Chelsea have initiated disciplinary proceedings against Enzo Fernandez following the posting of a video on social media. The live video was directed against French players of black and mixed races according to the French Football Federation (FFF) who described as featuring an alleged “racist and discriminatory” chant. The club released a statement acknowledging Fernandez’s apology […]
Kylian Mbappe, a shadow of his World Cup brilliance, took full responsibility for France’s disappointing exit from EURO 2024 after a 2-1 defeat to Spain in the semi-final. The 25-year-old captain admitted his side simply “didn’t do enough” and conceded that Spain were the deserved victors. “We didn’t live up to expectations,” Mbappe said bluntly […]
France National Team Coach, Didier Deschamps has fired back at critics who have labelled his team’s playing style at the Euros as “boring.” Deschamps seems not bothered about by the “boring” tag and criticism. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, he said: “If you are bored, watch another game.” “You don’t have to watch us, […]
The highly anticipated semi-final between France and Spain at EURO 2024 promises to be a thrilling encounter, showcasing two vastly different approaches to the beautiful game. Spain, led by the attacking prowess of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, have dazzled with their offensive brilliance, scoring 11 goals in five games. In contrast, France, spearheaded by […]
A tense and cagey affair in Hamburg culminated in a heart-stopping penalty shootout, with France emerging victorious to book their place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals. Portugal, once again forced to navigate the lottery of spot-kicks, fell short after a valiant effort. Portugal, buoyed by their penalty shootout win over Slovenia, started brightly. Diogo Costa, […]
France coach Didier Deschamps (55) remains optimistic about his key attackers Kylian Mbappe (25) and Antoine Griezmann (33) as France prepares for a quarter-final showdown against Portugal in the European Championship. Speaking ahead of the match at the Volksparkstadion on Friday, Deschamps acknowledged Portugal’s status as strong contenders for the Euro 2024 crown. “At the […]
They may be rivals on the pitch, but when France and Belgium face off for the 76th time in history, it’s always a thrilling encounter. On Monday, these two footballing giants will clash in the last 16 of EURO 2024, promising a match filled with intensity and skill. History Repeats Didier Deschamps might have mixed […]
As the group stages of EURO 2024 come to a close, pre-tournament favorites France and England continue to underwhelm, while Ralf Rangnick’s Austria has emerged as a surprising force to be reckoned with. Austria: The Real Dark Horses? Austria has been a breath of fresh air in the tournament so far, playing an exciting brand […]
France coach Didier Deschamps celebrated his milestone 100th victory as France’s manager, a record-setting achievement that underscores his significant impact on the national team. France opened their Euro 2024 campaign with a win, though the performance left room for improvement. The match against Austria, held on Monday, was tightly contested. Austria nearly held France to […]
