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France Boss Deschamps Offers Sympathy to Banned Pogba

October 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Euro 2024, Europa! Europa!, France, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Things have only been going downhill for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, and a return to first-team football looks far from likely for him at the moment after his counter-analysis test failed to come through. Pogba is now facing a two to four-year ban at the least, and France boss Didier Deschamps has offered his sympathy.

France resume their UEFA EURO Qualifiers when thy take on The Netherlands on matchday seven, and coach Didier Deschamps took stock of two Inter players.

France Boss Deschamps Takes Stock of Inter Stalwarts

October 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Euro 2024, France, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

France resume their UEFA EURO Qualification matches when thy take on The Netherlands on matchday seven, and coach Didier Deschamps took stock of two Inter players. He praised Marcus Thuram for integrating well into Simeone Inzaghi’s 3-5-2 system: "He's still young, he has a lot of opportunities to improve."

France Comrades Jump to Support Pogba in Doping Case

September 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, France, French Football, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Pogba has been provisionally suspended from club activities, which does not allow him to attend meetings nor training sessions, until charges have been cleared or dropped off him. His salary has also been withheld as per laws. His national teammates and coach have come to his rescue.

France failed to defend the World Cup title as they fell short to Argentina on penalties in one of the most breathtaking finals in history

France vs Argentina Player Ratings: Mbappe Heroics Insufficient

December 18, 2022 Marko Vrakela Argentina, France, Serie A, World Cup 2022

France failed to defend the World Cup title as they fell short to Argentina on penalties in one of the most breathtaking finals in the competition's history. After a 3-3 draw, the defending champions failed to keep their cool in the shootout, surrendering the crown to the South American champions.

Everton tried to find a striker in Italy up until deadline day, and they made hail-mary attempts for Olivier Giroud and Beto to no avail.

2022 World Cup Preview, Predictions and Lineups: France vs Morocco

December 12, 2022 Marko Vrakela France, Morocco, Serie A, World Cup 2022

Al Bayt Stadium is the venue as reigning world champions France and 2022 World Cup surprise package Morocco go head-to-head in Wednesday's exciting semi-final. While Les Bleus' confident run to the final four in Qatar comes as no major surprise, the African team's phenomenal campaign in the Middle East has come against the odds.

France eked out a 2-1 victory over England in a 2022 World Cup quarter-final contest at Al Bayt Stadium to set up a semi-final tie against Morocco

France Player Ratings vs England: Giroud Steals Spotlight

December 10, 2022 Marko Vrakela England, France, Serie A, World Cup 2022

France eked out a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in a mouth-watering 2022 World Cup quarter-final contest at Al Bayt Stadium to set up a semi-final tie against Morocco. Goals from Aurelien Tchouameni and Olivier Giroud rendered Harry Kane's penalty meaningless.

France claimed a 2-1 victory over Denmark in the second round of the 2022 World Cup Group D to lock down a place in the competition's knockout stages

France Player Ratings vs Denmark: Mbappe Too Hot to Handle

November 26, 2022 Marko Vrakela Denmark, France, Serie A, World Cup 2022

France claimed a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Denmark in the second round of the 2022 World Cup Group D to lock down a place in the competition's knockout stages. Kylian Mbappe soaked up the limelight as Les Bleus' headline performer at Stadium 974, notching up a second-half brace to get their progression over the line.

Olivier Giroud will lead the France attack following Karim Benzema’s injury and will have an opportunity to make history for his national team.

Giroud to Hunt for France All-Time Record in World Cup

November 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, France, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Olivier Giroud will lead the France attack following Karim Benzema’s injury and will have an opportunity to make history for his national team. The Milan striker needs three more goals to become the all-time scorer for Les Bleus. The veteran has bagged 49 goals in 114 caps, two fewer than Thierry Henry.

Romelu Lukaku experienced a minor setback that will sideline him for at least a couple of matches, while the thigh injury suffered by Paul Pogba is serious.

Lukaku and Pogba Back on the Mend with New Injuries

October 31, 2022 Enrico Passarella Belgium, France, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, World Cup

Romelu Lukaku experienced a minor setback that will sideline him for at least a couple of matches, while Paul Pogba suffered a substantial thigh injury that puts his availability for the World Cup in serious question. Inter announced that the striker has some discomfort on a previous scar.

Atalanta have zeroed in on two names to bolster their flank, Samuel Iling and Emil Holm. The former has a higher valuation.

Juventus Add Three More Injuries to Gruesome Tally

October 31, 2022 Enrico Passarella France, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, World Cup

Juventus continue to be ravaged by injuries. They lost two more men in the Lecce game, while Paul Pogba picked up a minor muscular ailment in practice. He will likely conclude the first portion of the season without a single appearance in the black-and-white jersey.

Max Allegri Facing the Axe Amid Poor Juventus Form

October 14, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Coach Max Allegri is in the crosshairs of being sacked, with the Juventus squad reportedly accusing the tactician of not communicating sufficiently. Results have arrived far and few for the Bianconeri who have won just four out of 13 matches across Serie A and UEFA Champions League

Juventus and Massimiliano Allegri: It’s Sink or Swim Time

October 2, 2022 Ivan Prothero Bologna, Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tactical Trends

Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus have endured a tough start to the season. They are currently sitting in 8th in the Serie A table and had the worst start to a Champions League campaign in their proud history with serious injury concerns.

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