The French Football Federation is set to announce Zinedine Zidane as the new men's national team coach on Tuesday, succeeding Didier Deschamps. Zidane, a former Real Madrid boss and France legend, is widely expected to lead Les Bleus in upcoming UEFA Nations League matches.
Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's racist remarks about the French football team, alluding to players' African origins, have drawn widespread condemnation from political parties in France and Spain, as well as from French football star Kylian Mbappé.
لاعبو المنتخب الفرنسي يعربون عن ارتياحهم لتعيين حكم أرجنتيني لمباراتهم ضد المغرب، بينما يتألق كيليان مبابي كقائد مؤثر في كأس العالم 2026. في سياق منفصل، تم تعيين ألفارو أربيلوا مدرباً جديداً لفولهام الإنجليزي.
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into racist remarks made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla against footballer Kylian Mbappé. The French Football Federation filed a complaint after Amarilla posted abusive comments on social media following Paraguay's World Cup loss to France. The investigation considers charges of aggravated public insult or incitement to hatred or violence.
Paraguay senator Celeste Amarilla has demanded a public apology from France captain Kylian Mbappé, calling him a "despicable man" and threatening legal action over his response to her racist comments about him following Paraguay's World Cup exit. Mbappé had called Amarilla "a despicable woman" after she made offensive remarks about his background.
French footballer Kylian Mbappé has condemned Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla for racist social media posts targeting him after Paraguay's World Cup elimination. The Paraguayan government and French Football Federation also denounced the remarks.
France captain Kylian Mbappé condemned Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla for racist social media posts mocking his background following Paraguay's World Cup elimination. The Paraguayan government and French Football Federation also denounced the remarks, with the latter referring the matter to prosecutors.
Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla launched a racist attack on French striker Kylian Mbappe following Paraguay's World Cup elimination. Mbappe and the French Football Federation (FFF) condemned the remarks, with the FFF vowing to pursue legal action.
France striker Kylian Mbappé called Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla a "despicable woman" after she posted a racist tirade about him on X. The French Football Federation plans to file criminal charges.
France striker Kylian Mbappé called Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla a "despicable woman" after she posted a racist tirade on X. Amarilla attacked Mbappé's identity and intellect, prompting Mbappé to defend himself and the Paraguayan players. The French Football Federation plans to file criminal charges.
France secured a spot in the last 16 with a dominant performance against Sweden, showcasing their free-flowing attack. Michael Olise was a standout performer, contributing two assists and earning widespread praise from the French press for his creative brilliance and selfless play.
French footballer Kenzo Kies, 21, has died after drowning in the Rhone river near Lyon. He was pulled from the water by firefighters on Monday while trying to escape the heatwave, which has caused 40 other heatwave-related drownings in France since last Thursday.
France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group game after his mother passed away on Tuesday morning. He has been granted leave by the French Football Federation to attend the funeral, with assistant coach Guy Stephan set to take charge.
Tunisia, under new manager Hervé Renard, suffered a heavy defeat to Japan in the 1,000th World Cup match. Ayase Ueda scored twice as Japan's inspired performance secured a dominant 4-1 victory, effectively ending Tunisia's tournament hopes.
Japan defeated Tunisia 4-1 in a World Cup match, securing their advancement and eliminating Tunisia. Ayase Ueda scored twice for Japan, with Ito adding a third and Ueda completing his brace. Tunisia, under new manager Hervé Renard, showed defensive frailties.
Kylian Mbappé surpasses Olivier Giroud as France's all-time top scorer with 58 goals, leading France to a 3-1 World Cup win over Senegal, amidst political statements and team dynamics adjustments.
Le président de la FFF, Philippe Diallo, a défendu mardi le silence des joueurs de l'équipe de France concernant la détention du journaliste Christophe Gleizes en Algérie, soulignant la complexité du dossier et la nécessité de diplomatie.
An empty seat will be left at every France game during the World Cup to draw attention to the imprisonment of French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes in Algeria. Gleizes was sentenced to seven years for supporting terrorism. Journalists' unions are calling for his release.
Senegal's strong performance in the Africa Cup of Nations and the presence of European-based stars like Sadio Mane fuel hopes for World Cup 2026. However, a significant number of their players were born, raised, or trained in France, highlighting a deep connection to French football.
An empty seat will be left at France's World Cup games to protest the imprisonment of French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes in Algeria, where he was sentenced to seven years for supporting terrorism.
Celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League win have reignited debate in France over why mass public joy often devolves into riots, vandalism, and clashes with police, a recurring issue linked to social tensions and crowd management challenges.
The Ligue 1 season saw standout performances from Vitinha (PSG) as best player, Pierre Sage (Lens) as best manager, and Afonso Moreira (Lyon) as best young player. Florian Thauvin (Lens) was named best signing, while PSG's 5-0 win over Marseille was the best match.
Nice fans stormed the pitch after a goalless draw against Metz, highlighting Ineos' failure and the club's potential relegation to Ligue 2. The team faces Saint-Étienne in a playoff.
Bill Foley – who also owns Bournemouth – thinks he can do better than Olivier Pantaloni but he may prove mistakenBy Get French Football News“Why can’t we beat everyone?” asked Lorient owner Bill Foley earlier this month. It’s not the kind of fighting talk you are accustomed to hearing from a newly promoted side but, given that they have already beaten Lens, Lyon, Monaco, Rennes, and now Marseille at home, it is justified.Lorient toyed with Marseille during their 2-0 win on Saturday, eliciting “olés” from the crowd as they knocked the ball around. The fans at the Stade du Moustoir are used to being treated. Lorient have lost just twice at home in the last two seasons. Not even Paris Saint-Germain took all three points when they visited earlier in the campaign. Marseille’s sporting director, Medhi Benatia, launched into a tirade after the match, denouncing his players’ performances as a “scandal”, but he should have shown more respect for opponents who have defied the odds this season. Continue reading...
