Bold and brilliant Kylian Mbappe emerged as France’s true talisman (Firstpost)

A minefield of sublime talents all across the pitch – from the uber-stylish Paul Pogba to the ever efficient Antoine Griezmann, from Los Galactico Raphael Varane to the indisputable midfield genius N’Golo Kante, yet it is the humble lad from one of the poorer suburbs of Bondy who has emerged as France’s true talisman in their victorious FIFA World Cup campaign. Following their Euro 2016 campaign when they came within touching distance of becoming continental champions, France were one of the contenders for going the distance in Russia but their pulsating win over Argentina in the Round of 16 established them as favourites for the title win. Read more