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Mbappe Named New France Captain after Lloris Retirement

Kylian Mbappe has succeeded the retired Hugo Lloris as France captain, a source close to the team told AFP on Monday. Paris Saint-Germain forward Mbappe, 24, accepted the proposal after discussions with coach Didier Deschamps earlier in the day, AFP said. Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris brought an end to his international…

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Lightning quick Ireland defender fancies his chances in Kylian Mbappé foot race

Fit-again Andrew Omobamidele says it would be the 'ultimate test' to mark the France star

Irish Mirror

Chelsea handed Wesley Fofana injury fear after France decision made

Chelsea news: The defender will miss the upcoming international break after picking up an injury to his hamstring in the 2-2 draw with Everton

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Ireland star Nathan Collins tipped to bounce back from Wolves frustration

Ireland's most expensive player of all time has lost his place in the Wolves team ahead of the France clash

Irish Mirror

France boss Deschamps mulls over choice of skipper for Euro 2024 qualifiers

France head coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday admitted he has not chosen a new skipper to replace Hugo Lloris who retired from the international squad in January.

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Graham Potter set to be handed Wesley Fofana Champions League headache amid injury crisis

The Chelsea defender could be poised for a call-up to the French national team when the squad is announced on Thursday afternoon

Football London

Zinedine Zidane to Chelsea latest: Luis Enrique battle, France job decision, Boehly desire

Chelsea news: The Blues are linked with a swoop for three-time Champions League winning boss Zinedine Zidane to replace Graham Potter if he is sacked.

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Man Utd star Raphael Varane rejects Zinedine Zidane proposal and refuses to make U-turn

Raphael Varane recently retired from France duty at the age of 29 and insists that he would've stuck to his decision, even if Zinedine Zidane had been appointed

Daily Mirror

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane explains international retirement decision

Man United centre-back Raphael Varane announced his retirement from international football earlier this week.

Manchester Evening News

Raphael Varane retires from France duty at just 29 to focus on Man Utd

Raphael Varane has retired from international duty with France, aged 29, to focus his career on playing for Manchester United, after playing in two World Cup finals

Daily Mirror

Illan Meslier on Hugo Lloris and Manuel Neuer influence as Leeds United man eyes France call-up

Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier is targeting a call-up for France after Hugo Lloris' international retirement.

Leeds Live

French football boss Le Graët faces 'sexist outrage' claim

French football chief Noel Le Graët could face criminal proceedings after a claim of a "sexist outrage" was made against him, Le Monde reported on Saturday.

Radio France Internationale

French football supremo Le Graët quits post three days after disparaging Zidane

Noël Le Graët, French football's most powerful administrator for more than a decade, was on Wednesday humiliatingly sidelined from his post as president of the Fédération française de football (FFF).

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France skipper Hugo Lloris says au revoir to international football

Hugo Lloris, the France goalkeeper and skipper, announced his retirement from the national squad on Monday night after a record-breaking international career spanning just over 14 years.

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Manchester Evening News

France told to make Raphael Varane captain ahead of Kylian Mbappe following Hugo Lloris' retirement

Manchester United fans have sent a message to Didier Deschamps and the France FA following the international retirement of Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris

Daily Mirror

Curious case of Zinedine Zidane - Man Utd contact, 'polite' refusal and "disrespect" row

Zinedine Zidane has not returned to football since leaving Real Madrid in May 2021 despite links to a host of roles including the Manchester United job and international roles

Radio France Internationale

No man disrespects Zidane: French football boss Le Graët says sorry

French football chief Noël Le Graët apologised on Monday for what he conceded were clumsy comments about the former France international Zinedine Zidane and his possible appointment as boss of the France national team in the wake of their defeat to Argentina in the World Cup final last month.

Football London

Mauricio Pochettino tipped to become next Chelsea manager with Graham Potter under pressure

Chelsea news: The former Tottenham boss is currently odds on to replace under-fire Graham Potter at Stamford Bridge following the Blues' FA Cup exit to Manchester City.

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The Independent UK

Real Madrid accuse FFF president of ‘lack of respect’ towards Zinedine Zidane

The Spanish giants have defended their former player and manager

Daily Mirror

French FA chief apologises to Zinedine Zidane after Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappe blasts

President of the French Football Federation, Noel Le Graet, was involved in controversy at the weekend for less than complimentary comments about Zinedine Zidane - and has now been forced to apologise

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe receives Real Madrid backing over Zinedine Zidane "disrespect" row

Real Madrid have criticised France FA president Noel Le Graet following his comments about Zinedine Zidane which striker Kylian Mbappe described as "disrespectful"

Evening Standard

Zinedine Zidane: Noel La Graet sorry for comments on France icon after Mbappe and Real Madrid hit back

La Graet has now apologised for his comments about the French legend that sparked outrage

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French Federation Head Apologizes after Uproar over Zidane

The president of France's football federation apologized Monday after Kylian Mbappé, the French sports minister and Real Madrid all took him to task for brusque comments that he “couldn’t care less” about Zinédine Zidane's future as a coach. Noël Le Graët said his comments in a radio interview were “clumsy”…

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Mbappé slams French football boss Le Graët for 'disrespecting' Zidane

French Football Federation President Noel Le Graët was forced to apologise on Monday for what he dubbed "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team, with Les Bleus striker Kylian Mbappé among several who blasted his "disrespect" for the 1998 World Cup champion.

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe hits out at "disrespect" over Zinedine Zidane situation

Kylian Mbappe has hit out at France FA president Noel Le Graet for “disrespecting” Zinedine Zidane following his blase reaction linking him with the Brazil position

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