France following medical rules to prevent bug spreading ahead of World Cup final

BUG: Forward Randal Kolo Muani initially said France’s ill players would be fine before a press officer interjected. Martin Rickett/PA

France are following strict medical rules to prevent a sickness bug spreading through their squad ahead of Sunday’s mouth-watering World Cup final with Argentina.

Question marks surround the availability of a handful of French players, with some being made to isolate in their rooms at the team’s base in Qatar.