DIDIER DESCHAMPS
Ronaldo vs. Mbappe: Clash of generations at Euro 2024 has just been given some extra spice
A photo is inevitably doing the rounds on social media of what is apparently their first ever meeting, at Real Madrid's training ground at Valdebebas in 2012 when a 13-year-old Mbappe stood beside Ronaldo after a visit to the Spanish club where his sporting hero was the star player.
Mbappé and France into Euro 2024 quarterfinals after Muani's late goal beats Belgium 1-0
France secured a 1-0 win over Belgium in the Euro 2024 last-16 match, thanks to a deflected shot by substitute Randal Kolo Muani. France had a cagey game but were reckless with their finishing, leaving goalkeeper Koen Casteels wrong-footed. France will now face the winner of Portugal and Slovenia's match in the quarter-finals in Hamburg. The game was a scruffy decider for an underwhelming game, as France still has yet to score from open play at the tournament.
Mbappe fit to face Netherlands - wearing a mask
The striker was injured in a collision with Austria's Kevin Danso, and the 25-year-old forward took to social media to ask for help in finding a protective mask so he could face the Dutch in Group D on Friday. "Everything is going in the right direction after this major shock he had, with the consequences, of course," Deschamps told reporters. "Yesterday, as you could see, he was able to go out and do some activity. That will be the case tonight too.
Ready to kill it: Mbappe, France on a mission as favourites begin Euro 2024 campaign
Kylian Mbappe and France are set to begin their Euro 2024 campaign against Austria, having experienced disappointment in recent World Cup finals. France has been European champions twice, most recently in 2000 when a 31-year-old Deschamps was captain. Mbappe missed the decisive kick in the Euros, and he is now hoping to make amends by leading his country to glory in Germany.
Euro 2024: The players to watch and what to expect
As the European Championship begins on Friday, anticipation is high for surprises, standout performances like Kylian Mbappé leading France, and potential upsets such as England exiting early. With drama assured, The Athletic's six writers offer their predictions for the tournament.
Franz Beckenbauer the stylish Kaiser who ruled German football
While 1860 were selected as founder members of the Bundesliga in 1963, cash-strapped Bayern relied on youth to escape the regional leagues. Beckenbauer made a scoring debut at 18 as an outside left in June 1963 in the promotion play-offs as Bayern narrowly missed out. He became a regular a month into the next season, scoring 16 goals as they cruised to promotion.
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Real Madrid calling, again? Kylian Mbappe says won't trigger contract extension at PSG
Kylian Mbappe's current deal expires at the end of next season, with the option of another year. If he does not sign, the French champions risk losing him for nothing in a year's time -- so they could now sell him this summer rather than miss out on a windfall for one of the world's best players.
After facing backlash, FFF president Noël Le Graët apologized for comments about legend Zinedine Zidane. This is what happened
In what can be seen as a complete U-turn, Noël Le Graët, who is president of the France Football Federation, has now apologized for his recent comments.
ICYMI: World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak hits back at French fans, admits he made one Messi mistake
The referee's response came after a petition calling for a replay of the final reached 200,000 signatures in France.
Karim Benzema announces retirement from international football after France's loss in FIFA World Cup final 2022 against Lionel Messi's Argentina
After France's defeat in the FIFA 2022 World Cup Finals, French striker Karim Benzema has confirmed his retirement from the international football.
Kylian Mbappe electrifies in FIFA World Cup epic, ends up on losing side
Mbappe had been the leader France desperately needed as time was running out with the defending champions trailing 2-0 and playing poorly. The forward had also been almost invisible up to that point. But his goals carried France back into the match - twice. First, late in regulation time. Then again deep in extra time. Mbappe converted a penalty in the 80th minute and then scored with a volley from just inside the area in the 81st.
France vs Argentina 2022 World Cup final: Olivier Giroud and Raphael Varane may not be among starters of upcoming game
Giroud and Varane, who’ve performed brilliantly in the world cup, missed the final training session on Saturday. They might not be in the starting XI, and Marcus Thuram and Dayot Upamecano might be replacing them.
FIFA World Cup 2022: France’s possible starting lineup for final vs Lionel Messi's Argentina
An outbreak of camel flu was claimed to be impacting the Les Blues versus Argentina game prior to today's final FIFA world cup game.
2022 FIFA World Cup: Paul Pogba’s extent of injury revealed in his response to missing matches ahead of France vs Argentina final
Paul Pogba is not playing for France as he is out with a serious knee injury. However, he is cheering his team from the stands. He sustained an injury on his knee in July and joined Karim Benzema, Christopher Nkunku, Presnel Kimpembe, and N'Golo Kante on the sidelines.
Lionel Messi's Argentina in FIFA World Cup final showdown with France
It is Messi's quest that will focus the world's attention on the 89,000-capacity Lusail Stadium in Doha, the most spectacular of the remarkable venues that the desert state have erected to host the tournament, for the 1500 GMT kickoff. "I am well aware that Argentina will have a lot of fans behind them," France coach Didier Deschamps said on the eve of the game.
France manager Deschamps says his team is focused & calm ahead of 2022 World Cup finals despite illness outbreak
Rabiot, Upamecano, Konate, Coman and Varane have all stated that the sickness has affected them.
Two more French players fell ill just before the FIFA World Cup match against Argentina
Raphael Varane and Ibrahim Konate have fallen ill due to the flu triggered by the air-conditioning units at the hotel room. This comes at a time when the final match is going to be played against Argentina on December 18.
2022 FIFA World Cup: Didier Deschamps refuses to talk about Karim Benzema's availability in Argentina vs France
France manager Didier Deschamps expressed his displeasure over repeated media queries about Karim Benzema's return to the squad for the World Cup final.
Key points to how France can win another World Cup title
At his disposal he has a talented and cohesive squad led by forward Kylian Mbappe, the star of France's World Cup triumph in Russia four years ago.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Will France's Karim Benzema play against Lionel Messi's Argentina in final?
Karim Benzema was struck by an injury just some time ago, so will he play in the World Cup 2022 Final for France against Argentina?
FIFA World Cup 2022, December 14 schedule: What is the match happening in Qatar today?
The FIFA World Cup semifinal match between France and Morocco will take place at the Al Bayt stadium on December 14.
France wary of Morocco threat, preparing for wall of noise in semi-final
"They're benefiting from a huge support, I've seen this and my observers have told me about. We know it's going to be extremely noisy, it's part of the context and we'll have to be ready for it," France coach Didier Deschamps told a news conference on Tuesday.
Why did France’s Karim Benzema not play against England in World Cup 2022 quarterfinal?
Attempting to win the World Cup for a second time, France met England in the quarterfinals in the 2022 tournament.
England out to stop World Cup's 'irresistible force' Mbappe
In the round of 16 in Qatar, he struck twice as the defending champions beat Poland 3-1, with two thunderous shots past goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. "He cannot be compared to other players," France defender Dayot Upamecano said. Mbappe is being depicted as an unstoppable force in Qatar - something England defender Kyle Walker pushed back against this week.
FIFA World Cup Round of 16, 2 matches today: France vs Poland; England vs Senegal; All you need to know
The first Round of 16 matches of the world cup 2022, today will be played between France and Poland and the second will be between England and Senegal. See all the details in this article.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Today’s match schedule and timings
France, with fresh legs, are seen as the favorite to beath Poland and are the first defending World Cup Champion to reach the round of 16 since Brazil in 2006. England will also go up against Senegal in the FIFA World Cup last 16 on Sunday in Al Bayt, around 50 kilometers from Doha.
FIFA Qatar: Messi centre stage as Argentina, France begin World Cup title bids
After England thumped Iran 6-2 to showcase their title credentials, day three of one of the most controversial World Cups in history will have four matches. Messi and his strongly fancied Argentina side are up first when they face Saudi Arabia in Group C, followed by Denmark versus Tunisia in Group D.
French football manager Didier Deschamps makes big claim about Kylian Mbappe ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022
The most recent activities involving the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) players were mentioned by the France coach.
France fans go wild from Paris to Moscow after thrilling World Cup win
The boom of fireworks and firecrackers filled the air, while drivers honked their horns incessantly to celebrate France's second world title after their triumph on home soil in 1998.
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