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France coach Didier Deschamps has described Michael Olise as an "extraordinary player", insisting the Bayern star now belongs among Les Bleus' world-class attacking talents after another dazzling World Cup display.

Didier Deschamps reveals the problems still worrying him before Paraguay clash

France coach Didier Deschamps has cautioned his players against believing their own hype after a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden, insisting Les...

Kylian Mbappé continued his remarkable FIFA World Cup legacy after scoring against Morocco to send France into the 2026 semi-finals, matching Lionel Messi's all-time goals record while setting more tournament milestones.

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France’s biggest weapon? Deschamps says it’s not Mbappé or Dembélé

Didier Deschamps believes France’s greatest asset in their FIFA World Cup quest is neither their star-studded attack nor their individual brilliance, but...

Meta Description: France overcame a stubborn Senegal side with late goals from Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola to secure a 3-1 victory in a thrilling FIFA World Cup Group stage encounter watched by over 80,000 fans.

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Mbappe and Barcola help France survive Senegal scare to begin World Cup campaign with victory

France eventually proved too strong for Senegal, scoring three times in the final 24 minutes to secure a hard-fought 3-1 victory in...

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D’Tigress stung in Lyon as France maintain perfect run

Nigeria’s D’Tigress suffered their second defeat of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament after losing 93–86 to hosts France...

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Moffi meets French Sports Minister after fan attack as Nice crisis deepens

Nigeria forward Terem Moffi has met France’s Sports Minister Marina Ferrari after he and OGC Nice teammate Jérémie Boga were assaulted by...

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Historic night: Morocco beat France to make maiden FIFA U20 World Cup final

Morocco have reached their first-ever FIFA U20 World Cup final after a dramatic penalty shootout win over France at the Elías Figueroa...

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Basketball

Murjanatu Musa joins Basket Landes after standout performance for D’tigress

D’Tigress superstar Murjanatu Musa has joined French side Basket Landes after recently winning the Women’s Afrobasket Championship with Nigeria. The 25-year-old, who...

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Nigerian Players Abroad

Ligue 1 winner John Utaka lands first senior coaching role in France

Former Nigeria international John Utaka has been appointed as head coach of French women’s top-flight side Montpellier Féminines. The 43-year-old takes over...