Antoine Griezmann

Griezmann has enjoyed a renaissance out in Qatar this winter, playing a crucial part in France's run to a second successive World Cup final while operating ...

When you think of the players they've got missing, him and Aurelien Tchouameni were fantastic on the defensive work.' It has been a remarkable reinvention for Griezmann in Qatar, and injured midfielder Pogba believes he is emulating their France team-mate Kante. Paul Pogba has compared France team-mates Antoine Griezmann (L) and N'Golo Kante (R) Griezmann has enjoyed somewhat of a renaissance out in Qatar this winter, playing a crucial part in France's run to a second successive World Cup final - [Antoine Griezmann](/sport/antoine-griezmann/index.html) to N'Golo Kante after the reinvented France midfielder covered every blade of glass in their [World Cup semi-final win over Morocco](/sport/live/article-11528845/France-vs-Morocco-World-Cup-2022-Live-Result.html). Paul Pogba compares Antoine Griezmann to N'Golo Kante following his France team-mate's stunning reinvention as a box-to-box midfielder at the World Cup...

Four and a half years on from beating Croatia to win their second world title, Didier Deschamps' side are reaching another final by seeing off spirited ...

"We wanted to keep their dream alive. "We have seen Argentina play, we know how they play. We will be well prepared." "We have given a good image of Morocco and a good image of African football." "We have seen practically all of their matches at this World Cup. "Any team with Messi in is a totally different proposition."

France defeated Morocco 2-0 to get to the World Cup final against Argentina's Lionel Messi on Sunday. Antoine Griezmann continues to thrive in France's ...

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). His recent enthralling performance, stopping Morocco's historic run to the semi-finals, further bolstered such an evaluation. [World Cup](/topic/world-cup)matches, witnessed Argentina play and know how they play.

Neither World Cup finalist look to dominate the ball but denying Griezmann possession is vital for Lionel Scaloni's side.

France have the experience of winning a World Cup and have progressed through the quarter- and semi‑finals despite not being at their best. It will be interesting to see the effect an opening goal has on the opposition and how they adapt their tactics. The finalists are not dominating the ball or pressing teams, but they have players capable of magic moments, and plenty of them. France did not Morocco in the semi-final; they went round the deep-lying midfielder and were quite happy if the ball went into him. They will need their back four and midfield to be perfect against Argentina and a certain Paris Saint-Germain forward. France had 39% possession against Morocco and 43% against England and Argentina were on the back foot until they scored the opener against Croatia. [France](https://www.theguardian.com/football/france), allowing him to drop deeper to collect the ball so he can affect the game more. In addition to natural talent, players at the top require that level of drive and determination to help their team. Mbappé has the No 10 on the back of his shirt but his teammate is playing the role to perfection. The aerial threat of Wout Weghorst highlighted that Argentina can struggle with the direct approach and that is something Giroud could make the most of. He still operates as a No 10 but he has the freedom to roam for He has a slightly different role to the one at club level.

Many were surprised when it was revealed that former France striker and Strasbourg hero Kevin Gameiro was to rejoin his boyhood club after a fruitful eight ...

In his first season back, Gameiro helped Strasbourg take their push to Europe to the very last match, and contributed to one of the most potent attacks in Europe, which only PSG bettered in terms of goals in Ligue 1 up to March. As a younger man, Gameiro was known for his gut-busting energy, pace and efficiency inside the box. Before leaving for PSG in 2011, he managed to rack up 50 goals in 108 appearances for the mid-table side where his consistent scoring record prompted a push for his inclusion in the national team. After scoring 39 goals in 92 games for Sevilla, Gameiro, aged 28, joined Atlético Madrid, for an initial fee of €32m, rising to €40m after add-ons. Two years, one Ligue 1 title and 19 league goals later, Gameiro signed for Sevilla for a fee of €10m. Many were surprised when it was revealed that former France striker and Strasbourg hero Kevin Gameiro was to rejoin his boyhood club after a fruitful eight years in Spain.