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Griezmann proud of unique team after World Cup final win

Griezmann proud of unique team after World Cup final win

France striker Antoine Griezmann said on Sunday that he was "proud" of his team, and that they were "unique." 16 Jul 2018
Mandzukic becomes first player in 40 years to score for both teams at a World Cup

Mandzukic becomes first player in 40 years to score for both teams at a World Cup

Croatia forward Mario Mandzukic became the first player in 40 years to score both a goal and an own goal during one FIFA World Cup match on Sunday. 16 Jul 2018
VAR System used for first time in World Cup final

VAR System used for first time in World Cup final

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system was used for the first time in World Cup final during the 2018 World Cup final match between France and Croatia. 16 Jul 2018
Griezmann, Giroud and Mbappe start for France in World Cup final against Croatia

Griezmann, Giroud and Mbappe start for France in World Cup final against Croatia

Forwards Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe have been named in the starting lineup for France in their World Cup final match against Croatia, FIFA announced on their official website on Sunday. 15 Jul 2018
Criticism of France subsided after team beat Argentina 4-3 in Last 16 - Forward Griezmann

Criticism of France subsided after team beat Argentina 4-3 in Last 16 - Forward Griezmann

The amount of criticism aimed at France and their head coach Didier Deschamps decreased after the side defeated Argentina 4-3 in the FIFA World Cup round of 16, France forward Antoine Griezmann said on Friday. 13 Jul 2018
France Forward Griezmann Focused on 2018 World Cup Final, Not Ballon d'Or Award

France Forward Griezmann Focused on 2018 World Cup Final, Not Ballon d'Or Award

France forward Antoine Griezmann says he didn't think about the possibility of winning the Ballon d'Or as the best player of the year, but is instead focused on the upcoming World Cup final against Croatia. 13 Jul 2018
Over 64,000 fans attend World Cup semi-final between France and Belgium

Over 64,000 fans attend World Cup semi-final between France and Belgium

A total of 64,286 fans attended the World Cup semi-final match between France and Belgium at the 64,468-seater St. Petersburg Stadium on Tuesday. 11 Jul 2018
Griezmann, Giroud and Mbappe start in attack for France

Griezmann, Giroud and Mbappe start in attack for France

Forwards Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe have been named in the starting lineup for France in their World Cup semi-final match against Belgium, FIFA announced on their official website on Tuesday. 11 Jul 2018
Tabarez will never blame team for France loss

Tabarez will never blame team for France loss

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Friday that he would never blame his players for losing their World Cup quarter-final encounter against France. 7 Jul 2018
Uruguay v France player ratings

Uruguay v France player ratings

A Fernando Muslera howler sent Uruguay crashing out of the World Cup as France secured a semi-final berth for the first time since 2006 with a 2-0 win. 7 Jul 2018
Griezmann named man of the match after 2-0 Uruguay win

Griezmann named man of the match after 2-0 Uruguay win

France striker Antoine Griezmann, who notched up a goal and an assist, was named the man of the match for his heroics in Friday's World Cup quarter-final against Uruguay in Nizhny Novgorod. 7 Jul 2018
France Striker Griezmann Knows Uruguay Defenders' Strengths, Weak Points - Head Coach

France Striker Griezmann Knows Uruguay Defenders' Strengths, Weak Points - Head Coach

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 5 (Sputnik) - France head coach Didier Deschamps said Thursday that striker Antoine Griezmann knew both the strong and weak points of Uruguay defenders and his Atletico Madrid teammates Diego Godin and Jose Gimenez. 6 Jul 2018
France Captain Lloris Says Team Have ‘Talent, Drive’ to Further Advance in World Cup

France Captain Lloris Says Team Have ‘Talent, Drive’ to Further Advance in World Cup

KAZAN, June 29 (Sputnik) - France captain Hugo Lloris said on Friday that his team had “the talent and the drive” to win Argentina in the upcoming Round of 16 match and further advance in the FIFA World Cup. 30 Jun 2018
Griezmann fit to face Peru says Deschamps

Griezmann fit to face Peru says Deschamps

France forward Antoine Griezmann, who was spotted training separately from the rest of the squad on Tuesday, is fit to take part in the upcoming World Cup match against Peru, France head coach Didier Deschamps said Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Atletico Madrid seal deal with France trio

Atletico Madrid seal deal with France trio

Atletico Madrid has secured new deals with France trio Antoine Griezmann, Lucas Hernandez and Thomas Lemar. 19 Jun 2018
'Get used to it' says Deschamps as he gives VAR the nod

'Get used to it' says Deschamps as he gives VAR the nod

France head coach Didier Deschamps has voiced his support for VAR and said teams had better "start getting used to it." 17 Jun 2018