Didier Deschamps will step down from his role as France head coach when his contract expires at the end of the 2026 World Cup. Deschamps announced his decision on Wednesday after widespread reports claimed he had opted not to pursue a contract extension on Tuesday. Deschamps is the longest-serving coach in France's history, having taken […]
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Didier Deschamps will leave the French manager's job after the 2026 World Cup, ending a great era in the country's football history. Deschamps took on the role in 2012 after Laurent Blanc resigned and led them to victory at the 2018 World Cup, also reaching the final in 2022 and at the 2016 European Championship.
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Matvey Safonov saved two penalties to send his side through to the next round of the Coupe de France after beating Lens 4-3 on penalties. Safonov, replacing the injured Gianluigi Donnarumma, saved attempts from twelve yards from M'Bala Nzola and Andy Diouf to seal their passage to the last 32. The Parisians
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Olympique de Marseille has been invited to face Lille OSC in the Coupe de France R032, which will be held in mid-January. The draw took place this Sunday before the Coupe de France R064 between Will Still's RC Lens and holder Paris Saint-Germain. Marseille made little work of a 10-man Saint-Etienne (0-4) today, while Les
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Roberto De Zerbi suggested Marseille could be interested in signing Paul Pogba, while the Olympians boss said he wants “only champions in my team”. Pogba is a free agent after his contract with Juventus was terminated by mutual consent last month. The 2018 World Cup winner is currently serving an 18-month doping ban, which was
According to a report from L'Équipe, PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (25) will miss Sunday's Coupe de France match against Lens. The Italian international stopper is unavailable after suffering an injury during Les Parisiens' 4-2 win over Monaco. Donnarumma was forced off after 22 minutes against Les Monégasques after a big collision with Ivory Coast international
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On December 19, FIFA officially announced its 2024 year-end rankings. The top ten places remained unchanged, with Argentina holding the top position, followed by France in second and Spain in third. England and Brazil complete the top five. FIFA year-end rankings 2024 (Top 10): 1. Argentina – 1867.25 2. France – 1859.78 3. Spain –
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Arsenal still have two weeks to go before they can sign players again and Mikel Arteta will be keeping an eye on a pair of deals that could take his team closer to Liverpool and Chelsea in contention for the Premier League title. The Gunners have dropped valuable points in the title race after back-to-back
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Arsenal still have two weeks to go before they can sign players again and Mikel Arteta will be keeping an eye on a pair of deals that could take his team closer to Liverpool and Chelsea in contention for the Premier League title. The Gunners have dropped valuable points in the title race after back-to-back
Luck was not on the side of the French women's team on Monday in the draw for Euro 2025. Laurent Bonadei's team opens that tournament against defending champion England on July 5 in Letzigrund in Zurich, Switzerland. Les Bleues follow that up by facing Wales four days later before wrapping up the group stage against
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If Les Bleus beat Croatia and qualify for the Nations League Final Four, France will not be the showpiece of the tournament next June. According to a report on Wednesday from Le Figaro, UEFA has rejected the French Football Federation's bid to host the European bid. This is a blow to FA president Philippe Diallo,
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Brest have contacted the Stade de France as they consider using the 80,000-seat stadium as a temporary ground in the Champions League, according to a report by L'Equipe. Thanks to their 1-0 victory against Eredivisie champions PSV on matchday 6 of Europe's most important club competition, Brest have almost certainly qualified for at least the
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