Tag: France
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Euro 2020: Pogba defends Rudiger over biting allegation
Manchester United star Paul Pogba has claimed Antonio Rudiger “nibbled” him during France’s win against Germany but does not want the defender to be banned over the incident. The two players battled it out as France defeated Germany 1-0 in their opening group game of Euro 2020. An own goal from Mats Hummels settled the…
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Euro 2020: France defeat Germany with Hummels own goal
World champions France started their Euro 2020 campaign with a win over Germany thanks to a Mats Hummels’ own goal in a high-quality heavyweight Group F match. Hummels – recalled for this tournament after being told by coach Joachim Low in 2019 that his international career was over – diverted Lucas Hernandez’s cross into his…
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Euro 2020: France stronger than Germany only on paper – Rudiger
Antonio Rudiger says France are stronger than Germany only on paper ahead of their Group F Euro 2020 opening tie on Tuesday. Les Blues are among the favourites for this year’s European Championship. The reigning FIFA World Cup champions have added Karim Benzema to an already star-studded attack, which includes Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann.…
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I was affected by Giroud’s complaints – Mbappe
Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe admits he was “affected” by Olivier Giroud’s complaints about his France team-mates not passing to him but insists he does not want to turn it into a big issue. Giroud said after his side beat Bulgaria in a friendly that he was not receiving the ball despite runs into dangerous…
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Mbappe rejects apology from Giroud ahead of Euros
Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe is still furious with French teammate Olivier Giroud, despite the Chelsea man making an apology to Mbappe. Giroud spoke to the media after France’s 3-0 win over Bulgaria in a warmup game. He mentioned how he was not getting enough passes from his teammates, which Mbappe felt was a personal…
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Google to change some ad practices after French watchdog imposes fine
Alphabet’s Google has agreed to make changes to some of its widely-used online advertising services under a settlement with France’s antitrust watchdog that was released on Monday. The authority also fined the Mountain View, California-based company 267.48 million dollars after a probe found it has abused its market power in the intricate ad business online,…
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Deschamps hits back at Mourinho over France comments
Didier Deschamps has played down Jose Mourinho lauding France as favourites for Euro 2020. Les Bleus manager Deschamps is working hard to temper expectations of his star studded squad. Asked about Mourinho’s comments, Deschamps said: “José … I thought the same thing about his Tottenham team, it did not go as planned (laughs). “Automatically, with…
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I’m the happiest man in the world – Benzema
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema admits he’s delighted to be part of the France squad. Benzema is excited to be back after a five year absence. He told Marca: “Sure, I feel like the happiest man in the world. For me, what makes me happiest is my family and football. And I am happy in…
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Let Mbappe join Real Madrid quickly – Benzema
Karim Benzema has again talked up the prospect of PSG striker Kylian Mbappe joining him at Real Madrid. While reports suggesting that Mbappe is Los Blancos’ No.1 transfer target are nothing new, the relationship between Benzema and the Paris Saint-Germain striker has supporters in Spain dreaming of seeing them team up in the capital. “If…
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Every France player happy with Benzema return – Sissoko
Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko says Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema’s recall is a huge boost for France’s Euros chances. Benzema played in last night’s friendly win against Wales. Sissoko told Foot Mercato: “It is a real pleasure to find him. It is well deserved. For me, as for the other players I think, it’s a…