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.
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.
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.
Parliamentary committee backs reducing pro clubs' vote to 25% in FFF, overriding FFF. Multi-club ownership rules tightened amid reform bill.
Kylian Mbappé faces intense scrutiny at Real Madrid, with a Sardinia trip while injured and late arrival sparking criticism despite his 41 goals this season.
Didier Deschamps announces his seventh French national team squad tonight; a look back at his rare but notable surprise selections, from Benzema to Kanté.
Didier Deschamps' France squad announcements are rarely dull: from Benzema's 2021 comeback to Kante's shock Euro 2024 recall. His seventh list drops Thursday.
PSG's record-extending 14th Ligue 1 title was secured largely by squad players who stepped up amid an injury-ravaged campaign, reshaping Luis Enrique's plans.
Safonov's 8 saves at Lens, third-best Ligue 1 tally, only bettered twice in PSG's QSI era. Luis Enrique called it 'incroyable' as Safonov strengthens his case.
France boss Didier Deschamps names his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on TF1, blending tact and teasing. M6 holds free-to-air rights for 54 games, beIN
PSG won 2-0 at Lens as Safonov's heroics denied the hosts repeatedly, exposing finishing flaws and injury fears ahead of the Coupe de France final.
Hearts lead Celtic by one point entering final-day Scottish Premier Division decider. A win ends 41-year Old Firm dominance, securing first title since 1960.
Slavia Prague clinched its 9th Czech title after a 5-1 win over Jablonec, securing a direct Champions League phase spot with two games to spare.
PSG clinched a fifth straight Ligue 1 title with a 2-0 win at Lens. Warren Zaïre-Emery’s 2,396-minute season proved key to their Champions League final run.
PSG clinched a record 14th Ligue 1 title with a 2-0 win at Lens, as Matvei Safonov's 8 saves stymied a resilient Lens side. Kvaratskhelia and Mbaye scored.
Kvaratskhelia's 8th Ligue 1 goal of the season, assisted by Dembélé, gave PSG a 1-0 lead at Lens in a rescheduled matchday 29 fixture.
Lens fans displayed a banner accusing Nasser Al-Khelaïfi of 'killing Ligue 1' after PSG's request to postpone the match for Champions League preparation.
Lens fans unveil anti-Al-Khelaifi and anti-Qatar banners during PSG match, protesting postponement for Liverpool CL tie. PSG can seal the title.
Paris FC's Krasso risks missing World Cup; meniscus surgery could rule him out of Ivory Coast's campaign starting June 11. Club hopes to avoid operation.
PSG's black 'Night Edition' kit gets Labubu-inspired flocking for Lens match, blending sport, fashion, and Gen Z culture to boost their global brand.