Antoine Griezmann

2022 - 12 - 15

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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.

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.

France star Antoine Griezmann says Lionel Messi makes Argentina ... (Planet Sport)

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."

FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Antoine Griezmann prepared to face off ... (Economic Times)

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.

Antoine Griezmann has ideal chance to spoil Lionel Messi's World ... (Daily Mail)

When the coronavirus pandemic subsided sufficiently for Barcelona to return to training in May 2020, there was a surprise in store for French international ...

Messi left Barcelona in 2021 and then it really was other factors impeding Griezmann making it at the club. It was a fairly lame attempt at showmanship and it was not repeated. Sergio Busquets was already fading, Frenkie de Jong had still not adapted, and it was clear Miralem Pjanic was not the solution. Beyond Suarez and Arturo Vidal, Messi had no deep friendship with anyone at the club post-Neymar so Griezmann was no outlier in that sense. Griezmann lacked the pace and direct running to open space up for the other two. It was the kind of thing the Argentine could have changed if he wanted to.

Argentina should get physical with stylish Antoine Griezmann to shut ... (The Guardian)

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.

FEATURE | Kevin Gameiro: Strasbourg's Antoine Griezmann isn't ... (Get French Football News)

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.