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Deschamps Named as Galatasaray's Priority if Okan Buruk Departs
Free since leaving the French national team after the 2026 World Cup, Didier Deschamps would be Galatasaray's first choice to replace Okan Buruk, according to a Turkish journalist.
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Tuchel weighs first senior England call-up for 16-year-old Arsenal record-breaker Max Dowman
Thomas Tuchel is considering promoting teenage Arsenal forward Max Dowman to England's Nations League squad after Marcus Rashford, Declan Rice, Cole Palmer, Kobbie Mainoo and Tino Livramento all withdrew through injury or load management.
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Injured in thigh against OM, Zaïre-Emery ruled out for France's four Nations League matches
Suffering a slight left thigh injury during the Classique against Marseille, Warren Zaïre-Emery has withdrawn from the France squad for the Nations League international window. Maghnes Akliouche replaces him in Zinédine Zidane's group.
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First call-up for Jacquet, Liverpool's revelation under Zidane in France squad
Jérémy Jacquet, the 21-year-old defender signed by Liverpool for over €60 million, is among five new players called up by Zinédine Zidane for his first France squad list, following a remarkable start to the season in the Premier League and Champions League.
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Arsenal eye January loan swoop for Atletico Madrid's out-of-favour Julian Alvarez
Arsenal are reportedly optimistic about signing Julian Alvarez on loan in January after Atletico Madrid's summer refusal to sell. The Argentine has started just once for Diego Simeone this season, while Barcelona have moved on from their pursuit.
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Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea begin Women's Champions League campaign in revamped 18-team format
The 2026/27 UEFA Women's Champions League league phase gets underway this week, with three WSL sides — Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea — among 18 clubs competing for European glory. Defending champions Barcelona enter alongside Real Madrid, three French clubs and three Italian sides.
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Risser injured, Zidane recalls Jean Butez for first France appearance
Injured Robin Risser withdraws before France's squad gathering. Zinédine Zidane turns to Jean Butez, the revelation of Como in Serie A, who will discover the senior team at 31 years old.
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Yamal rules out PSG players from Ballon d'Or race: "Just a coincidence"
Lamine Yamal has dismissed the idea that PSG's Champions League victory should factor into the Ballon d'Or decision, arguing that collective trophies should not overshadow individual quality. The Barcelona winger, 19, positions himself and Mbappé as the legitimate contenders for the award, to be decided on October 26 in London.
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Zidane locks down France access and draws Domenech comparison
At his first gathering as France manager, Zinédine Zidane has restricted media access to the national team: no press conference on day one, no individual player interviews, and an end to photo opportunities on arrival at Clairefontaine.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: PSG warned after refusing to choose between Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia
By backing two candidates instead of one for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, PSG risks scattering votes, according to journalist Nabil Djellit, who cites Liverpool's 2019 example with three unsuccessful contenders.
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Tchouaméni's return threatens Camavinga's place in Zidane's France squad
Absent from Zinédine Zidane's first squad list due to injury, Aurélien Tchouaméni is gradually returning to competition with Real Madrid. His imminent return to the France team could cost Eduardo Camavinga his place as early as November.
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Arteta open to Dowman loan as Arsenal monitor 17-year-old Austrian midfielder Weinhandl
Mikel Arteta has refused to rule out a loan move for teenage forward Max Dowman in the second half of the season, while Arsenal are being linked with Sturm Graz's 17-year-old midfielder Luca Weinhandl.
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Atletico Madrid and Juventus eye Madueke loan as Arsenal winger struggles for minutes
Noni Madueke has attracted interest from Atletico Madrid and Juventus, with both clubs weighing up a loan move for the £48.5m Arsenal winger after he managed less than 30 minutes of Premier League football across his first five matches of the season.
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Zidane breaks with Deschamps from his first squad list: 4-3-3 and the end of the attacking quartet
For his first matches in charge of France in the Nations League, Zinédine Zidane has named a squad that abandons his predecessor's 4-2-3-1 and signals three defensive midfielders, pushing Mbappé and Dembélé out to the wings.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Dembélé votes for Kvaratskhelia, Mbappé stands alone in his own corner
Ahead of the OM-PSG classic, Ousmane Dembélé publicly backed his PSG teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as his pick for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, a stance that contrasts sharply with Kylian Mbappé's open campaign for the award.
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Zidane reveals first squad with five new faces for France
Zinédine Zidane has announced his first selection as head coach of the French national team ahead of the start of the UEFA Nations League. The squad includes five new players as well as several notable returns.
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Jorge Jesus keeps Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal squad for Nations League
Appointed after Portugal's elimination in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Jorge Jesus unveiled his first squad list: 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo features alongside several new faces including Fabio Silva and Samuel Soares.
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Luis Enrique Demands Désiré Doué's Inclusion in Ballon d'Or 30-Man Shortlist
With ten PSG players on the 2026 Ballon d'Or 30-man shortlist, Luis Enrique publicly called for Désiré Doué's inclusion after the winger was omitted from the selection announced on September 8 by France Football. The Spanish manager defended the young player despite his recent loss of starting status to Ferran Torres.
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Ronaldo named in Portugal squad by Jesus despite admitting 'this is probably my last year'
Cristiano Ronaldo has been selected in Portugal's Nations League squad by new coach Jorge Jesus, weeks after the 41-year-old told Vogue this was 'probably my last year of football'. Jesus insists Ronaldo's legendary status will not shield him from selection pressure.
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De la Fuente names Spain Nations League squad from Ceuta in show of solidarity amid migration crisis
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente announced his Nations League squad from the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, where more than 70,000 migrants crossed from Morocco in late July. Spain open their campaign against England at Wembley on 26 September.
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