Zidane Begins France Tenure With Victory in Turkey as Mbappé Injury Mars Celebrations
Zinedine Zidane launched his tenure as France head coach with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Turkey in Kocaeli during their UEFA Nations League opening fixture, though a knee injury to Kylian Mbappé cast a shadow over the win. Zidane named a starting lineup featuring zero international debutants, becoming only the second manager in French football […]
Fabián Ruiz Challenges Ballon d’Or Rivals: “Why Not Me?”
Fabián Ruiz has firmly positioned himself among the frontrunners for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, pointing to his extraordinary trophy haul with Paris Saint-Germain and the Spanish national team during the most successful period of his career. The Spanish midfielder made his case during an interview with Diario AS ahead of the award ceremony, which is […]
Ibrahima Konaté Withdraws From France Squad With Knee Injury
Zinedine Zidane has ruled defender Ibrahima Konaté out of France’s national team training camp after the Real Madrid center-back sustained a knee injury while preparing for the launch of the UEFA Nations League campaign. The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed that Konaté is suffering from a mild sprain in his right knee, clarifying that the […]
Zinedine Zidane Plans Return to Left Wing for Kylian Mbappé in France Revolution
Zinedine Zidane is planning to redeploy Kylian Mbappé on the left wing for the France national team, shifting away from using him as a central striker as had been the case over the past two years with both Les Bleus and Real Madrid. According to RMC Sport, Zidane outlined this tactical vision to Mbappé during […]
Zidane Begins France Tenure with Quiet Signals and Hands-On Approach at Clairefontaine
Zinedine Zidane initiated his tenure as head coach of the French national team without grandiose speeches, sending subtle yet clear signals regarding the new era he intends to build following Didier Deschamps’ 14-year reign. Rennes forward Esteban Lepaul was the first to arrive at Clairefontaine, followed by Guillaume Restes, Michael Olise, and Rayan Cherki, while […]
Ferran Torres Openly Dreams of Reuniting With Barcelona Star in PSG
Ferran Torres required little time to establish himself at Paris Saint-Germain, transforming his transfer from Barcelona into an explosive attacking start under manager Luis Enrique. Torres joined the French champions in the summer of 2026 for a fee of approximately €48.5 million, signing a five-year contract. The move followed a season in which he finished […]
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 […]