What is the most productive football academy in France? There are a handful of clubs that claim that title. The Academy of Paris Saint-Germain has developed a number of French internationals, such as Kingsley Coman, Adrien Rabiot and Presnel Kimpembe; Stade Rennais' La Piverdière has pronounced a number of future world confirmers such as Ousmane […]
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UEFA Nations League, quarterfinals, 23/03/25 France destroyed a 2-0 deficit to beat Croatia on penalties (2-0, AGG. 2-2, Pens 6-4) and to secure their place in the last four of the UEFA Nations League. It was France who chased the game and that was clear from the first whistle. Croatia came to the Stade de
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UEFA Nations League, Quarter Final First-Leg, 20/03/2025 France suffered a setback in the first leg in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals draw against Croatia. Two goals from the first half of Ante Budimir and Ivan Perešić see Les Bleus behind the second stage at the back of the Stade de France. The first controversy of
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Former French FA boss Noël Le Graët believes Zinedine Zidane may be reluctant to take on the role of head coach of the French national team despite having been linked to the job for several years. The 83-year-old shared his thoughts in a recent interview with RMC Sport, where he claims: “I don't know if
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The midfielder will be eligible to play professionally again in March, with a string of clubs showing interest in his services. Paul Pogba has set his sights on playing in the 2026 World Cup, with the tournament set to take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada, as the French player was ruled out
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