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‘Difficult’—Zinedine Zidane Inspires Kylian Mbappe Question After Taking Over France

A confident Zidane took his dream job with a confident six-word declaration.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 28

Zidane's dream realised as France legend succeeds Deschamps as national team coach

Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new French national football team coach. He signed a four-year contract, succeeding Didier Deschamps after his tenure ended. Zidane expressed his lifelong ambition to manage the French team, which was his sole focus. He previously enjoyed significant success managing Real Madrid, winning multiple…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

‘He’s back’: Zinedine Zidane named France head coach in long-awaited homecoming

Zinedine Zidane is France’s new head coach, replacing Didier Deschamps at the helm of the team he led to glory as arguably their greatest ever player

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28

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France’s 1998 World Cup Winning Squad: Where Are They Now?

Italy, Croatia and Brazil were among the countries downed on the road to victory.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 19

Enzo Maresca and seven other candidates to be next Man United manager

The former Chelsea boss is in the running to replace Ruben Amorim in the dugout at Old Trafford

The Independent UK · Jan 5

Tributes flow following death of French football coach Jean-Louis Gasset

Montpellier football club led the tributes on Friday to their former player and coach Jean-Louis Gasset who died on Friday. He was 72.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 26, 2025

Jurgen Klopp offered managerial comeback by Saudi Pro League, following shock sack: report

Jurgen Klopp has been out of management for just over a year, with the Saudi Pro League targeting the German

FourFourTwo · Sep 29, 2025

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‘We fought to achieve our dreams’: Fabinho on Diogo Jota and leaving Liverpool

Midfielder’s outlook on life has changed since the death of his former Anfield teammate in a tragic accident

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2025

The 50 Best Defenders in Soccer History—Ranked

There have been plenty of great soccer defenders over the years, but who takes the crown as the best-ever?

Sports Illustrated · Dec 17, 2024

Ex-Celtic winger Jota 'demanding' Al-Ittihad transfer exit

Ex-Celtic winger Jota is demanding he be allowed to leave Al-Ittihad, according to reports.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2024

Laurent Blanc Appointed As New Coach Of Al Ittihad

Laurent Blanc appointed as new head coach of Al Ittihad in Saudi Pro League, signing a two-season contract with possible extension. Blanc visited the team'...

Players sent off at a World Cup

More than 150 players have been sent off at a men's World Cup. Here, a look at some famous footballers to see red in infamous incidents from the game's greatest tournament...

FourFourTwo · May 17, 2024

Best players never to win the Champions League

A look at the finest footballers in the men's game never to have won Europe's premier club competition...

FourFourTwo · Mar 29, 2024

The best defenders of the 90s

Who were the finest centre-backs, full-backs, wingers and sweepers to play during the final decade of the 20th century?

FourFourTwo · Nov 17, 2023

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The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Champions League | Manchester City and Leipzig advance; veterans Pepe and Giroud shine

Veteran players Pepe and Giroud lead European football's old guard to victory, with Pepe becoming the oldest scorer in Champions League history and Giroud the oldest French goalscorer. Manchester City and Leipzig also advanced to the knockout stage with two matches to spare.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023

Lyon sack head coach Laurent Blanc with troubled club bottom of Ligue 1

Lyon have sacked Laurent Blanc after 11 months in charge, with the club bottom of Ligue 1 after one point from four games

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Graham Potter: Ex-Chelsea boss turns down Lyon approach to replace Laurent Blanc

The former Brighton and Swansea coach is biding his time before returning to football after a nightmare seven-month spell at Stamford Bridge

Football London · Jul 4, 2023

Chelsea sent Rayan Cherki transfer message as Mauricio Pochettino seeks Mason Mount alternative

Chelsea are interested in signing Rayan Cherki this summer and football.london caught up with Lyon expert Nicholas Mamo for an exclusive insight on the talented 19-year-old

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Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023

Ex-Man Utd star claims he "didn't eat butter" for 10 years after Gary Neville's brutal jibe

An ex-Manchester United player has revealed he did not eat butter for a decade because of a remark made by Gary Neville when he was eating breakfast

Manchester Evening News · Jun 25, 2023

Sir Alex Ferguson's sword, training with Ronaldo and advice from Roy Keane - striker lifts lid on growing up at Manchester United

Exclusive interview with former Manchester United striker and MLS player Eddie Johnson

Football London · Apr 24, 2023

What Malo Gusto did in Lyon return after injury as Chelsea criticised by Laurent Blanc

Chelsea news: Malo Gusto played 10 minutes in his injury return match for Lyon against Marseille in Ligue 1 ahead of returning to the Blues this summer

Radio France Internationale · Apr 1, 2023

Lacklustre Lyon venture to Paris Saint-Germain with another cup in mind

Long gone are the evenings when Lyon against Paris Saint-Germain could be deemed a mouth-watering top-of-the-table clash. Nowadays, such fixtures involve PSG battling for primacy with Marseille, Lens or Monaco

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2023

Which manager had the highest win percentage when they were sacked?

Plus: scorers hitting four or more but still losing and players to appear for champions and relegated sides in the same season

Daily Mirror · Mar 27, 2023

Ruud van Nistelrooy and Gary Neville praise for "beast" sum up Sir Alex Ferguson regret

Jaap Stam's Manchester United exit came as a huge surprise in 2001 with Sir Alex Ferguson admitting letting the defender go was a mistake with the likes of Gary Neville big admirers of the Dutchman

Football London · Mar 22, 2023

Chelsea handed unexpected £26m transfer bonus that will end Graham Potter headache

Chelsea completed a deal for Malo Gusto in the January transfer window but allowed the France Under-21 international to remain on loan at Lyon

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