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Ex-Russian Football Union President Says France Favorites to Win 2018 World Cup

Ex-Russian Football Union President Says France Favorites to Win 2018 World Cup

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - Former Russian Football Union President Vyacheslav Koloskov told Sputnik on Sunday that France might have an advantage over Croatia in the World Cup final due to having played less football and an extra day of rest. 15 Jul 2018
France Have More Balanced Squad But Croatia Have Will to Win - Ex-Russia Head Coach

France Have More Balanced Squad But Croatia Have Will to Win - Ex-Russia Head Coach

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - France have a more balanced team than first-time World cup finalists Croatia but Zlatko Dalic's side has will to win and character, Russian lawmaker and former Russia head coach Valery Gazzaev told Sputnik on Sunday. 15 Jul 2018
France, Croatia Have 50-50 Chances to Win FIFA World Cup – Senior Croatian Lawmaker

France, Croatia Have 50-50 Chances to Win FIFA World Cup – Senior Croatian Lawmaker

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - The two national teams that qualified for the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia — Croatia and France — have equal chances of winning the tournament, with Croatia's advantage being its motivation to win the competition for the first time, Deputy Speaker of the Croatian Parliament Furio Radin told Sputnik on Sunday. 15 Jul 2018
Pic special: Croatia & France's final training sessions

Pic special: Croatia & France's final training sessions

Croatia and France put the finishing touches on to preparations ahead of Monday morning's (1am AEST) 2018 World Cup final in Moscow. Pics by Getty Images. 15 Jul 2018
Mourinho: France favorites to win World Cup, Croatia have chances

Mourinho: France favorites to win World Cup, Croatia have chances

Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho said on Saturday that France were the favorites to become the winners of the 2018 World Cup final match, but their opponents Croatia still had chances. 15 Jul 2018
Lloris: France want to finish World Cup final in normal time

Lloris: France want to finish World Cup final in normal time

France are focused on winning the World Cup final during normal time, goalkeeper Hugo Lloris said on Saturday, adding that the side would look to avoid extra time or penalties. 15 Jul 2018
Deschamps: 'calmness, confidence, concentration' are France's principles in final

Deschamps: 'calmness, confidence, concentration' are France's principles in final

France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Saturday that the three most important principles in the team's preparation for the 2018 World Cup final were calmness, confidence and concentration. 15 Jul 2018
World Cup final most important match in career says Lloris

World Cup final most important match in career says Lloris

France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris said on Saturday that the World Cup final would be the most important match in his career. 15 Jul 2018
France hold full-squad training session ahead of World Cup final

France hold full-squad training session ahead of World Cup final

France held a full-squad training session on Saturday ahead of the World Cup final against Croatia at the 2018 World Cup. 15 Jul 2018
Modric has great influence on Croatia team says Deschamps

Modric has great influence on Croatia team says Deschamps

France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Saturday that Croatia midfielder and captain Luka Modric had a great influence on his teammates. 15 Jul 2018
Deschamps says team are 'not euphoric' about reaching World Cup final

Deschamps says team are 'not euphoric' about reaching World Cup final

France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Saturday that his side were not "euphoric" at reaching the 2018 World Cup final. 15 Jul 2018
Deschamps says Mbappe does not have 'special status'

Deschamps says Mbappe does not have 'special status'

France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Saturday that his side's striker Kylian Mbappe did not have a "special status" in the team. 15 Jul 2018
Lloris says Deschamps created miracle by getting team to World Cup final

Lloris says Deschamps created miracle by getting team to World Cup final

France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said on Saturday that his side's head coach Didier Deschamps had "created a miracle" by helping France to advance to the 2018 World Cup final. 15 Jul 2018
Pic special: Fans flock to Moscow for World Cup final

Pic special: Fans flock to Moscow for World Cup final

French, Croatian and neutral football fans have flocked to Moscow ahead of Monday morning's (1am AEST) 2018 World Cup final at Luzhniki Stadium. Pics by Getty Images. 14 Jul 2018
France & Croatia promise legends of 1998 won't play in 2018 World Cup final

France & Croatia promise legends of 1998 won't play in 2018 World Cup final

While French and Croatian nerves are peaking all around the world the team’s Twitter admins are still capable of some quality banter. 14 Jul 2018
Ex-France Midfielder Ba Hopes France Beat Croatia in Final to Lift Second World Cup Trophy

Ex-France Midfielder Ba Hopes France Beat Croatia in Final to Lift Second World Cup Trophy

MOSCOW, July 13 (Sputnik) - Former France midfielder Ibrahim Ba said on Friday that he hoped his country would beat Croatia in the World Cup final on Sunday to lift FIFA World Cup trophy for a second time. 14 Jul 2018

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