Arlington, July 15 (IANS) Kylian Mbappe lifted his shirt over his face and buried his head in his hands. Moments later he gazed into the middle distance while being consoled by France manager Didier Deschamps. This is not how the script was meant to go for France.Les Bleus, one of the title favourites, had entered the game unbeaten, having conceded just two goals in six matches. The tournament was supposed to provide a fitting farewell for Deschamps and a crowning moment in Mbappe’s career, conf…
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Foxborough, July 9 (IANS) France head coach Didier Deschamps believes his side still has another level to reach in attack despite emerging as one of the highest-scoring teams at the FIFA World Cup 2026, insisting greater efficiency in front of goal will be crucial in Friday’s quarterfinal against Morocco.Les Bleus have scored 14 goals in five matches, averaging nearly three per game, with Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé among the tournament’s leading scorers and Michael Olise topping the as…
Philadelphia, July 4 (IANS) As France prepare to face Paraguay in the round of 16 match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, former French midfielder and winger Robert Pires suggested that France must avoid falling into the trap set by “tenacious and aggressive” Paraguay, who are coming off their stunning elimination of four-time champions Germany. France and Paraguay are set to meet once again, this time in North America, 28 years after their iconic round-of-16 encounter at the 1998 FIFA World Cup Franc…
New Jersey, July 1 (IANS) Mbappe showed his class once again with a brace as France breeze past Sweden 3-0 into the last 16. Bradley Barcola was also on target as Les Bleus continued their perfect start to FIFA World Cup 2026. In the history of the World Cup, France is the first nation to play five consecutive matches, scoring at least three goals in each game. Mbappe moved into outright second place in the FIFA World Cup all-time leading scorer charts. He struck twice to take his World Cup tall…
Philadelphia, June 23 (IANS) On his 100th international appearance, Kylian Mbappe struck either side of an extended half-time break while Ousmane Dembele added a third as France beat Iraq 3-0 and stormed into the Round of 32 with a game to spare. Mbappe has now scored two or more goals in six FIFA World Cup matches – more multiple-goal games than any other player in the tournament’s history. His brace took him on to four for the tournament, just below Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot standings,…
Boston, June 12 (IANS) France held its first training session in Boston at Bentley University, with Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise all taking part.After having arrived in Boston on Wednesday, France kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Senegal in New Jersey on June 16, before facing Iraq in Philadelphia on June 22 and then taking on Norway at Boston Stadium in Foxborough four days later.The team is working to adapt to the time difference and its new surroundings, …
Berlin, May 24 (IANS) Harry Kane scored a second-half hat-trick as Bayern Munich ended their wait for the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) with a 3-0 win over VfB Stuttgart in the final.The victory gave Bayern their 21st DFB-Pokal title, their first in the competition since 2020, and completed a domestic double, having already won the Bundesliga title. Stuttgart, meanwhile, ended the season without a trophy.Bayern have won the Bundesliga title for the 35th time and the DFB Cup for the 21st time this seaso…
Berlin, May 22 (IANS) Roles seem set in advance of Saturday’s 2026 German Cup final between the reigning German champion Bayern and the 2025 Cup winner VfB Stuttgart.Despite overwhelming facts, such as three Bavarian victories in the national campaign and the 2025/26 Supercup, the upcoming final in Berlin carries delicate implications, as Sebastian Hoeness challenges the club of his early years.That he acted as Bayern’s Amateur coach, and that his father, Dieter, playing for both clubs, might be…
Berlin, May 10 (IANS) Michael Olise’s second-half goal lifted Bayern Munich to a 1-0 win at Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday, leaving the latter side level on points with St. Pauli ahead of their survival clash in the final round.Wolfsburg created several chances at the opening stages. Jonas Urbig denied Vinicius Souza, before Wolfsburg continued threatening and forced the Bayern goalkeeper into further saves, reported Xinhua.Bayern then had a major chance when Olise was fouled and VAR aw…
Munich, May 7 (IANS) Harry Kane expressed disappointment after his side FC Bayern Munich crashed out of the UEFA Champions League semifinals following a 6-5 aggregate defeat to defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Thursday.Bayern were held to a 1-1 draw by PSG in the second leg at the Allianz Arena, with Ousmane Dembele scoring early for the visitors before Kane netted late to briefly revive hopes of a comeback.Despite Bayern’s strong attacking display, Luis Enrique’s side held f…