He’s not the most talkative, but he asserts himself silently. Starting for the French team for the first time this Sunday in Baku, Maghnes Akliouche seized the opportunity offered to him to score points on his right side. Available, skillful and decisive, the attacking midfielder will be able to return to Monaco with the feeling of duty accomplished.
Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
