Kylian Mbappé has been axed from the France squad, a decision Didier Deschamps stressed was not related to reports linking the captain to a rape investigation he has branded “false and irresponsible”. It’s a one-off choice for this gathering.” Mbappé was previously left out of France’s squad for their Nations League games against Israel and Belgium last month due to …
With some star power likely missing, Carlo Ancelotti and Mauricio Pochettino will have tinkering to do for the decisive encounter between their Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain sides in the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday. Kylian Mbappé is doubtful for PSG because of a left-foot injury, while Madrid is likely to be without Toni Kroos because of a …