Lionel Messi is a legend of the game. The Argentine skipper's trophy cabinet eluded a FIFA World Cup title before his dream came true in the showpiece event in Qatar. In the Qatar World Cup, Argentina had a disastrous start losing to Saudi Arabia in their opening clash before being unbeaten from thereon to life the title, beating France in an epic finale. Thus, the seven-time Ballon d'or award winner Messi's cabinet now comprises both the Copa America and FIFA World Cup trophy along with plethora of domestic trophies.&nbsp;

Messi's rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo has been talked about for quite some time. However, he also enjoys a healthy competition with Frenchman Kylian Mbappe. In the Argentina vs France FIFA WC final, in Qatar, while Messi-led side walked away with the title, Mbappe won hearts with his performance; scoring a treble. Messi also scored twice but youngster Mbappe ended with a three strikes. Thus, the two Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) teammates share a good relation off the field and also a healthy rivalry on the ground.&nbsp;

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Recently, an Argentine teacher made a brilliant reference to Messi-Mbappe to silence the class. The video of the hilarious incident has gone viral in no time. The teacher was left stunned by the prompt response as the class was silenced in a jiffy after she said, "One who keeps talking prefers Mbappe over Messi". Here's the video:

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It surely was a smart tactic applied by the teacher to silence the class. At present, both Mbappe-Messi are involved in Ligue 1 for PSG. In 26 fixtures, they have won 20 and are at the top of the points table. Their next encounter is against Brest on March 12.

Lionel Messi is a legend of the game. The Argentine skipper's trophy cabinet eluded a FIFA World Cup title before his dream came true in the showpiece event in Qatar.

Lionel Messi is a legend of the game. The Argentine skipper's trophy cabinet eluded a FIFA World Cup title before his dream came true in the showpiece event in Qatar. In the Qatar World Cup, Argentina had a disastrous start losing to Saudi Arabia in their opening clash before being unbeaten from thereon to life the title, beating France in an epic finale. Thus, the seven-time Ballon d'or award winner Messi's cabinet now comprises both the Copa America and FIFA World Cup trophy along with plethora of domestic trophies. Messi's rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo has been talked about for quite some time. However, he also enjoys a healthy competition with Frenchman Kylian Mbappe. In the Argentina vs France FIFA WC final, in Qatar, while Messi-led side walked away with the title, Mbappe won hearts with his performance; scoring a treble. Messi also scored twice but youngster Mbappe ended with a three strikes. Thus, the two Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) teammates share a good relation off the field and also a healthy rivalry on the ground. Also Read: Manchester United takeover: Qatar-based buyers likely to walk away if ‘price is not right’ Recently, an Argentine teacher made a brilliant reference to Messi-Mbappe to silence the class. The video of the hilarious incident has gone viral in no time. The teacher was left stunned by the prompt response as the class was silenced in a jiffy after she said, "One who keeps talking prefers Mbappe over Messi". Here's the video: View this post on Instagram A post shared by SPORTbible (@sportbible) × It surely was a smart tactic applied by the teacher to silence the class. At present, both Mbappe-Messi are involved in Ligue 1 for PSG. In 26 fixtures, they have won 20 and are at the top of the points table. Their next encounter is against Brest on March 12.

'One who keeps talking prefers Mbappe over Messi': Argentine teacher silences class hilariously - Watch

Kylian Mbappe became Paris Saint-Germain's all-time top scorer with his 201st goal for the club as the Ligue 1 leaders warmed up for their crunch trip to Bayern Munich with a 4-2 win over Nantes on Saturday.

The France superstar had equalled Edinson Cavani's previous record mark of 200 goals with a brace in last week's win at Marseille and went one better by netting in stoppage time at the Parc des Princes.

PSG had earlier squandered a two-goal lead, with Lionel Messi putting them ahead and a Jaouen Hadjam own goal making it 2-0 inside 17 minutes before Nantes fought back to draw level.

Ludovic Blas pulled one back for the visitors and Ignatius Ganago equalised, but Mbappe set up Danilo Pereira to put PSG back in front on the hour mark and then claimed his record-breaking goal late on.

Mbappe reached the record in just 247 appearances since signing from Monaco aged 18 in 2017.

Uruguay star Cavani needed 298 games, and seven years, to establish the previous record in 2020.

The 24-year-old Mbappe was handed a trophy by the club after the game to mark his record in an on-field presentation.

"I play to make history and I have always said I wanted to make history in France, in the capital of my country, in my city, and I am doing that. It's magnificent, but there is still a lot to be done," Mbappe, who finished the game as captain, told broadcaster Canal Plus.

"For me, as a native Parisian, this is special. If someone had said to me I would score the goal to beat the record while wearing the captain's armband, I would not have believed it."

The result saw PSG open up a lead of 11 points at the top of Ligue 1 before nearest rivals Marseille play on Sunday, and before the Qatar-owned club go to Bayern for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday.

PSG trail 1-0 from the first leg against the Bavarians and failure to progress to the quarter-finals in Europe would put a major dampener on the end of their season.

<h2>Hakimi watches from stands</h2>

Injured Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi watched from the stands at the Parc des Princes a day after he was charged with rape following accusations made by a 24-year-old woman.

Neymar was also a spectator and will not be back for the match against Bayern, while centre-back Presnel Kimpembe is set to miss the remainder of the season with an achilles injury.

Coach Christophe Galtier lost two more defenders to injury in the second half against Nantes, with skipper Marquinhos and stand-in right-back Nordi Mukiele both having to come off.

Before the game there was a minute's applause for Just Fontaine, the legendary former France striker who scored 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup and who passed away on Wednesday aged 89.

Fontaine also coached PSG, leading them to promotion to the top tier of French football in 1974.

The Parisians went ahead in the 12th minute, with Messi turning in a deflected low cross from Nuno Mendes to score his 13th Ligue 1 goal this season.

The unfortunate Hadjam's own goal had PSG cruising, but a Blas shot that surprised Gianluigi Donnarumma just after the half-hour mark brought Nantes back into the game and Cameroonian forward Ganago's header made it 2-2 before the break.

PSG had also blown a two-goal lead in their last home game against Lille a fortnight ago before recovering to win 4-3, and they repeated the feat here with Mbappe playing a starring role.

His assist was headed in by Danilo to make it 3-2 just before the hosts were awarded a penalty for a foul on Mukiele, only for a VAR check to rule that the contact had taken place outside the box.

It looked like Mbappe would be made to wait for his record before he struck right at the end with a finish on the turn.

Earlier Lens missed the chance to climb above Marseille into second place as they drew 1-1 at home to northern rivals Lille, for whom Canada star Jonathan David grabbed the equaliser.

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Kylian Mbappe became Paris Saint-Germain's all-time top scorer with his 201st goal for the club as the Ligue 1 leaders warmed up for their crunch trip to Bayern Munich with a 4-2 win over Nantes on Saturday.

Kylian Mbappe became Paris Saint-Germain's all-time top scorer with his 201st goal for the club as the Ligue 1 leaders warmed up for their crunch trip to Bayern Munich with a 4-2 win over Nantes on Saturday. The France superstar had equalled Edinson Cavani's previous record mark of 200 goals with a brace in last week's win at Marseille and went one better by netting in stoppage time at the Parc des Princes. PSG had earlier squandered a two-goal lead, with Lionel Messi putting them ahead and a Jaouen Hadjam own goal making it 2-0 inside 17 minutes before Nantes fought back to draw level. Ludovic Blas pulled one back for the visitors and Ignatius Ganago equalised, but Mbappe set up Danilo Pereira to put PSG back in front on the hour mark and then claimed his record-breaking goal late on. Mbappe reached the record in just 247 appearances since signing from Monaco aged 18 in 2017. Uruguay star Cavani needed 298 games, and seven years, to establish the previous record in 2020. The 24-year-old Mbappe was handed a trophy by the club after the game to mark his record in an on-field presentation. "I play to make history and I have always said I wanted to make history in France, in the capital of my country, in my city, and I am doing that. It's magnificent, but there is still a lot to be done," Mbappe, who finished the game as captain, told broadcaster Canal Plus. "For me, as a native Parisian, this is special. If someone had said to me I would score the goal to beat the record while wearing the captain's armband, I would not have believed it." The result saw PSG open up a lead of 11 points at the top of Ligue 1 before nearest rivals Marseille play on Sunday, and before the Qatar-owned club go to Bayern for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday. PSG trail 1-0 from the first leg against the Bavarians and failure to progress to the quarter-finals in Europe would put a major dampener on the end of their season. Hakimi watches from stands Injured Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi watched from the stands at the Parc des Princes a day after he was charged with rape following accusations made by a 24-year-old woman. Neymar was also a spectator and will not be back for the match against Bayern, while centre-back Presnel Kimpembe is set to miss the remainder of the season with an achilles injury. Coach Christophe Galtier lost two more defenders to injury in the second half against Nantes, with skipper Marquinhos and stand-in right-back Nordi Mukiele both having to come off. Before the game there was a minute's applause for Just Fontaine, the legendary former France striker who scored 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup and who passed away on Wednesday aged 89. Fontaine also coached PSG, leading them to promotion to the top tier of French football in 1974. The Parisians went ahead in the 12th minute, with Messi turning in a deflected low cross from Nuno Mendes to score his 13th Ligue 1 goal this season. The unfortunate Hadjam's own goal had PSG cruising, but a Blas shot that surprised Gianluigi Donnarumma just after the half-hour mark brought Nantes back into the game and Cameroonian forward Ganago's header made it 2-2 before the break. PSG had also blown a two-goal lead in their last home game against Lille a fortnight ago before recovering to win 4-3, and they repeated the feat here with Mbappe playing a starring role. His assist was headed in by Danilo to make it 3-2 just before the hosts were awarded a penalty for a foul on Mukiele, only for a VAR check to rule that the contact had taken place outside the box. It looked like Mbappe would be made to wait for his record before he struck right at the end with a finish on the turn. Earlier Lens missed the chance to climb above Marseille into second place as they drew 1-1 at home to northern rivals Lille, for whom Canada star Jonathan David grabbed the equaliser. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Mbappe becomes PSG's top goal scorer in win over Nantes

Lionel Messi has returned to doing what he does best, scoring goals and winnings awards. Already termed as one of the most decorated footballers in history, Messi on Sunday completed his 700th club goal in his incredible career and is also close on winning the FIFA’s ‘Best Male Player of the Year 2022’ award on Monday in Paris. Messi, who won his maiden FIFA World Cup in Qatar last year, is leading the race ahead of French striker Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema to claim his second award.

Having scored seven goals and contributing with three assists in seven games at the World Cup, Messi was awarded with the Golden Ball for the second time in his career. Meanwhile, Mbappe, who won his first World Cup with France in 2018, scored a hattrick in the finals this time, although his team fell shy of lifting the coveted trophy for the successive time.

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Lionel Messi scores 700 club goals in his incredible career — 28 goals with PSG &amp; 672 with Barcelona ⭐️🇦🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Messi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Messi</a> 
 
Messi has also two assists for Mbappé tonight… 
 
…and Leo’s also gonna win “The Best” FIFA Award on Monday in Paris 🥇 <a href="https://t.co/ylyQXbQrgh">pic.twitter.com/ylyQXbQrgh</a>
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On the other hand, Karim Benzema, who also claimed&nbsp;the&nbsp;Ballon d’Or for the first time in last season following Real Madrid’s Champions League title win, is nominated for this award for the first time alongside Mbappe.

Messi, Mbappe shine in Ligue 1

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe scored and assisted in Paris Saint-Germain’s 3-0 win over Olympique de Marseille on Sunday night in an away clash. While Mbappe scored a brace and became PSG’s all-time record goal-scorer with 200 goals, equaling Edison Cavani’s tally, Messi, who assisted in both goals, also completed his record 700th club goals (672 for Barcelona and 28 for PSG).&nbsp;This win also helped PSG extend their Ligue 1 lead to eight points with Marseille on second with 52 points.

Meanwhile, league leaders PSG will next face Nantes at home before travelling to Munich for their return leg against Bayern in Champions League. As things stand, PSG is trailing by 0-1 and will hope to put forward an inspiring performance to cruise to the next round.

Lionel Messi has returned to doing what he does best, scoring goals and winnings awards. Already termed as one of the most decorated footballers in history, Messi on Sunday completed his 700th club goal in his incredible career and is also close on winning the FIFA’s ‘Best Male Player of the Year 2022’ award on Monday in Paris.

Lionel Messi has returned to doing what he does best, scoring goals and winnings awards. Already termed as one of the most decorated footballers in history, Messi on Sunday completed his 700th club goal in his incredible career and is also close on winning the FIFA’s ‘Best Male Player of the Year 2022’ award on Monday in Paris. Messi, who won his maiden FIFA World Cup in Qatar last year, is leading the race ahead of French striker Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema to claim his second award. Having scored seven goals and contributing with three assists in seven games at the World Cup, Messi was awarded with the Golden Ball for the second time in his career. Meanwhile, Mbappe, who won his first World Cup with France in 2018, scored a hattrick in the finals this time, although his team fell shy of lifting the coveted trophy for the successive time. Lionel Messi scores 700 club goals in his incredible career — 28 goals with PSG & 672 with Barcelona ⭐️🇦🇷 #Messi Messi has also two assists for Mbappé tonight… …and Leo’s also gonna win “The Best” FIFA Award on Monday in Paris 🥇 pic.twitter.com/ylyQXbQrgh — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 26, 2023 × ALSO READ: Casemiro guides Manchester United to 2-0 win over Newcastle in League Cup final, lifts trophy for sixth time On the other hand, Karim Benzema, who also claimed the Ballon d’Or for the first time in last season following Real Madrid’s Champions League title win, is nominated for this award for the first time alongside Mbappe. Messi, Mbappe shine in Ligue 1 Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe scored and assisted in Paris Saint-Germain’s 3-0 win over Olympique de Marseille on Sunday night in an away clash. While Mbappe scored a brace and became PSG’s all-time record goal-scorer with 200 goals, equaling Edison Cavani’s tally, Messi, who assisted in both goals, also completed his record 700th club goals (672 for Barcelona and 28 for PSG). This win also helped PSG extend their Ligue 1 lead to eight points with Marseille on second with 52 points. Meanwhile, league leaders PSG will next face Nantes at home before travelling to Munich for their return leg against Bayern in Champions League. As things stand, PSG is trailing by 0-1 and will hope to put forward an inspiring performance to cruise to the next round.

Record-breaker Lionel Messi completes 700 club goals, to fight Benzema, Mbappe for FIFA's 'Best Player' award

FIFA Awards 2023: Paris will witness The Best FIFA Football Awards on February 28, 2023. Fans are excited to know which player will get the prestigious Best FIFA Men's Player Award 2022.

FIFA Awards 2023: Paris will witness The Best FIFA Football Awards on February 28, 2023. Fans are excited to know which player will get the prestigious Best FIFA Men's Player Award 2022. The finalists for the most awaited title in the FIFA Awards 2022 are PSG stars Lionel Messi, Kylian MBappe and Karim Benzema from Real Madrid. Last year, Lionel Messi was in excellent form. He ended the year on a high note. He led Argentina to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. On the other hand, Mbappe's France had to face defeat in FIFA World Cup Finals. But his team won the 2021-22 Ligue 1 title with PSG. Moreover, Benzema leads Real Madrid to the La Liga, UEFA Champions League and Club World Cup titles. He also won the Ballon d'Or last year. Beth Mead of England, Beth Morgan of the United States and Alexa Putellas of Spain are listed for the Best Women's Player FIFA Award. Here are all the details you need to know about FIFA Awards 2022-23, including the full players' list, awards, date, time, venue, and live streaming details. FIFA Awards 2023: Best Player Nominees The Best FIFA Women's Player: Aitana Bonmatí (Spain / FC Barcelona) Debinha (Brazil / North Carolina Courage) Jessie Fleming (Canada / Chelsea FC Women) Ada Hegerberg (Norway / Olympique Lyonnais) Sam Kerr (Australia / Chelsea FC Women) Beth Mead (England / Arsenal WFC) Vivianne Miedema (Netherlands / Arsenal WFC) Alex Morgan (USA / Orlando Pride / San Diego Wave) Lena Oberdorf (Germany / VfL Wolfsburg) Alexandra Popp (Germany / VfL Wolfsburg) Alexia Putellas (Spain / FC Barcelona) Wendie Renard (France / Olympique Lyonnais) Keira Walsh (England / Manchester City WFC / FC Barcelona) Leah Williamson (England / Arsenal WFC) The Best FIFA Men's Player: Julian Alvarez (Argentina / River Plate / Manchester City FC) Jude Bellingham (England / BV Borussia 09 Dortmund) Karim Benzema (France / Real Madrid CF) Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium / Manchester City FC) Erling Haaland (Norway / BV Borussia 09 Dortmund / Manchester City FC) Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / Paris Saint-Germain) Robert Lewandowski (Poland / FC Bayern Munich/ FC Barcelona) Sadio Mane (Senegal / Liverpool FC / FC Bayern Munich) Kylian Mbappe (France / Paris Saint-Germain) Lionel Messi (Argentina / Paris Saint-Germain) Luka Modric (Croatia / Real Madrid CF) Neymar (Brazil / Paris Saint-Germain) Mohamed Salah (Egypt / Liverpool FC) Vinicius Junior (Brazil / Real Madrid CF) The Best FIFA Women's Coach: Sonia Bompastor (France / Olympique Lyonnais) Emma Hayes (England / Chelsea FC Women) Bev Priestman (England / Canadian National Team) Pia Sundhage (Sweden / Brazilian National Team) Martina Voss-Tecklenburg (Germany / German National Team) Sarina Wiegman (Netherlands / English National Team) The Best FIFA Men's Coach: Carlo Ancelotti (Italy / Real Madrid CF) Didier Deschamps (France / French National Team) Pep Guardiola (Spain / Manchester City FC) Walid Regragui (Morocco / Wydad AC / Moroccan National Team) Lionel Scaloni (Argentina / Argentinian National Team) The Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper: Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany / Chelsea FC Women) Mary Earps (England / Manchester United WFC) Christiane Endler (Chile / Olympique Lyonnais) Merle Frohms (Germany / Eintracht Frankfurt / VfL Wolfsburg) Alyssa Naeher (USA / Chicago Red Stars) Sandra Panos Garcia-Villamil (Spain / FC Barcelona) The Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper: Álisson Becker (Brazil / Liverpool FC) Yassine Bounou (Morocco / Sevilla FC) Thibaut Courtois (Belgium / Real Madrid CF) Ederson (Brazil / Manchester City FC) Emiliano Martinez (Argentina / Aston Villa FC) FIFA Awards 2023: Date & Time The FIFA Football Awards ceremony is on Monday, February 27, at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. In India, due to the time difference, the FIFA Awards live streaming will begin at 1:30 AM IST on February 28, 2023. FIFA Awards 2023: Live Streaming Details How can I watch FIFA Awards 2023 live stream on mobile? You can watch 'The Best FIFA Awards 2023' on the official YouTube Channels of FIFA and JioCinema. How can I watch the live telecast of the FIFA Awards 2023? Sports 18 network will telecast The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023.

FIFA Awards 2023 Best Player: Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe, Check full players list, ceremony date & time

In what comes as a massive boost for PSG ahead of their crucial UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match&nbsp;against the former winners Bayern Munich, their star striker Kylian Mbappe has joined the squad; however, his participation remains in doubt as he’s still recovering from the hamstring injury he sustained two weeks back on February 1st. Not only Mbappe, but the recently-crowned World Cup-winner Lionel Messi and Italian midfielder Marco Verratti have also returned from injury. The match that is slated to take place at the Parc des Princes on February 15th could at least see a return of any of these players.

Mbappe, who was ruled out for three weeks following the injury, was seen practising with the team in the training sessions ahead of the much-anticipated match. PSG manager Christophe Galtier, however, said he would take zero risks when it comes to playing Mbappe against Bayern Munich. Speaking during the pre-match presser, Galtier said the decision on playing the French striker will be made last minute after discussing with the medical staff.

He also added saying the XI that will be playing in the Champions League tonight will be a lot different from the one that played against Monaco, where PSG suffered a shocking 1-3 defeat.

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"What I can tell you is that the team who will play tomorrow will look nothing like that who played against Monaco," Galtier told a news conference.

"Kylian did the whole session today. I didn't think he would be on the pitch yesterday. We made the decision that he would train with everyone today. We're not sure yet whether he will be on the match sheet, we will decide tomorrow after discussing with him and the medical staff. If he is on the match sheet, he will play," the manager said.

Struggling with the form lately, PSG will look for a much-needed turnaround against heavyweights Bayern – whom Galtier doesn’t see as favourites.

"I know that my team will rise to the occasion," said Galtier. "I don't think Bayern are the favourites. It's 50-50. It's a Champions League game. No one will be qualified after tomorrow's game. Bayern have been better lately and for some reasons it's not the case for us but I have a bigger squad at my disposal for tomorrow."

In what comes as a massive boost for PSG ahead of their crucial UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match against the former winners Bayern Munich, their star striker Kylian Mbappe has joined the squad; however, his participation remains in doubt as he’s still recovering from the hamstring injury he sustained two weeks back on February 1st.

In what comes as a massive boost for PSG ahead of their crucial UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match against the former winners Bayern Munich, their star striker Kylian Mbappe has joined the squad; however, his participation remains in doubt as he’s still recovering from the hamstring injury he sustained two weeks back on February 1st. Not only Mbappe, but the recently-crowned World Cup-winner Lionel Messi and Italian midfielder Marco Verratti have also returned from injury. The match that is slated to take place at the Parc des Princes on February 15th could at least see a return of any of these players. Mbappe, who was ruled out for three weeks following the injury, was seen practising with the team in the training sessions ahead of the much-anticipated match. PSG manager Christophe Galtier, however, said he would take zero risks when it comes to playing Mbappe against Bayern Munich. Speaking during the pre-match presser, Galtier said the decision on playing the French striker will be made last minute after discussing with the medical staff. He also added saying the XI that will be playing in the Champions League tonight will be a lot different from the one that played against Monaco, where PSG suffered a shocking 1-3 defeat. ALSO READ: UEFA Champions League 2022-23: Where & how to watch PSG vs Bayern livestream in India- Check full schedule "What I can tell you is that the team who will play tomorrow will look nothing like that who played against Monaco," Galtier told a news conference. "Kylian did the whole session today. I didn't think he would be on the pitch yesterday. We made the decision that he would train with everyone today. We're not sure yet whether he will be on the match sheet, we will decide tomorrow after discussing with him and the medical staff. If he is on the match sheet, he will play," the manager said. Struggling with the form lately, PSG will look for a much-needed turnaround against heavyweights Bayern – whom Galtier doesn’t see as favourites. "I know that my team will rise to the occasion," said Galtier. "I don't think Bayern are the favourites. It's 50-50. It's a Champions League game. No one will be qualified after tomorrow's game. Bayern have been better lately and for some reasons it's not the case for us but I have a bigger squad at my disposal for tomorrow."

Champions League: Star striker Kylian Mbappe joins PSG squad ahead of Bayern clash, remains doubtful to start

It gets bad to worse for Paris Saint-Germain. Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is in doubt for his club's UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie against Bayern Munich next week.

It gets bad to worse for Paris Saint-Germain. Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is in doubt for his club's UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie against Bayern Munich next week. Messi picked up a hamstring injury during PSG's 2-1 defeat against Marseille in the Coupe de France trophy. He felt a niggle in his hamstring after playing the full 90 minutes. The Parisian side will be hoping that Messi recovers in time, having already lost their main man Kylian Mbappe for the knockout game. He has already been ruled out of PSG's weekend trip to Monaco in Ligue 1. Messi had a scintillating 2022 where he ended the year by winning the FIFA World Cup - the only trophy missing from his prized cabinet. As for Paris, the Argentine has scored 15 goals in 25 games in all competitions. Earlier this month, it was French forward Mbappe that suffered a thigh injury during his side's 3-1 victory against Montpellier. Mbappe missed two penalties in the game and later hobbled off with the injury. Coach Christophe Galtier initially suggested that it was knock to the back that sidelined Mbappe before the scans revealed the real extent of the injury. PSG are wading in choppy waters at the moment. While their two superstars are out, the bench of Marco Verratti, Sergio Ramos and Neymar has only returned to the fold and is yet to hit their straps fully. Read more: PSG star Kylian Mbappe ruled out of UCL tie against Bayern Munich This is not the first instance that PSG has been plagued by a series of injuries prior to a high-profile UCL contest. In 2018, a fractured metatarsal prevented their Brazilian forward Neymar from participating in the last-16 defeat to Madrid. A year later, another injury ruled him out of their loss to Manchester United at the same stage. Read more: Will Lionel Messi play in 2026 World Cup? The Argentine gives a hint With Bayern playing an exquisite brand of football under Julian Nagelsmann, PSG's bench strength will have to come through to stand any chance in the all-important first tie. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

PSG star Lionel Messi in doubt for UCL tie against Bayern Munich

French football player Kylian Mbappe has been officially ruled out of the first leg of PGS's UEFA Champion League's tie against Bayern Munich. The French Champions confirmed that the 24-year-old will be sidelined for at least three weeks due to a thigh injury.

UEFA Champions League: Huge blow for PSG as Mbappe out of clash against Bayern

Paris Saint-Germain extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 with a 3-1 win at Montpellier on Wednesday but their evening was overshadowed by an injury to Kylian Mbappe, who had earlier missed a penalty. The France superstar had an eighth-minute spot-kick saved by Montpellier's Benjamin Lecomte and then remarkably saw his second attempt turned onto the post by the goalkeeper after the referee ordered a retake.

Mbappe then limped off with what looked like a hamstring injury midway through the first half, raising the alarm for&nbsp;PSG&nbsp;with the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich now less than two weeks away. Speaking after the game, coach Christophe Galtier suggested the injury was down to a knock rather than a muscle problem.

"He took a knock to the back of the knee or the back of the thigh, so we'll see," said Galtier. "I'm not too worried," he added. "It's a bruise or a contusion, we don't know yet.&nbsp; "With the run of matches we don't want to take risks with a very busy fixture list, but it doesn't appear that serious."

PSG&nbsp;host Bayern in Paris on February 14, with the second leg in Germany on March 8. They are desperate to avoid a repeat of last season when they were knocked out at the same stage of the Champions League by Real Madrid. After winning just one of their last four league games, Wednesday's awkward trip for&nbsp;PSG&nbsp;saw them also lose Sergio Ramos to injury and have two goals disallowed before Fabian Ruiz put them ahead 10 minutes into the second half.

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<h2>- Messi on target -</h2>

Ruiz then set up Lionel Messi to make it 2-0 with a deft finish in the 72nd minute, the Argentine scoring his 14th club goal of the season. Sixteen-year-old midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery made sure of the win in stoppage time after Arnaud Nordin -- a friend of Mbappe's from their time together at France's national training academy -- had pulled one back.

PSG, who were without the rested Neymar, extended their lead at the top of the table from three to five points after Lens lost 1-0 at home to Nice. "It was a good performance in general," Galtier said. "There was an incredible scenario in the first half with the retaken penalty, we hit the post, had goals disallowed and two injuries because Sergio Ramos was involved in a collision and on falling he hurt his adductor, but apparently it is nothing serious."

The win for&nbsp;PSG&nbsp;came after a frustrating end to the January transfer window on Tuesday as they failed to process the paperwork to complete the loan signing of Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea after the Moroccan winger had passed a medical.&nbsp;

Gaetan Laborde scored the only goal of the game for Nice as Lens dropped points at home for the first time this season after winning all 10 previous matches there. Marseille climbed above Lens into second place thanks to a 2-0 victory at Nantes earlier, secured by an own goal from Joao Victor and then a late strike by Azzedine Ounahi, the Moroccan World Cup star making his debut after signing in the January window.

Monaco in fourth beat Auxerre 3-2, while fifth-placed Rennes eased to a 3-0 win against struggling Strasbourg. On-loan Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun followed up his last-gasp equaliser against&nbsp;PSG&nbsp;at the weekend by netting a hat-trick as Reims came from two goals down to beat Lorient 4-2 and extend their unbeaten run to 15 games. Bottom side Angers suffered a new French top-flight record 13th consecutive defeat as they conceded in stoppage time to lose 2-1 at home to Ajaccio. That result leaves them 11 points from safety.

Paris Saint-Germain extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 with a 3-1 win at Montpellier on Wednesday but their evening was overshadowed by an injury to Kylian Mbappe, who had earlier missed a penalty.

Paris Saint-Germain extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 with a 3-1 win at Montpellier on Wednesday but their evening was overshadowed by an injury to Kylian Mbappe, who had earlier missed a penalty. The France superstar had an eighth-minute spot-kick saved by Montpellier's Benjamin Lecomte and then remarkably saw his second attempt turned onto the post by the goalkeeper after the referee ordered a retake. Mbappe then limped off with what looked like a hamstring injury midway through the first half, raising the alarm for PSG with the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich now less than two weeks away. Speaking after the game, coach Christophe Galtier suggested the injury was down to a knock rather than a muscle problem. "He took a knock to the back of the knee or the back of the thigh, so we'll see," said Galtier. "I'm not too worried," he added. "It's a bruise or a contusion, we don't know yet. "With the run of matches we don't want to take risks with a very busy fixture list, but it doesn't appear that serious." PSG host Bayern in Paris on February 14, with the second leg in Germany on March 8. They are desperate to avoid a repeat of last season when they were knocked out at the same stage of the Champions League by Real Madrid. After winning just one of their last four league games, Wednesday's awkward trip for PSG saw them also lose Sergio Ramos to injury and have two goals disallowed before Fabian Ruiz put them ahead 10 minutes into the second half. Also read: Argentina great Lionel Messi expresses regret over his actions in Qatar World Cup QFs vs Netherlands - Messi on target - Ruiz then set up Lionel Messi to make it 2-0 with a deft finish in the 72nd minute, the Argentine scoring his 14th club goal of the season. Sixteen-year-old midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery made sure of the win in stoppage time after Arnaud Nordin -- a friend of Mbappe's from their time together at France's national training academy -- had pulled one back. PSG, who were without the rested Neymar, extended their lead at the top of the table from three to five points after Lens lost 1-0 at home to Nice. "It was a good performance in general," Galtier said. "There was an incredible scenario in the first half with the retaken penalty, we hit the post, had goals disallowed and two injuries because Sergio Ramos was involved in a collision and on falling he hurt his adductor, but apparently it is nothing serious." The win for PSG came after a frustrating end to the January transfer window on Tuesday as they failed to process the paperwork to complete the loan signing of Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea after the Moroccan winger had passed a medical. Gaetan Laborde scored the only goal of the game for Nice as Lens dropped points at home for the first time this season after winning all 10 previous matches there. Marseille climbed above Lens into second place thanks to a 2-0 victory at Nantes earlier, secured by an own goal from Joao Victor and then a late strike by Azzedine Ounahi, the Moroccan World Cup star making his debut after signing in the January window. Monaco in fourth beat Auxerre 3-2, while fifth-placed Rennes eased to a 3-0 win against struggling Strasbourg. On-loan Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun followed up his last-gasp equaliser against PSG at the weekend by netting a hat-trick as Reims came from two goals down to beat Lorient 4-2 and extend their unbeaten run to 15 games. Bottom side Angers suffered a new French top-flight record 13th consecutive defeat as they conceded in stoppage time to lose 2-1 at home to Ajaccio. That result leaves them 11 points from safety.

Lionel Messi scores, Kylian Mbappe misses penalty, comes off injured in PSG win

Kylian Mbappe faces three weeks out with a thigh injury and will miss the first leg of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich on February 14, his club announced Thursday.

The France star was hurt during the first half of Wednesday's 3-1 win at Montpellier in Ligue 1 having earlier had two penalties saved.

PSG coach Christophe Galtier had initially suggested Mbappe had suffered a knock to the back of the knee rather than a muscle injury, but tests have since confirmed the true extent of the problem.

"After undergoing tests, Kylian Mbappe suffered an injury to the left thigh at the level of the femoral biceps," said a club statement.

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If he misses three weeks as expected, Mbappe can also expect to sit out next midweek's French Cup last-16 tie against Marseille and faces a race against time to return for a potentially pivotal Ligue 1 game away to the same opponents at the end of this month.

However, PSG will hope that Mbappe, who has scored 25 goals in 26 appearances for his club this season, will be fit for the second leg against Bayern in Germany on March 8.

The news is a bitter blow for the French giants, who are desperate to avoid a repeat of what happened last season when they were knocked out of the Champions League in the last 16 by Real Madrid.

The Qatar-owned club have become used to injury crises involving their star players ahead of key Champions League games in recent years.

A fractured metatarsal prevented Neymar from playing a full part in a last-16 defeat to Madrid in 2018 and a similar problem ruled him out of their loss to Manchester United at the same stage a year later.

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PSG are hoping to win European club football's most prestigious competition for the first time after over a decade of trying since the Qatari takeover of 2011.

They have been eliminated in the last 16 in four of the last six seasons, although they reached the final in 2020, losing to Bayern in Lisbon, and were beaten semi-finalists a year later.

PSG convinced Mbappe to stay at the club last year and sign a new contract despite interest in him from Real as they hoped he would lead them to glory in Europe.

Mbappe's injury comes just over a month after he starred at the World Cup in Qatar, finishing as the tournament's top scorer with eight goals including a hat-trick in the final, which France lost on penalties to Argentina.

The timing is even more of a blow for PSG after they endured a frustrating end to the January transfer window on Tuesday when they failed to process the paperwork to complete the loan signing of Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea.

The Moroccan winger had already passed a medical and was set to add an extra option in attack for Galtier after the departure of another forward, Pablo Sarabia, to Wolverhampton Wanderers.&nbsp;

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Kylian Mbappe faces three weeks out with a thigh injury and will miss the first leg of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich on February 14, his club announced Thursday.

Kylian Mbappe faces three weeks out with a thigh injury and will miss the first leg of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich on February 14, his club announced Thursday. The France star was hurt during the first half of Wednesday's 3-1 win at Montpellier in Ligue 1 having earlier had two penalties saved. PSG coach Christophe Galtier had initially suggested Mbappe had suffered a knock to the back of the knee rather than a muscle injury, but tests have since confirmed the true extent of the problem. "After undergoing tests, Kylian Mbappe suffered an injury to the left thigh at the level of the femoral biceps," said a club statement. Read more: Lionel Messi scores, Kylian Mbappe misses penalty, comes off injured in PSG win If he misses three weeks as expected, Mbappe can also expect to sit out next midweek's French Cup last-16 tie against Marseille and faces a race against time to return for a potentially pivotal Ligue 1 game away to the same opponents at the end of this month. However, PSG will hope that Mbappe, who has scored 25 goals in 26 appearances for his club this season, will be fit for the second leg against Bayern in Germany on March 8. The news is a bitter blow for the French giants, who are desperate to avoid a repeat of what happened last season when they were knocked out of the Champions League in the last 16 by Real Madrid. The Qatar-owned club have become used to injury crises involving their star players ahead of key Champions League games in recent years. A fractured metatarsal prevented Neymar from playing a full part in a last-16 defeat to Madrid in 2018 and a similar problem ruled him out of their loss to Manchester United at the same stage a year later. WATCH | Gravitas: The death of possession football? × PSG are hoping to win European club football's most prestigious competition for the first time after over a decade of trying since the Qatari takeover of 2011. They have been eliminated in the last 16 in four of the last six seasons, although they reached the final in 2020, losing to Bayern in Lisbon, and were beaten semi-finalists a year later. PSG convinced Mbappe to stay at the club last year and sign a new contract despite interest in him from Real as they hoped he would lead them to glory in Europe. Mbappe's injury comes just over a month after he starred at the World Cup in Qatar, finishing as the tournament's top scorer with eight goals including a hat-trick in the final, which France lost on penalties to Argentina. The timing is even more of a blow for PSG after they endured a frustrating end to the January transfer window on Tuesday when they failed to process the paperwork to complete the loan signing of Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea. The Moroccan winger had already passed a medical and was set to add an extra option in attack for Galtier after the departure of another forward, Pablo Sarabia, to Wolverhampton Wanderers. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

PSG star Kylian Mbappe ruled out of UCL tie against Bayern Munich

After Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 1-1 draw on Sunday by a resolute Reims side, centre-back Yunis Abdelhamid took the opportunity to take a shot at the front three of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. Abdelhamid said PSG's front three did not defend which made the work easy for the opponents.&nbsp;

"It was easy to work the ball out of the defence because the front three [Messi, Mbappe, Neymar] don’t defend," Abdelhamid told the reporters.&nbsp;

"We knew on our side that if we passed this first line, they no longer participate in the collective defensive effort. We worked on that. We wanted to exploit it and that’s what we managed to do. That’s why we created so many chances."

Reims came from behind to secure a draw as on-loan Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun ensured that PSG were frustrated on the night.&nbsp;

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Neymar had given Les Parisiens the advantage early in the second half but Reims continued to pile on the pressure and finally got their way in the final minute of the extra time.&nbsp;

To add insult to injury, PSG midfielder Marco Verrati was shown a red card. Notably, this was the second instance where Reims had secured a draw against defending champions in the league.&nbsp;

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Though Abdelhamid's statement may incense the supporters of PSG forward men, the pundits have extensively talked about the inability of the front three to press aggressively as a unit.&nbsp;

It is a tactical deficiency that has been exploited by several big teams in the Champions League. Real Madrid came from behind against PSG last season and managed to turn the two-legged tie in the last half-an-hour of the match, solely due to this reason.&nbsp;

Many believe that PSG may not be able to win the knockouts if the front three continue to press the way they have been.

Since the beginning of the year, PSG have dropped points in three of their four games. The form is a cause of concern as the round of 16 tie against Bayern Munich is a little over two weeks away.&nbsp;

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After Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 1-1 draw on Sunday by a resolute Reims side, centre-back Yunis Abdelhamid took the opportunity to take a shot at the front three of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.

After Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 1-1 draw on Sunday by a resolute Reims side, centre-back Yunis Abdelhamid took the opportunity to take a shot at the front three of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. Abdelhamid said PSG's front three did not defend which made the work easy for the opponents. "It was easy to work the ball out of the defence because the front three [Messi, Mbappe, Neymar] don’t defend," Abdelhamid told the reporters. "We knew on our side that if we passed this first line, they no longer participate in the collective defensive effort. We worked on that. We wanted to exploit it and that’s what we managed to do. That’s why we created so many chances." Reims came from behind to secure a draw as on-loan Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun ensured that PSG were frustrated on the night. WATCH | Gravitas: The death of possession football? Neymar had given Les Parisiens the advantage early in the second half but Reims continued to pile on the pressure and finally got their way in the final minute of the extra time. To add insult to injury, PSG midfielder Marco Verrati was shown a red card. Notably, this was the second instance where Reims had secured a draw against defending champions in the league. Read more: Messi bags a goal in PSG's win against Angers after World Cup heroics Though Abdelhamid's statement may incense the supporters of PSG forward men, the pundits have extensively talked about the inability of the front three to press aggressively as a unit. It is a tactical deficiency that has been exploited by several big teams in the Champions League. Real Madrid came from behind against PSG last season and managed to turn the two-legged tie in the last half-an-hour of the match, solely due to this reason. Many believe that PSG may not be able to win the knockouts if the front three continue to press the way they have been. Since the beginning of the year, PSG have dropped points in three of their four games. The form is a cause of concern as the round of 16 tie against Bayern Munich is a little over two weeks away. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'PSG front three don't defend': Opposition player taunts Messi, Neymar and Mbappe after 1-1 draw

France Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet apologised to Zinedine Zidane on Monday after his comments on the former Real Madrid coach drew the ire of players, politicians and even the Spanish club. Zidane was one of the favourites to take charge of the national team if Didier Deschamps had stepped down but his contract was extended after he led France to the World Cup final, where they lost to Argentina in Qatar last month. When asked if Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998 and a national icon, would now manage the Brazilian national team instead, Le Graet had told RMC: "I don't give a damn, he can go wherever he wants."

Le Graet added he would not even pick up the phone if Zidane called, prompting a backlash and his subsequent apology.

"I would like to present my personal apologies for these remarks which absolutely do not reflect my thoughts, nor my consideration for the player he was and the coach he has become," Le Graet said in a statement reported by L'Equipe. "I admit that I made awkward remarks which created a misunderstanding. Zidane knows the immense esteem I have for him, like all French people."

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On Sunday, Le Graet had said Zidane was on the radar and had plenty of support but stood no chance of replacing Deschamps.

"Who can make serious reproaches to Deschamps? Nobody... If Zidane tried to contact me? Certainly not, I wouldn't even pick up the phone," he had said.

Zidane was the first coach to win the Champions League three times in a row when he was in charge of Real Madrid.

The 50-year-old, who also won the 2000 European Championship with France in a glittering playing career, is currently without a job after he left his role with the Spanish club last year.

France Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet apologised to Zinedine Zidane on Monday after his comments on the former Real Madrid coach drew the ire of players, politicians and even the Spanish club.

France Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet apologised to Zinedine Zidane on Monday after his comments on the former Real Madrid coach drew the ire of players, politicians and even the Spanish club. Zidane was one of the favourites to take charge of the national team if Didier Deschamps had stepped down but his contract was extended after he led France to the World Cup final, where they lost to Argentina in Qatar last month. When asked if Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998 and a national icon, would now manage the Brazilian national team instead, Le Graet had told RMC: "I don't give a damn, he can go wherever he wants." Le Graet added he would not even pick up the phone if Zidane called, prompting a backlash and his subsequent apology. "I would like to present my personal apologies for these remarks which absolutely do not reflect my thoughts, nor my consideration for the player he was and the coach he has become," Le Graet said in a statement reported by L'Equipe. "I admit that I made awkward remarks which created a misunderstanding. Zidane knows the immense esteem I have for him, like all French people." ALSO READ: Kapil Dev lauds superlative Suryakumar Yadav, says he's 'once in a century' player On Sunday, Le Graet had said Zidane was on the radar and had plenty of support but stood no chance of replacing Deschamps. "Who can make serious reproaches to Deschamps? Nobody... If Zidane tried to contact me? Certainly not, I wouldn't even pick up the phone," he had said. Zidane was the first coach to win the Champions League three times in a row when he was in charge of Real Madrid. The 50-year-old, who also won the 2000 European Championship with France in a glittering playing career, is currently without a job after he left his role with the Spanish club last year.

France Football Federation president Noel Le Graet apologises to Zinedine Zidane post disrespectful remarks

Kylian Mbappe said he will never get over the disappointment of losing the World Cup final after the France star scored the winner on his return to action for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

"I think I'm never going to get over it," Mbappe said, speaking 10 days after he scored a hat-trick in the final against Argentina which the South Americans won in a penalty shootout.

Mbappe said he had been through some "difficult times" since the defeat but he showed few signs of the setback in Qatar as he won and converted a 96th minute penalty to give PSG a last-gasp 2-1 win against Strasbourg on Ligue 1's resumption following the World Cup break.

"As I said to my teammates, there is no reason why the club should pay the price for the failure of the national team, they are two very different situations," 24-year-old Mbappe said.

"It does me good to come back with a win and to have a link with the club, the supporters and my teammates."

Neymar, who was left in tears after Brazil were knocked out by Croatia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, was sent off for two yellow cards in PSG's victory.

Kylian Mbappe said he will never get over the disappointment of losing the World Cup final after the France star scored the winner on his return to action for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

Kylian Mbappe said he will never get over the disappointment of losing the World Cup final after the France star scored the winner on his return to action for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. "I think I'm never going to get over it," Mbappe said, speaking 10 days after he scored a hat-trick in the final against Argentina which the South Americans won in a penalty shootout. Mbappe said he had been through some "difficult times" since the defeat but he showed few signs of the setback in Qatar as he won and converted a 96th minute penalty to give PSG a last-gasp 2-1 win against Strasbourg on Ligue 1's resumption following the World Cup break. "As I said to my teammates, there is no reason why the club should pay the price for the failure of the national team, they are two very different situations," 24-year-old Mbappe said. "It does me good to come back with a win and to have a link with the club, the supporters and my teammates." Neymar, who was left in tears after Brazil were knocked out by Croatia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, was sent off for two yellow cards in PSG's victory.

'Will never get over World Cup heartbreak', says Mbappe

Paris St Germain captain Marquinhos scored at both ends against Racing Strasbourg before a last-gasp Kylian Mbappe penalty secured the Ligue 1 leaders a 2-1 victory on Wednesday even though they were reduced to 10 men midway through the second half after Neymar was sent off.

Marquinhos opened the scoring by breaking free from his marker and headed in Neymar's cross after 14 minutes. The Brazilian defender, however, deflected Adrien Thomasson's cross into his own net in the 51st minute to leave the scores level. Neymar received his marching orders in the 62nd minute at Parc des Princes after picking up two bookings in two minutes, the first for a foul and then a second for diving a minute later.

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Ten days after Mbappe's hopes of becoming a two-time World Cup winner were dashed after 2018 champions France were beaten by Argentina in the Qatar final, the 24-year-old was on target again as he converted a penalty six minutes into stoppage time after being pulled inside the box.

PSG&nbsp;top the standings with 44 points, eight ahead of RC Lens, who have a game in hand. but with one more game played. Strasbourg are in 19th place.

Paris St Germain captain Marquinhos scored at both ends against Racing Strasbourg before a last-gasp Kylian Mbappe penalty secured the Ligue 1 leaders a 2-1 victory on Wednesday even though they were reduced to 10 men midway through the second half after Neymar was sent off.

Paris St Germain captain Marquinhos scored at both ends against Racing Strasbourg before a last-gasp Kylian Mbappe penalty secured the Ligue 1 leaders a 2-1 victory on Wednesday even though they were reduced to 10 men midway through the second half after Neymar was sent off. Marquinhos opened the scoring by breaking free from his marker and headed in Neymar's cross after 14 minutes. The Brazilian defender, however, deflected Adrien Thomasson's cross into his own net in the 51st minute to leave the scores level. Neymar received his marching orders in the 62nd minute at Parc des Princes after picking up two bookings in two minutes, the first for a foul and then a second for diving a minute later. Also read: 'Will never get over World Cup heartbreak', says Mbappe Ten days after Mbappe's hopes of becoming a two-time World Cup winner were dashed after 2018 champions France were beaten by Argentina in the Qatar final, the 24-year-old was on target again as he converted a penalty six minutes into stoppage time after being pulled inside the box. PSG top the standings with 44 points, eight ahead of RC Lens, who have a game in hand. but with one more game played. Strasbourg are in 19th place.

Kylian Mbappe scores late penalty to help PSG beat Strasbourg 2-1

A complaint has been launched by France against Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez for brutally trolling Kylian Mbappe in the Finals. French sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera also condemned Martinez’s actions.

France FA files complaint over Martinez's inappropriate behaviour

After the verbal deal between Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappe fell apart just before the start of this season, it looked like this marriage is probably over for ever. However, new&nbsp;reports emerging suggest something different. As per Sportbible, there is chance that Real Madrid might chase the Paris Saint-German&nbsp;(PSG) striker all over again next summer, and for that they might just&nbsp;splurge as huge as £1 billion for the deal to go ahead.

Although no one related to either camps have made any comment or announcement on the same, if this deal goes through, it&nbsp;will be the biggest-ever transfer in the history of football. As per the report, Real Madrid will offer a sum of nearly&nbsp;£132 million while&nbsp;the overall package could be worth around £877 million. Kylian Mbappe&nbsp;will reportedly earn around £552 million in wages over a period of four years. Besides this, other add-ons and signing-on fees will be included in the deal.

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Meanwhile, Mbappe rose to limelight following his last stint with AS&nbsp;Monaco in 2018 after which he joined PSG on a whopping transfer fee of&nbsp;€180 million. Since joining PSG, he not only helped his club retain the top spot in the league, with the national team that year also he also won his maiden World Cup in Russia.&nbsp;

Four years later in Qatar, Mbappe&nbsp;was amongst the best players as well, helping his team reach the summit clash&nbsp;against Argentina for the successive time. However, despite scoring&nbsp;a World Cup final hattrick, he couldn't help his team defend its title as Argentina won the match on penalties and lifted the trophy for the third time. For his magnificent performance throughout this edition, that included eight goals and two assists, he was also awarded with the Golden Boot.

This year amid all reports suggesting that he was unhappy at the club and was on a lookout, Mbappe signed a new contract with PSG where he is&nbsp;set to earn £547 million over the next three years, making him the highest-earning sportsperson of all time. This season in particular, he has 19 goals and five assists to his name in 20 matches played across all competitions.

Come next summer, we will see if Real Madrid still remain&nbsp;keen on signing the most sort-after striker in world football at the moment for a ground-breaking fee.

After the verbal deal between Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappe fell apart just before the start of this season, it looked like this marriage is probably over for ever.

After the verbal deal between Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappe fell apart just before the start of this season, it looked like this marriage is probably over for ever. However, new reports emerging suggest something different. As per Sportbible, there is chance that Real Madrid might chase the Paris Saint-German (PSG) striker all over again next summer, and for that they might just splurge as huge as £1 billion for the deal to go ahead. Although no one related to either camps have made any comment or announcement on the same, if this deal goes through, it will be the biggest-ever transfer in the history of football. As per the report, Real Madrid will offer a sum of nearly £132 million while the overall package could be worth around £877 million. Kylian Mbappe will reportedly earn around £552 million in wages over a period of four years. Besides this, other add-ons and signing-on fees will be included in the deal. ALSO READ: Lionel Messi sends signed jersey to BCCI secretary Jay Shah, Pragyan Ojha shares photo on Instagram Meanwhile, Mbappe rose to limelight following his last stint with AS Monaco in 2018 after which he joined PSG on a whopping transfer fee of €180 million. Since joining PSG, he not only helped his club retain the top spot in the league, with the national team that year also he also won his maiden World Cup in Russia. Four years later in Qatar, Mbappe was amongst the best players as well, helping his team reach the summit clash against Argentina for the successive time. However, despite scoring a World Cup final hattrick, he couldn't help his team defend its title as Argentina won the match on penalties and lifted the trophy for the third time. For his magnificent performance throughout this edition, that included eight goals and two assists, he was also awarded with the Golden Boot. This year amid all reports suggesting that he was unhappy at the club and was on a lookout, Mbappe signed a new contract with PSG where he is set to earn £547 million over the next three years, making him the highest-earning sportsperson of all time. This season in particular, he has 19 goals and five assists to his name in 20 matches played across all competitions. Come next summer, we will see if Real Madrid still remain keen on signing the most sort-after striker in world football at the moment for a ground-breaking fee.

Real Madrid ready to pay £1 billion for Kylian Mbappe next summer - Reports

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is still at it in his feud with French superstar Kylian Mbappe. During the victory parade through the streets of Buenos Aires on Tuesday, Martinez was spotted with a doll with Mbappe's face pasted on it.

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is still at it in his feud with French superstar Kylian Mbappe. During the victory parade through the streets of Buenos Aires on Tuesday, Martinez was spotted with a doll with Mbappe's face pasted on it. What made the situation more awkward was the fact that Martinez was standing beside Mbappe's PSG teammate Lionel Messi. However, this is not the first time that Martinez has taken a shot at the 24-year-old Frenchman. Notably, a video clip from Argentina's dressing room after the World Cup win showed the entire squad celebrating the victory by singing and dancing. The squad could be heard chanting "a minute's silence for" in tandem when Martinez filled a deliberate pause with the shout: "For Mbappe who is dead!" WATCH: Argentine players mock Kylian Mbappe in the dressing room after World Cup victory Similarly, in the lead-up to the summit clash, Martinez resorted to playing mind games by targetting Mbappe. The Aston Villa keeper attacked the PSG stalwart over his previous statements about the quality of football in South America. “He doesn’t know enough about football. He never played in South America. When you don’t have this experience, it may be better not to talk about it. But it doesn’t matter. We are a great team, recognised as such,” said Martinez. The 30-year-old was referring to statements made by Mbappe a few months ago where he said European nations are better prepared for World Cup compared to their South American counterparts. "Argentina haven't played games of great quality to reach the World Cup. In South America, football isn't as advanced as Europe. That's why if you look at the last World Cups it's always the Europeans that win." Read more: 'He doesn't know enough about football': Emiliano Martinez about Kylian Mbappe ahead of the final While Martinez stood out with his superman-level goal-saving skills in the final, Mbappe fared superbly as well. He bagged a hattrick when his side was staring at a one-sided defeat. If it wasn't for Mbappe, the game would have been dead-and-buried at the end of 90 minutes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

FEUDING! Emiliano Martinez continues to mock Kylian Mbappe, this time through a baby doll

The Argentines were an ecstatic bunch after the team triumphed in arguably, the greatest football game of all time to win the FIFA World Cup. During celebrations, however, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez appeared to mock French superstar Kylian Mbappe, souring the mood of a few of the fans.

The Argentines were an ecstatic bunch after the team triumphed in arguably, the greatest football game of all time to win the FIFA World Cup. During celebrations, however, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez appeared to mock French superstar Kylian Mbappe, souring the mood of a few of the fans. A video clip snapped from 'Instagram Live' done by Argentine defender Nichola Otamendi shows the entire squad celebrating the WC victory in the changing room by singing and dancing. The squad could be heard chanting "a minute's silence for" in tandem when Martinez filled a deliberate pause with the shout: "For Mbappe who is dead!" "A minute of silence for ... Mbappe!" 😅 Emiliano Martinez during Argentina's dressing room celebration. (via nicolasotamendi30/Instagram) pic.twitter.com/dwm3IrUNWG — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 18, 2022 × The clip has since gone viral on social media with many fans terming Martinez's action unnecessary and souring an otherwise joyful occasion. While the Argentine was seemingly mocking Mbappe in the clip, another video showed him walking to the French striker after the end of the match to console him. Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: 'I’m not...': Lionel Messi drops a BOMB on his future after lifting the mega title Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties after the match ended all square 3-3 after extra time. Though Mbappe covered his penalty kick, his teammates Aurelien Tchouameni and Kingsley Coman could not put the ball to the back of net as Martinez managed to steer Argentina to the elusive WC trophy. However, if it wasn't for Mbappe, Argentina would have run away with the match, before the full-time whistle. It was Mbappe that fired the ball to the back of the Argentine net past Martinez, twice, in the space of 97 seconds to bring France back into the competition. Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Mesmerising Messi’s Argentina fulfill the dream by beating France on penalties in final He beat Martinez's goal once again in extra time to force the game to penalties. The three goals in the final earned Mbappe the Golden Boot trophy as he finished the tournament with eight goals in his bag. At the young age of 23, Mbappe is destined for a career similar to, if not better than Messi. He already has a World Cup in his armoury and could have had another, if it wasn't for Messi's brilliance. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

WATCH: Argentine players mock Kylian Mbappe in the dressing room after World Cup victory

At the age of 23, Kylian Mbappe has a career record that most footballers can only dream of achieving in their entire careers. While the Frenchman had to watch from a distance as his PSG teammate Lionel Messi lifted the FIFA World Cup title with Argentina, it did not take away from the fact that Mbappe had a tournament to remember. With 8 goals from just 6 matches, the 23-year-old took his total tally in the competition to 12 – tied with Brazilian legend Pele – and even claimed the Golden Boot on Sunday.&nbsp;

This year’s competition was hailed as the final chance at immortality for the two legends of the modern game – Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. While Ronaldo struggled to find a place in the Portugal side which crashed out in the quarterfinals, Messi emerged as the main talisman for Argentina once again.&nbsp;

However, the man matching Messi at every step of the way was Mbappe. The Frenchman is not necessarily the most loved man in the sport – partly due to the several rumours floating about his alleged attitude problem and also the massive fee that he commands for the Ligue 1 champions. &nbsp;

In a situation where France’s World Cup campaign was severely hampered by a slew of injuries, the youngster took it upon himself to make life easy for coach Didier Deschamps and his side. When it comes to club football, Mbappe has already established himself as a major force in 2022. He came into the World Cup as the leading scorer in the French league with 12 goals and when it came to the Champions League, he averaged more than one goal a game – a feat rarely seen in the group stages.&nbsp;

Add to that, the experience of winning the trophy in 2016 and France had a megastar of their own.&nbsp;

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It was business as usual in the first group stage match against Australia as Mbappe scored the final goal in the 4-1 rout. In the next match, he turned from accomplice to saviour as he scored the all-important brace to guide the defending champions to the Round of 16 – a feat that proved crucial due to their loss against Tunisia in the final game. Poland was the next obstacle in France’s path and Mbappe showed his&nbsp;class once again. A precise shot following a piercing run into the box resulted in the first goal and about ten minutes later, Mbappe showed the power of his deft touch to score from outside the box.&nbsp;

At this point, emotions were running high and most experts predicted Mbappe to easily break Just Fontaine’s record of 9 goals in a single World Cup campaign. However, fate had other plans.&nbsp;

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A silent performance against England in the quarters and a somewhat inconsistent show against Morocco in the semis meant that he came to the final with 5 goals to his name. Now, it is important to understand that this was no small feat in itself as he was tied with Messi as the top-scorer of the tournament and&nbsp;had one more goal than the 2018 campaign when France became champions.&nbsp;

Sadly, things looked grim&nbsp;for France in the summit clash. Nearly 80 minutes were done in the gap and Argentina were safely cruising to victory. Mbappe was a silent spectator as he struggled to create chances but what happened next will go down in history. A penalty to the defending champions and Mbappe made no mistakes from the spot. Four steps and a confident shot to the right of the goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and France were back in contention. The French crowd had finally found their voice once again and with the momentum behind them, the French team launched an all-out attack.&nbsp;

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He received the ball near the halfway line and after a quick link-up play with Marcus Thuram, the ball was chipped toward him at the edge of the penalty box. People say that fortune favours the brave and it was there in full display as the youngster went for an audacious volley and levelled the game for France.&nbsp;

What followed the equaliser were 40 minutes of frantic football. In the second half of the extra time, Messi handed Argentina the lead but Mbappe was not to be denied. Another penalty towards the end of the game and he was there to claim a historic hat-trick. Same corner, same force and same result – Mbappe wrote his name in the history books as the second player to score a hat-trick in the final.&nbsp;

Even in the penalty shootout, he went first for his team. Here was a player who has played 120 minutes in one of the most intense games of his career and had already taken two spot kicks. But he once again stepped up to the occasion and calmly converted his chance. Sadly, fortune finally ran out as two of his teammates missed their chances and a historic performance did not end in a historic victory.&nbsp;

However, while the entire world was concentrated on the golden epilogue to Messi’s sparkling career, no one could deny the brand-new chapter that Mbappe had presented to the world. With Ronaldo and Messi both unlikely to play another World Cup, the Frenchman will enter the next edition as an even bigger force and with age of his side, he has certainly staked his claim to become a future legend.&nbsp;

At the age of 23, Kylian Mbappe has a career record that most footballers can only dream of achieving in their entire careers. While the Frenchman had to watch from a distance as his PSG teammate Lionel Messi lifted the FIFA World Cup title with Argentina, it did not take away from the fact that Mbappe had a tournament to remember.

At the age of 23, Kylian Mbappe has a career record that most footballers can only dream of achieving in their entire careers. While the Frenchman had to watch from a distance as his PSG teammate Lionel Messi lifted the FIFA World Cup title with Argentina, it did not take away from the fact that Mbappe had a tournament to remember. With 8 goals from just 6 matches, the 23-year-old took his total tally in the competition to 12 – tied with Brazilian legend Pele – and even claimed the Golden Boot on Sunday. This year’s competition was hailed as the final chance at immortality for the two legends of the modern game – Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. While Ronaldo struggled to find a place in the Portugal side which crashed out in the quarterfinals, Messi emerged as the main talisman for Argentina once again. However, the man matching Messi at every step of the way was Mbappe. The Frenchman is not necessarily the most loved man in the sport – partly due to the several rumours floating about his alleged attitude problem and also the massive fee that he commands for the Ligue 1 champions. In a situation where France’s World Cup campaign was severely hampered by a slew of injuries, the youngster took it upon himself to make life easy for coach Didier Deschamps and his side. When it comes to club football, Mbappe has already established himself as a major force in 2022. He came into the World Cup as the leading scorer in the French league with 12 goals and when it came to the Champions League, he averaged more than one goal a game – a feat rarely seen in the group stages. Add to that, the experience of winning the trophy in 2016 and France had a megastar of their own. Also read | WION's FIFA World Cup 2022 best XI: Which players made the first team? It was business as usual in the first group stage match against Australia as Mbappe scored the final goal in the 4-1 rout. In the next match, he turned from accomplice to saviour as he scored the all-important brace to guide the defending champions to the Round of 16 – a feat that proved crucial due to their loss against Tunisia in the final game. Poland was the next obstacle in France’s path and Mbappe showed his class once again. A precise shot following a piercing run into the box resulted in the first goal and about ten minutes later, Mbappe showed the power of his deft touch to score from outside the box. At this point, emotions were running high and most experts predicted Mbappe to easily break Just Fontaine’s record of 9 goals in a single World Cup campaign. However, fate had other plans. A silent performance against England in the quarters and a somewhat inconsistent show against Morocco in the semis meant that he came to the final with 5 goals to his name. Now, it is important to understand that this was no small feat in itself as he was tied with Messi as the top-scorer of the tournament and had one more goal than the 2018 campaign when France became champions. Sadly, things looked grim for France in the summit clash. Nearly 80 minutes were done in the gap and Argentina were safely cruising to victory. Mbappe was a silent spectator as he struggled to create chances but what happened next will go down in history. A penalty to the defending champions and Mbappe made no mistakes from the spot. Four steps and a confident shot to the right of the goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and France were back in contention. The French crowd had finally found their voice once again and with the momentum behind them, the French team launched an all-out attack. Also read | 'Check back with me in 7 years' - Lionel Messi's fan's 2015 prediction goes viral after Argentina win FIFA WC He received the ball near the halfway line and after a quick link-up play with Marcus Thuram, the ball was chipped toward him at the edge of the penalty box. People say that fortune favours the brave and it was there in full display as the youngster went for an audacious volley and levelled the game for France. What followed the equaliser were 40 minutes of frantic football. In the second half of the extra time, Messi handed Argentina the lead but Mbappe was not to be denied. Another penalty towards the end of the game and he was there to claim a historic hat-trick. Same corner, same force and same result – Mbappe wrote his name in the history books as the second player to score a hat-trick in the final. Even in the penalty shootout, he went first for his team. Here was a player who has played 120 minutes in one of the most intense games of his career and had already taken two spot kicks. But he once again stepped up to the occasion and calmly converted his chance. Sadly, fortune finally ran out as two of his teammates missed their chances and a historic performance did not end in a historic victory. However, while the entire world was concentrated on the golden epilogue to Messi’s sparkling career, no one could deny the brand-new chapter that Mbappe had presented to the world. With Ronaldo and Messi both unlikely to play another World Cup, the Frenchman will enter the next edition as an even bigger force and with age of his side, he has certainly staked his claim to become a future legend.

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Paris Saint-German (PSG) forwards Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe were battling it out for the coveted World Cup trophy in Lusail, Qatar on Sunday night. While Argentina's Lionel Messi was crowned the world champion for the first time in his career,&nbsp;2018 WC&nbsp;winner Kylian Mbappe was awarded the Golden Boot for scoring most goals for France (8) in this edition.

Both being&nbsp;incredible strikers have a huge market value. But how much do they earn? Does&nbsp;a&nbsp;seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi earns more than 23-year-old Mbappe at PSG,&nbsp;or does someone else pockets more than them at the club?

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French striker Mbappe joined PSG from Monaco&nbsp;in 2018 at a fee worth nearly&nbsp;$180mn which made him the most expensive player to be transferred in the same league. A year earlier, Brazilian forward Neymar joined the Paris-based club from FC Barcelona in a world record&nbsp;fee of $222mn, that even to date stands for&nbsp;the most expensive transfer ever. Meanwhile, Barcelona legend Lionel Messi also moved to PSG in 2021 after spending 21 years at Camp Nou, where he won everything that was there to win.&nbsp;

With this&nbsp;trio playing together, the market value of them alongside the club sky rocketed. While Messi is the most decorated&nbsp;of all three in terms of popularity and accolades won, he still isn't the highest-paid footballer at PSG.

Brazilian forward Neymar Jr. takes the top spot with an estimated earning of&nbsp;€4.083mn per month while&nbsp;Messi is second on the list with&nbsp;a monthly salary cap&nbsp;of €3.375mn.&nbsp;Kylian Mbappé, meanwhile, comes&nbsp;third with around a salary of €2.220mn per month.&nbsp;

Now since the Qatar World Cup is over, all eyes will fall on the club football. In League 1, PSG is currently leading the chart&nbsp;with 41 points from 15 games.

Paris Saint-German (PSG) forwards Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe were battling it out for the coveted World Cup trophy in Lusail, Qatar on Sunday night. While Argentina's Lionel Messi was crowned the world champion for the first time in his career, 2018 WC winner Kylian Mbappe was awarded the Golden Boot for scoring most goals for France (8) in this edition.

Paris Saint-German (PSG) forwards Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe were battling it out for the coveted World Cup trophy in Lusail, Qatar on Sunday night. While Argentina's Lionel Messi was crowned the world champion for the first time in his career, 2018 WC winner Kylian Mbappe was awarded the Golden Boot for scoring most goals for France (8) in this edition. Both being incredible strikers have a huge market value. But how much do they earn? Does a seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi earns more than 23-year-old Mbappe at PSG, or does someone else pockets more than them at the club? ALSO READ: UNMISSABLE! Argentina captain Lionel Messi's table dance with FIFA World Cup trophy goes viral - Watch French striker Mbappe joined PSG from Monaco in 2018 at a fee worth nearly $180mn which made him the most expensive player to be transferred in the same league. A year earlier, Brazilian forward Neymar joined the Paris-based club from FC Barcelona in a world record fee of $222mn, that even to date stands for the most expensive transfer ever. Meanwhile, Barcelona legend Lionel Messi also moved to PSG in 2021 after spending 21 years at Camp Nou, where he won everything that was there to win. With this trio playing together, the market value of them alongside the club sky rocketed. While Messi is the most decorated of all three in terms of popularity and accolades won, he still isn't the highest-paid footballer at PSG. Brazilian forward Neymar Jr. takes the top spot with an estimated earning of €4.083mn per month while Messi is second on the list with a monthly salary cap of €3.375mn. Kylian Mbappé, meanwhile, comes third with around a salary of €2.220mn per month. Now since the Qatar World Cup is over, all eyes will fall on the club football. In League 1, PSG is currently leading the chart with 41 points from 15 games.

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FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France:&nbsp;The world on Sunday gear up for the biggest sporting event – the final of FIFA World Cup 2022 between France and Argentina in Qatar. The clash everyone was eagerly waiting for is finally upon us as either of Kylian Mbappe or Lionel Messi will be crowned the world champion tonight.

While Argentina will be playing their sixth World Cup final, last-time winners France will play their fourth. Both teams have won the FIFA World Cup twice in the past with Argentina doing it in 1978 and 1986, whereas, France was crowned champions for the first time in 1998. In 2018 in Russia, they defeated Croatia 4-2 to claim top prize for the second time.

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Ahead of the mega-clash where two star-studded teams will lock horns for the ultimate prize in football, let’s have a look at where and when the final match of the FIFA World Cup will be taking place.

Here is everything you need to know about FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France: –

When is the FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France?

The FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France&nbsp;will take place between Argentina and France on 18th December, Sunday.

Where is the FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France?

The final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France will take place at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar.

What time will the FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France&nbsp;start?

The&nbsp;FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France&nbsp;will start at 18:00 PM local time while the fans in India can watch the live coverage at 20:30 PM IST.

Where can we watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps,&nbsp; and broadcast&nbsp;TV Channel Argentina vs France?

For the fans based out in India, they can watch FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France live on TV on Sports 18 and Sports 18 HD channels, while those who wish to stream online can enjoy watching the clash on JioCinema app.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Semi-finals results

While Argentina beat last-time finalists Croatia 3-0 in the first semi-final, France handed Morocco its first defeat in this FIFA World Cup 2022 in the second semi with a 2-0 win.

FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France Head-to-Head

Both Argentina and France have met 13 times the past across all competitions; at the FIFA World Cups, this will be their fourth meeting. While Argentina lost their last encounter against France in 2018, they were victorious over the Les Bleus on the first two occasions.

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FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France: The world on Sunday gear up for the biggest sporting event – the final of FIFA World Cup 2022 between France and Argentina in Qatar.

FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France: The world on Sunday gear up for the biggest sporting event – the final of FIFA World Cup 2022 between France and Argentina in Qatar. The clash everyone was eagerly waiting for is finally upon us as either of Kylian Mbappe or Lionel Messi will be crowned the world champion tonight. While Argentina will be playing their sixth World Cup final, last-time winners France will play their fourth. Both teams have won the FIFA World Cup twice in the past with Argentina doing it in 1978 and 1986, whereas, France was crowned champions for the first time in 1998. In 2018 in Russia, they defeated Croatia 4-2 to claim top prize for the second time. ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup 2022: France get a lucky break as entire squad trains after virus setback Ahead of the mega-clash where two star-studded teams will lock horns for the ultimate prize in football, let’s have a look at where and when the final match of the FIFA World Cup will be taking place. Here is everything you need to know about FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France: – When is the FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France? The FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France will take place between Argentina and France on 18th December, Sunday. Where is the FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France? The final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France will take place at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. What time will the FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France start? The FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France will start at 18:00 PM local time while the fans in India can watch the live coverage at 20:30 PM IST. Where can we watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, and broadcast TV Channel Argentina vs France? For the fans based out in India, they can watch FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France live on TV on Sports 18 and Sports 18 HD channels, while those who wish to stream online can enjoy watching the clash on JioCinema app. FIFA World Cup 2022 Semi-finals results While Argentina beat last-time finalists Croatia 3-0 in the first semi-final, France handed Morocco its first defeat in this FIFA World Cup 2022 in the second semi with a 2-0 win. FIFA World Cup 2022 final live streaming apps, Argentina vs France Head-to-Head Both Argentina and France have met 13 times the past across all competitions; at the FIFA World Cups, this will be their fourth meeting. While Argentina lost their last encounter against France in 2018, they were victorious over the Les Bleus on the first two occasions. Follow Live Updates of FIFA World Cup final Argentina vs France here

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Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has criticised France superstar Kylian Mbappe over his previous statements about the quality of football in South America.

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has criticised France superstar Kylian Mbappe over his previous statements about the quality of football in South America. “He doesn’t know enough about football. He never played in South America. When you don’t have this experience, it may be better not to talk about it. But it doesn’t matter. We are a great team, recognised as such,” Martinez told the media on the eve of the final. The Argentine goalkeeper was referring to statements made by Mbappe a few months ago where he said European nations are better prepared for World Cup compared to their South American counterparts. "Argentina haven't played games of great quality to reach the World Cup. In South America football isn't as advanced as Europe. That's why if you look at the last World Cups it's always the Europeans that win," Mbappe had said at the time. Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: Is Lionel Messi fit to play against France? Get the latest update Mbappe was slammed even then for his statement with players like Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez and former Brazil coach Tite gently reminding the Frenchman to not make such unfair comparisons when conditions and oppositions were starkly different. "Many times we talked about that in Spain. When we returned from a qualifier, we told them: You don’t know how difficult it would be for you to qualify for the World Cup if you had to go there, at altitude, in the heat, in Venezuela," Messi said in an interview. Similarly, Inter Milan striker Martinez called Mbappe's statement unfair and added, "We are happy with how it's working and what we're doing on the field. I saw what [Mbappe] said, but Argentina and Brazil have players of great quality and talent. Brazil, just like us, has most of its players in Europe. I thought it was an unfair comment." Argentina and France will square up against each other in the final of the FIFA World Cup later in the evening at the Lusail Stadium. While Les Bleus will be attempting to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup trophy, Argentina will be seeking to break a 36-year-old trophy drought. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'He doesn't know enough about football': Emiliano Martinez about Kylian Mbappe ahead of the final

The stage is set for the FIFA World Cup 2022 final on Sunday evening (December 18). France and Argentina will lock horns in what is expected to be an epic finale at the Lusail Stadium, Qatar. Argentina started their campaign with a loss to Saudi Arabia but have been on a five-match winning streak since then. Defending champions France, on the other hand, lost one match in the group stage -- to Tunisia -- but have been at their best to reach this far, beating the likes of England and a high-flying Morocco in the knockouts.

Ahead of the blockbuster finale between Argentina and France, here's which side holds the advantage in terms of head-to-head:

Both France and Argentina have met on 12 occasions overall. In the dozen face-offs, Argentina lead the French line-up 6-3 whereas the remaining three outings resulted in a draw. In World Cups,&nbsp;Albicieste once again holds the advantage with a 2-1 lead. For France, they have a lot of catching to do but can take confidence from the fact that they defeated the Argentine line-up in the 2018 edition, in Russia, by a 4-3 margin courtesy of Kylian Mbappe's blitz.&nbsp;

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Both sides have lots to play for. While Argentina will hope to win their first World Cup title since 1986 and also settle scores versus France -- who eliminated them in the Round of 16 in 2018 edition -- the latter will hope to become the first-ever side to defend their WC title since 1962. So far, only Brazil (1958, 1962) and Italy (1934, 1938) have replicated this feat. Will France become the third nation to do so? Only time will tell...

The stage is set for the FIFA World Cup 2022 final on Sunday evening (December 18). France and Argentina will lock horns in what is expected to be an epic finale at the Lusail Stadium, Qatar.

The stage is set for the FIFA World Cup 2022 final on Sunday evening (December 18). France and Argentina will lock horns in what is expected to be an epic finale at the Lusail Stadium, Qatar. Argentina started their campaign with a loss to Saudi Arabia but have been on a five-match winning streak since then. Defending champions France, on the other hand, lost one match in the group stage -- to Tunisia -- but have been at their best to reach this far, beating the likes of England and a high-flying Morocco in the knockouts. Ahead of the blockbuster finale between Argentina and France, here's which side holds the advantage in terms of head-to-head: Both France and Argentina have met on 12 occasions overall. In the dozen face-offs, Argentina lead the French line-up 6-3 whereas the remaining three outings resulted in a draw. In World Cups, Albicieste once again holds the advantage with a 2-1 lead. For France, they have a lot of catching to do but can take confidence from the fact that they defeated the Argentine line-up in the 2018 edition, in Russia, by a 4-3 margin courtesy of Kylian Mbappe's blitz. Also read: FIFA World Cup final Live Streaming: ARG vs FRA match live Broadcast in more than 200+ countries Both sides have lots to play for. While Argentina will hope to win their first World Cup title since 1986 and also settle scores versus France -- who eliminated them in the Round of 16 in 2018 edition -- the latter will hope to become the first-ever side to defend their WC title since 1962. So far, only Brazil (1958, 1962) and Italy (1934, 1938) have replicated this feat. Will France become the third nation to do so? Only time will tell...

FIFA WC final, Argentina vs France H2H record: Who holds the advantage ahead of battle for coveted title?

After the stunning match between Morocco and France where France clinched victory everyone is now bracing for a clash between Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi on coming Sunday. With this big match ahead of football fans, football fans are interested to know everything about the big stars. France star Kylian Mbappe has always remained in the headlines for his outstanding accomplishments on the football pitch. However, the golden boy of France has also made news for his personal life and relationship rumours. Here is a quick look at some of the PSG striker's Mbappe's rumoured girlfriends.

Alicia Aylies

The rumours of Alicia&nbsp;and Mbappe dating surfaced around the time of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In every match that France played during the big tournament in Russia, she was seen wearing Mbappe's shirt. Aylies is a French singer who was awarded Miss France. Kylian Mbappe and Alicia Aylies like to keep their relationship quiet. Very little is known about their personal life since they prefer to stay low-key and away from the public limelight.

(Photograph source: Instagram)

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Emma Smet

Kylian Mbappe and Emma Smet were photographed together watching a game, and the French press has speculated that the two are dating. Emma Smet is adamant about not allowing strangers into her personal life. While responding to the photo that sparked rumours, Emma Smet stated that if she began commenting on all of the images taken of her, she would have a difficult time getting out of it.

(Photograph source: Instagram)

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Stella Maxwell&nbsp;

Stella Maxwell is a former Victoria's Secret model who is 32 years old. She is well-known, with over 8 million Instagram followers. After attending a charity event with Maxwell, the Paris Saint-Germain superstar drew attention for something away from football. The lightning-quick attacker joined PSG in 2017 in a transaction for more than £165 million, and sparkled in front of a worldwide audience when France won their second World Cup a year later.

(Photograph source: Instagram)

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Ines Rau

Ines Rau is a French model who's also the first ever transgender model for Playboy. The reports of Mbappe and Ines came out last year in 2021. Kylian Mbappe was seen enjoying his time off football with the Playboy model. The pictures of them enjoying their time in a yacht sparked the dating rumours.

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After the stunning match between Morocco and France where France clinched victory everyone is now bracing for a clash between Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi on coming Sunday.

After the stunning match between Morocco and France where France clinched victory everyone is now bracing for a clash between Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi on coming Sunday. With this big match ahead of football fans, football fans are interested to know everything about the big stars. France star Kylian Mbappe has always remained in the headlines for his outstanding accomplishments on the football pitch. However, the golden boy of France has also made news for his personal life and relationship rumours. Here is a quick look at some of the PSG striker's Mbappe's rumoured girlfriends. Alicia Aylies The rumours of Alicia and Mbappe dating surfaced around the time of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In every match that France played during the big tournament in Russia, she was seen wearing Mbappe's shirt. Aylies is a French singer who was awarded Miss France. Kylian Mbappe and Alicia Aylies like to keep their relationship quiet. Very little is known about their personal life since they prefer to stay low-key and away from the public limelight. (Photograph source: Instagram) Emma Smet Kylian Mbappe and Emma Smet were photographed together watching a game, and the French press has speculated that the two are dating. Emma Smet is adamant about not allowing strangers into her personal life. While responding to the photo that sparked rumours, Emma Smet stated that if she began commenting on all of the images taken of her, she would have a difficult time getting out of it. (Photograph source: Instagram) Stella Maxwell Stella Maxwell is a former Victoria's Secret model who is 32 years old. She is well-known, with over 8 million Instagram followers. After attending a charity event with Maxwell, the Paris Saint-Germain superstar drew attention for something away from football. The lightning-quick attacker joined PSG in 2017 in a transaction for more than £165 million, and sparkled in front of a worldwide audience when France won their second World Cup a year later. (Photograph source: Instagram) Ines Rau Ines Rau is a French model who's also the first ever transgender model for Playboy. The reports of Mbappe and Ines came out last year in 2021. Kylian Mbappe was seen enjoying his time off football with the Playboy model. The pictures of them enjoying their time in a yacht sparked the dating rumours. (Photograph source: Instagram)

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France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the second semi-final of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, on Thursday (December 15). The defending champions achieved a 1-0 lead in the fifth minute itself before youngster Kolo Muani's strike, in the latter half of the game, gave a decisive 2-0 lead to his side; taknig them to the final where France will face Argentina.&nbsp;

Ahead of the game, France's star Kylian Mbappe was busy with his warm-up schedule when he rushed to check on a fan after hitting him in the face ahead of the Morocco semi-final, at the&nbsp;Al Bayt Stadium. This happened ahead of the marquee semi-final when&nbsp;Mbappe -- joint-highest goal-scorer in the current edition -- was training when one of his stray shots hurt one fan in the face.&nbsp;As soon as the PSG forward realised this, the 23-year-old came running towards him and apologised. The clio of the same has gone viral in no time. Here's the video:&nbsp;

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Talking about the match, Mbappe couldn't make any impression as he went goalless. Riding on strikes from&nbsp;Theo Hernandes and Kolo Muani, France made it to their second successive World Cup final and will now face a spirited Lionel Messi &amp; Co. for the mega title, on Sunday evening (December 18). The face-off will also see Mbappe rub shoulders against his PSG teammate Messi as the two will fight it out for the Golden Boot Award.&nbsp;

France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the second semi-final of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, on Thursday (December 15). The defending champions achieved a 1-0 lead in the fifth minute itself before youngster Kolo Muani's strike, in the latter half of the game, gave a decisive 2-0 lead to his side; taknig them to the final where France will face Argentina.

France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the second semi-final of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, on Thursday (December 15). The defending champions achieved a 1-0 lead in the fifth minute itself before youngster Kolo Muani's strike, in the latter half of the game, gave a decisive 2-0 lead to his side; taknig them to the final where France will face Argentina. Ahead of the game, France's star Kylian Mbappe was busy with his warm-up schedule when he rushed to check on a fan after hitting him in the face ahead of the Morocco semi-final, at the Al Bayt Stadium. This happened ahead of the marquee semi-final when Mbappe -- joint-highest goal-scorer in the current edition -- was training when one of his stray shots hurt one fan in the face. As soon as the PSG forward realised this, the 23-year-old came running towards him and apologised. The clio of the same has gone viral in no time. Here's the video: Kylian Mbappe apologising to a fan, after hitting him with a ball in the warmup. 💙🇫🇷 #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/8mDWkQC14U — Adriano Del Monte (@adriandelmonte) December 14, 2022 × Also read: FOR REAL? Karim Benzema set to return for the World Cup final against Argentina: Reports Talking about the match, Mbappe couldn't make any impression as he went goalless. Riding on strikes from Theo Hernandes and Kolo Muani, France made it to their second successive World Cup final and will now face a spirited Lionel Messi & Co. for the mega title, on Sunday evening (December 18). The face-off will also see Mbappe rub shoulders against his PSG teammate Messi as the two will fight it out for the Golden Boot Award.

WATCH: Kylian Mbappe wins hearts, checks on fan after hitting him on the face ahead of SF tie

After Argentina booked a place in the final of the FIFA World Cup, France and Morocco will lock horns in the second semi-final on Thursday (December 15). Defending champions France will aim to get past the giant-killers in Morocco whereas the latter has the momentum and confidence in their favour and will back themselves to reach their first-ever finale by marching past the French line-up. However, it won't be an easy task by any means.&nbsp;

France and Morocco have had an interesting campaign so far. The defenders eased past Australia and Denmark before losing 1-0 to Tunisia in the group stage. In the Round of 16, they defeated Poland 3-1 and edged past England, 2-1, in the quarters to reach the semis. Morocco, on the other hand, has had a dream run as they remain unbeaten in the competition. They held onto a 0-0 draw versus Croatia, beat Belgium 2-0 and went past Canada 2-1 to top their group. In R16, they beat Spain in the penalty shootout and got the better of Portugal, 1-0, in the quarter-finals to reach the last four.&nbsp;

In head-to-head, France and Morocco have met only five times with the star-studded French line-up leading 3-1 along with a draw.&nbsp;Here's everything you need to know about the semi-final&nbsp;clash:

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What is the venue for the France vs Morocco match of the FIFA World Cup 2022?

France vs Morocco semi-final face-off will be played at the Al Bayt Stadium.

<h2>What time will the SF 2 be telecast in India?</h2>

The Semi-Final&nbsp;will get underway at 12:30 AM IST on Thursday (December 15).

<h2>Where can we watch the match live:&nbsp;Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India?</h2>

Indian football fans can enjoy the&nbsp;FIFA World Cup SF 2 proceedings on TV on&nbsp;Sports18&nbsp;and Sports18 HD channels. Meanwhile, the live streaming&nbsp;will be on&nbsp;Jio Cinema app&nbsp;or website.

Read Match Preview :<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/france-vs-morocco-fifa-world-cup-2022-semifinal-match-prediction-preview-head-to-head-lineup-542887">France vs. Morocco FIFA World Cup 2022 Semifinal, match prediction, preview, head to head &amp; lineup</a>

After Argentina booked a place in the final of the FIFA World Cup, France and Morocco will lock horns in the second semi-final on Thursday (December 15). Defending champions France will aim to get past the giant-killers in Morocco whereas the latter has the momentum and confidence in their favour and will back themselves to reach their first-ever finale by marching past the French line-up.

After Argentina booked a place in the final of the FIFA World Cup, France and Morocco will lock horns in the second semi-final on Thursday (December 15). Defending champions France will aim to get past the giant-killers in Morocco whereas the latter has the momentum and confidence in their favour and will back themselves to reach their first-ever finale by marching past the French line-up. However, it won't be an easy task by any means. France and Morocco have had an interesting campaign so far. The defenders eased past Australia and Denmark before losing 1-0 to Tunisia in the group stage. In the Round of 16, they defeated Poland 3-1 and edged past England, 2-1, in the quarters to reach the semis. Morocco, on the other hand, has had a dream run as they remain unbeaten in the competition. They held onto a 0-0 draw versus Croatia, beat Belgium 2-0 and went past Canada 2-1 to top their group. In R16, they beat Spain in the penalty shootout and got the better of Portugal, 1-0, in the quarter-finals to reach the last four. In head-to-head, France and Morocco have met only five times with the star-studded French line-up leading 3-1 along with a draw. Here's everything you need to know about the semi-final clash: Also read: France vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup semifinal: Reliving last face-off between both sides in 2007 What is the venue for the France vs Morocco match of the FIFA World Cup 2022? France vs Morocco semi-final face-off will be played at the Al Bayt Stadium. What time will the SF 2 be telecast in India? The Semi-Final will get underway at 12:30 AM IST on Thursday (December 15). Where can we watch the match live: Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India? Indian football fans can enjoy the FIFA World Cup SF 2 proceedings on TV on Sports18 and Sports18 HD channels. Meanwhile, the live streaming will be on Jio Cinema app or website. Read Match Preview :France vs. Morocco FIFA World Cup 2022 Semifinal, match prediction, preview, head to head & lineup

France vs Morocco Live Streaming: FRA vs MOR FIFA World Cup Semi Final Live online on OTT Apps, Mobile & TV

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has made a comparison between&nbsp;Marcus Rashford and France superstar Kylian Mbappe.&nbsp;Ten Hag made the rather astonishing comparison at a time when Paris St-Germain (PSG) have shown interest in signing Rashford after the end of his current United contract.&nbsp;

&nbsp;"From the first moment, I recognised huge potential. And now to get out the potential, I believe when Marcus's positioning is on the back of the defending line, there is almost no better player in the world.

"There is Mbappe in this moment, a type like him. But when he (Rashford)'s getting in that position, he's great and you see he's really improved also out of possession," added Ten Hag.&nbsp;

While the Dutch hyped&nbsp;his striker by making the comparison, there have been rumours of Rashford's big-money move to PSG where Mbappe plays.&nbsp;

Last week, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi heaped praises on Rashford and said his club may be on the lookout to avail the services of the 25-year-old.&nbsp;

"He's another player who's amazing and for free? To have Rashford for free, every club will run after him," said&nbsp;Al-Khelaifi

"Maybe summer, why not? If he is a free agent, we can talk to him directly. But we are not going to talk to him now and let him focus on the World Cup. In January, hopefully, we would be interested in talking to him."

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Responding to the rumours,&nbsp;the Dutch manager said it was up to Rashford to make a decision to stay in Manchester or leave for Paris.&nbsp;

“He has to make a decision, so we can only show him that Man Utd is the best club to be in," said Ten Hag.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Ten Hag is willing to trigger a contract extension for Rashford that will allow him to stay at Old Trafford for another one-and-a-half years.&nbsp;

Rashford's current deal expires at the end of the season. Alongside him, other United players such as David de Gea, Diogo Dalot, Luke Shaw and Fred are also running out of time to sign a new contract. According to transfer experts, if&nbsp;Rashford is not tied down by the end of the winter transfer window, there is a high probability, he may leave United as a free agent.&nbsp;

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has made a comparison between Marcus Rashford and France superstar Kylian Mbappe. Ten Hag made the rather astonishing comparison at a time when Paris St-Germain (PSG) have shown interest in signing Rashford after the end of his current United contract.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has made a comparison between Marcus Rashford and France superstar Kylian Mbappe. Ten Hag made the rather astonishing comparison at a time when Paris St-Germain (PSG) have shown interest in signing Rashford after the end of his current United contract. "From the first moment, I recognised huge potential. And now to get out the potential, I believe when Marcus's positioning is on the back of the defending line, there is almost no better player in the world. "There is Mbappe in this moment, a type like him. But when he (Rashford)'s getting in that position, he's great and you see he's really improved also out of possession," added Ten Hag. While the Dutch hyped his striker by making the comparison, there have been rumours of Rashford's big-money move to PSG where Mbappe plays. Last week, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi heaped praises on Rashford and said his club may be on the lookout to avail the services of the 25-year-old. "He's another player who's amazing and for free? To have Rashford for free, every club will run after him," said Al-Khelaifi "Maybe summer, why not? If he is a free agent, we can talk to him directly. But we are not going to talk to him now and let him focus on the World Cup. In January, hopefully, we would be interested in talking to him." Read more: 'I wanted him to stay', reveals Erik ten Hag after Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United exit Responding to the rumours, the Dutch manager said it was up to Rashford to make a decision to stay in Manchester or leave for Paris. “He has to make a decision, so we can only show him that Man Utd is the best club to be in," said Ten Hag. According to Fabrizio Romano, Ten Hag is willing to trigger a contract extension for Rashford that will allow him to stay at Old Trafford for another one-and-a-half years. Rashford's current deal expires at the end of the season. Alongside him, other United players such as David de Gea, Diogo Dalot, Luke Shaw and Fred are also running out of time to sign a new contract. According to transfer experts, if Rashford is not tied down by the end of the winter transfer window, there is a high probability, he may leave United as a free agent. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag makes an astonishing Mbappe-Rashford comparison

The final match of the quarterfinal stage will see England lock horns with&nbsp;France. Dubbed two of the most talented teams at the World Cup, the winner not only secures a place in the last four but also receives bragging rights.&nbsp;

France, the defending champions will be coming into the contest on the back of a thumping 3-1 victory over Poland. Olivier Giroud opened the scoring in the match but it was their talisman Kylian Mbappe that secured all the plaudits.

Mbappe through his playmaking and deadly finishing skills&nbsp;managed to bag two goals and lead the golden boot race.&nbsp;

As for England, the Euro 2020 runner-ups will be sky-high in confidence after brushing aside a tough competitor in Senegal with relative ease.&nbsp;

The African champions were beaten 3-0 as Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka found themselves on the scoresheet.

19-year-old teenage sensation Jude Bellingham was the talk of the town after dictating the game from the midfield. England have also got Raheem Sterling back in the squad after the Chelsea player had to return to the country following a break-in at his house.&nbsp;&nbsp;

France will be attempting to retain the trophy and become only the third nation to have succeeded in doing so. Previously, Italy (1934, 1938) and Brazil (1958, 1962) have managed to defend their crown successfully.&nbsp;

Here's everything you need to know about the QF4&nbsp;clash:

<h2>What is the venue for&nbsp;England vs France match of the FIFA World Cup 2022?</h2>

England vs France quarter-final clash will be held at the Al Bayt Stadium.

<h2>What time will the match be telecast in India?</h2>

The QF4&nbsp;will get underway at 00:30 AM IST on Sunday (December 11).

<h2>Where can we watch the match live:&nbsp;Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India?</h2>

Football fans in India can enjoy the&nbsp;FIFA World Cup QF match on TV on&nbsp;Sports18&nbsp;and Sports18 HD channels. Meanwhile, the live streaming&nbsp;will be on&nbsp;Jio Cinema app&nbsp;or website.

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The final match of the quarterfinal stage will see England lock horns with France. Dubbed two of the most talented teams at the World Cup, the winner not only secures a place in the last four but also receives bragging rights.

The final match of the quarterfinal stage will see England lock horns with France. Dubbed two of the most talented teams at the World Cup, the winner not only secures a place in the last four but also receives bragging rights. France, the defending champions will be coming into the contest on the back of a thumping 3-1 victory over Poland. Olivier Giroud opened the scoring in the match but it was their talisman Kylian Mbappe that secured all the plaudits. Mbappe through his playmaking and deadly finishing skills managed to bag two goals and lead the golden boot race. As for England, the Euro 2020 runner-ups will be sky-high in confidence after brushing aside a tough competitor in Senegal with relative ease. The African champions were beaten 3-0 as Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka found themselves on the scoresheet. 19-year-old teenage sensation Jude Bellingham was the talk of the town after dictating the game from the midfield. England have also got Raheem Sterling back in the squad after the Chelsea player had to return to the country following a break-in at his house. France will be attempting to retain the trophy and become only the third nation to have succeeded in doing so. Previously, Italy (1934, 1938) and Brazil (1958, 1962) have managed to defend their crown successfully. Here's everything you need to know about the QF4 clash: What is the venue for England vs France match of the FIFA World Cup 2022? England vs France quarter-final clash will be held at the Al Bayt Stadium. What time will the match be telecast in India? The QF4 will get underway at 00:30 AM IST on Sunday (December 11). Where can we watch the match live: Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India? Football fans in India can enjoy the FIFA World Cup QF match on TV on Sports18 and Sports18 HD channels. Meanwhile, the live streaming will be on Jio Cinema app or website. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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England fullback Kyle Walker has fired the first shots as his potential clash with France forward Kylian Mbappe in the quarterfinal continues to grab headlines. Walker said England will not be obsessing over Mbappe and that he shouldn't expect any red carpets.&nbsp;

"This game isn't England v Mbappe, it's England vs France. We will give respect but I'm not going to roll out a red carpet for him to score. It's do or die as if we lose we go home," said the English defender.&nbsp;

England and France square up against each other on Saturday in the knockout game. However, the focus since the fixture was decided has been on the right-side battle between Walker and Mbappe.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;Manchester City player said it was a team game and that England's focus will be on other important French players as well.&nbsp;

"I know he's a top player but we're not playing tennis. It's not a solo sport, it's a team game," said the 32-year-old defender.

"We know he's a great player and that's why he's the focus of all questions. But let's not forget (Olivier) Giroud, who has scored countless (goals), (Ousmane) Dembele, for me just as good on the other wing."

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Mbappe has netted five goals in the tournament so far and his pace and creative vision on the pitch have troubled right wingbacks whenever they have come across the 23-year-old.

Experts and fans believe that if England are to win the contest, Walker will have to play the game of his life and stop Mbappe in the tracks.&nbsp;

"I do understand what I need to do and that's to stop him. It's probably easier said than done but I don't underestimate myself.&nbsp;I've come across great players before so I will just treat it like another game."

Mbappe and Walker previously locked horns against each other while playing for their club sides in the 2021-22 Champions League group stage.

Over the two group encounters, Mbappe managed to find the back of the net once while Walker, for large periods, managed to hold his own.&nbsp;

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England fullback Kyle Walker has fired the first shots as his potential clash with France forward Kylian Mbappe in the quarterfinal continues to grab headlines. Walker said England will not be obsessing over Mbappe and that he shouldn't expect any red carpets.

England fullback Kyle Walker has fired the first shots as his potential clash with France forward Kylian Mbappe in the quarterfinal continues to grab headlines. Walker said England will not be obsessing over Mbappe and that he shouldn't expect any red carpets. "This game isn't England v Mbappe, it's England vs France. We will give respect but I'm not going to roll out a red carpet for him to score. It's do or die as if we lose we go home," said the English defender. England and France square up against each other on Saturday in the knockout game. However, the focus since the fixture was decided has been on the right-side battle between Walker and Mbappe. The Manchester City player said it was a team game and that England's focus will be on other important French players as well. "I know he's a top player but we're not playing tennis. It's not a solo sport, it's a team game," said the 32-year-old defender. "We know he's a great player and that's why he's the focus of all questions. But let's not forget (Olivier) Giroud, who has scored countless (goals), (Ousmane) Dembele, for me just as good on the other wing." Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Spanish defender bitter after Morocco win on penalties Mbappe has netted five goals in the tournament so far and his pace and creative vision on the pitch have troubled right wingbacks whenever they have come across the 23-year-old. Experts and fans believe that if England are to win the contest, Walker will have to play the game of his life and stop Mbappe in the tracks. "I do understand what I need to do and that's to stop him. It's probably easier said than done but I don't underestimate myself. I've come across great players before so I will just treat it like another game." Mbappe and Walker previously locked horns against each other while playing for their club sides in the 2021-22 Champions League group stage. Over the two group encounters, Mbappe managed to find the back of the net once while Walker, for large periods, managed to hold his own. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Will not roll red carpet for Mbappe', says England's Kyle Walker ahead of WC clash with France

On Sunday, defending champions France defeated Poland 3-1, in the Round of 16 clash, to progress ahead in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.&nbsp;Olivier Giroud scored the opening goal for the French line-up, before the second-half, whereas Kylian Mbappe struck twice in the 74th minute and during the extra time to kill the game before Polish star Robert Lewandowski scored prior to his side's inevitable defeat.&nbsp;

With this win, France march ahead in the Qatar 2022 and remain on course to become the first side to successfully defend their World Cup since Brazil in 1962. They next face Harry Kane-led England in the quarter-finals, on December 11, which is expected to be a mouth-watering clash. On the other hand, it was the end of Poland's run in the ongoing World Cup, in the Middle East, with heartbreak for its players and fans worldwide. After the match, a video went viral where Polish goalkeeper&nbsp;Wojciech Szczesny can be seen consoling his son Liam. Here's the clip:

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Reflecting on his side's game versus Poland, France coach&nbsp;Didier Deschamps told the broadcaster TF1, "It wasn't easy because Poland were well organised and tried to counter us." He added,&nbsp;"Then there is Kylian with his ability to resolve all sorts of problems, and that's just as well for us. This team has been united from the beginning and obviously a result like this one confirms that. The joy is shared among everyone."

The French line-up won't have it easy against the Englishmen in their next face-off in the quarters. England moved ahead with a clinical 3-0 win over Senegal in Round of 16.

On Sunday, defending champions France defeated Poland 3-1, in the Round of 16 clash, to progress ahead in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Olivier Giroud scored the opening goal for the French line-up, before the second-half, whereas Kylian Mbappe struck twice in the 74th minute and during the extra time to kill the game before Polish star Robert Lewandowski scored prior to his side's inevitable defeat.

On Sunday, defending champions France defeated Poland 3-1, in the Round of 16 clash, to progress ahead in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Olivier Giroud scored the opening goal for the French line-up, before the second-half, whereas Kylian Mbappe struck twice in the 74th minute and during the extra time to kill the game before Polish star Robert Lewandowski scored prior to his side's inevitable defeat. With this win, France march ahead in the Qatar 2022 and remain on course to become the first side to successfully defend their World Cup since Brazil in 1962. They next face Harry Kane-led England in the quarter-finals, on December 11, which is expected to be a mouth-watering clash. On the other hand, it was the end of Poland's run in the ongoing World Cup, in the Middle East, with heartbreak for its players and fans worldwide. After the match, a video went viral where Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny can be seen consoling his son Liam. Here's the clip: Also read: Rift emerges in German dressing room after World Cup mouth-covering protest: Reports 🇵🇱 Szczęsny a mis ses émotions de côté pour réconforter son fils âgé de 4 ans, totalement effondré suite à l’élimination de la Pologne. 😢 pic.twitter.com/JUGawUmaOe — Cerfia Foot (@CerfiaFoot) December 4, 2022 × Reflecting on his side's game versus Poland, France coach Didier Deschamps told the broadcaster TF1, "It wasn't easy because Poland were well organised and tried to counter us." He added, "Then there is Kylian with his ability to resolve all sorts of problems, and that's just as well for us. This team has been united from the beginning and obviously a result like this one confirms that. The joy is shared among everyone." The French line-up won't have it easy against the Englishmen in their next face-off in the quarters. England moved ahead with a clinical 3-0 win over Senegal in Round of 16.

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Former Ivory Coast and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has hailed Kylian Mbappe, calling him a complete striker. Drogba, who himself is regarded as one of the game’s great strikers, having won a plethora of accolades including a Champions League title as well, knows what a complete striker looks or plays like. Drogba’s comments came ahead of France’s first knockout game at this year’s FIFA World Cup against Poland, scheduled for Sunday night at Al Thumama Stadium.

Kylian Mbappe has had a terrific start to his career, having already won the&nbsp;2018 FIFA World Cup along with league 1 titles four times with his current club Paris Saint German (PSG). At this moment, the 23-year-old is touted to be the future Ballon D’or winner, with a bright career ahead.

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Speaking to BBC ahead of France’s match, Drogba explained what to him a complete striker looks like. Mentioning Mbappe and England captain Harry Kane in the same breath, the legend said, “For me, a complete striker is someone who can create an assist as well as score - someone who can change the game with one action. England have Harry Kane, who I love to watch, but France's Kylian Mbappe is the player who stands out as being the best at doing all of those things I have mentioned, all together.”

Hailing Mbappe’s ability to not score at an attacking rate and how can he help others if he’s out of position or moved back, Drogba said, “If you put Mbappe in a centre-forward's position, he will score goals but still come back and try and make chances for other people - you can see he was doing that a lot in France's first two games in Qatar. He can expose defenders one-on-one with his pace, but I think the fact he has played in different forward positions for his club, Paris St-Germain, has helped to make his game more rounded - to become more complete if you like.”

France was the first team to have qualified for the knockout stages in this year’s World Cup after winning the opening two games in Group D. They defeated Australia and Denmark but lost to Tunisia in their final group clash. Mbappe, in three games, scored as many goals, one against Australia and two against Denmark.

Former Ivory Coast and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has hailed Kylian Mbappe, calling him a complete striker. Drogba, who himself is regarded as one of the game’s great strikers, having won a plethora of accolades including a Champions League title as well, knows what a complete striker looks or plays like.

Former Ivory Coast and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has hailed Kylian Mbappe, calling him a complete striker. Drogba, who himself is regarded as one of the game’s great strikers, having won a plethora of accolades including a Champions League title as well, knows what a complete striker looks or plays like. Drogba’s comments came ahead of France’s first knockout game at this year’s FIFA World Cup against Poland, scheduled for Sunday night at Al Thumama Stadium. Kylian Mbappe has had a terrific start to his career, having already won the 2018 FIFA World Cup along with league 1 titles four times with his current club Paris Saint German (PSG). At this moment, the 23-year-old is touted to be the future Ballon D’or winner, with a bright career ahead. ALSO READ: WATCH: Brazil’s Neymar returns to training for first time since getting injured, trains ahead of QF clash Speaking to BBC ahead of France’s match, Drogba explained what to him a complete striker looks like. Mentioning Mbappe and England captain Harry Kane in the same breath, the legend said, “For me, a complete striker is someone who can create an assist as well as score - someone who can change the game with one action. England have Harry Kane, who I love to watch, but France's Kylian Mbappe is the player who stands out as being the best at doing all of those things I have mentioned, all together.” Hailing Mbappe’s ability to not score at an attacking rate and how can he help others if he’s out of position or moved back, Drogba said, “If you put Mbappe in a centre-forward's position, he will score goals but still come back and try and make chances for other people - you can see he was doing that a lot in France's first two games in Qatar. He can expose defenders one-on-one with his pace, but I think the fact he has played in different forward positions for his club, Paris St-Germain, has helped to make his game more rounded - to become more complete if you like.” France was the first team to have qualified for the knockout stages in this year’s World Cup after winning the opening two games in Group D. They defeated Australia and Denmark but lost to Tunisia in their final group clash. Mbappe, in three games, scored as many goals, one against Australia and two against Denmark.

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