Nations League finals: Olivier Giroud, N'Golo Kante left out of France squad
3 years, 2 months ago

Nations League finals: Olivier Giroud, N'Golo Kante left out of France squad

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France play Belgium in Turin next Thursday, 7 October, in the semi-finals of the Nations League, with hosts Italy taking on Spain the previous day in Milan. Paris: Olivier Giroud has again been left out of the France squad while N’Golo Kante is sidelined for next week’s UEFA Nations League finals in Italy. Among the players coming back into the squad are Bayern Munich pair Benjamin Pavard and Lucas Hernandez, Monaco striker Wissam Ben Yedder and Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot. France squad for UEFA Nations League finals: Goalkeepers: Benoit Costil, Hugo Lloris, Mike Maignan Defenders: Lucas Digne, Leo Dubois, Lucas Hernandez, Presnel Kimpembe, Jules Kounde, Benjamin Pavard, Dayot Upamecano, Rapahel Varane Midfielders: Matteo Guendouzi, Theo Hernandez, Paul Pogba, Adrien Rabiot, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jordan Veretout Forwards: Wissam Ben Yedder, Karim Benzema, Moussa Diaby, Antoine Griezmann, Anthony Martial, Kylian Mbappe

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UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Belgian coach Tedesco still believes he’s the right man for the job
1 month ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Belgian coach Tedesco still believes he’s the right man for the job

The Hindu  

Belgium’s 1-0 defeat by Israel in the Nations League on Sunday has ramped up the pressure on Domenico Tedesco but the coach still believes he is the right man for the job. The 39-year-old has come under scrutiny since Belgium’s disappointing exit at the European Championship and while the defeat in Budapest on Sunday did little to ease the pressure …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Sandro Tonali shoots Italy past Belgium and into quarterfinals
1 month, 1 week ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Sandro Tonali shoots Italy past Belgium and into quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Sandro Tonali fired Italy into the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals with the only goal in Thursday’s 1-0 win over Belgium in Brussels, completing his Azzurri comeback from a gambling ban which cost him a place at Euro 2024. That ban cost Tonali the chance to play a part in Italy’s awful Euros title defence in Germany, where the Azzurri were …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: France enters quarterfinals after frustrating 0-0 draw against Israel
1 month, 1 week ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: France enters quarterfinals after frustrating 0-0 draw against Israel

The Hindu  

France qualified for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Nations League despite a lacklustre goalless draw against Israel for its Stade de France homecoming after a 17-month hiatus on Friday. Back in the northern Paris arena for the first time since June 2023, Les Bleus were unimpressive but still secured at least second place in Group A2. AS IT HAPPENED | …

Why is Kylian Mbappe not playing for France in the UEFA Nations League match against Israel?
1 month, 1 week ago

Why is Kylian Mbappe not playing for France in the UEFA Nations League match against Israel?

The Hindu  

France is taking on Israel in the UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Group A2 match at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | FRANCE VS ISRAEL LIVE SCORE, UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE 2024-25 Talisman and captain Kylian Mbappe will not feature in the match after he was not included in the 23-man squad announced by head …

Nations League: Belgium faces Injury setback as four players pull out against Italy and Israel
1 month, 1 week ago

Nations League: Belgium faces Injury setback as four players pull out against Italy and Israel

The Hindu  

Belgium has been hit by a raft of injuries ahead of its Nations League showdown with Italy on Thursday with four players pulling out of the clash in Brussels, as well as Sunday’s meeting against Israel in Budapest. Charles De Ketelaere, Jeremy Doku, Malick Fofana and Joaquin Seys are all out with injury with Samuel Mbangula, Arthur Vermeeren, Albert Sambi …

France and Italy win in Nations League, Haaland on target for Norway
3 months, 2 weeks ago

France and Italy win in Nations League, Haaland on target for Norway

China Daily  

Italy's Moise Kean celebrates scoring their second goal with Federico Dimarco, Giacomo Raspadori and Davide Frattesi during their Nations League Group 2 match against Israel at Bozsik Arena, Budapest, Hungary on September 9, 2024. PARIS - Italy kept up their perfect start to the UEFA Nations League on Monday, while France got the better of Belgium and Erling Haaland struck …

France and Italy win in Nations League, Haaland on target for Norway
3 months, 2 weeks ago

France and Italy win in Nations League, Haaland on target for Norway

China Daily  

Italy's Moise Kean celebrates scoring their second goal with Federico Dimarco, Giacomo Raspadori and Davide Frattesi during their Nations League Group 2 match against Israel at Bozsik Arena, Budapest, Hungary on September 9, 2024. PARIS - Italy kept up their perfect start to the UEFA Nations League on Monday, while France got the better of Belgium and Erling Haaland struck …

UEFA Nations League: Mbappe leads France into clashes against Italy, Belgium
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Nations League: Mbappe leads France into clashes against Italy, Belgium

The Hindu  

English-born winger Michael Olise was rewarded for his impressive performances for France at the Olympics by being called up to the full French national team Thursday for the start of its UEFA Nations League campaign next month. He has also recently joined Bayern Munich from Crystal Palace for a reported 60 million euros, off the back of scoring 10 goals …

Hernandez returns to France squad for Euro 2024 qualifier, friendly; Kante, Pogba left out
1 year, 3 months ago

Hernandez returns to France squad for Euro 2024 qualifier, friendly; Kante, Pogba left out

The Hindu  

Defender Lucas Hernandez has been recalled to the France squad for this month’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Ireland and a friendly against Germany, while midfielders N’Golo Kante and Paul Pogba miss out. Hernandez was sidelined for several months last season after suffering a cruciate ligament rupture at the World Cup, but he has played three Ligue 1 games for Paris …

Modric Leads Croatia to Nations League Final with Win Over Netherlands
1 year, 6 months ago

Modric Leads Croatia to Nations League Final with Win Over Netherlands

News 18  

Bruno Petkovic and Luka Modric struck in extra time to fire Croatia into the Nations League final with a 4-2 victory over hosts the Netherlands on Wednesday. The Nations League represents one of the last chances for Croatia’s elder statesmen, including Real Madrid midfielder Modric, to taste international triumph. “Surely this is a victory which will go down in history.” …

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Ousmane Dembele, Christopher Nkuku return to France squad for Gibraltar, Greece matches
1 year, 6 months ago

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Ousmane Dembele, Christopher Nkuku return to France squad for Gibraltar, Greece matches

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Paris: Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele and RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku are among the players recalled to the France squad named on Thursday by coach Didier Deschamps ahead of two Euro 2024 qualifiers in for June. Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy was also handed a first call-up since before the World Cup, while injured Arsenal defender William Saliba is among the …

France’s 2018 star N’Golo Kante to miss Qatar World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

France’s 2018 star N’Golo Kante to miss Qatar World Cup

The Hindu  

France star N'Golo Kante was ruled out of the World Cup after Chelsea said the midfielder would be out for four months following surgery on a hamstring injury. “The midfielder visited a specialist with the club's medical department to explore the options for his rehabilitation approach,” a Chelsea statement read, "and it was mutually agreed for N'Golo to have surgery …

FIFA World Cup 2022: France suffer another injury blow as N'Golo Kante gets ruled out of World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: France suffer another injury blow as N'Golo Kante gets ruled out of World Cup

India TV News  

Highlights Kante has not played for Chelsea since 2-2 draw with Spurs in August France could also miss the services of Paul Pogba who is injured The injury now means that Kante will be out for four months France’s injury woes have continued as Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has been ruled out for four months with hamstring injury and will …

Nations League: Oliver Giroud, Ousmane Dembele back in France squad as Didier Deschamps admits Paul Pogba doubts
2 years, 3 months ago

Nations League: Oliver Giroud, Ousmane Dembele back in France squad as Didier Deschamps admits Paul Pogba doubts

Firstpost  

Giroud returns to France squad in place of injured Karim Benzema ahead of UEFA Nations League double-header Austria and Denmark next week. Paris: Olivier Giroud and Ousmane Dembele were both included in the final France squad before the World Cup on Thursday, as coach Didier Deschamps dealt with the absence of a host of big names for a UEFA Nations …

Olivier Giroud, Ousmane Dembele Included in France Nations League Squad; Injured Karim Benzema Misses Out
2 years, 3 months ago

Olivier Giroud, Ousmane Dembele Included in France Nations League Squad; Injured Karim Benzema Misses Out

News 18  

Olivier Giroud and Ousmane Dembele were both included in the final France squad before the World Cup on Thursday, as coach Didier Deschamps deals with the absence of a host of big names for a UEFA Nations League double header. Karim Benzema is sidelined with a thigh injury suffered playing for Real Madrid, while Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba faces a …

Lucas Hernandez Injury Adds to France Worries Ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
2 years, 3 months ago

Lucas Hernandez Injury Adds to France Worries Ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

News 18  

Bayern Munich right-back Lucas Hernandez will be absent for “several weeks" with a groin injury, the club said on Wednesday, adding to French concerns with the World Cup two months away. Hernandez suffered the injury in Bayern’s 2-0 Champions League win against Barcelona on Tuesday. It means France coach Didier Deschamps must juggle his defensive options for the Nations League …

Nations League: Kylian Mbappe's Late Equaliser Salvages Draw For France
2 years, 6 months ago

Nations League: Kylian Mbappe's Late Equaliser Salvages Draw For France

News 18  

Kylian Mbappe came off the bench to score a late equaliser as France settled for a 1-1 draw with Austria in their Nations League encounter in Vienna on Friday. The result leaves France, who won last year’s edition of the Nations League, still without a win three games into the new campaign. Playing their third game under new coach Ralf …

Giroud left out of France squad, Kamara gets first call up
2 years, 7 months ago

Giroud left out of France squad, Kamara gets first call up

Associated Press  

PARIS — Veteran forward Olivier Giroud was left out of the France squad and uncapped Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara summoned on Thursday for Nations League games. AC Milan striker Giroud, who is on the verge of winning the Italian league, is only three behind Thierry Henry’s national scoring record of 51 goals. Deschamps also wants to give more game time …

France win Nations League with late winner from Mbappe vs Spain
3 years, 2 months ago

France win Nations League with late winner from Mbappe vs Spain

India TV News  

Kylian Mbappé scored late as world champion France came from behind to win the Nations League with a 2-1 victory over Spain in the final. Moments after France hit the woodwork, Mikel Oyarzabal fired Spain in front but its lead lasted less than two minutes before a magnificent finish from Karim Benzema. France started well and almost took an early …

Benzema sets sights on World Cup after Nations League triumph
3 years, 2 months ago

Benzema sets sights on World Cup after Nations League triumph

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema waited more than five years to make his France comeback and now the Real Madrid striker is in a hurry to win his first major trophy with Les Bleus. Benzema helped France clinch the Nations League with goals in both the semifinal and in Sunday's final, but unlike his striking partners Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe, he was …

France wins Nations League with late goal from Mbappé
3 years, 2 months ago

France wins Nations League with late goal from Mbappé

Associated Press  

MILAN — Kylian Mbappé scored late as world champion France came from behind to win the Nations League with a 2-1 victory over Spain in the final on Sunday. We went out there to win the trophy so I’m delighted for the team as a whole and I’m proud as an individual.” There was a video review for a possible …

UEFA Nations League Final Spain 1-2 France HIGHLIGHTS: France wins maiden Nation's League title
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Nations League Final Spain 1-2 France HIGHLIGHTS: France wins maiden Nation's League title

The Hindu  

Fulll-time at San Siro as Mbappe and Benzema pull France to its maiden Nations League win with a 2-1 scoreline against Spain. Congratulations France, 2021 UEFA Nations League champions!#NationsLeaguepic.twitter.com/djSrqtrGmc — UEFA Nations League October 10, 2021 Full Time Spain 1-2 France 90+2' Substitution for France On: Veretout, Off: Greizmann 89' Yellow card for Mbappe. Oyarzabal makes a run to sneak …

France, vs Belgium, Nations League semifinal: France beats Belgium 3-2 in a thriller
3 years, 2 months ago

France, vs Belgium, Nations League semifinal: France beats Belgium 3-2 in a thriller

The Hindu  

World champion France recovered from two goals down to beat Belgium 3-2 in a thrilling Nations League semi-final on Thursday with a last-minute strike from Theo Hernandez securing a place in Sunday's showpiece match against Spain. In a crazy end to the game, Belgium thought it had won the pulsating contest minutes earlier but Romelu Lukaku's late effort was ruled …

Nations League semifinal: Belgium better than last meeting with France, says coach Martinez
3 years, 2 months ago

Nations League semifinal: Belgium better than last meeting with France, says coach Martinez

The Hindu  

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says his team to meet France in Thursday’s Nations League semi-final is stronger than the one that lost to its neighbour in the last four of the World Cup in Russia three years ago. READ: Deschamps brushes off Mbappe controversy ahead of Belgium clash "When we need cover for suspensions or injured players out of the …

Mancini targets another trophy in 'important' Nations League
3 years, 2 months ago

Mancini targets another trophy in 'important' Nations League

The Hindu  

Having tasted glory in Euro 2020, Italy coach Roberto Mancini has his eye on another trophy when the Azzurri take on Spain in their Nations League semifinal at the San Siro stadium on Wednesday. Mancini has led Italy on a world record 37-match unbeaten run, which included the triumphant Euro campaign in June and July culminating in victory on penalties …

Nations League: Italy begins hunt for another trophy against Spain
3 years, 2 months ago

Nations League: Italy begins hunt for another trophy against Spain

The Hindu  

Spain’s cunning plan on how to beat Italy this time appears to have a flaw. Spain coach Luis Enrique recently said he would stick with an attacking philosophy against Italy, but that could prove tricky against a side that has one of the best defenses in international soccer. “Tomorrow, we will have to be alert in all the phases of …

Nations League Finals: Kean replaces injured Immobile in Italy squad
3 years, 2 months ago

Nations League Finals: Kean replaces injured Immobile in Italy squad

The Hindu  

Italy has called up Juventus striker Moise Kean for next week's Nations League final four tournament to replace the injured Ciro Immobile, the Italian Football Federation said on Sunday. Lazio's Immobile was forced to withdraw from Roberto Mancini's squad after picking up a muscle injury in his side's Europa League win over Lokomotiv Moscow on Thursday. #Azzurri#Kean has been called …

Nations League finals: Roberto Mancini retains faith in majority of Euro 2020-winning Italy squad
3 years, 2 months ago

Nations League finals: Roberto Mancini retains faith in majority of Euro 2020-winning Italy squad

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Twenty-two of the 26 European champions were selected, along with Lorenzo Pellegrini, the Roma captain who missed out on the Euro due to an injury ahead of the semi-final clash against Spain Rome: Italy coach Roberto Mancini placed his faith Thursday in the majority of the squad that triumphed at Euro 2020 for the finals of the Nations League. Twenty-two …

Pellegrini returns to Italy squad for Nations League finals
3 years, 2 months ago

Pellegrini returns to Italy squad for Nations League finals

The Hindu  

AS Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini was named on Thursday in Italy's 23-man squad for next week's Nations League final four tournament. Coach Roberto Mancini has gone with the majority of the squad who steered Italy to Euro 2020 success in July, with the injured Leonardo Spinazzola, Alessandro Florenzi, Andrea Belotti and Gaetano Castrovilli the only players left out. Our squad …

Serie A: France striker Olivier Giroud completes AC Milan move from Chelsea
3 years, 5 months ago

Serie A: France striker Olivier Giroud completes AC Milan move from Chelsea

Firstpost  

The 34-year-old World Cup winner underwent a medical on Friday before signing with the Serie A runners-up who return to the Champions League next season after a seven-year absence. “AC Milan are delighted to announce the signing of Olivier Jonathan Giroud on a permanent transfer from Chelsea,” the club said in a statement without giving details of the duration which …

UEFA Nations League: Focus on Germany vs Spain, France vs Croatia, Gareth Bale and Eduardo Camavinga
4 years, 3 months ago

UEFA Nations League: Focus on Germany vs Spain, France vs Croatia, Gareth Bale and Eduardo Camavinga

Firstpost  

Second edition of UEFA Nations League gets underway in mid-week just a week after the 2019-20 season ended. Paris: With the second edition of the UEFA Nations League starting on Thursday, some of the highlights as international football returns after 10 months in hibernation: Germany vs Spain Two recent world champions meet in Stuttgart in their first competitive encounter since …

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