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Antoine Griezmann Says World Cup Finalists France ‘Keeping Feet On Ground’ | Football News
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Antoine Griezmann Says World Cup Finalists France ‘Keeping Feet On Ground’ | Football News

[ad_1] Antoine Griezmann (L) celebrates France's 2nd goal vs Morocco with teammates on December 14, 2022.© AFPAntoine Griezmann said France were staying grounded after the defending World Cup champions defeated Morocco 2-0 on Wednesday to set up a final against Argentina. The Atletico Madrid attacker has thrived in a playmaking role for France at the World Cup in Qatar, where Les Bleus are attempting to become the first team in 60 years to retain the title. "Four years ago after (the 1-0 semi-final win over) Belgium, I was crying, but now I'm already more focused on Sunday," said Griezmann."Instead of celebrating getting to the final, we're keeping our feet on the ground. We're focused on recovering well and preparing for the game."An early goal from left-back Theo Hernandez and a late s...
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Jubilation On Paris Champs-Elysees After France Reach World Cup Final | Football News
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Jubilation On Paris Champs-Elysees After France Reach World Cup Final | Football News

[ad_1] There were jubilant scenes on the Champs-Elysees avenue in central Paris on Wednesday as French supporters waved tricolour flags and let off flares to celebrate the win over Morocco that put Les Bleus into the World Cup final. Some 10,000 police were mobilised across France to ensure there was no unrest during and after the match, given the potential of clashes between French supporters and those backing France's one-time North African colony. But there was little sign of tension as supporters thronged the end of the avenue leading to the Arc de Triomphe in impassioned but largely good-natured scenes with Moroccan supporters accepting defeat, AFP correspondents said."We are in the final. We are in the final," hundreds of French supporters chanted as drivers sounded horns and anti-...
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France End Morocco’s Dream FIFA World Cup Run To Set Up Final Clash With Argentina | Football News
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France End Morocco’s Dream FIFA World Cup Run To Set Up Final Clash With Argentina | Football News

[ad_1] France ended Morocco's World Cup dream as goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani gave the holders a 2-0 win in their semi-final clash and set up a showdown on Sunday with Lionel Messi's Argentina. It looked like France might make short work of their opponents when Hernandez scored inside five minutes at Al Bayt Stadium, despite having a hostile crowd against them. But Morocco, the first African and Arab team ever to reach the last four at a World Cup, fought on despite losing key players to injury only to see substitute Kolo Muani seal victory for Les Bleus with a late second.It will be France's fourth World Cup final in seven editions and they are hoping to become the first team since Brazil 60 years ago to retain the trophy when they take on Argentina at Lusail Stadium ...
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FIFA World Cup 2022, France and Morocco Semi-Final Live Updates: Les Bleus Aim To Set Final Date With Argentina | Football News
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FIFA World Cup 2022, France and Morocco Semi-Final Live Updates: Les Bleus Aim To Set Final Date With Argentina | Football News

[ad_1] France and Morocco Semi-Final Live Score: France will face Morocco in semi-final match© AFPFIFA World Cup 2022, France vs Morocco Live Updates: France will be going up against Morocco in the second semi-final match of the FIFA World Cup 2022, at the Al Bayt Stadium on Thursday (IST). The 2018-defending champions successfully defeated Poland 3-1 in the Round of 16 match and England 2-1 in the quarterfinals. On the other hand, Morocco miraculously defeated the Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal 1-0 in the quarterfinal, to become the first African nation to qualify for the semis. The winner of this clash will be facing Argentina in the final showdown on Sunday. (LIVE Matchcentre)Here are the Live Updates of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Football Match between France and Morocco straight from t...
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France vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup Semi-final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News
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France vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup Semi-final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News

[ad_1] France take on Morocco in the second semi-final of FIFA World Cup 2022 on Thursday, with Lionel Messi's Argentina lying in wait after another dazzling performance from the diminutive magician. The Copa America champions swept aside 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday to give the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner the chance to crown his career in style. Defending champions France know victory against surprise package Morocco would leave them just one win away from becoming the first team in 60 years to successfully defend the trophy.Didier Deschamps' France are heavy favourites to win at the Al Bayt Stadium but face a team that have conceded just once in their extraordinary run to the semi-finals.Morocco, topped a group containing Croatia and Belgium before beating Spain on...
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History-Makers Morocco Stand In Way Of France At Qatar World Cup | Football News
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History-Makers Morocco Stand In Way Of France At Qatar World Cup | Football News

[ad_1] France face World Cup history-makers Morocco in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, with Lionel Messi's Argentina lying in wait after another dazzling performance from the diminutive magician. The Copa America champions swept aside 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday to give the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner the chance to crown his career in style. Defending champions France know victory against surprise package Morocco would leave them just one win away from becoming the first team in 60 years to successfully defend the trophy.Didier Deschamps' France are heavy favourites to win at the Al Bayt Stadium but face a team that have conceded just once in their extraordinary run to the semi-finals.France captain Hugo Lloris is desperate to avoid the whiff of complacency ...
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Cash-Strapped Moroccans Find Joy In World Cup Run | Football News
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Cash-Strapped Moroccans Find Joy In World Cup Run | Football News

[ad_1] Moroccan moped driver El Haj Mohamed is in high spirits as his country's top footballers gear up for a historic World Cup clash against France, a welcome break from daily economic pain. "This team has let us forget everything, high prices and the rest. My mood has changed," he said as he took a break from making deliveries in a market in Sale, a city adjoining the capital Rabat. Morocco are the first African and Arab team ever to make the semi-finals of a World Cup, and their remarkable run has given residents of the North African kingdom a temporary distraction from their tough economic situation.King Mohammed VI even made a rare public appearance in the streets of Rabat after the team's surprise victory against Spain in the round of 16.The tournament in Qatar comes after the bac...
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Morocco Wins Africa Support In World Cup Clash With France | Football News
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Morocco Wins Africa Support In World Cup Clash With France | Football News

[ad_1] His country is in diplomatic crisis with Morocco, but that's not stopping Tunisian Wissam Sultani supporting the first ever Arab or African team to reach a football World Cup semi-final. "There's no politics on the pitch. Supporting an Arab country, whichever one, is a duty when it gets to this stage of a tournament," said Sultani, a 41-year-old greengrocer in Tunis, capital of the North African nation. "Football brings people together, but politics divides them." Morocco's "Lions of the Atlas", who beat Portugal on Saturday to reach the final four, will face former colonial power France on Wednesday.They will have the backing of many fans across Africa and the Arab world.Three African teams -- Cameroon, Ghana and Senegal -- have made it to the quarter-finals since 1990, but Moroc...
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FIFA World Cup Semi Finals 2022 Live Streaming: Argentina vs Croatia and France vs Morocco
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FIFA World Cup Semi Finals 2022 Live Streaming: Argentina vs Croatia and France vs Morocco

[ad_1] Do not miss the FIFA World Cup Semi Finals 2022 live streaming. Know when and where to watch Argentina vs Croatia and France vs Morocco. The FIFA World Cup 2022 semi-finals are here at last. Last week, football fans witnessed some of the most thrilling games in the quarter finals. Two out of the four games were decided on penalties, an outlier in the tournament like Morocco eliminated Portugal and we saw a potential finals match in England vs France. But the excitement is far from over as we still have three more games to decide exactly which team lifts the trophy. And the first two games in the journey will be the next two semi final matches. These are Argentina vs Croatia and France vs Morocco. The games will be played on December 14 and December 15 at 12:30 AM respectively. ...
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Morocco’s Azzedine Ounahi Poised For Bigger Things After World Cup Breakout | Football News
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Morocco’s Azzedine Ounahi Poised For Bigger Things After World Cup Breakout | Football News

[ad_1] Azzedine Ounahi has been at the heart of Morocco's run to the World Cup semi-finals, tirelessly stamping his authority on the midfield and emerging as one of the revelations of the tournament. Yassine Bounou's penalty-saving heroics stole the headlines in the last 16, but it was Ounahi who caught the eye of Spain coach Luis Enrique following his side's shootout loss to Morocco. "I was surprised by (Ounahi). My goodness, where does that boy come from?" asked Luis Enrique, in awe of the midfielder's "spectacular" display."He plays like the Spanish players. He plays really well. I was very surprised. He hasn't stopped running, he must be exhausted."On Wednesday he will face France, where he has forged his club career.It was only 18 months ago that Ounahi was toiling away in the Frenc...
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