Why Simeone: No Other Griezmann for Atlético Madrid
Diego Simeone declared Antoine Griezmann irreplaceable ahead of his final home game for Atlético Madrid, citing their almost familial bond.
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Diego Simeone declared Antoine Griezmann irreplaceable ahead of his final home game for Atlético Madrid, citing their almost familial bond.
Michael Olise's 15 goals and 21 assists earn him Bundesliga Player of the Season, capping a breakout year for Bayern Munich's French star.
Substitute goalkeeper Brice Maubleu saved four penalties, then missed his own, before Saint-Étienne advanced in the Ligue 2 promotion playoffs vs Rodez.
Sabri Lamouchi blasts Louey Ben Farhat's 'lack of respect' after the 19-year-old rejected Tunisia's 2026 World Cup call-up, choosing Germany despite two caps.
Rodez takes 21-game unbeaten run into Ligue 2 playoff at Saint-Étienne, who won 2-0 in semifinal two years ago. Friday's match decides promotion path.
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.
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.
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.'
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
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.
Kelyann Bezahaf, 20, to sign first pro contract with Marseille: a 3-year deal for the Gambardella-winning right-back after impressing in N3 and Youth League.
Samson Baidoo out of Coupe de France final with hamstring injury, leaving Lens without key defender. World Cup hopes with Austria also in doubt.