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Zidane to succeed Deschamps as France manager from September

Zinédine Zidane will take over as France manager on 1 September as Didier Deschamps prepares for his final match against England. Captain Kylian Mbappé has paid tribute to the outgoing coach, who leaves after 14 years and 185 games in charge.

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England finish third at 2026 World Cup as Serie A curse strikes again

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The Three Lions secured their best World Cup finish since 1990 by defeating France in the third-place play-off, though their semi-final exit continued a remarkable pattern of eliminations by Italian-based players.

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Aliadière: France failed to raise level in World Cup semi-final loss to Spain

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Former France youth international Jérémie Aliadière believes Les Bleus were unable to elevate their game against elite opposition during their 2-0 World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain.

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Deschamps defends Rabiot substitution after France’s World Cup semi-final loss

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

France coach Didier Deschamps has defended his decision to substitute Adrien Rabiot at half-time during the World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain, insisting the midfielder indicated he could not play freely while carrying a yellow card.

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Deschamps defends Olise after World Cup semi-final criticism

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France head coach Didier Deschamps has defended Michael Olise following criticism of the Bayern Munich winger’s display in the 2-0 defeat to Spain.

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Saliba may avoid surgery but faces months out after World Cup fracture

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Arsenal defender William Saliba could avoid back surgery despite playing through a fracture at the World Cup, though he faces an extended spell on the sidelines.

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Deschamps Bows Out Against England as Spain and Argentina Prepare for Unbeaten Final Showdown

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Didier Deschamps will take charge of France for the final time against England in Miami, while Spain and Argentina bring historic unbeaten runs to the World Cup final in New Jersey.

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One in Five World Cup Matches Played in Dangerous Heat Conditions, Analysis Finds

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Almost twenty per cent of fixtures at the 2026 tournament were contested in conditions exceeding safety thresholds recommended by players’ union Fifpro, raising urgent questions about climate adaptation in football.

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Zidane set to sign France contract by July 21st

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

Zinédine Zidane is poised to become France manager with the FFF targeting a July 21st signature date, RMC Sport reports. The former Real Madrid boss plans a 25-member staff with increased female representation.

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Spain reach World Cup final after overpowering France in Arlington

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Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final with a commanding semi-final victory over France in Arlington, completing a hat-trick of knockout triumphs against Les Bleus dating back to Euro 2024.