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This France World Cup campaign has plenty of potential to take Les Bleus a long way, with some of the most talented players in the world being part of the French side. See what Last Word on Football thinks of the France World Cup campaign and how likely the World Cup’s return to Paris is. […] READ MORE
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has said he wants to remain with the club but only if he gets more minutes ahead of next summer’s European Championships. Giroud scored all four goals for the Blues against Sevilla but has been warned by France manager, Didier Deschamps, that he needs regular game-time to remain in contention for […] READ MORE
34-year-old striker Olivier Giroud could leave Chelsea this January, as per a report from The Athletic. The Frenchman is likely to leave the club, unless he plays a more significant role under Frank Lampard before the window opens in a couple of months. Giroud is considered to be Lampard’s third choice striker, with summer signing […] READ MORE
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has tested positive for coronavirus, France coach Didier Deschamps has confirmed. Pogba was set to be named in the France squad to face Sweden and Croatia but has been replaced by 17-year-old Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. Paul Pogba to Miss International Fixtures After Testing Positive for Coronavirus Last-Minute Change After […] READ MORE
Eden Hazard recently called Olivier Giroud “the world’s best target man” after a 4-1 win over Cardiff in the Premier League. But how accurate really is the Belgian about the World Cup-winner? Olivier Giroud is the Perfect Foil Goalscoring So far this season, the 32-year old has three assists and no goals in six league […] READ MORE
A packed Stade de France was celebrating well before the start of their UEFA Nations League match with the Netherlands. The France fans had come to see their World Cup winning heroes on home soil. As not many had travelled to Russia. They were going to enjoy themselves. And though Didier Deschamps men sometimes seem […] READ MORE
On Thursday, Germany face France in what will be both teams’ first game since the summer’s World Cup in Russia. Whilst both teams experienced very different outcomes in this year’s tournament, the UEFA Nations League is seen as a fresh start. World champions France enter full of confidence having just won the most prestigious prize in […] READ MORE