France

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Pogba

Paul Pogba Reveals His Bold 2026 World Cup Dreams for France

Paul Pogba acknowledged that his forthcoming displays for Monaco will decide whether he can rejoin the France squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The ex-Manchester United playmaker participated in his first competitive match in 26 months on Saturday, featuring for five minutes plus added time during Monaco's

Mbappé

Kylian Mbappe's Shocking Absence: The Real Reason France's Star Striker Misses Azerbaijan Clash

France wrap up their triumphant 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying journey in Baku this Sunday evening, though they'll be without their skipper for this encounter. Mbappé's quintet of strikes, featuring a double in Thursday's commanding 4–0 triumph against Ukraine, propelled Les Bleus to

France

Azerbaijan Takes on France in Crucial 2026 World Cup Qualifier: Complete Viewing Guide

France has secured their spot among the 48 teams competing for World Cup glory in North America this upcoming summer. The 2018 champions came within a penalty shootout of becoming the first nation to successfully defend the FIFA World Cup since 1962 back in 2022, and they'll be

Isak

Alexander Isak Drops Shocking Truth Bomb About His Liverpool Journey

Alexander Isak confessed that his beginning at Liverpool "has been far from ideal" throughout an injury-plagued period on Merseyside. The costliest signing in British football history has failed to come close to warranting his £125 million ($164.4 million) transfer fee. Isak waited 16 days before making his

France

France Eyes World Cup Glory as They Battle Azerbaijan in Crucial 2026 Qualifier Showdown

France wrap up their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign far from home this Sunday evening, as they make the journey to Baku to take on Azerbaijan. Chelsea defender Malo Gusto has recently made the extended journey to the former Soviet nation for a Champions League match against Qarabag, and

Mbappé

Mbappe Reveals Inside Truth About Real Madrid's Bond With Xabi Alonso

Kylian Mbappé admitted Real Madrid performed "extremely poorly" leading up to the international break while dismissing inquiries about the team's dynamics with coach Xabi Alonso. The end of October delivered a 2–1 triumph against Barcelona that Madrid could hardly savor. Winger Vinicius Junior's

Mbappé

Mbappe's Struggles Pile Pressure on Alonso as Real Madrid Crisis Deepens

Kylian Mbappé has been withdrawn from France's national team duties due to ankle injury concerns—with his Real Madrid colleague Eduardo Camavinga also returning to the Santiago Bernabéu for medical evaluations. Camavinga, who was absent from September's international fixtures with an ankle problem, was unable to

Mbappé

Mbappe Shatters Age Records, Joins Pele in Elite Club with Historic Achievement

Kylian Mbappé keeps adding remarkable milestones to his resume with ease, now establishing himself as the youngest footballer of this century to achieve 400 career goals. The 26-year-old striker netted twice in France's commanding 4–0 triumph over Ukraine, helping Les Bleus qualify for the 2026 FIFA World

Mbappé

Mbappe's Magic Propels France Into 2026 World Cup with Stunning Performance

With World Cup 2026 qualification hanging in the balance, Kylian Mbappé rose to the occasion and coolly converted a "Panenka" spot-kick to guarantee France's participation in next summer's global tournament. Les Bleus required victory over Ukraine to confirm their World Cup berth and eliminate

France

France vs. Ukraine: Your Complete Guide to Catching All the Action Live

France has the opportunity to secure their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night as they take on Ukraine in Paris. The French national team has maintained an almost flawless campaign in their quest to qualify for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico next

Tchouameni

Real Madrid Stars Suffer Crushing Injuries Following Liverpool Loss

Real Madrid's central midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni has sustained a hamstring problem, confirmed by the club just 48 hours following Los Blancos' setback at Anfield. Tchouaméni featured for the full 90 minutes during Real Madrid's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Tuesday night. The French international has

Konaté

Liverpool Faces New Injury Crisis as Manchester United Showdown Looms

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté has been released from the France national team following additional medical examinations of a muscle problem. Konaté was taken off during the second half of the 2–1 loss to Chelsea and showed no obvious signs of injury, causing many to assume manager Arne Slot was

Mbappé

Mbappe's Ankle Injury Forces Crucial Career Decision as Concerns Mount

Kylian Mbappé has been withdrawn from the France national team and will head back to Real Madrid for medical assessment of an ankle problem, according to an official announcement from the French Football Federation. Mbappé joined the France training camp with a slight ankle concern, though coach Didier Deschamps downplayed

Mbappé

Mbappe Injury Scare: France Manager Reveals Truth Behind Star's Shocking Early Exit

What began as an exceptional evening for France took a disappointing turn when Kylian Mbappé re-injured the ankle problem that had sidelined him from practice throughout the past week, as confirmed by Didier Deschamps. With approximately 10 minutes remaining in Les Bleus' encounter against Azerbaijan, Mbappé collapsed in discomfort,

France

France Takes on Azerbaijan: Your Complete Viewing Guide for TV and Live Stream

France look to preserve their flawless start in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying as they welcome Azerbaijan on Friday evening. The French national team defeated Ukraine and Iceland to begin their qualification journey impressively last month, and they are expected to encounter minimal difficulty against Azerbaijan, ranked 124th by FIFA.

Dembele

Dembélé's Shocking Absence: What's Keeping the Star Winger Off France's October Squad?

France advance their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying journey throughout the October international window but must manage without their Ballon d'Or recipient Ousmane Dembélé. Les Bleus secured victories in their opening two qualifying matches during September's international period, defeating Ukraine and Iceland to move closer to

Mbappé

France Squad Tensions Rise as Mbappé Drama Threatens Team Unity

France head coach Didier Deschamps has revealed that Kylian Mbappé is dealing with an ankle problem sustained during his most recent appearance for Real Madrid. Mbappé was forced to leave the field with seven minutes remaining in Saturday's 3–1 win against Villarreal. While he joined the France

Ekitike

Liverpool Receives Massive Hugo Ekitike Fitness Boost Before Crucial Chelsea Clash

Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitiké has been named in France's squad for the upcoming October international matches, indicating he may be fit for his team's clash with Chelsea this Saturday night. The tall striker was substituted during the second half of Liverpool's disappointing 1-0 defeat

Dembele

Messi and Mbappe Hail Dembele's Stunning 2025 Ballon d'Or Victory

The anticipation has finally come to an end. Ousmane Dembélé has claimed the 2025 Men's Ballon d'Or, officially crowned as the world's finest player. The Paris Saint-Germain winger played a crucial role in the club's historic achievements throughout the 2024–25 campaign

Dembele

Ousmane Dembele Claims Football's Ultimate Prize with Stunning 2025 Ballon d'Or Victory

Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé has been declared the recipient of the 2025 men's Ballon d'Or award. The Parisian club's league supremacy and journey to European Cup triumph positioned PSG as strong contenders to produce this year's laureate. Although fullback Achraf Hakimi

Mbappé

Mbappe Shatters French Football History, Surpasses Legendary Goal Record

Kylian Mbappé has now etched his name above the iconic Thierry Henry in France's record books. The Real Madrid sensation netted his 52nd international goal on Tuesday evening, officially overtaking Henry to claim the position as France's second-highest scorer of all time. Mbappé required only 90

Zidane

Zinedine Zidane Plotting Spectacular Comeback to Management

Zinedine Zidane is allegedly preparing to take over from Didier Deschamps as France's upcoming national team coach. Four years back, Zidane departed the Spanish capital for a second occasion, concluding his managerial stint with his former club. The French legend guided Real Madrid to 11 titles, including three

France

France Battles Iceland in Crucial 2026 World Cup Qualifier: Complete Viewing Guide

France kicked off their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a commanding 2–0 win against Ukraine on Saturday evening, and Didier Deschamps' talented squad returns to the capital for their second qualifying match this month. The iconic Parc des Princes, home to Paris Saint-Germain, hosts Iceland on Tuesday

Saliba

Arsenal Dealt Crushing Blow as William Saliba's Injury Recovery Timeline Emerges

William Saliba faces the prospect of being sidelined for up to four weeks due to the ankle problem that led to his withdrawal from France's national team, according to recent reports. The Arsenal center-back was forced off the pitch just five minutes into the Gunners' 1-0 loss

Mbappé

Mbappe Equals Henry's Goal Tally, Inches Closer to Breaking France's All-Time Scoring Record

Kylian Mbappé maintained his exceptional form for both club and national team by netting the decisive goal in France's 2–0 victory over Ukraine on Friday night. The clinical Real Madrid striker has been in phenomenal form this campaign. Following a summer where he battled gastroenteritis during the

Cherki

Guardiola Delivers Crushing Blow on Cherki's Injury Status

Pep Guardiola has announced that Manchester City will be missing Rayan Cherki for a considerable period following the new acquisition's quadriceps muscle injury. Manchester City's troubles deepened on Sunday. The Citizens not only lost their early advantage in a 2–1 loss to Brighton, but they

Ekitike

Deschamps Delivers Blunt Reality Check to Snubbed Star Ekitike After France Squad Omission

Didier Deschamps heaped praise on Hugo Ekitiké following his explosive beginning at Liverpool, though he cautioned that France already possesses numerous attacking alternatives after excluding the prolific striker from his national team selection. Ekitiké has displayed exceptional form for Liverpool following his £79 million ($106.2 million) transfer to Merseyside