Carlos Vicens nearing agreement with Lyon to succeed Paulo Fonseca
Olympique Lyonnais are reportedly close to reaching an agreement with Carlos Vicens, the favourite to succeed Paulo Fonseca as manager of the...
Saliba Missing From Arsenal Squad Against Hull City Despite Fitness Return
William Saliba’s absence from Arsenal’s matchday squad against Hull City this afternoon has raised questions, particularly after the Frenchman...
Boost for Arsenal as key international not called up
William Saliba hasn't been called up to the latest France squad, but it appears that's the outcome Arsenal were hoping for.
Concerns grow at Bayern regarding rumoured Upamecano release clause
The French centre-half could reportedly leave the club this summer for a fixed fee if the report sourced is accurate.
Thuram earns re-call by Zidane in France squad to face Italy
Marcus Thuram has returned to the France national team squad for the first time since...
Video: Mustapha Hadji drops a bombshell: the Al-Hilal star does not enjoy Zidane's trust for this reason
Morocco's Mustapha Hadji reveals the secret behind Theo Hernandez, the Al-Hilal star, not being called up to the France squad under Zinedine Zidane
Now more than ever: Long-term United target takes drastic step to secure move ahead of January - Sky Sport
French defender Castello Lukeba is desperate to leave RB Leipzig amid interest from Manchester United and Barcelona.
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'I see myself in him!' – Zinedine Zidane makes massive comparison to rising France star Desire Doue
France boss Zinedine Zidane praised Paris Saint-Germain youngster Desire Doue, comparing the rising star to his own playing days ahead of Nations...
Secret manoeuvres and decisive meetings: will Wenger overturn Infantino's calculations?
An unexpected showdown is looming on the horizon over the presidency of the International Federation of Association Football, FIFA, after...
Zidane “recognizes himself” in Doué and discusses Zaïre-Emery’s position
The French national football team is set to reconvene, with upcoming matches against Italy on...
Sion Oppong provides assist in Toulouse's victory over Strasbourg
Swedish-Ghanaian midfielder Sion Oppong registered an assist as Toulouse FC secured a 3-1 victory over RC Strasbourg in the French Ligue 1.Oppong...
Nine-goal nightmare! Zidane labels Lens horror show 'abnormal' as he picks Risser over Como rival Butez
Zinedine Zidane explained selecting Robin Risser over Jean Butez for France while addressing RC Lens' 9-1 Champions League defeat to Como.
'Deeply affected' - Zinedine Zidane admits he was left saddened by tragic death of Spanish striker Jesus de Miguel during France squad announcement
France manager Zinedine Zidane admitted he was deeply affected by the tragic death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel during his squad announcement.
Arsenal learn William Saliba France decision as Zinedine Zidane names squad
France boss Zinedine Zidane makes a big selection call on Arsenal defender William Saliba ahead of the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures...
Arsenal’s 16-year-old gets his first England Under-21 call-up while still serving his Fleetwood ban, and two Gunners go with him
Max Dowman has been called up to England’s Under-21s for the first time, and the 16-year-old will have two familiar Arsenal faces with him when he...
Everton 3-1 Coventry: The Frenchman scores two and makes one, as Moyes draws level with Harry Catterick’s 592 games
Thierno Barry scored twice and set up Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as Everton beat Coventry 3-1 in David Moyes' record-equalling 592nd game in charge.
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Zidane leaves Arsenal’s injured centre-back out of the France squad, so the comeback stays in Arteta’s hands
William Saliba will stay with Arsenal over the international break after Zinedine Zidane left the Arsenal centre-back out of his France squad for...
Barry Hits Double As Everton Win Moyes' Landmark Match
Thierno Barry scored two and created the other as Everton made it three wins on the spin to beat Coventry 3-1 in David Moyes' record-equalling...
Moyes Sets Next Challenge After 'Special' Everton Win
David Moyes set Everton's next challenge after savouring a "special" victory as his record-equalling night ended with a 3-1 victory over Coventry...
MATCH REPORT | Toulouse find goalscoring touch to increase pressure on Strasbourg’s poor start to season
Ligue 1 McDonald’s, Round 10, 06/11/2026 After two weekends where Toulouse FC had failed to find the back of the net, they were back amongst the...
Barry’s Reaction To Coventry Brace & 10th Goal Of The Season
A delighted Thierno Barry says he is targeting a continuation of his stunning goalscoring form after netting a brace against Coventry City on...
Aziz Issah leads eight foreign-based players in Ghana U-23 squad for Libya qualifier
Ghana U-23 head coach Desmond Ofei has named his final 23-man squad for the Black Meteors' 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against...
Pagis gets maiden France call-up as Konate and Tchouameni return
Zinedine Zidane has named his 23-man squad for France's last two Nations League fixtures, with Pablo Pagis a surprise inclusion.
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Zidane settles the Hernández debate and reveals a talent he sees himself in
Zinedine Zidane, the head coach of the France national team, spoke at the press conference he held today, Friday, following the announcement of his...
PSG lose another attacker to injury after double calf blow takes out improving summer signing
PSG have lost another winger to injury, according to reports from the French press today with Zinedine Zidane’s squad now out. If you enjoy PSG...
Academy Pair in Irish U19s Squad
Academy pair Alex Noonan and Chris Atherton have been named in the Republic of Ireland U19s squad for their European Championship qualifying...
Mbappe headlines France squad as Zidane hands Pagis maiden call
France coach Zinedine Zidane has named a 23-man squad for November's UEFA Nations League encounters against Italy and Turkey, with Kylian Mbappe...
"A result that happens only once in a lifetime": Fabregas celebrates Como's historic achievement
Cesc Fàbregas, the manager of Italian club Como, spoke at length about the historic and crushing 9-1 victory his side achieved against France's...
With memories of Real Madrid: did Theo Hernandez deliberately mock Zidane?
Theo Hernandez, the France and Al-Hilal full-back, has sparked controversy just minutes after being left out of Les Bleus' squad during the current...
Leny Yoro makes 23-man France squad for November internationals
Zinedine Zidane’s 23-man France squad for the November international break includes Leny Yoro. It has been a tough start to the season for every...
Arsenal were first to scout Leipzig’s French centre-back, now he has new agents and a release clause set to drop to €65m
RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba has changed agents and wants a move to a top club, and Arsenal were the first Premier League side to send...
Why Pogba’s Deschamps verdict is Man Utd’s biggest eye-opener – opinion
Paul Pogba’s stance on former France manager Didier Deschamps speaks volumes after Manchester United have been linked with the World Cup-winning...
Attacking surprise and a host of absentees: Zidane reveals his second squad with France
Zinedine Zidane, the manager of the France national team, announced today, Friday, his second squad since taking charge of Les Bleus, in...
Zinedine Zidane names 23-man France squad for Nations League ties with Italy and Turkey
Zinedine Zidane named a 23-man France squad for Nations League ties against Italy and Turkey, featuring Kylian Mbappe's return and Pablo Pagis's...
Arsenal handed fresh William Saliba boost as France make squad announcement
William Saliba is still yet to play for Arsenal this season having slowly worked his way back to fitness following a back injury
France national team – The squad for the November international break, featuring 2 PSG players
Today, Zinédine Zidane, head coach of the French national team, announced his squad for the...
FULL LIST | Zinédine Zidane unveils 23-player France squad for November international break
France national team manager Zinédine Zidane has unveiled his second squad as Les Bleus’ boss. Like he did in September, the 1998 Ballon d’Or...
Arsenal handed welcome William Saliba boost after France squad announcement
Good news for Arsenal heading into the final international break of the year
Nathaniel Adjei ranks among FC Lorientâs top three highest-rated players this season
Ghana defender Nathaniel Adjei continues to strengthen his reputation at French Ligue 1 side FC Lorient, emerging as one of the club’s...
Former Barcelona defender feels sorry for Vinicius: he no longer intimidates opponents
In statements carrying an unusual tone of sympathy from a former Barcelona player towards one of Real Madrid's icons, Frenchman Samuel Umtiti...
Anonymous Lens player believes ‘some aren’t good enough’ to play Champions League football
To say that RC Lens have just had a turbulent fortnight is an understatement. Beaten in Bruges (3-0), then in the derby against LOSC Lille (1-0),...
‘I lacked composure’ – Lens head coach Yannick Cahuzac takes full responsibility for 9-1 Como hammering
Lens head coach Yannick Cahuzac reviewed his side’s 9-1 home loss against Como 1907 on Wednesday for Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League. Les...
France defender Castello Lukeba dreams to join Barça as his future at RB Leipzig looks increasingly uncertain
RB Leipzig’s Castello Lukeba (23) is reportedly dreaming of joining FC Barcelona, according to Sky Sport Deutschland. Eager to take the next step...
Arsenal: Mikel Arteta sends France clear William Saliba message before squad selection
Gunners star has now recovered from back injury but has yet to play this season
Former Sunderland target Igor Paixao learning English
Igor Paixao was the subject of strong interest from Sunderland over the summer. Olympique de Marseille’s owners were keen to facilitate a deal...
Lille president Olivier Létang handed four-month ban on appeal for criticising referee’s performance in game against PSG
Lille president Olivier Létang has been handed a four-month ban on appeal by the French FA’s Executive Committee, L’Equipe reports. On August 28,...
View: Scott Parker shouldn't hesitate to snub West Ham player who was cast aside by Nuno
Jean-Clair Todibo's exit from West Ham on loan in the summer was quite unceremonious.The French defender ended the 2025-26 Premier League season by...
3 winners and 2 losers as William Saliba returns from his Arsenal injury
William Saliba is poised to return to action against Hull on Saturday, so who are the winners and losers now that the French defender is available.
Lyon captain Corentin Tolisso ‘a little disappointed’ at how Paulo Fonseca left the club
Corentin Tolisso (32) didn’t need to say a word for everyone to realise how much he cared for Paulo Fonseca, his now former manager. But that...
Rennes coach Franck Haise reveals surprising reason for turning down Everton, Brighton and Nottingham Forest
Franck Haise’s career might well have taken a different turn. For whilst he is now the manager of Stade Rennais FC, it was much further north, on...
Ligue 1 Predictions | Round 10: Marseille head to crisis club Lens, Rennes host Lille
Ligue 1 Predictions, Round 10 GFFN editor-in-chief Luke Entwistle, and sub-editor Bastien Cheval face off in our Ligue 1 predictions competition,...
Truce or fresh escalation? China reveals its latest position on the Mbappé crisis
The fallout from Kylian Mbappé's controversial comments about the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong has not ended, despite some time having passed...
Bayer Leverkusen interested in PSG’s David Boly
Bayer Leverkusen may attempt to lure David Boly (17) away from formative club Paris Saint-Germain during the January transfer window, as per a...
PSG’s Achraf Hakimi ruled out of Ligue 1 home match against Troyes
Paris Saint-Germain’s Achraf Hakimi (28) is set to miss this Saturday’s home match against ESTAC Troyes, on Matchday 10 of Ligue 1. “In agreement...
Toulouse predicted XI v Strasbourg: Aaron Donnum and Mathis Amougou out
Mathis Amougou is not available for Toulouse FC tonight due to an agreement with the midfielder’s parent club, RC Strasbourg Alsace. Amougou joined...
PSG not expected to make a move for Köln’s Said El Mala
Paris Saint-Germain are not expected to make a move to sign 1. FC Köln’s Said El Mala (20) during the next transfer window, according to Sky Sport...
Ghana winger Ernest Nuamah doubtful for Somalia double-header in AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Ghana international Ernest Nuamah is a major doubt for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Somalia after suffering a muscle...
New injury at PSG and withdrawal from the French national team
On Friday, Paris Saint-Germain announced that 28-year-old right-back Achraf Hakimi will be sidelined for Saturday's...
PSG’s Maghnes Akliouche to miss out on France squad with injury
Maghnes Akliouche (24) has sustained an injury and will not only miss Paris Saint-Germain’s game against ESTAC Troyes this weekend, but will also...
Ghana winger Ernest Nuamah doubtful for Sudan double-header in AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Ghana international Ernest Nuamah is a major doubt for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Somalia after suffering a muscle...
Strasbourg predicted XI v Toulouse: Conrad Harder to start over Jacobo Ortega
Conrad Harder is set to start over Jacobo Ortega when RC Strasbourg Alsace travel to face Toulouse FC on Friday night. Hugo Oliveira, who...
Tottenham open preliminary talks with big club to sign France international
Tottenham's transfer planning is gathering pace, with reports this week pointing towards changes in both attack and midfield.
Lyon interim manager Jorge Maciel uncertain over Ernest Nuamahâs availability for Brest clash
Lyon interim manager Jorge Maciel is uncertain whether Ghana international Ernest Nuamah will recover in time for the upcoming French Ligue 1...
Ex-Liverpool star hits back at 'overrated' Bradley Barcola claim in staunch defence of £123m man
Glen Johnson says Liverpool have signed a "world class" player in Bradley Barcola and doesn't feel they have overpaid for the £123m France winger
Mancini Adds Four More New Talents to Italy Squad
Roberto Mancini has selected four more potential rookies in his 31-man squad to face Belgium and France in the UEFA Nations League. The Azzurri sit...
Didier Deschamps to Real Madrid? How Jose Mourinho beat the former France boss to the Santiago Bernabeu hotseat
Didier Deschamps missed out on the Real Madrid job to Jose Mourinho and is now attracting interest from Manchester United and Juventus.
Didier Deschamps 'doesn't want Manchester United job': Blow for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as unemployed former France boss appears hesitant to replace under-fire Michael Carrick
Carrick remains in post but his bosses have been privately talking to possible successors for weeks after an abysmal start to the season which has...
Deschamps ‘not particularly keen’ on Manchester United job
Didier Deschamps is 'not particularly keen' on the Manchester United job amid reports the former France manager has been approached about the...
UEFA coefficient – A bad week for French football
The UEFA coefficient is, in a sense, the goose that lays the golden eggs for...
Jean-Philippe Mateta jeered: Four things you may have missed from Crystal Palace vs Hoffenheim
Jean-Philippe Mateta appeared to be booed by sections of the Crystal Palace support in their 1-1 draw with Hoffenheim.Pierre Sage's job will remain...
What's gone wrong so quickly at Crystal Palace?
As Pierre Sage waited to receive the Coupe de France trophy as the victorious manager of RC Lens last May, he turned to his staff and said: "Do you...
Olmo scenario brings Barcelona closer to a defensive deal
French defender Castello Lukeba has decided to take a step forward in order to force his club Leipzig to allow him to leave the German side.
Former France boss Didier Deschamps sends stinging rejection to Manchester United as search for Michael Carrick replacement continues
Didier Deschamps has rejected Manchester United as the club considers potential replacements for under-fire manager Michael Carrick at Old Trafford.
'Surprising...' Paolo di Canio blown away by £42m star West Ham could've had
West Ham United were reportedly sending scouts to France to watch Diego Moreira this time last year. Flash forward to 2026, he is now an...
31x league champions start talks with Leeds-linked defender who's out of contract in 2027 - report
Leeds United continue to be linked with a move for Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi.The Whites have long-since been rumoured to be interested in...
Frenchman is emerging as top Man United target for January window to bolster attack
Manchester United are considering a January move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta as Michael Carrick looks to add more firepower to...
From the Bundesliga: the Olmo scenario brings Barcelona closer to a defensive deal
The French defender Castello Lukeba has decided to take a step forward in order to force his club, Leipzig, to allow him to leave the German side.
Manchester United establish contact for Didier Deschamps move
Manchester United may turn to 58-year-old French tactician Didier Deschamps if they decide to sack Michael Carrick.
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Arsenal transfer news: ‘You couldn't blame' Saliba for Real Madrid move, warns former Gunner
A former Arsenal defender says a Real Madrid approach would be hard to refuse for the French centre-back, valued at £85m and signed until 2030.
Europa League – Matchday 4 results and standings
Matchday 4 of the 2026-2027 Europa League took place this week, featuring French clubs including...
Kolo Muani masterclass seals victory as Juventus snap AZ Alkmaar's home streak
A brilliant individual performance from Randal Kolo Muani propelled a rotated Juventus to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over AZ Alkmaar at the AFAS...
Metrics, Big Cats & Sunday Lunch: What's Next For Le Bris?
Football clubs only let the media know something when they want to. So when several journalists and aggregator accounts on Twitter spoke of the...
Cristiano Ronaldo Gets Ballon d’Or Tribute After Retirement Announcement
France Football and L’Équipe, the organizers of the Ballon d’Or, announced a global initiative dedicated to Cristiano Ronaldo after the forward...
Fans troll Ligue 3 club with circus music mid-match in hilarious assessment of struggles
As their players unwillingly trudge towards a potential relegation into the French fourth tier, Valenciennes supporters found an amusing way to...
MATCH REPORT | Manchester City loanee Mathys Detourbet nets first Monaco goal in win over Nordsjælland
UEFA Conference League, Matchday 3, 05/11/26 AS Monaco continued their 100% winning start to their UEFA Conference League campaign with a...
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France vs Montenegro: all the latest FIFA Futsal World Cup 2028 Main round group phase match information including stats, form, history, and more.
4 new faces in Italy's squad for the France and Belgium clashes
Italian coach Roberto Mancini has announced a 31-man squad in preparation for the two UEFA Nations League matches against France on 12 November in...
Man United make contact with World Cup-winning manager but face unexpected setback – report
Manchester United have made contact with former France manager Didier Deschamps as the club continues to explore managerial options amid growing...