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Zidane says 'no regrets' over World Cup headbutt as France prepare to meet Italy

France, Oct. 2 -- "The images always remind me of it," said Zidane, as France prepared to take on Italy at the Stade de France in their third match of the 2027 Nations League. "They're shown over and... Read More


From London to Les Bleus: Olise proves his potential in Zidane's new wave

France, Oct. 2 -- In France's second match of the group stage of the Uefa Nations League on Monday, his scorching surge from inside his own half left four of Belgium's finest defenders on the deck and... Read More


Infantino loses Swiss backing for campaign to remain Fifa chief

France, Oct. 1 -- Swiss-born Infantino was elected Fifa president in February 2016 and had been expected to sweep to a fourth and final term at elections next March, until a failed bid to allow privat... Read More


Rugby World Cup bosses promise big party at first 24-team tournament

France, Sept. 30 -- Over 44 days, 52 matches will be contested in seven cities throughout the country culminating in the final on 13 November at Stadium Australia in Sydney. "We're really optimistic ... Read More


Ghana boss Queiroz refuses to quit after poor start to 2027 AFCON qualifiers

France, Sept. 30 -- Ghana sped into a 2-0 lead with goals from the Lyon forward Ernest Nuamah and Felix Afena-Gyan. But Gambia hit back on Tuesday night with two strikes before half-time at the Accra... Read More


Old hand Olise rewards Zidane's fresh blood adventure in Belgium

France, Sept. 29 -- Olise and Ryan Cherki entered the fray at the Koning Boudewijnstadion in Brussels in the 77th minute as replacements for Bradley Barcola and Magnes Akliouche respectively. With tw... Read More


Egypt, Senegal and Ghana face pressure to relaunch drive for 2027 AFCON

France, Sept. 29 -- Egypt and Senegal drew on Friday against Angola and Mozambique respectively while Ghana went down 2-0 to Cote d'Ivoire in Bouake on Thursday night. "In terms of possession, Cote d... Read More


Zidane urges players to embrace challenge of playing for France

France, Sept. 28 -- "You really have to enjoy the moment because football goes so quickly," Zidane said. "Look, I'm 54, I'm here now as head coach and I can't play anymore. So I tell the players to e... Read More


Nigeria prevail but Senegal draw on Vieira's debut in 2027 AFCON qualifiers

France, Sept. 26 -- In Uyo, 20-year-old George Ilenikhena scored on his Nigeria debut just before half-time to cancel out Ehsan Kari's 16th minute opener for Madagascar. Midway through the second-hal... Read More


France skipper Mbappe strikes to successfuly launch Zidane era as France boss

France, Sept. 26 -- Mbappe scored in the 56th minute in Izmit to quell Turkey's domination after the half-time break in the League A Group 1 opener. The 27-year-old Real Madrid striker gathered Micha... Read More