Zinedine Zidane Names First France Squad, Launching New Era After Deschamps
Zinedine Zidane has announced his first France squad since taking over as head coach following Didier Deschamps’ departure, offering early signals of his intent to refresh the Les Bleus squad—particularly within the goalkeeping and defensive ranks. Zidane selected a 23-player roster to navigate four UEFA Nations League fixtures over an 11-day span. While retaining the […]
Fabian Ruiz Sidelined: PSG Focuses Ballon d’Or Campaign Elsewhere
Paris Saint-Germain has generated confusion among Fabian Ruiz’s inner circle after the club’s management decided to concentrate its Ballon d’Or promotional campaign on Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, leaving the Spanish midfielder out of the media spotlight. According to L’Équipe, Paris originally entered the race putting all three players forward as primary candidates before narrowing […]
Media Interview Leads to Dismissal of Zidane’s Assistant in France National Team
The medical staff of the France national team made an unusual change ahead of their first gathering under Zinedine Zidane, parting ways with podiatrist Marc Retali and appointing Serge Isidoro in his place. Retali’s name initially appeared in the first iteration of Zidane’s backroom staff, published by the French Football Federation (FFF) in mid-August. However, […]
Liverpool Defender Jeremy Jacquet Eyed for France Senior Debut Under Zidane
Zinedine Zidane is considering awarding Jeremy Jacquet his first senior call-up for the France national team following the young defender’s impressive start with Liverpool in the Premier League. The new Les Bleus coaching staff is monitoring the 21-year-old closely ahead of the upcoming squad announcement, after he quickly established himself in the Reds’ starting lineup […]
Fabian Ruiz Points to Trophy Tally as Strong Case for 2026 Ballon d’Or
Fabian Ruiz has established himself as a prominent candidate for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, asserting that his collective silverware gives him a distinct advantage over his competitors. Speaking in an interview with France Football, Ruiz stated: “My placement in the final ranking will be determined by the voters. I strive to be among the best; […]
PSG Confirm Achraf Hakimi Thigh Injury Following Early Withdrawal at Brest
Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that Achraf Hakimi sustained a right thigh injury after being forced off during his side’s 1-0 victory over Brest. The Moroccan right-back left the pitch in the 39th minute before subsequent medical examinations revealed a minor muscle strain requiring treatment and ongoing evaluation. The club stated that Hakimi will undergo a […]
Ferran Torres Goal Gives PSG First Ligue 1 Win of Season at Brest
Paris Saint-Germain secured their first Ligue 1 victory of the season after earning a hard-fought 1-0 win away at Brest on Matchday 4. The Parisian side owed the victory to Ferran Torres, who scored the game’s sole goal after five minutes with a precise first-time finish into the far corner. Despite the early lead, Paris […]
Ousmane Dembélé Excludes Himself From 2026 Ballon d’Or Favorites
Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembélé has revealed his top picks for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, ruling himself out of contention despite winning the prestigious accolade in the previous edition. The French international made the comments during an interview with France Football, excerpts of which were published by L’Équipe, amid an increasingly open race following a […]
PSG Eye Hamza Abdelkarim as Barcelona Rush to Renewal Ahead of January
In just a few short months, Hamza Abdelkarim has transformed from a young striker leaving Al Ahly in search of an opportunity with Barcelona’s U19 side into one of the most promising rising talents at the Catalan club. After establishing his credentials with goals during pre-season, he earned his reward with an official debut for […]
Benzema Offered to Play Free for Lyon as Contract Clause Halts Transfer
A report by French newspaper L’Équipe reveals that Olympique Lyonnais attempted to re-sign former star Karim Benzema following the veteran striker’s contract termination with Saudi side Al-Hilal. However, a separate contractual arrangement with the Saudi Pro League halted a transfer that would have provided a fairytale finish to his career. Benzema welcomed the idea of […]