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Round 19 of Ligue 1 will be rounded up by the game between first-seed Paris Saint-Germain (15-2-1) and fourth-seed Rennes(10-4-4). Check our analysis on the Ligue 1 odds series, which features our prediction and pick on the Rennes-PSG game. Rennes looks to maintain its three-game unbeaten stronghold against PSG in Roazhon Park. The Red and Blacks…

Paris Saint-Germain host a struggling Strasbourg side on Wednesday evening in a meeting between two clubs at either end of the Ligue 1 table. The reigning champions cantered into the winter break on the back of seven consecutive wins across all competitions. PSG have collected 41 Ligue 1 points from the first 45 available this season. Strasbourg,…

Paris Saint-Germain are away at Stade Rennais on Sunday aiming to avoid consecutive away defeats in Ligue 1 after a 3-1 loss to RC Lens last time out. Les Parisiens beat Angers SCO 2-0 in midweek with Lionel Messi back in action and scoring while Kylian Mbappe sat out. The French superstar will be back in Brittany as Christophe Galtier's men look…

Dec 8 (Reuters) - The quarter-final phase of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is all set to kick off. Three weeks in, the tournament has not been one for easy predictions. From Saudi Arabia's shock win over Argentina in their opener to 2014 champions Germany making a quick exit a second consecutive time, this edition has provided a rollercoaster…

France will reach a second consecutive World Cup final if they manage to beat Morocco's plucky band of underdogs at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday. have installed France as the heavy favourites for World Cup glory after they scraped past England in the quarter-finals. Didier Deschamps' men were clinical in front of goal, while Harry Kane missed a…

When French champions Paris Saint-Germain brought in Lionel Messi, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Sergio Ramos, and Achraf Hakimi last summer, many thought that wrapping up a first UEFA Champions League crown in the club's history was a mere formality. The Parisians already boasted both Kylian Mbappé and Neymar in their ranks, and the addition of more…

Paris Saint-Germain will welcome back star duo Lionel Messi and Neymar as they look to bounce back from Ligue 1 defeat at home to Angers. Superstar duo Lionel Messi and Neymar could form part of the same Paris Saint-Germain lineup for the first time in two months when Ligue 1's leading outfit faces off against Angers in the French capital on…

Eight have become four and, simply: wow. Every game was brilliant, from the underdog stories that saw Croatia and Morocco take out Brazil and Portugal to the chaotic brilliance of Argentina's shootout win over the Netherlands and the drama - not to mention high quality - of England's loss to France. The biggest week of the footballing calendar is…

PSG hope to rebound from their first defeat of the season in any competition as they take on Ligue 1 bottom-feeders Angers in French top-flight action. The Parisians fell to second-place Lens last time out, with Lionel Messi and Neymar both missing, seeing their advantage atop the table shrink to just four points. Now, Messi and Neymar are expected…

Paris Saint-Germain host Angers SCO in Ligue 1 on Wednesday after both sides booked their places in the Coupe de France round of 32. The French champions have won two of their three games since returning to action post-FIFA World Cup, but they also lost to RC Lens which spoiled their unbeaten record this season. The visitors managed a penalty win…

This Wednesday sees a full programme of Ligue 1 matches, and it's bad news for bottom club Angers, who travel to the Parc des Princes to face a Paris Saint-Germain side boosted by the return of Lionel Messi. Despite the riches at Christophe Galtier's disposal, the 35-year-old is still integral, with the capital club's loss at second-placed Lens on…

PSG teammates Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe will go head-to-head when Argentina take on France in the World Cup final on Sunday. cannot split the teams and are offering 10/11 on Argentina or France to lift the trophy. A piece of individual brilliance from Messi or Mbappe could ultimately prove decisive in what promises to be a tight clash between…

Morocco have four points from two games and have exceeded expectations so far, but Walid Regragui says they must not throw it all away now. Morocco boss Walid Regragui warned his team are "ready to die for it" as they look to secure a last-16 spot at the World Cup and send a Group F heavyweight home. The Atlas Lions are on the brink of the second…

Belgium and Morocco will do battle in the second leg of the Group F encounter in Al Thumama Stadium shortly after the match between Japan and Costa Rica of Group E. Belgium, who kept it neat and tidy in their first Group F game against Canada, will seek to cement their place against a very energetic Moroccan national team on Sunday 27 November…

Paris Saint-Germain return to domestic action on Wednesday with the visit of RC Strasbourg Alsace in Ligue 1. The French champions remain unbeaten across all competitions this season and will want to keep it that way against Julien Stephan's struggling side. Les Parisiens are unlikely to be back to full strength before early 2023, so Christophe…

This article is part of our World Cup series. France are favored to go all the way at+110 to win back-to-back World Cups. That's more because of semi-final matchups, as Morocco are considered to be worse than Croatia. A day before the match, France were -185 to win in regular time compared to Morocco at+600. World Cup semi-final bets can be found…

Portugal appeared to usher in the next generation against Switzerland last time out, and now they'll hope lightning can strike twice when they take on Morocco in the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup. LIVE: The 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos bagged a Round of 16 hat-trick in place of 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo in the Portugal starting lineup,…

Holding back Mohamed Salah for the decisive penalty against the Ivory Coast was always going to be a dangerous strategy. Had his team-mates not converted their own spot-kicks, there was every chance his country would have bowed out without their talisman having an influence on the shootout at all. It could have backfired spectacularly, but it did…

Yes, the 2022 World Cup has come to an end. After a thrilling final that saw Lionel Messi and Argentina topple defending champion France on Sunday, the countdown begins for World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico. If you, like many Americans, caught the soccer bug but aren't sure where to turn next, we're here to…

The first African nation to reach the World Cup Semifinals will face a team on the verge of returning to the final after winning it all just four years ago. This semifinal game is for the ages, and Morocco against France will be a match that will make the world stop and watch. Morocco has a real chance to make more history for Africa, even after…

With Lionel Messi on the precipice of immortality, Argentina will be going all-out in the World Cup final against a France side potentially facing some key absences. See who will prevail as our betting picks break down this epic match. After a month of hard-fought matches, tactical battles, and tons of storylines, the World Cup reaches the pinnacle…

OGC Nice host league leaders Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 with the visitors 15 points clear at the top of the table but without Kylian Mbappe at Allianz Riviera on Sunday due to suspension. Christophe Galtier's men are third and 16 points back on Mauricio Pochettino's players, but Les Aiglons did recently knock Les Parisiens out of the Coupe de…

Morocco's Hakim Ziyech only has one goal during this year's World Cup, but he will have his opportunities in the third-place game. Find out why our Croatia vs. Morocco prop picks expect the Chelsea star to be a scoring threat on Saturday. The pain of missing out on the World Cup final will still be fresh for Croatia and Morocco as they go…

Four prolific forwards will engage in a four-way battle to win the World Cup Golden Boot when Argentina take on France in the final on Sunday. Most betting sites make Lionel Messi the odds-on favourite after he scored from the penalty spot in La Albiceleste's 3-0 victory over Croatia in the semi-finals. That moved the Argentina captain level with…

FOR supporters of Morocco and neutrals, their thrilling performance in defeat was a bittersweet way to end the most incredible story of the World Cup. And for fans and managers of Premier League players of the past, present and future, there were also mixed feelings. Poor David Moyes. The West Ham boss' hopes were raised and then dashed before the…

The dream run continued for Morocco as they defeated Portugal in the quarter-finals 1-0. This came on the heels of a penalty shootout victory against their Iberian neighbor Spain in the Round of 16. The French are looking to be the first nation to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil accomplished the feat in 1962. France beat European-rival…

Morocco will have an uphill battle against France, but that's nothing new for them. We sifted through the prop market for the second semifinal matchup, and we've found our three favorite World Cup prop picks - highlighted by Hakim Ziyech. Few people had Morocco anywhere on their list of teams to make a deep run at the 2022 World Cup. That matters…

Morocco hope to keep their Cinderella run going in Wednesday's semifinal at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but defending champion France stand in their way. Les Bleus edged England 2-1 in the quarterfinals to become the first defending champion to reach the semifinals since 1998. The last one was Brazil, and France routed the Samba Boys 3-0 to win the…

After the first round of games at the World Cup, an all too familiar script looked to be playing out for African football fans. Five games played, three losses, two draws and only Ghana putting the ball in the back of the net in a defeat by Portugal. Another disappointing tournament appeared to be looming for the continent that Brazil soccer great…

Good afternoon gamblers, it's Chris Bengel back in your inbox. I hope everybody is enjoying the incredible theater that the World Cup and the NFL have been providing of late. As a Paris Saint-Germain supporter, I'll be locked in on both World Cup semifinal matchups. By the time this arrives in your inbox, we'll likely have a good idea whether or…

Reigning champion France have their sights on another appearance in the final, but Morocco will be intent on pulling off another shocker in a 2022 FIFA World Cup semifinal on Wednesday. Morocco have knocked off Spain and Portugal in consecutive matches, while France got past Poland and England in their knockout games. The Atlas Lions have been…

Sports Betting Dime provides exclusive sports betting content to Newsweek, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. After a thrilling quarterfinals, the 2022 World Cup has been whittled to just four teams. The first semi-final, Argentina vs. Croatia, kicks off at 2 p.m.…

2022-12-13World Cup semi-final tips: Two more surprises incoming at a tournament of shocks The 2022 Qatar World Cup has been a tournament of shocks. The world's minnows are slowly closing the gap on FIFA's elite. That has been evident. The tone was set on day three when Saudi Arabia, ranked 51st and one of the lowest-ranked teams in the tournament,…

DOHA, Qatar: Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou leaned back in his chair, shook his head and said: "Pinch me, I'm dreaming." Yes, Morocco really are in the World Cup semifinals. Before arriving in Qatar, the north African nation had only ever won two of its previous 16 matches at the World Cup. The team's coach had been in position for just four…

Lionel Messi's date with destiny, France's defence of their crown, Morocco's miraculous run and Croatia's crusade for a second consecutive World Cup final. England may be out but the semi-finals in Qatar promise to thrill. Messi takes Argentina into the last four aiming to take his final shot at World Cup glory all the way as he bids to cement his…

Will it be Croatian redemption, a picture-perfect end for Lionel Messi and Argentina, a Moroccan miracle or back-to-back for Les Bleus? We're down to the final four at the Qatar World Cup and Sunday's final is already looming large. Here, Sportsmail's DAVID COVERDALE casts his eye over the semi-finalists to see how they all compare. ARGENTINA -…

The World Cup quarterfinals certainly did not disappoint, delivering nail-biting finishes, legendary individual performances, and historic upsets across the board. Looking ahead to the semi-finals, we could be in for two all-time matches, and FanDuel wants to help you make the most of it with an exclusive offer you won't want to miss. Claim…

What doesn't France do well? Although that's a rhetorical question I'm inclined to respond "nothing" because Les Bleus look like a well-oiled machine in Qatar. Coming into the World Cup as one of the favorites despite a few key injuries, this team has been the toughest of outs. They finished atop Group D on goal differential having bested inferior…

Can red-hot Portugal find a way past Yassine Bounou and Morocco when the World Cup quarterfinals hit Qatar on Saturday? Match 60 of the tournament will see Bounou riding high after stopping three of four penalties faced in the Round of 16 versus Spain, but Portugal won't be thinking about going more than 90 minutes after scoring a half-dozen goals…

Morocco go to the World Cup 2022 ranked 22nd in the world, the second-highest of any African team. This is their sixth appearance at the tournament, qualifying through the group once in 1986. In that year they became the first, and only, African side to top their pool at the World Cup, finishing ahead of England and Poland. They've won the AFCON…

Morocco will face Spain before Portugal take on Switzerland as the 2022 World Cup's last-16 phase wraps up. The fourth and final day of the Qatar 2022 World Cup last-16 phase will see Morocco take on Spain and Portugal go head-to-head with Switzerland. Morocco vs Spain - Education City Stadium, 6pm (15:00 GMT) Portugal vs Switzerland - Lusail…

The 2010 World Champions Spain now face Morocco in the Round of 16 of the 2022 edition of the World Cup in Qatar as both sides lock horns at the Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan on Wednesday, December 7. Morocco are making only their second-ever appearance in the last 16 of the World Cup since last reaching this stage back in 1986. Walid…

Walid Regragui's Morocco can reach the knockout stage of the World Cup for just the second time in their history if they avoid defeat by John Herdman's Canada on Thursday Alphonso Davies struggles to hide his emotion after firing Canada into an early lead vs Croatia Morocco are on the verge of reaching the knockout stage of the 2022 World Cup as…

Canada will try to play spoiler on Thursday when they face Morocco in their final match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar. The Canadians have been eliminated from contention in their first World Cup appearance since 1986 after losing their first two matches. All three teams ahead of them in the Group F table have at…

You can see our Canada vs Morocco betting picks and latest odds for the World Cup 2022 Group F game on Thursday December 1, plus we've got some interesting match stats ahead of the fixture - LIKE, did you know Morocco have qualified just once (1986 World Cup) for the knockout stages? Add in a monster $7850 that you can claim in World Cup free bets,…

This article is part of our World Cup series. Sunday's World Cup slate is a bit different than prior ones in that there isn't a massive favorite and the biggest one is Japan. Canada are aiming for their first World Cup point, while Germany can't afford another loss as they take on Spain in the final match of the day. World Cup corner bets can be…

Belgium (1 win, 0 losses, 0 draws) takes on Morocco (0-0-1) Sunday in a Group F group stage match with kickoff from Al Thumama Stadium set for 8 a.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Belgium vs. Morocco odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions. One of the favorites coming into the tournament,…

The 2022 Qatar World Cup group stages see Morocco face Croatia and we can reveal how to watch this match and provide the latest team news. The two sides see themselves in Group F, alongside Belgium and Canada, so it is not an easy group to get out of. With this in mind, all four sides will be wanting to win their first game in order to pick up…

Opening match winners Brazil and Switzerland meet Monday at Stadium 974 in Doha. FIFA world No. 1 Brazil broke through pesky Serbia for a 2-0 win In Lusail to start the tournament as Richarlison scored two goals - one a ridiculous bit of technique - to get the Brazilians off on the right (and left) foot. Switzerland meanwhile used a 1-0 defeat of…