PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain’s highly-rated teenager Warren Zaïre-Emery was called up by France coach Didier Deschamps for the first time on Thursday. Former PSG coach Christophe Galtier gave Zaïre-Emery his French league debut last season when he became the youngest player in the club’s history. He was included in Deschamps’ 23-man squad in the absence of injured Real Madrid midfielder …
Olivier Giroud was named in France's squad for the Qatar World Cup as coach Didier Deschamps unveiled a 25-man group on Wednesday amid injury concerns for the defending champions. France's Olivier Giroud, right The experienced striker, recalled in March after a nine-month hiatus following the team's early Euro 2021 exit, has been in good form for AC Milan and France …
PARIS — France coach Didier Deschamps picked central defenders Raphael Varane and Prensel Kimpembe, but left out standout goalkeeper Mike Maignan in a World Cup squad announced Wednesday amid injury concerns. “I think it’s better for the France team that he’s with us,” said Deschamps, adding that Giroud remains second choice behind Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema. “Raphael’s injury was …
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 …