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France vs. Belgium—Nations League: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Belgium journeys down south for its 80th meeting with neighbors France.

Sports Illustrated · 12h ago

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

On a cloudy night in Brussels, Michael Olise took nine seconds to highlight his genius and maintain the euphoria around France's new head coach Zinedine Zidane.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 2

France vs. Italy—Nations League: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Friday marks the 42nd meeting between these giants of international soccer.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2

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Zidane urges players to embrace challenge of playing for France

France head coach Zinedine Zidane called on his players to relish playing for the national team as his squad went through its final preparations without injured skipper Kylian Mbappé for Monday night's Nation's League tie against Belgium in Brussels.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 28

Nations League: With France's Mbappé away, Dembélé steps into new role

France face Belgium on Matchday 2 of the Nations League. With Kylian Mbappé out due to injury, Ousmane Dembélé will serve as captain if he starts.

France 24 · Sep 28

Belgium vs. France—Nations League: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

France and Belgium both opened their 2026 UEFA Nations League campaigns with victories.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 28

Three Takeaways From Zinedine Zidane’s Timid Yet Victorious First France Game

The greatest player in France’s history oversaw his first game at the helm of Les Bleus.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 25

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Turkiye vs. France—Nations League: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

It’s been seven years since Türkiye and France last locked horns—but it’s the former who are surprisingly unbeaten across the past two meetings.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 25

Football: Full squad train under Zidane as tactical changes expected for France

After an initial training session with just 12 players, Zinédine Zidane had a full squad at his disposal on Tuesday. The manager could revert to a 4-3-3 formation, with Kylian Mbappé on the left and Ousmane Dembélé as striker.

France 24 · Sep 23

Five Reasons Why Ousmane Dembele Should Win the 2026 Ballon d’Or

The 2026 Ballon d’Or race is wide open as Europe’s elite vie for the ultimate individual honor.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 21

What the Biggest 2026 Ballon d’Or Nominees Have Said About Their Chances

The fight for soccer’s highest individual prize is heating up.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 15

What Next for Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele in Ballon d’Or War of Words?

The France national team needs its star players who are battling for the 2026 Ballon d’Or to be on the same page.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 15

Kylian Mbappé reacts to viral memes comparing him to a dictator

The France has been portrayed in military outfits, sitting on a throne, or posing next to Soviet leader Josef Stalin and other controversial leaders

The Independent UK · Sep 11

Ballon d’Or 2026: Ranking the Favorites to Win, Latest Odds

There are some familiar faces—and a few surprise contenders—in the race to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 10

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France 24 · Sep 10

PSG make perfect start to Champions League title defence

The reigning champions are in fine form! After a poor start to their league campaign, PSG came alive on their return to European action, cruising to a 6-1 win over Slovakian side Slovan Bratislava. Ousmane Dembélé, who scored twice and provided two assists, and Ferran Torres, who hit a hat-trick,…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 9

PSG rout Slovan Bratislava to launch Champions League campaign

Ferran Torres hit a hat trick and Ousmane Dembélé scored twice on Wednesday night as Paris Saint-Germain crushed Slovan Bratislava 6-1 to launch the defence of their Champions League title.

The Guardian - US · Sep 9

Men’s Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: will there be an English winner for the first time in 25 years?

We assess the standing of the players on the shortlist for the award before the winner is announced in October

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9

Football’s most damaging red cards: a brief history of collapses and turnarounds

Plus: clubs with multiple £100m players on their books and more trophy-laden footballers

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Radio France Internationale · Sep 8

Dembélé leads PSG's nine-man charge for 2026 Ballon d'Or

The 2025 Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé led the nine-strong Paris Saint-Germain contingent on the 30-player shortlist unveiled on Tuesday for the 2026 accolade as the world's best footballer.

France 24 · Sep 8

Messi, Mbappé and Kane headline Ballon d'Or shortlist, Vozinha named for Yashin award

Eight-time laureate Lionel Messi is in the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or, with Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé among the favourites to succeed France's Ousmane Dembélé. Cape Verde's Vozinha has been shortlisted for the goalkeepers' Yashin Trophy after his heroics at the recent World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 8

Ballon d’Or 2026: All PSG, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Bayern Nominations

Barcelona lead the way with 20 nominations across all available categories.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 8

Ballon d’Or 2026: Full List of Nominees

Sixty players across men’s and women’s soccer are vying for the game’s greatest individual prize.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 5

‘The Quality’—Ferran Torres Takes Cheap Swipe at Former Barcelona Teammates

Torres also offered a preview of a “very emotional” reunion with his former club in the Champions League.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 27

Liverpool ‘Agree’ Bradley Barcola Transfer Fee Compromise With PSG

PSG had initially demanded a sum which would have shattered the Premier League transfer record.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24

After a Five-Goal Season Debut, Do Barcelona Really Need a Striker?

With only days left in the summer transfer window Barcelona are yet to address their biggest area of need—but do they have to?

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