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France found flaws in Belgium's game - Deschamps

France found flaws in Belgium's game - Deschamps

France head coach Didier Deschamps said despite Belgium controlling the majority of possession during their World Cup semi-final, his team were able to find “flaws” in their game. 11 Jul 2018
De Bruyne: 'One set piece and that's it'

De Bruyne: 'One set piece and that's it'

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said his side could have won the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 11 Jul 2018
Belgium, France had 50/50 chance to win semi-final - De Bruyne

Belgium, France had 50/50 chance to win semi-final - De Bruyne

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said his side and France both had a 50/50 chance to win the the World Cup semi-final encounter, but one corner kick proved to be decisive. 11 Jul 2018
Belgium played as good as France - Kompany

Belgium played as good as France - Kompany

Belgium defender Vincent Kompany said Belgium matched France, but the odds were not in their favor leading to Didier Deschamps’ side winning 1-0 in the World Cup semi-final match in St. Petersburg. 11 Jul 2018
France played ‘anti-football’ against Belgium - Courtois

France played ‘anti-football’ against Belgium - Courtois

France played "anti-football" in beating Belgium 1-0 in their World Cup semi-final in St. Petersburg, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois told the Belgium sports network Sporza. 11 Jul 2018
Putin congratulates Macron on France's victory in World Cup semi

Putin congratulates Macron on France's victory in World Cup semi

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron over the phone on his side's victory in the World Cup semi-final match against Belgium on Wednesday (AEST) the Kremlin press service said. 11 Jul 2018
Belgium politicians and media thank national team

Belgium politicians and media thank national team

“Thank you for the positive emotions and for putting up a good fight” was the general reaction from Belgium’s politicians and media after head coach Roberto Martinez’s team were knocked out of the World Cup after losing their semi-final clash with France. 11 Jul 2018
Martinez: France beat Belgium due to a 'little bit of luck'

Martinez: France beat Belgium due to a 'little bit of luck'

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Tuesday night that the difference between his side and France who beat them in the World Cup semi-final was just in a "little bit of luck." 11 Jul 2018
France v Belgium player ratings

France v Belgium player ratings

It was predicted to be one of the games of the tournament and it certainly didn’t disappoint with both France and Belgium desperate to earn a place in the final. 11 Jul 2018
Pic special: Umtiti heads France into the World Cup final

Pic special: Umtiti heads France into the World Cup final

France have reached their third final in the last six World Cups after a 1-0 victory over Belgium in St. Petersburg. Here's the best of the action. 11 Jul 2018
Umtiti named man of the match after 1-0 Belgium win

Umtiti named man of the match after 1-0 Belgium win

France defender Samuel Umtiti was named the man of the match in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final match as he helped France beat Belgium 1-0 in St. Petersburg. 11 Jul 2018
France beat Belgium 1-0 to reach World Cup Final

France beat Belgium 1-0 to reach World Cup Final

France beat neighbors Belgium 1-0 in St. Petersburg on Tuesday to reach the World Cup final, where they will face either Croatia or England. 11 Jul 2018
French president and Belgium king attend World Cup semi-final

French president and Belgium king attend World Cup semi-final

French President Emmanuel Macron and Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde are attending the World Cup semi-final in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. 11 Jul 2018
Lukaku and De Bruyne start for Belgium against France

Lukaku and De Bruyne start for Belgium against France

Forward Romelu Lukaku and midfielder Kevin de Bruyne have been named in the starting lineup for Belgium in their World Cup semi-final match against France, the national team announced on their official Twitter account on Tuesday. 11 Jul 2018
Ex-Russia goalkeeper says France and Belgium are favorites to win World Cup

Ex-Russia goalkeeper says France and Belgium are favorites to win World Cup

Former Spartak Moscow and Russia goalkeeper Aleksandr Filimonov said Tuesday that either France or Belgium would win the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 11 Jul 2018
World Cup's 'wonderful atmosphere' praised by Belgium and France

World Cup's 'wonderful atmosphere' praised by Belgium and France

French Consul General in St. Petersburg Hughes de Chavagnac and his Belgian colleague Hans Timbremont have praised the "wonderful atmosphere" created at this year's FIFA World Cup in Russia. 10 Jul 2018

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