Rongier: Pressure on Rennes in Decisive European Clash
OM midfielder Valentin Rongier says the pressure is on Rennes ahead of Sunday's decider, with three points lifting OM into Champions League contention in the
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OM midfielder Valentin Rongier says the pressure is on Rennes ahead of Sunday's decider, with three points lifting OM into Champions League contention in the
Rodez aims to continue their 21-match unbeaten run in Friday's Ligue 2 play-off at Saint-Étienne, who beat them 2-0 in 2022. The winner moves closer to Ligue 1.
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.
Deschamps' final France squad for 2026 World Cup contains no surprises: Eduardo Camavinga omitted, Robin Risser and Maxence Lacroix included.
Mbappé says coach Alvaro Arbeloa told him he was the fourth attacker, behind Gonzalo Garcia, Vinicius, and Mastantuono, leading to his benching against Oviedo.
For the first time since 1986, no Olympique Marseille player made France's WC squad. Didier Deschamps overlooked Benjamin Pavard in his 26-man roster for 2026.
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
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.
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.'
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.
Ligue 1 tops France's 2026 World Cup squad with 8 players, Premier League 7, Serie A 4; seven leagues represented, breaking Big Five exclusivity under
Didier Deschamps dismisses the resurfaced 2020 Theo Hernandez video as old news, stresses player privacy, and discusses Lucas Chevalier's injury setback.
Deschamps admits 'special emotion' as he starts final France stint, fully focused on 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Chevalier injury update provided.
Didier Deschamps explained that Lucas Chevalier's injury prevented him from earning a spot, while Jean-Philippe Mateta called his call-up a childhood dream.
Didier Deschamps details his final tournament emotions and explains third-goalkeeper Robin Risser's surprise World Cup call-up, stressing sporting criteria.
Deschamps explains Tolisso's France snub: five undisputed midfielders in a two-pivot setup meant no room for him despite an excellent season.
Deschamps omitted Camavinga from the France squad due to poor club form and injuries, acknowledging the midfielder's right to be frustrated.
Robin Risser's first France call-up is a dream come true. He expressed pride and now aims to finish his club season before joining Les Bleus for the World Cup.
Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, chose Morocco over France for his senior career, targeting the 2026 and 2030 World Cups. The FRMF confirmed the decision Thursday.
Maxence Lacroix could be a late call-up for France's World Cup squad, potentially replacing Eduardo Camavinga, as Deschamps mulls final changes before June 15.