France football

Mbappe left out of France squad for November internationals

It is the second successive France squad from which the national team captain has been absent after he also missed the October double-header against Israel and Belgium.

Mbappe 'rape' report 'not good' for France team: Deschamps

Mbappe is being investigated for rape by Swedish police, according to a newspaper report in Sweden following a visit by the Real Madrid star to Stockholm, which Mbappe denounced as "fake news"

Griezmann retires from international football

"It is with a heart full of memories that I am closing this chapter of my life," France vice-captain Griezmann, 33, wrote on X.

Argentina and France set for new chapter in recent, heated rivalry

The bitterness between the two nations increased earlier this month after a video posted by Argentina's Enzo Fernandez following their Copa America title that featured a song sung by some members of the squad about France's players of African descent.

Giroud ends international career

"The long-dreaded moment has arrived: the moment of saying goodbye to the French national team," Giroud wrote on Instagram.

Super-sub Kolo Muani helps France edge past Belgium 

France's poor finishing continued with Saliba and Mbappe both blazing over before Kolo Muani's decisive intervention.

Mbappe, Griezmann absent from initial France Olympic team list

Both players had indicated their desire to participate in the Paris Games, but their Spanish clubs -- Real Madrid where Mbappe, 25, is set to play next season and Atletico for 33-year-old Griezmann -- have said they will not release them.

Mbappe says he will leave PSG at end of season

Kylian Mbappe confirmed on Friday that he will leave French champions Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, with Real Madrid expected to be his next destination.

France captain Lloris retires from international football

France captain Hugo Lloris has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 36, three weeks after his country lost the World Cup final on penalties to Argentina in Doha.

November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024

Mbappe left out of France squad for November internationals

It is the second successive France squad from which the national team captain has been absent after he also missed the October double-header against Israel and Belgium.

October 15, 2024
October 15, 2024

Mbappe 'rape' report 'not good' for France team: Deschamps

Mbappe is being investigated for rape by Swedish police, according to a newspaper report in Sweden following a visit by the Real Madrid star to Stockholm, which Mbappe denounced as "fake news"

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

Griezmann retires from international football

"It is with a heart full of memories that I am closing this chapter of my life," France vice-captain Griezmann, 33, wrote on X.

August 2, 2024
August 2, 2024

Argentina and France set for new chapter in recent, heated rivalry

The bitterness between the two nations increased earlier this month after a video posted by Argentina's Enzo Fernandez following their Copa America title that featured a song sung by some members of the squad about France's players of African descent.

July 16, 2024
July 16, 2024

Giroud ends international career

"The long-dreaded moment has arrived: the moment of saying goodbye to the French national team," Giroud wrote on Instagram.

July 1, 2024
July 1, 2024

Super-sub Kolo Muani helps France edge past Belgium 

France's poor finishing continued with Saliba and Mbappe both blazing over before Kolo Muani's decisive intervention.

June 3, 2024
June 3, 2024

Mbappe, Griezmann absent from initial France Olympic team list

Both players had indicated their desire to participate in the Paris Games, but their Spanish clubs -- Real Madrid where Mbappe, 25, is set to play next season and Atletico for 33-year-old Griezmann -- have said they will not release them.

May 11, 2024
May 11, 2024

Mbappe says he will leave PSG at end of season

Kylian Mbappe confirmed on Friday that he will leave French champions Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, with Real Madrid expected to be his next destination.

January 10, 2023
January 10, 2023

France captain Lloris retires from international football

France captain Hugo Lloris has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 36, three weeks after his country lost the World Cup final on penalties to Argentina in Doha.

December 14, 2022
December 14, 2022

5 inspirational quotes from French players

Here are 5 inspiring quotes from five different players of Les Bleus, the French football team.