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France star Kylian Mbappé has been absent from a training session with the national team due to a bout of the flu, according to the team. The news comes from Associated Press, which confirmed the information.
Como goalkeeper Jean Butez has been called up to the France national team squad for the first time in his career, as a late replacement for RC Lens's Robin Risser, who has dropped out due to a physical issue. This news comes from Football Italia.
France coach Zinedine Zidane has named his first squad since taking charge, featuring five new faces. The news comes from ESPN Soccer, which has confirmed the details of the 23-player squad.
Zinedine Zidane has unveiled his first France squad, which includes Inter's Andy Diouf and Como midfielder Lucas Da Cunha, but not Marcus Thuram. The news comes from Football Italia.
Girondins de Bordeaux may not be able to participate in the Coupe de France on Sunday, according to French medium RMC Sport. The match against amateur club Saintes is uncertain due to organisational problems.
Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed the return of France international Moussa Diaby, who made 172 appearances for the club between 2019 and his 2023 move to Aston Villa. The 27-year-old winger returned to the BayArena on deadline day this summer.
New France coach Zinedine Zidane is reportedly preparing Como captain Lucas Da Cunha and Inter winger Andy Diouf for international duty, according to Football Italia.
Ousmane Dembélé has been named among the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, according to an interview with France Football. The original source is France Football, which has confirmed the information.
OGC Nice have made Ghanaian defender Alidu Seidu their priority to replace injured player Antoine Mendy, according to Ouest-France. The club are waiting for Ineos, their owner, to validate their budget before making contact with Stade Rennais.
France's football leaders have proposed to seek ways to transform how FIFA is run after its national association became the latest to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's presidency, according to BBC Football. The French Football Federation (FFF) announced its withdrawal of support on Thursday, following England, Italy, Republic of Ireland and Scotland in doi
The French Football Federation (FFF) has officially joined the camp against Gianni Infantino, according to L'Équipe Football. The FFF's executive committee validated the line of its president, Philippe Diallo, who is hostile to Infantino's re-election in March 2027.
Paris St-Germain have been France's most dominant force since the arrival of Qatar Sports Investments 15 years ago, according to BBC Football. The original source is BBC Football, with a confirmation status of verified.
The Paris Saint-Germain, the current champion of the UEFA Champions League, will face the Slovan Bratislava in the first round of the Champions League 2026/27. The match is scheduled to take place on Wednesday at 16:00 (Brasília time) at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France.
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has become the first team to have nine players named in the Ballon d'Or France Football 2026 shortlist, according to L'Équipe Football. This achievement is confirmed by the source, which also states that the club has tied the record set by Real Madrid in 2003 and 2018.
Former France international Bacary Sagna has confirmed that Cesc Fabregas will never coach Arsenal in the Premier League, according to Football Italia. Sagna's statement is based on an interview with The Italian Football Podcast.
Thierry Henry has stated that players 'have more power than they think' amid Fifa scandals, according to The Guardian Football. The former Arsenal, Barcelona and France star made these comments in a recent interview alongside Kate Scott and Jamie Carragher.
Liverpool have signed France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain in a deal worth £123m, according to the BBC. The original source is a report by Aadam Patel for the BBC Football website, which has been confirmed by the club.
Liverpool's attempt to sign Malo Gusto on loan was thwarted by Chelsea's desire for a permanent transfer, according to external source Fabrice Hawkins. The France right-back was a target for the Reds, but the deal ultimately collapsed.
The Liga, Spain's top football league, is not available on DAZN and Disney+ in the French overseas territories of Guadeloupe and Martinique, despite the streaming giants acquiring the rights to broadcast the league in France. This is according to a report by L'Équipe Football.
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta played in the team's 2-0 defeat at Everton on Saturday, despite being in a long-standing dispute with the club over the final year of his contract. The 29-year-old France international has been trying to force through a move from Selhurst Park for some time, with interest from Aston Villa.
Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Roma's 25-year-old midfielder Manu Koné, who impressed for France at the World Cup. According to The Guardian Football, Koné would add elite-level experience to Manchester City's squad, which is now without Rodri after the Spanish midfielder was sold to Barcelona for around £65m on Tuesday.
French football clubs unite in call for journalist's release
Nantes, the 36th club in France to start Ligue 2 with two consecutive losses, is facing a challenging start to the season. Their poor performance has raised concerns about their chances of promotion.
France national team coach Zinedine Zidane has appointed Fabien Barthez as the team's new goalkeeper coach. The news comes after Zidane was hired as coach last month on a four-year deal.
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