EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., June 15 : France coach Didier Deschamps said his side were not out for revenge in their World Cup opener against Senegal on Tuesday, 24 years after an opening loss to the African powerhouse preceded a calamitous group-stage exit and a bitter memory for their fans.The holders in 2002, Le

France and Senegal open Group I in East Rutherford on Tuesday in a meeting shaped as much by history as by present-day ambition, bringing together a...

France coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday Spain are the team to beat at the World Cup, seeking to temper expectations for a squad that includes several tournament debutants.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., June 15 : France coach Didier Deschamps said his side were not out for revenge in their World Cup opener against Senegal on Tuesday, 24 years after an…

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., June 15 : Senegal coach Pape Thiaw was a player on the sidelines 24 years ago when his country beat France 1-0 in a shock result at the World Cup - now, he…

France come into this year's World Cup as one of the leading contenders for the trophy having reached the final of the last two editions, but Tuesday's opponents in their opening…

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw confirms AFCON controversy is behind them as the team focuses on their World Cup opener against France. Read more here.

A repeat of the 2002 opening game has been billed as one of the most anticipated group stage matches of the tournament.

Les Bleus will be wary of carrying the favourites tag when they begin their quest for a third World Cup title against Senegal on Tuesday, 24 years after their shock defeat against…

Didier Deschamps is playing down comparisons to the 2002 World Cup but has demanded his players remain humble

EAST RUTHERFORD, June 16 — France come into this year’s World Cup as one of the leading contenders for the trophy having reached the final of the last two editions, but...