On The Ball: Insurrection, no stranger to French camps, could compound Les Bleus’ woes

France defender Benjamin Pavard (left) fights for the ball with Australia's Craig Goodwin during their clash on Nov 22. PHOTO: AFP
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It has been a World Cup in which all teams have revealed a weakness. International football does not allow expensive transfers to plug gaps.

No nation got through the group stage with a perfect, winning record.

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