‘Spain are favourites’ says French coach ahead of semi-final

Didier Deschamps confirmed his earlier views that La Roja remain the most likely side to win the World Cup. Spain are going head-to-head with France this Tuesday for the opportunity to add a second star to their shirt, having won the tournament just once in 2010. Meanwhile Senegal’s Football Federation held its first press conference since the sacking of head coach Pape Thiawe, shedding new light on tensions within.