Russia, where he scored four goals in total. (Photo: File)

'I scored exactly 1,025 or 1,000 goals so it's possible for Mbappe also': Pele

The 78-year-old Brazilian claims to have netted over 1,000 goals in his career.

03 Apr 2019 4:29 PM

The result gives France six points from their first two matches and puts them ahead Turkey, who also won 4-0 on Monday, on goal difference. (Photo: AP)

UEFA Euro Qualifiers: France routs Iceland 4-0

Kylian Mbappe scored one and set up two more as France routed Iceland 4-0 to move to the top of Group H in Euro 2020 qualifying.

26 Mar 2019 5:03 PM

Le Bleus have played six games - four in the Nations League - since beating Croatia 4-2 to win the 2018 World Cup but Friday’s Group H opener will be their first leading to a major competition. (Photo: AP)

France is motivated for their first Euro 2020 qualifier, says Pogba

The 22-year-old is determined to play at Euro 2020.

21 Mar 2019 4:36 PM

'History shows that France has often struggled in qualifying campaigns', Deschamps told a news conference on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Euro 2020 Qualifiers: France will not take anything for granted, insists Deschamps

The world champions were drawn in Group H with Moldova, Iceland, whom they face next Monday.

19 Mar 2019 5:55 PM

Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor at Sonam Kapoor's wedding.

Ranveer Singh to Arjun Kapoor, Bollywood cheers for France on winning World Cup

Twitterati could not hold its excitement and had a lot to say about the thrilling final that witnessed six goals.

16 Jul 2018 3:32 PM

French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris lifts the trophy after France won 4-2 in the final against Croatia at the 2018 football World Cup in Moscow. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup final: France beat Croatia, win first global title in 20 years

Score, France 4 (Mandzukic own goal 18', Griezmann 38 (P),Paul Pogba 59', Kylian Mbappe 65')- Croatia 2(Perisic 28', Mandzukic 69').

15 Jul 2018 7:47 PM

FIFA World Cup: Varane, Griezmann score as France reach semifinal

Full time, Uruguay 0- France 2 (Raphael Varane 40', Antoine Griezmann 61')

06 Jul 2018 7:21 PM

FIFA World Cup 2018, France vs Argentina: Messi's dream shattered in thriller

Score: France (Griezmann 13', Pavard 57', Mbappe 64', 68') 4 - 3 Argentina (Di Maria 41', Mercado 58', Aguero 90+3')

30 Jun 2018 7:29 PM

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