Desire Doue struck twice as a much-changed France beat Colombia 3-1 in a friendly in the United States on Sunday, with regular captain Kylian Mbappe limited to a late substitute appearance. France completed a successful pre-World Cup trip stateside with a second win over South American opposition in four days following a 2-1 victory over […]
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Mbappe on target as France shrug off red card to beat Brazil
Kylian Mbappe moved to within one goal of equalling France’s all-time scoring record with the opener in a 2-1 win over Brazil as two of the leading World Cup contenders faced off in a glamour friendly in the United States on Thursday. Mbappe ran through to beat goalkeeper Ederson with a delightful chipped finish to […]
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France and Brazil weigh up World Cup prospects in glamour friendly
Brazil and France will be among the leading contenders for World Cup glory later this year and the two heavyweight nations continue their preparations for the tournament by facing off in a glamour friendly in the United States this week. With less than three months until the big kick-off, the countries ranked fifth and third […]
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Griezmann signs with Orlando City
Antoine Griezmann will leave Atletico Madrid for Orlando City at the end of the season, the two clubs announced on Tuesday. Atletico’s all-time record goalscorer has agreed a two-year deal with Orlando and will become the latest veteran star to move to North America. “The forward traveled to Orlando, with the club’s permission, during the […]
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Griezmann given go-ahead to talk with Orlando City
France’s World Cup-winning striker Antoine Griezmann is to hold talks with Major League Soccer’s Orlando City, having been permitted by his present side Atletico Madrid to go to the US during the international break, a source close to the player told AFP. Should both parties agree a deal, the 35-year-old would move to Orlando this […]
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Freshly returned Mbappe leads France squad for Brazil, Colombia friendlies
Kylian Mbappe, who has only just returned to action after a knee injury, will lead the France squad into friendly matches this month against Brazil and Colombia in the United States.
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Ligue 1: Lens eyes top spot as it takes title fight to PSG
Lens are enjoying a remarkable season in France and can seize top spot in Ligue 1 this weekend as they look to take the title fight to a Paris Saint-Germain side whose main focus is the Champions League. PSG’s lead at the top of the table is a single point with nine games remaining, meaning […]
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PSG hit five to stun Chelsea in Champions League last 16, first leg
A gift by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and two late goals by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave title holders Paris Saint-Germain a stunning 5-2 win over the English side in a thrilling Champions League last 16, first leg on Wednesday. It looked as if Chelsea would return to London for next week’s second leg with a draw, […]
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Marseille take revenge on Toulouse and rise to third in Ligue 1
Mason Greenwood scored the only goal as Marseille won 1-0 in Toulouse.
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Folarin Balogun’s two early goals not enough against mighty PSG
Folarin Balogun stunned PSG with two goals in the first 18 minutes for Monaco, but the reigning UEFA Champions League champions rallied for three goals to defeat their Ligue 1 rival 3-2 in the first leg of the playoffs. Balogun is the first USMNT player to score more than one goal in the Champions League […]