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Kylian Mbappe skips Real Madrid training session after Dubai detour

Kylian Mbappe sparked fresh debate across France after the 26-year-old forward missed the national team's final 2026 World Cup qualifier away to Azerbaijan.

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France boss Didier Deschamps backs Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike

Hugo Ekitike's steady rise on the international stage continued at the weekend as the Liverpool striker earned another start for France, featuring in a 3-1 win over Azerbaijan in Baku.

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2026 World Cup qualifiers: Norway, Portugal finish top with big wins

Norway and Portugal claimed the top spots in Group I and F respectively after winning their 2026 World Cup qualifiers in convincing fashion on Sunday.

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Kylian Mbappe's dazzling strike sparks French fireworks in World Cup qualifier frenzy

As the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup roared back into life on Matchday 7, France and Switzerland powered ahead at the top of their groups with commanding victories.

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Presnel Kimpembe ends 20-year PSG journey to join Qatar Sports Club

France international Presnel Kimpembe has officially left Paris Saint-Germain to join Qatar Sports Club, marking the end of a remarkable two-decade-long chapter with the French champions.

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PSG suffer double injury blow as Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue ruled out of Barcelona clash

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that both Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue will be out for several weeks after picking up injuries while on international duty with France against Ukraine, ruling them out of the upcoming clash with Barcelona.

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