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
Didier Deschamps has announced a 26-man squad for France’s upcoming friendly matches against Brazil and Colombia, providing a crucial glance at his options ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Bleus will face Brazil in Boston on March 26th, followed by a match against Colombia in Washington D.C. On March 29th. The squad features … Read more
Didier Deschamps is set to announce a preliminary squad of 25 or 26 players this Thursday, a pivotal moment as France prepares for the 2026 World Cup (June 11 – July 19). The announcement comes ahead of crucial friendly matches against Brazil and Colombia on March 26th and 29th, respectively, taking place in Boston and … Read more
Boston, MA – The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues for Brazil, but it will do so without Neymar for upcoming friendlies against France and Croatia. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti has announced his squad for the March international break, and the veteran forward is not among those selected, raising questions about his place … Read more
Como, Italy – Jean Butez’s journey to the cusp of international recognition is a compelling story of perseverance and late blooming. The 30-year-old goalkeeper, currently playing for Serie A side Como, is now being discussed as a potential inclusion in Didier Deschamps’ squad for upcoming matches against Brazil and Colombia, and potentially, the summer’s European … Read more