France midfielder Paul Pogba will miss the World Cup in Qatar after failing to recover from knee surgery, his agent confirmed today. Pogba underwent an operation in September but his agent said that, following a medical review, the midfielder would not yet return to the Juventus squad or join up with France for the tournament.
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Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba may not return to action for the Serie A club until January due to a knee injury which requires surgery, casting doubts over the Frenchman’s World Cup participation.
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French World Cup winner Lucas Hernandez is facing jail in Spain for violating a restraining order. The Spanish High Court of Justice has ordered the footballer to report for prison for failing to comply with the terms of his restraining order.
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Kylian Mbappe missed a crucial penalty as Switzerland knocked World Champions France out of Euro 2020 5-4 on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw. Switzerland had seen an early lead evaporate as France roared into a 3-1 lead however the Swiss fought back to force extra time and ultimately a penalty shootout which secures them a quarter-final tie against Spain.
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France finished top of Group F thanks to a Karim Benzema brace however two Cristiano Ronaldo penalties saw the game end in a draw. The result means France will face Switzerland in the next round while Portugal will face Belgium.
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