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World Cup | Group Stage
Jun 16, 2018 at 11am UK
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France midfielder Paul Pogba: 'I never listen to criticism'
Paul Pogba admits that being criticised more than others is something that he has become accustomed to following his £89m switch to Manchester United two years ago.
7 years ago
Paul Pogba: 'Australian fans were intense'
France midfielder Paul Pogba claims that Les Bleus felt like 'they were playing in Australia' in Saturday's 2018 World Cup clash in Kazan.
7 years ago
Jose Mourinho: 'Paul Pogba should not have been awarded France winner'
Jose Mourinho believes that Paul Pogba should not have been awarded France's winning goal in their 2-1 victory against Australia at the World Cup.
7 years ago
Didier Deschamps: 'France can do a lot better'
Didier Deschamps admits that France can "do a lot better" following their narrow 2-1 win over Australia in their World Cup Group C opener at the Kazan Arena.
7 years ago
Bert van Marwijk unhappy with VAR penalty call in Australia loss to France
Australia head coach Bert van Marwijk slams referee Andres Cunha following the Socceroos' 2-1 World Cup defeat to France that saw VAR used for the first time.
7 years ago
Bert van Marwijk "proud but disappointed" after Australia defeat by France
Bert van Marwijk admits that he is "proud but disappointed" as the Socceroos lost 2-1 to France in their opening game of the 2018 World Cup.
7 years ago
Mile Jedinak hails "almighty effort" from Australia against France
Australia captain Mile Jedinak believes that the Socceroos put in an "almighty effort" in their valiant 2-1 defeat to France in Group C of the World Cup.
7 years ago
The Match
Match Report
France begin their World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Australia in Saturday's Group C opener in Kazan.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as France begin their 2018 World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Australia in Group C.
Team News
Antoine Griezmann will lead the France attack in their 2018 World Cup opener against Australia in Kazan.
Preview
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup Group C clash between France and Australia in Kazan.
Form Guide
Build-up
Antoine Griezmann expects "big things" from Paul Pogba
France striker Antoine Griezmann believes that Paul Pogba has the leadership qualities to shine at the World Cup.
7 years ago
Didier Deschamps: Antoine Griezmann "has freed his mind"
France boss Didier Deschamps believes that a huge weight has been lifted off Antoine Griezmann's shoulders after making an announcement about his Atletico Madrid future.
7 years ago
Didier Deschamps plays down Olivier Giroud injury fears
France boss Didier Deschamps expects Olivier Giroud to be available for selection against Australia next weekend, despite requiring a number of stitches to a head injury.
7 years ago
Didier Deschamps: 'France ready to show explosivity and speed in Russia'
France manager Didier Deschamps claims that his side will be ready to demonstrate "explosivity and speed" when the 2018 World Cup gets underway in Russia.
7 years ago
