NewsMay 15, 08:50 AM
Kompany on Neuer: 'Best German GK' and World Cup Silence
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany labels Manuel Neuer as 'the best German goalkeeper' but remains tight-lipped on his Germany World Cup selection chances.
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20NewsMay 15, 06:19 AM
Mitoma Out of World Cup: Hamstring Injury Ends Japan Dream
Kaoru Mitoma misses World Cup with hamstring injury; Japan name 26-man squad. Brighton star out of the tournament. Endo, Kamada, Maeda included.
NewsMay 15, 04:54 AM
Deschamps' Last Dance: What Final France Squad Means for
Didier Deschamps named his final France squad for the 2026 World Cup, ending a 14-year tenure that transformed Les Bleus, marking an emotional close to an era.
NewsMay 15, 03:14 AM
Deschamps Final France Squad: 0 Surprises, Camavinga Out
Deschamps' final France squad for 2026 World Cup contains no surprises: Eduardo Camavinga omitted, Robin Risser and Maxence Lacroix included.
NewsMay 14, 10:21 PM
Deschamps' 9 Call-Ups: Reach European Finals Ahead of 2026
Nine of Deschamps' 26-man 2026 World Cup squad will play in three European club finals, including five PSG players and Arsenal's Saliba in the UCL final.
NewsMay 14, 10:16 PM
Deschamps' Last France Squad: Why There's No Controversy
Deschamps' final 26-man France squad for the World Cup includes only one new face: Lens goalkeeper Robin Risser. No major surprises or controversial omissions.
NewsMay 14, 10:12 PM
Deschamps Can Swap France Squad: World Cup Deadline June 15
Didier Deschamps can replace France World Cup players until June 15, only from pre-list. FIFA deadline 24 hours before opener allows late swaps.
NewsMay 14, 10:10 PM
France 2026 Squad: 42.6% Retained, Fewer Caps Than 2022
Deschamps' 2026 France squad shows 42.6% continuity from 2022, averaging 29.35 caps—down from 34.2. Experience gaps and age parity analyzed.
NewsMay 14, 09:34 PM
Real Madrid Secure 2nd Place: Mbappe Assists on Return
Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Oviedo clinches second in Liga, with Kylian Mbappe returning from injury to assist Jude Bellingham's goal amid fan whistles.
NewsMay 14, 09:20 PM
Why Falcao is Out: Colombia Coach's Verdict on World Cup
Colombia's Nestor Lorenzo explains Falcao's World Cup absence due to performance levels, while France's Didier Deschamps weighs in on balancing attack and
NewsMay 14, 09:16 PM
Mbappé Booed on Return: What it Means for Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé's return from injury was met with boos as he replaced Gonzalo Garcia vs Oviedo, after a controversial Cagliari trip drew fan ire.
NewsMay 14, 09:15 PM
Deschamps: 'I Forbid Myself Nothing' on Post-France Plans
Didier Deschamps confirms he will step down as France coach after the World Cup, open to a club or national team role: 'I forbid myself nothing.'
NewsMay 14, 09:12 PM
Mateta Ousts Kolo Muani: France's 2026 World Cup Squad
Mateta's two goals in three France caps proved decisive as Didier Deschamps opted for the late bloomer over Kolo Muani in the 26-man 2026 World Cup squad.
NewsMay 14, 08:43 PM
France's 2026 World Cup: 3 Group Stage Matches Set
France's 2026 World Cup group stage schedule: Senegal (June 16, 21:00 CET, New York), Iraq (June 22, 23:00 CET, Philadelphia), Norway (June 26, 21:00 CET
NewsMay 14, 08:35 PM
Deschamps on Theo Hernandez Video: 'It's His Private Life'
Didier Deschamps dismisses the resurfaced 2020 Theo Hernandez video as old news, stresses player privacy, and discusses Lucas Chevalier's injury setback.
NewsMay 14, 08:27 PM
France Announce 26-Man World Cup Squad: Mbappe, Dembele Lead
Didier Deschamps announces 26-man France World Cup squad led by Mbappé and Dembélé, omitting Camavinga; Les Bleus face Senegal on June 16.
NewsMay 14, 08:21 PM
Why Deschamps Chose Risser: France's WC GK Plan
Didier Deschamps details his final tournament emotions and explains third-goalkeeper Robin Risser's surprise World Cup call-up, stressing sporting criteria.
NewsMay 14, 07:45 PM
Why Marseille Has No World Cup Players: First Since 1986
France’s 2026 World Cup squad includes zero Olympique de Marseille players, echoing 1986 when OM had just returned from Ligue 2 and was rebuilding.
NewsMay 14, 07:26 PM
Deschamps Explains Risser Call-Up: World Cup Implications
Didier Deschamps clarified his decision to call up Strasbourg goalkeeper Robin Risser for the World Cup, emphasizing his recent performances and future role.
NewsMay 14, 07:12 PM
Why Deschamps' 26-Man France Squad is a World Cup Statement
Deschamps unveiled France's 26-man World Cup list, then faced media. His choices reveal a strategy blending experience and youth for the U.S.-hosted tournament.