Deschamps' History of Surprises: Benzema, Kanté and More
Deschamps' seventh France list: few surprises like recalling Benzema (2021) and Kanté (2024), key calls reshape dynamics. Leaks temper expectations.
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Deschamps' seventh France list: few surprises like recalling Benzema (2021) and Kanté (2024), key calls reshape dynamics. Leaks temper expectations.
Kasper Hjulmand will depart Bayer Leverkusen after this season, with the club setting clear criteria for his successor. Three candidates are under
PSG won't celebrate Ligue 1 title at Paris FC's ground after the promoted club refused the ceremony; the league must schedule it before their UCL final.
Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma will miss final two Premier League games with hamstring injury, Fabian Hurzeler says World Cup 2026 participation uncertain.
Fans from five African nations get a visa bond waiver for 2026 World Cup provided they register with FIFA Pass by April 15, but other travel hurdles remain.
Wilfried Nancy calls 33-day Celtic spell 'beautiful' but says he lacked time to impose style, with only two wins in eight games including a cup final loss.
Union Saint-Gilloise beat Anderlecht 3-1 after extra time in the Belgian Cup final, claiming their second cup in two years and keeping a double dream alive.
Marca clinched the Liga de Medios 2025-26 title with a 3-3 draw against DAZN, ending an 11-year drought after a season of 19 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss.
PSG faces 13-day gap before Champions League final: Luis Enrique rests stars, plans full-scale friendly to keep rhythm.
Southampton's Spygate hearing is set for May 19, days before the Championship play-off final, which may be rescheduled if the Saints face expulsion or an
Southampton's play-off final spot at risk: Spygate hearing by May 19 could lead to expulsion, EFL ready to delay May 23 fixture vs Hull City.
Southampton face play-off expulsion as Spygate hearing set for May 19, four days before Wembley final. EFL has contingency plans including for appeal.
FC St. Pauli receive positive injury news ahead of their crucial relegation playoff decider against VfL Wolfsburg, providing a much-needed boost for the squad.
Chelsea players back Xabi Alonso as ideal next head coach as talks progress, with the ex-Real Madrid boss wanting transfer say. Reece James fit for Cup final.
Chris Sutton and Kris Boyd clashed over a controversial Celtic penalty decision against Motherwell, reigniting the Scottish VAR debate.
Eduardo Camavinga has been omitted from France's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, raising questions about the midfield balance for Les Bleus.
Nico O'Reilly scored twice in the Carabao Cup final; now he targets FA Cup glory and an England World Cup spot as Man City chase a treble.
After SNCF cancelled trains, OGC Nice and the city chartered 15 buses for fans to attend the Coupe de France final vs Lens, priced at €120 round trip.
Robin Risser set to be third goalkeeper for France's World Cup squad, with Camavinga and Mateta also in favorable positions ahead of Deschamps' announcement.
Jean-Philippe Mateta called up for the 2025 World Cup, Robin Risser as third goalkeeper ahead of Lucas Chevalier; Randal Kolo Muani left out. Deschamps reveals