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Zidane urges France to stay calm and hopes Mbappé can face Turkey

Zinedine Zidane urged his France players to stay calm after their Nations League defeat to Italy and said he hoped to have Kylian Mbappé back for the final group game against Turkey. Zidane suffered his first defeat as France coach as Les Bleus lost 3–1 at San Siro despite taking the lead through Michael Olise […]

Pierre Sage lands £6m Palace payout and closes in on Lens return

Crystal Palace have sacked Pierre Sage just months after bringing him in from Lens, ending a brief spell in charge for the French coach who led one of Ligue 1’s standout teams last season. His departure has paved the way for a return to his former club. Sage’s time in London lasted 16 games in […]

From Guardiola’s bench to Ligue 1 as Lyon turn to Carlos Vicens

Olympique Lyonnais have appointed Carlos Vicens as their new head coach following Paulo Fonseca’s departure. The former Manchester City assistant takes his first job in French football after a spell in charge of Braga. Vicens has signed a contract until June 2028, less than a week after Fonseca left for Sporting CP. Assistant coach Jorge […]

Mourinho borrows PSG’s playbook to keep Real Madrid’s stars fresh

José Mourinho has started giving Real Madrid’s biggest names extra rest during the season, taking a cue from the way Luis Enrique has managed playing time and given key players time off at Paris Saint-Germain. According to Marca, Mourinho wants his squad to reach the decisive months of the season fresh enough to handle the […]

Lyon Goodbye, Lisbon Dream: Fonseca Says Yes to Sporting

Sporting Lisbon have reached an agreement to appoint Paulo Fonseca as their new head coach, bringing the Portuguese manager closer to leaving Lyon and returning to his homeland. Fabrizio Romano confirmed that an agreement had been reached, while Portuguese newspaper A Bola reported that Fonseca was eager to take charge of the club he supports. […]

From Dream Start to Bench: Ferran Torres Under Pressure to Deliver at PSG

Ferran Torres is facing his first real test at Paris Saint-Germain, as his attacking output has cooled following an explosive start that had raised high hopes among the club’s supporters. French outlet Foot Mercato highlighted the changing situation of the Spanish forward, who is now under pressure to rediscover his scoring touch and secure his […]

Kroupi Rejects Ivory Coast and Portugal: “France is My Goal”

Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi has finalized his decision regarding his international future, confirming his desire to represent the senior France national team despite having multiple options at the international level. The young forward spoke to DAZN about his decision, which comes as a continuation of his career with French youth national teams as he […]

Ronaldo Supports Injured Kvaratskhelia After Heartfelt Message

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia posted an emotional message following his serious injury with Paris Saint-Germain, receiving supportive words from Cristiano Ronaldo, who sought to boost his morale ahead of his treatment journey. The Georgian winger’s message came via Instagram after it was confirmed he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee against Barcelona, with […]

Kvaratskhelia Suffer ACL Tear, Ruled Out for Season After Barcelona Clash

Paris Saint-Germain announced that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has suffered a torn cruciate ligament, dealing a severe blow to the French club by losing one of their key attacking figures following the Champions League match against Barcelona. The official statement confirmed the fears surrounding the Georgian winger since he left the pitch in pain, on a night […]

Bradley Barcola Criticizes Premier League Tactics Compared to PSG Era

Liverpool winger Bradley Barcola provided a striking evaluation of the differences between the Premier League and Ligue 1, offering a critique of the tactical aspects of his new experience compared to what he was accustomed to at Paris Saint-Germain. Speaking to the French show Téléfoot, the France international reflected on his early days in England […]