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'The only job I wanted': Zidane announced as France coach on four-year deal

Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced.

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EXCLUSIVE: Schiavone on Tagger's success, training with Sinner & Czech influence

You couldn’t miss her in the past - despite her small stature, she was impossible to overlook on the court. Today, she’s taken on a different role. She’s in the background, but remains the best possible support and a crucial part of a very interesting tennis team. Francesca Schiavone is coaching rising tennis star Lilli Tagger, and together they’ve already celebrated their first WTA title.

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Coveted Barcola reportedly opts not to extend deal with Paris Saint-Germain

In-demand France winger Bradley Barcola has reportedly decided not to extend his contract with PSG, which still ties him to the club until June 2028.

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EXCLUSIVE: Lilli Tagger on her rapid rise, one-handed backhand & working with Schiavone

She is spoken of as one of the greatest talents of her generation. Despite her youth, Austrian Lilli Tagger has already played in two Grand Slams and this year broke into the WTA Top 100. In Prague, she is being coached by Italian icon Francesca Schiavone, and so far, the result is a quarter-final appearance without dropping a single set.

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EXCLUSIVE: Frey backs Zidane to triumph as France manager after World Cup heartbreak

In an exclusive interview with Flashscore, former Serie A and France goalkeeper Sebastien Frey gives his unfiltered take on the aftermath of the expanded World Cup. From France's disappointment and the arrival of Zinedine Zidane to the future of Serie A giants Inter and Fiorentina, Frey breaks down the biggest storylines in global football, including why Paolo Maldini is the key to restoring Italy's international glory. 

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Arsenal confirm that Saliba will be out for extended period with back injury

Arsenal and France defender William ⁠Saliba will be sidelined for an extended period after ‌suffering a back injury during the ‌World Cup, the Premier ‌League club said on Wednesday.

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Al Hilal reportedly looking to sign PSG and France star Ousmane Dembele

Al Hilal have reportedly opened initial talks over a potential move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele this summer.

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Why England remain light years behind Spain and France when it comes to winning trophies

To nobody's real surprise, Spain were triumphant at the World Cup that's just been played in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

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World Cup Team of the Tournament: Spain & France stars dominate as Messi leads the way

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end, and after six weeks of relentless action, Spain have been crowned champions for a second time. The biggest World Cup ever has certainly lived up to expectations on the pitch, despite the unignorable controversies off it. The best players stepped up to the plate for their nations, delivering box-office entertainment, and that has been a defining part of this tournament.

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Jude Bellingham breaks England record with most goals in single World Cup campaign

Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has become England's highest scorer in a single World Cup campaign after his goal against France.

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Deschamps takes responsibility for France's errors during bronze final

Didier Deschamps took responsibility for France's "unacceptable" first-half collapse in a 6-4 defeat by England on Saturday as his extraordinary 14-year reign ⁠as national team coach ended in painful fashion.

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Saka nets hat-trick & Mbappe makes history as England beat France in chaotic clash to win bronze

England emerged victorious in a FIFA World Cup (WC) third-place play-off for the very first time as they beat France 6-4 in a thriller in Miami, ensuring that Didier Deschamps’ trophy-laden 14-year spell in charge of Les Bleus ended in defeat.

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Mbappe pays tribute to outgoing Deschamps ahead of coach's 'last dance' at World Cup

France captain Kylian Mbappe paid an emotional ⁠tribute to Didier Deschamps ahead of the coach's final match in charge, saying ‌the players had failed to give him the ending ‌he deserved at the World Cup ‌after 14 years at the helm.

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Leeds preparing €25 million offer for Lyon & Czech Republic forward Sulc

Czech international Pavel Sulc could be set to leave Lyon after just one season. The hard-working forward, who surprised France with his productivity following his transfer from Plzen, has caught the eye of English side Leeds, who are reportedly preparing a transfer offer of around 25 million euros (£21.2m).

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World Cup LIVE: Bellingham seals win for England against France in 10-goal epic

We've reached the penultimate day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as beaten semi-finalists France and England battle it out in the third-place play-off in Florida. As always, keep track of all the key moments with our live blog!

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Why Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa could be the perfect cover for William Saliba at Arsenal

News that William Saliba has been playing for a while with a back problem will come as a surprise to supporters of Arsenal and France, with the centre-back finally succumbing to the issue during France's defeat to Spain in the World Cup semi-final.

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France not looking forward to 'chocolate-medal' match but want to perform for Didier Deschamps

France are unhappy about having to play a World Cup third-place playoff against England on ⁠Saturday in Miami but it is the team's duty to deliver a bronze medal to the nation, France coach Didier Deschamps told ‌a press conference on Friday.

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A look ahead to the World Cup match between France and England that no one wants to play

It's the game that nobody from either France or England will want to play.

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Griezmann on the World Cup and future in MLS: 'I want to win the championship in Orlando'

Ahead of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, new Orlando City star Antoine Griezmann made his allegiance clear. "I have more than three former teammates in the Spanish national team. I wish them the best, but I don't send messages out of superstition. The day after the win against France, I spoke with Marcos Llorente".

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World Cup LIVE: Argentina join Spain in final after breaking English hearts

After Spain outclassed the 2022 World Cup finalists France last night in the first 2026 World Cup semi-final, England vs Argentina takes centre stage tonight in the second semi-final, with the winner booking a place in Sunday's showdown with Luis De la Fuente's side.

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How Spain completely nullified France to deservedly make it to the World Cup final

France v Spain in the World Cup semi-final was always going to be a game for the purist to enjoy.

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Kylian Mbappe admits France got game plan wrong against Spain in World Cup semi-final

Kylian Mbappe rued the end of France's World Cup dream on Tuesday, blaming tactical and technical blunders for his side's 2-0 semi-final defeat to France.

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Deschamps keeps unprecedented ⁠legacy intact despite France elimination

The end of coach Didier Deschamps' Midas-like reign turned into a Tantalus torment as France suffered a comprehensive World Cup semi-final defeat by Spain, but Les Bleus' recent heartbreaks will not tarnish an unprecedented ⁠legacy.

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France lost to 'the best team in the world', says Spain's De la Fuente

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said his side had revived the spirit ⁠of their 2010 World Cup triumph after a commanding 2-0 win over France on Tuesday sent them into the final and left them ‌one victory from a second global title.