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Several members of the France national team squad fell ill in the leadup to the final against Argentina.

Cristiano Ronaldo was in talks with Marseille before choosing to join Manchester United in 2021. A move to France would have seen the Portuguese star renew his rivalry with Lionel Messi.

The fan was escorted out of the stadium after Argentina's victory over France on Sunday.

Riots broke out in several cities in France after Argentina defeated them at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.

Topless Argentina fan caught on camera could face jail time in Qatar. The World Cup organisers had advised fans to adhere to the country's strict dress code.

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is in hot water for using the Golden Glove trophy in a disrespectful manner.

Cameras kept focusing on Messi's wife during the match and well into the celebrations.

"I want to keep experiencing a few more matches as world champion," Messi said.

Maradona had also inspired that 1986 win, helping Argentina recover after they gave up a 2-0 lead before defeating West Germany 3-2.

Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped by Fernando Santos for his reaction after being substituted during a game in the group stages. Georgina Rodriguez was vocal in her criticism of the coach for dropping her partner.

The Blaugrana are backing their French players for the World Cup final in Qatar on Sunday

An autopsy was performed after the journalist's body was repatriated to the United States on Monday.

Morocco won the hearts of the global football fanbase, but their eventual loss to France showed how rivalries last only for the duration of the game as Mbappe embraced Hakimi.

The Real Madrid legend was granted permission to train at Valdebebas as he seeks a new club.

Karim Benzema is eligible to play the World Cup final for France. The Real Madrid forward has recovered from the injury that forced him to leave the tournament prior to its start.

Supporters poured into Paris's freezing Champs-Elysees boulevard on Wednesday after a World Cup semi-final between France and Morocco which for millions tugged at the heartstrings, as "Les Bleus" won 2-0 to reach the final for a second time in a row.

The Argentina captain said that he can't take another World Cup in four years' time.

At least two players were notably missing from training ahead of the semi-final match between France and Morocco.

Lionel Messi earned a last shot at World Cup glory after his penalty and a double from Julian Alvarez helped Argentina sweep past Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday and into the final where they will face either holders France or Morocco.

Arsenal are considering a potential move for Joao Felix to replace Gabriel Jesus, who is facing around three months on the sidelines.

ITV technical director Roger Pearce actually died on Nov. 21, ahead of both Grant Wahl and Khalid Al-Misslam.

Lionel Messi and Argentina face Croatia in the first semi-final on Tuesday, before 2018 champions France take on giant-killing Morocco on the following day.

The body of well-known U.S. soccer journalist Grant Wahl, who died suddenly on Friday after collapsing while covering a match at the World Cup in Qatar, has arrived in the United States, the State Department said on Monday.

The Portugal captain was crying uncontrollably as he walked to the dressing room after the team's quarterfinal loss to Morocco.

The lack of preparation by the organisers to deal with sudden medical situations left journalists watching Grant Wahl pass away in shock.

Stadium 974 has hosted its final football match and will now be dismantled and recycled.

Security concerns were raised after the burglary at Raheem Sterling's home.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford's renewed form has attracted interest from clubs across Europe with Paris Saint-Germain ready to make a move in January.

Cristiano Ronaldo's sisters have come out in defence of the Portuguese star after he was criticised for his actions following Portugal's win over Switzerland at the World Cup.

Brazil, France and other World Cup heavyweights started the build-up to their quarter-final matches in earnest on Wednesday after Portugal made a huge statement of intent against Switzerland.