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Zinédine Zidane Unveils First France Squad and Confirms Kylian Mbappé as Captain
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Zinédine Zidane Unveils First France Squad and Confirms Kylian Mbappé as Captain

Zinédine Zidane has officially named his first 23-man France squad as manager, confirming Kylian Mbappé as captain while calling up five uncapped players for upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures.

18 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsFIFA World CupFootball
Kylian Mbappe Ends 20-Year Nike Partnership to Join Swiss Brand On in Landmark Football Deal
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Kylian Mbappe Ends 20-Year Nike Partnership to Join Swiss Brand On in Landmark Football Deal

Kylian Mbappe has parted ways with Nike after two decades to sign with Swiss sportswear brand On as it prepares to enter the football boot market. Former France star Thierry Henry has also joined On as Director of Football.

18 Sept 2026
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Zinedine Zidane Names First France Squad for Nations League Campaign
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Zinedine Zidane Names First France Squad for Nations League Campaign

Zinedine Zidane has officially ushered in a new era for France, selecting five new players in his maiden squad ahead of September’s UEFA Nations League opener against Turkey.

18 Sept 2026
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‘Everyone Has an Opinion!’ – Kylian Mbappe Fires Back at Critics Claiming He Is ‘Only a Goalscorer’
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‘Everyone Has an Opinion!’ – Kylian Mbappe Fires Back at Critics Claiming He Is ‘Only a Goalscorer’

Kylian Mbappé has rejected the suggestion that he is merely a scorer whose individual output comes at the expense of team success, arguing that goals are fundamental to winning football matches. ?

18 Sept 2026
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Inside Zinedine Zidane’s 55-Man Method Ahead of First France Squad Announcement
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Inside Zinedine Zidane’s 55-Man Method Ahead of First France Squad Announcement

Zinedine Zidane has begun his France tenure with a detailed scouting structure built around a 55-player preliminary pool, as he prepares for his first UEFA Nations League matches in charge. The ini

18 Sept 2026
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Kylian Mbappé Hails ‘Smartest’ José Mourinho as Real Madrid Bond Deepens
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Kylian Mbappé Hails ‘Smartest’ José Mourinho as Real Madrid Bond Deepens

Kylian Mbappé has described José Mourinho as “one of the smartest people” he has met, praising the Real Madrid head coach’s leadership and influence after the Portuguese manager’s return to

18 Sept 2026
FootballJosé MourinhoKylian Mbappé
Paul Pogba Refuses to Retire Following AS Monaco Departure as MLS Clubs Watch On
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Paul Pogba Refuses to Retire Following AS Monaco Departure as MLS Clubs Watch On

Paul Pogba has not retired and is currently a free agent after AS Monaco and the midfielder ended his contract by mutual agreement in August. His immediate priority is recovering from a left-thigh inj

18 Sept 2026
AS MonacoBreaking NewsEnglish Premier League
Bayern Munich Plan Kim Min-jae Extension as Max Eberl Prepares Squad Overhaul
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Bayern Munich Plan Kim Min-jae Extension as Max Eberl Prepares Squad Overhaul

FC Bayern are considering a contract extension for center-back Kim Min-jae after a dramatic turnaround in his squad status. Meanwhile, Max Eberl has confirmed upcoming player sales as Bayern ward off interest for Harry Kane.

18 Sept 2026
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Kylian Mbappe Labels Spain ‘Best Team in the World’ Following 2026 World Cup Triumph
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Kylian Mbappe Labels Spain ‘Best Team in the World’ Following 2026 World Cup Triumph

Kylian Mbappe has placed Spain above France as global football’s premier force following La Roja’s 2026 FIFA World Cup victory. Lamine Yamal and Luis de la Fuente’s squad cemented their place atop the sport after an unforgettable tournament run.

17 Sept 2026
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Inside Torreense’s European Dream: How Lower-League Underdogs Challenge Europe’s Elite
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Inside Torreense’s European Dream: How Lower-League Underdogs Challenge Europe’s Elite

Torreense stunned Portuguese football by winning their domestic cup from the second tier, securing an unlikely berth in the UEFA Europa League. They join a growing list of ultimate underdogs making their mark on the continental stage this season.

17 Sept 2026
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Tuchel Unpacks England’s World Cup Journey: Henderson’s Speech, Injury Dilemmas and Tactical Missteps
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Tuchel Unpacks England’s World Cup Journey: Henderson’s Speech, Injury Dilemmas and Tactical Missteps

Thomas Tuchel reflects on England’s third‑place finish, crediting Jordan Henderson’s locker‑room address, dissecting back‑five errors and weighing the impact of injuries to Reece James and Jarell Quansah.

17 Sept 2026
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England Face Greece in World Cup Play-Offs as Falconets Duel Lionesses in U-20 Quarter-Final Push
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England Face Greece in World Cup Play-Offs as Falconets Duel Lionesses in U-20 Quarter-Final Push

European champions England must navigate a two-round play-off against Greece and either Slovakia or Ukraine to reach the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Falconets are set to battle the Lionesses for a spot in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup quarter-finals.

16 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsEnglandFIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Tuchel Defends Tactical Decisions After Atlanta Heartbreak as England Reshuffle for France Clash
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Tuchel Defends Tactical Decisions After Atlanta Heartbreak as England Reshuffle for France Clash

Thomas Tuchel has stood by his late defensive substitutions in England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, acknowledging the timing was flawed during an intense tactical battle in Atlanta. As the squad turns its focus to the third-place play-off against France in Miami, Tuchel has made drastic changes to his starting lineup.

16 Sept 2026
Anthony GordonArgentinaBreaking News
Liverpool Join Furious Race for Fiorentina Midfield Star Cher Ndour
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Liverpool Join Furious Race for Fiorentina Midfield Star Cher Ndour

Liverpool have launched preliminary enquiries for Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour as part of their long-term transfer planning for 2027. The Reds face mounting Premier League competition while simultaneously keeping tabs on Lamine Camara and Yan Diomande.

16 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsCher NdourEnglish Premier League
France Dressing Room Split as Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe Rift Escalates
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France Dressing Room Split as Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe Rift Escalates

A deep divide has opened within the French national team following controversial remarks from Kylian Mbappe. Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele has expressed fury over his teammate’s assertions, leaving Les Bleus fractured into two distinct camps.

16 Sept 2026
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