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'Offside'?: Macron stirs critics with World Cup final role
From leaping from his seat in the VIP box to consoling crestfallen players on the pitch, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a wide-ranging performance at the World Cup final that was not to everyone's taste.
Passing the torch - how Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe dominated the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe pushed each other to new heights at the World Cup.
French team expected to greet fans after World Cup defeat
France's football players are expected to greet fans in Paris on Monday after their defeat to Argentina in an extraordinary World Cup final that has sparked widespread pride in the team.
Deschamps to decide on future but outlook bright for Mbappe's France
Didier Deschamps said he would wait before deciding whether to remain as coach of France in the wake of their World Cup final defeat, but the future prospects remain bright for a side brimming with young talent and led by Kylian Mbappe.
Argentina win World Cup on penalties after incredible Qatar final against France
Argentina overcame France on penalties after a riveting World Cup final ended 3-3.
Lloris: 'Adrenaline and excitement' will drive France to World Cup glory
France captain Hugo Lloris believes the "adrenaline and excitement" of a World Cup final will ensure all his team-mates are fit to play, despite illness affecting several members of the squad.
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