Why Konaté is Key: France's Defensive Shuffle Without Saliba
With Saliba injured, Konaté set to start for France vs Côte d'Ivoire on Thursday. Deschamps unconcerned, but Liverpool man's form under scrutiny.
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With Saliba injured, Konaté set to start for France vs Côte d'Ivoire on Thursday. Deschamps unconcerned, but Liverpool man's form under scrutiny.
France U17 coach José Alcocer will work as an observer for Didier Deschamps' senior team at the World Cup after guiding Les Bleuets to the U17 Euro semifinals
José Alcocer, coach of France's U17 team in the Euro semi-finals, will become a World Cup observer for Les Bleus, scouting opponents for Didier Deschamps.
Alessio Romagnoli completes €3M transfer to Al Sadd after blocked January move. He signs a three-year contract with an option, closing his four-year stint.
Didier Deschamps labels Côte d'Ivoire 'one of the best nations' as France host the 2024 AFCON winners in a pre-World Cup friendly on June 3.
Emerse Faé leads Ivory Coast against France in Nantes, his birthplace, with Akpa's World Cup injury ruling him out and replacement Operi called up.
FairSquare's 'Reboot Fifa' campaign aims to submit massive ethics complaint against Infantino pre-World Cup, backed by Norway's Lise Klaveness.
From Pumpido to Bouhaddi, see goalkeepers who won finals without a save, plus Salford's near-miss, a World Cup red card threat, and a floodlit penalty shootout.
FIFA to use semi-automated offside alerts at 2026 World Cup with 10cm margin, reducing VAR waits. Tested with 50cm at 2025 Club World Cup.
The LFP will use a coin toss to decide whether PSG vs Lens Trophée des Champions is held at Parc des Princes or Stade Bollaert after clubs fail to agree.
Breel Embolo's travel to the US for World Cup preparations was delayed Tuesday due to document review, raising concerns for Switzerland's World Cup readiness.
Sotheby's expects Pelé's 1958 World Cup final shirt to fetch over $6M in New York in July, rivaling the most expensive football memorabilia ever sold.
Juventus must sell before buying under UEFA Settlement Agreement, targeting Kolo Muani as primary forward. Financial rules reshape the club's transfer strategy.
Alphonso Davies has joined Canada's World Cup camp, but he is not yet ready to play, raising questions about his fitness for the tournament.
Werder Bremen are pursuing Cedric Itten, the Swiss striker leaving Fortuna Düsseldorf on a free transfer. The World Cup participant has multiple suitors.
The West Ham record scorer details his car crash recovery and book 'Humans Not Robots', slamming Potter for discarding veterans before relegation.
Ricardo Pepi used the pain of his 2022 World Cup snub to fuel development, earning a spot on the USMNT's 2026 roster. His story reveals growth from rejection.
Sardar Azmoun, Iran's star forward, has been surprisingly left out of the 26-man World Cup squad. The decision raises questions about Iran's attacking options
Rodri confirms he won't discuss his Man City future until after the World Cup, amid Real Madrid links. The delay adds uncertainty to the summer window.
Kicker compiles the first Bundesliga goals of Germany's World Cup squad, led by Florian Wirtz's strike past Manuel Neuer, while Lennart Karl's debut is