Griezmann

2022 - 12 - 14

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Antoine Griezmann redefines his role in dazzling fashion as France ... (Sky Sports)

France beat Morocco 2-0 to set up World Cup final showdown with Lionel Messis Argentina on Sunday; Antoine Griezmann continues to flourish in new-look ...

In his post-match press conference tonight, Deschamps was asked: "There's a report today that Benzema could come back to Qatar. Whoever manages to do that will win the match." On Sunday's World Cup final, Deschamps continued: "Lionel Messi has been in scintillating form at the beginning of the tournament. It will be up to key players to make a difference, and maybe the team that makes fewer mistakes will win the game. "We saw a very strong Argentina team against Croatia but in previous matches they haven't always been as strong. They are so calm, so composed and they know what they have to do. Mbappe and Lionel Messi will understandably dominate the build-up to Sunday's World Cup final. Morocco had beaten Belgium, Spain and Portugal in a series of gutsy performances en route to the last four. We know they are going to have a lot of support from the crowd. In an apparent move of desperation, the world champions turned to Griezmann to fill the chasm vacated by two stars of their triumph in Russia four years prior. "Of course, there isn't only Messi, they have a strong side around him, so we know it's going to be a tough game. "Any team with Messi in is a totally different proposition," Griezmann told his post-match press conference.

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Griezmann gives his all, France advances to World Cup final (WOKV)

AL KHOR, Qatar — (AP) — Darting runs. Key tackles. Timely interceptions. Calming passes. Antoine Griezmann did it all for France on Wednesday, ...

The French followed that with the World Cup title in 2018, and they'll get a chance to win a third in their history on Sunday against Argentina at Lusail Stadium. The spine of this team — goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, center back Raphaël Varane, Griezmann and striker Olivier Giroud — has been a constant presence. When Morocco put France under severe pressure in the second half, Griezmann responded with tackles, headers and blocks. Pogba and N'Golo Kante, a relentless ball recovery specialist, were the midfield heart of France's last title-winning team and their absences in Qatar because of injury put more responsibility on the 31-year-old Griezmann. Theo Hernández was the eventual beneficiary in the fifth minute. And he will now try to deny Lionel Messi, his former teammate at Barcelona, of a first World Cup title on Sunday.

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Rio Ferdinand claims Antoine Griezmann has been the best ... (Metro)

Rio Ferdinand believes Antoine Griezmann has been 'the best defensive player' at the World Cup as France prepare to face Argentina in Sunday's final.

‘You’ve also got to give Deschamps credit for changing his position slightly. He’s been superb.’ [World Cup](https://metro.co.uk/tag/world-cup/?ico=auto_link_sport_P5_LNK1) behind [Lionel Messi](https://metro.co.uk/tag/lionel-messi/?ico=auto_link_sport_P5_LNK2) and [Kylian Mbappe](https://metro.co.uk/tag/kylian-mbappe/?ico=auto_link_sport_P5_LNK3), Ferdinand told BBC Sport: ‘I think he’s in the conversation no doubt. ‘I think he’s been the best defensive player in the tournament. The 31-year-old has impressed with his versatility at the World Cup and his defensive nous, which has surprised many at the tournament, has played a key role in France’s success so far. [Rio Ferdinand](https://metro.co.uk/tag/rio-ferdinand/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) believes Antoine Griezmann has been ‘the best defensive player’ at the World Cup as France prepare to face Argentina in Sunday’s final.

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Antoine Griezmann 'prepared' for 'totally different' Lionel Messi ... (The Independent)

The Frenchman admitted his side face a different challenge entirely given the quality possessed by the Argentina captain.

“We have seen Argentina play, we know how they play. “We have given a good image of Morocco and a good image of African football.” We will be well prepared.” “They have a lot of subs who can come in and make the difference but I said to the players I was proud of them and His Majesty (King Mohammed VI) is proud and the Moroccan people are proud. “A shot can go your way or not, you need a little rub of the green and we are going to learn from this.” “I’m trying to remain calm and focused and I’m going to have to recover from this game and prepare for Sunday’s match.”

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Antoine Griezmann makes "completely different" admission about ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Antoine Griezmann is set to face his former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday after France and Argentina reached the World ...

He told [BBC](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bbc) Sport: "If you look at France’s weakness, and there aren’t many of them, but their left side is an area of the pitch I thought opponents have been targeting. [France](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/france-football-team) will face [Argentina](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/argentina-football-team) in the showpiece event after [beating Morocco 2-0](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/france-morocco-world-cup-report-28735254) at the Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday. [Antoine Griezmann](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/antoine-griezmann) has admitted facing [Lionel Messi](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lionel-messi) is a daunting challenge ahead of Sunday's [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022) final at the Lusail Stadium. He is at the top of his game in Qatar, scoring five goals and providing three assists. This is unfortunate - [Lucas] Hernandez obviously gets a serious injury on this side but it’s become a common thing throughout the World Cup." Griezmann added: "Marcus arrival on the left wing was good for us, there was more help for Theo to defend. The France boss must now decide whether to start Thuram against Argentina on Sunday. The Bayern Munich defender is not expected to play again until next season. [Rio Ferdinand](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/rio-ferdinand) pointed out [France's vulnerability on the left](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/mbappe-messi-argentina-france-final-28735853) ahead of their win against Morocco. Deschamps' side are vulnerable due to Hernandez's attacking nature and Kylian Mbappe's lack of defensive work. [Let us know in the comments below!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/worldcup-france-argentina-messi-griezmann-28736937#comments-wrapper) [Atletico Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/atletico-madrid) forward is expecting a much tougher tie against the South Americans on Sunday.

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