After revealing he’d stay at Real despite speculation on his future, I take a look at three reasons why World Cup winner Raphael Varane is right with his latest decision to remain in Madrid…
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Tag: France
Barcelona 2-0 Espanyol: 5 Talking Points
Lionel Messi turned matchwinner once more as a second-half brace saw Barcelona seal a 2-0 home win over local rivals Espanyol, edging them closer towards the La Liga title with nine league matches remaining. Continue reading
Bayern Munich set to sign Atletico Madrid’s Lucas Hernandez for record £68m
Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have confirmed the signing of Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez, 23, on a five-year deal worth a club-record transfer fee of £68m. The World Cup winner will join his new teammates this summer, with the agreement in principle. Continue reading
3 France players who deserved national team call-ups
Didier Deschamps has announced his latest 23-man squad for France’s upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers, but here’s an extended look at three players left out who deserved to be selected…
Kylian Mbappé scores winner as PSG edge narrow victory, ending 2018 in memorable fashion
Having celebrated his 20th birthday on Thursday, Kylian Mbappé finished 2018 with yet another goal during PSG’s 1-0 home win over Nantes this evening. Continue reading
UEFA Nations League – Netherlands 2-0 France: 5 Talking Points
It was a frustrating evening for World champions France, as they were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands at De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam. Continue reading
UEFA Nations League: 3 reasons why France beat Germany
Antoine Griezmann’s timely second-half brace ensured France managed to recover a one-goal deficit to secure all three points during their UEFA Nations League fixture against Germany, leaving Die Mannschaft on the verge of a surprise relegation into League B. Continue reading
Scout report: Who is Lyon’s Tanguy Ndombele?
Tanguy Ndombele was the only new addition to Didier Deschamps’ France squad for Les Bleus’ upcoming international fixtures, but those who follow the 21-year-old closely will know that his first senior call-up was only a matter of time in waiting. Continue reading
Reports: Adrien Rabiot rejects contract offer, open to leaving in January
After an impressive start to the campaign for Ligue 1 champions PSG, there appears to be trouble once more…
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Germany 0-0 France: Areola excellent on debut in rousing Nations League stalemate
The points were ultimately shared by Germany and France as their UEFA Nations League opener ended in an entertaining stalemate at the Allianz Arena. PSG goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, making his international debut for France here, made a string of excellent saves as the hosts created plenty of goalscoring opportunities. Continue reading
France vs Germany: Tricky test awaits both in UEFA Nations League opener
France’s recent World Cup winners were greeted to a heroic welcome at their Clairefontaine training base this week. It’s now time to move on, though. The new season has already begun. International breaks are never too far behind. Continue reading
Kurt Zouma insists despite Everton loan, his Chelsea career not over
Kurt Zouma has publicly insisted that his Chelsea career is far from over, instead saying that he will prove himself once more in west London after his current loan spell on Merseyside is complete this season.
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