Olivier Giroud’s penalty proved to be the difference for France in a friendly that saw PSG star Kylian Mbappe depart early with a shoulder injury. French World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf explains why France doesn’t really care about its national team’s group-stage exit in the UEFA Nations League. Chelsea’s Maurizio Sarri believes Olivier Giroud is
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Four at the back? That’s kids’ stuff. Having retired at the end of last season, Thiago Motta is currently employed as coach of the Paris Saint-Germain under-19 side, where he is charged with nurturing the club’s stars of tomorrow. In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport this week, the former Italy international was quizzed about
Gab Marcotti says the current England team has a connection with the fans that hasn’t been seen in the country in decades. The inaugural UEFA Nations League is in danger of being adversely affected by UEFA’s decision to begin its first-ever finals just days after the Champions League final takes place. The Champions League showpiece
Within a space of three days, Nigeria sealed qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, and then began preparations for the competition with an international friendly against Uganda in Asaba. Failure to qualify for the last two editions of the flagship continental tournament since their 2013 title-winning feat has seen almost an entire generation
Zambia’s impressive displays in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers generated genuine hope that the good times would soon be back for the 2012 African champions, and the arrival of Sven Vandenbroeck was expected to further accelerate the team’s revival. As the Southern Africans survey the wreckage in the aftermath of yet another crushing exit from
ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens explains why Ousmane Dembele is finding himself in hot water at Barcelona and what he needs to do to fix it. With the winter window opening soon, the rumour mill is beginning to gather pace. Who will be moving where come January? Transfer Talk has the latest. TOP STORY: City will
ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens explains why Ousmane Dembele is finding himself in hot water at Barcelona and what he needs to do to fix it. With the winter window opening soon, the rumour mill is beginning to gather pace. Who will be moving where come January? Transfer Talk has the latest. TOP STORY: City will
With the winter window opening soon, the rumour mill is beginning to gather pace. Who will be moving where come January? Transfer Talk has the latest. Top Story: Rashford to listen to Real offer Marcus Rashford is prepared to hear Real Madrid out should the Spanish giants actually go ahead with their rumoured plan to
Craig Burley says nothing will change at Manchester United under Jose Mourinho, and a different manager would produce better results. Juan Mata plans to take his time before deciding whether or not to commit his future to Manchester United, sources have told ESPN FC. The Spaniard is in talks with the club about extending his
Australia claimed a comfortable 3-0 win over Lebanon in Tim Cahill’s sendoff match for the Socceroos. Graham Arnold recalls how Martin Boyle came to his attention at Hibs and discusses his outlook for the younger Australian players. Tim Cahill was given a rousing sendoff by the Australian fans and teammates during his final international appearance.