France
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‘Money has no smell’: Saudi Arabia’s $75m esports spectacle takes over Paris
Nearly 2,000 professional players have descended on Paris for the first Esports World Cup staged outside Saudi Arabia. Behind the…
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Mbappe admits Golden Boot cannot erase France’s World Cup pain
France captain Kylian Mbappé has reflected on a bitter end to the 2026 World Cup,…
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Deschamps questions referee as experts defend controversial Spain penalty
France were furious after Spain were awarded a penalty despite the ball striking Lamine Yamal’s…
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“It’s not time to talk about the future”: Deschamps focuses on final France match
Didier Deschamps refused to reflect on his legacy after France’s semi-final defeat to Spain, insisting…
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Spain handed an encouraging helping hand before World Cup final
Spain will have an additional day to recover before facing England or Argentina, with recent…
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Dembélé joins Platini and Eusébio as Ballon d’Or pattern continues
Ousmane Dembélé had the opportunity to become the first reigning Ballon d’Or winner to lift…
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Referees back controversial penalty that sent Spain on their way against France
Spain’s opening goal against France prompted questions over a possible Lamine Yamal handball, but two…
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“We lost against ourselves”: Cherki delivers blunt verdict after France defeat
Rayan Cherki refused to blame Spain or the referee after France’s World Cup semi-final defeat,…
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“Was the referee at the required level?” Deschamps speaks out as FIFA faces halftime row
Didier Deschamps questioned the standard of the officiating after France’s semi-final defeat, while FIFA’s plans…
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France and Portugal added to list of World Cup’s biggest disappointments
France entered the 2026 World Cup as one of the leading favourites, while Portugal arrived…