Paris, France – Kylian Mbappé addressed a whirlwind of speculation surrounding his recent knee injury on Monday, offering a candid assessment of the frustration and uncertainty he faced during his 54-day absence from the pitch. Speaking at an event in Paris celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Alan health insurance company, where he was announced … Read more
Boston – Brazil’s preparations for their upcoming friendly against France have been dealt a significant blow with the confirmation of two more key absentees. Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães and Flamengo left-back Alex Sandro have both been ruled out of the match, scheduled for Thursday in Boston, adding to the already confirmed absence of goalkeeper Alisson … Read more
Paris – A late injury concern has disrupted France manager Didier Deschamps’ plans ahead of the upcoming tour of the United States. Arsenal defender William Saliba will miss the matches due to a recurring ankle issue, the French Football Federation confirmed Sunday. Crystal Palace’s Maxence Lacroix has been called up as a replacement, earning his … Read more
Paris – The question of who will manage the French national team following the departure of Didier Deschamps has been a central topic in French football and Fédération Française de Football (FFF) president Philippe Diallo has offered the most significant indication yet that Zinedine Zidane is the leading candidate. While stopping short of a formal … Read more
Paris – The future of the French national football team is all but settled, with the French Football Federation (FFF) confirming that a successor to head coach Didier Deschamps has been identified. The announcement, made by FFF president Philippe Diallo, comes ahead of France’s participation in the 2026 World Cup, where Deschamps will conclude a … Read more
BOSTON – A promising run with AS Roma has come to an abrupt halt for midfielder Manu Koné and with it, his availability for the French national team’s upcoming tour of the United States. Just hours after being named to Didier Deschamps’ squad for friendlies against Brazil and Colombia, Koné suffered an injury during a … Read more
Didier Deschamps, the head coach of the French national team, expressed his surprise Thursday at the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco. The decision, made two months after Senegal won the tournament on the pitch, has sparked widespread controversy and debate within the football … Read more
Paris – France national team manager Didier Deschamps revealed Thursday that he will announce his final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on May 13th. The announcement will come roughly a month before the tournament, co-hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States, kicks off on June 11th and runs through July 19th. Deschamps … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Senny Mayulu has once again earned a call-up to the France Under-21 national team, signaling continued recognition for the promising 19-year-old. The French Football Federation announced the squad list on Tuesday for upcoming friendly matches that serve as crucial preparation for the UEFA U21 Championship Albania-Serbia 2027 qualification phase. Mayulu’s inclusion marks … Read more
BOSTON – A potential setback for Les Bleus. Just hours after being named to Didier Deschamps’ squad for upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Colombia, AS Roma midfielder Manu Koné suffered an apparent injury during Thursday’s Europa League match against Bologna. The injury throws Koné’s availability for France’s tour of the United States into doubt, adding … Read more