France crowned 2018 World Cup champions
France were crowned 2018 World Cup champions after defeating Croatia 4-2 in Moscow on Sunday, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Can Croatia cement their spot as the ‘Golden Generation?’
Belgium failed to deliver the goods against France, but Croatia’s historic victory against England gives hope to the ‘Golden Generation’ moniker, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Highlights: France vs Belgium
France sealed a spot in the World Cup final after beating Belgium 1-0 in their semi-final clash on Tuesday evening.
France edge Belgium to reach WC final
Samuel Umtiti was the unlikely hero as France reached the World Cup final for the third time in 20 years courtesy of a 1-0 win over Belgium in St Petersburg on Tuesday.
France advance to World Cup semi-finals
France booked their spot in the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Uruguay courtesy of goals by Raphaël Varane and Antoine Griezmann.
France, Denmark advance to World Cup last 16
France topped Group C to advance to the World Cup last 16 after playing to the first goalless draw of the tournament against Denmark at the Luzhniki Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
Umtiti: It would be fantastic if Griezmann came to Barca
Samuel Umtiti would welcome Antoine Griezmann to Barcelona, but insisted it was not something he discussed with his France team-mate.
Umtiti’s new release clause set at €500m
French international Samuel Umtiti has signed his new Barcelona contract, which includes a release clause of €500-million.
France exclude Coman, Martial, Payet from World Cup squad
Didier Deschamps has left Premier League stars Anthony Martial and Alexandre Lacazette out of France’s squad for the World Cup, with Dimitri Payet, Adrien Rabiot and Kingsley Coman also omitted.
Barcelona and Sundowns to do duty in Mandela Centenary Cup
Absa Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns and La Liga champions Barcelona will do duty in an international friendly as part of the Nelson Mandela centenary celebrations at the FNB Stadium on May 16.