Sport: France

Kylian Mbappe has paid an emotional tribute to Didier Deschamps ahead of his final match in charge of France, admitting the squad failed to give their long-serving manager the send-off he deserved after their World Cup elimination.

Rayan Cherki has issued a defiant battle cry as France gear up for their World Cup round of 16 clash against Paraguay, insisting the squad is more motivated than ever.

Erling Haaland has come to the defence of manager Stale Solbakken's controversial decision to rest multiple key players during Norway's heavy defeat to France, insisting the result would not have differed even with his nation's strongest lineup on the pitch.