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Heavy scrutiny has continued to follow Kylian Mbappe since his long-awaited Real Madrid move over the summer. The 25-year-old French star must learn to play as a central striker because he will not be able to displace Vinicius Junior on the left flank, according to the club’s long-serving former forward Karim Benzema, who made 14 international appearances alongside him for Les Bleus.
Continue reading “Benzema: People ask plenty of under-fire Mbappe but he must adapt, Real isn’t PSG”
Kylian Mbappe netted a well-taken brace, Neymar slotted home a penalty while substitute Pablo Sarabia scored with just his second touch of the evening as PSG flexed their strength in depth with a comprehensive 4-1 away win over Monaco – just three days after their frenetic 3-3 draw against them at the Parc des Princes. Continue reading “Monaco 1-4 PSG: Mbappe nets brace against former side as VAR steals show”
Thierry Henry has been appointed head coach of Major League Soccer side Montreal Impact on a two-year deal. The legendary former France and Arsenal striker will look to emulate compatriot Patrick Vieira’s US success after being sacked following a brief, tumultuous spell with Monaco back in January. Continue reading “Thierry Henry named Montreal Impact head coach: A necessary means to progress”
Ligue 1 is a division regularly criticised for its lack of competitiveness at the top, given just how easily Paris Saint-Germain appear to dominate on a yearly basis. However, it’s one that produces a wide variety of talented youngsters across the world who shine for their respective clubs, countries and earn exposure to Europe’s top sides – where they’re regularly snapped up.
Thomas Lemar, Alban Lafont, Issa Diop, Joris Gnagnon and Odsonne Edouard are just a handful of talented youngsters who have left France’s top tier for European transfer moves this past summer, but who are the next batch of players coming through? Continue reading “5 Ligue 1 youngsters destined for big future transfers”
Bakayoko signed a season-long loan deal to join AC Milan earlier this week, with an option to buy next summer if his spell is a successful one. So, what happened to the Blues’ £40m signing from just 13 months ago? Continue reading “Bakayoko loaned to Milan, what happened to Chelsea’s £40m signing?”
This summer will be a busy one for Nabil Fekir. The creative midfielder, 24, has been named in Didier Deschamps’ France squad with the World Cup campaign looming. Les Bleus have an immensely talented squad. They’re expected to go deep into the competition.
Continue reading “Liverpool lurking: Nabil Fekir, his evolution at Lyon and France”
Having burst onto the scene as a fresh-faced teenager learning his trade in Belgium, Tielemans quickly became one of Europe’s most coveted youngsters. The 20-year-old made a brave and calculated decision to ignore interest from Europe’s elite, instead opting to continue his development in France with the Ligue 1 champions – having secured a £20m move in the summer.
Paris Saint-Germain returned to the top of Ligue 1 in style on Sunday evening, with a 6-2 thrashing of Toulouse. Neymar was influential on his home debut for Unai Emery’s men, who’ll be quietly hoping this is the start of something special in Paris this season.
Continue reading “PSG 6-2 Toulouse: Three key talking points”
Goals from Jemerson, Radamel Falcao and Kamil Glik helped Monaco get their Ligue 1 title defence off to a winning start despite going behind twice at the Stade Louis II. Continue reading “AS Monaco 3-2 Toulouse: Defending champions battle hard to slender victory on opening night”
Youri Tielemans, earmarked as one of the world’s brightest teenagers, turns 20 in May.
Continue reading “Scout report: Youri Tielemans – Highly-coveted young Belgian midfielder”
Continue reading “AS Monaco (6) 3-1 (3) Borussia Dortmund: Hosts excel and seal semi-final berth”
Continue reading “Scout report: Kylian Mbappé – Why do Arsenal want the teen forward so much?”
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