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Folarin Balogun on fire: American leads Monaco charge

Folarin Balogun has emerged as a key attacking force for AS Monaco this season, showing sharp form with four goals in his last four appearances in all competitions as the French club builds momentum ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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Endrick explains Lyon loan move from Real Madrid

Endrick has insisted his loan move to Lyon was about football, not frustration, as the Real Madrid forward was presented to the media on Monday after completing his switch to France until the end of the season.

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Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike still sees room for improvement

Hugo Ekitike's first season with Liverpool continues to gather momentum, with the 23-year-old France international delivering another decisive performance at Anfield on Saturday.

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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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