Monterrey II Overview

FFF president defends Mbappe over China row

French Football Federation (FFF) president Philippe Diallo has called for the controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappe's recent comments about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong to end following the forward's apology. The Real Madrid star sparked a significant backlash in China after referencing a social media meme during a podcast appearance.

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A European giant enters the race to host the 2038 World Cup

The president of the French federation wades into the Mbappé and China crisis: the controversy is bigger than it should be

Will France be affected by the crisis like La Liga?

Real Madrid C.F. v RB Leipzig - UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD3

A French politician fuels the flames of the Mbappé crisis: he was right to describe the Chinese leader as a dictator

"Kylian did not express an opinion, he presented facts"

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Injury to a key defender for France ahead of the clash with Italy

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"A move that appears close": Deschamps tops the list of candidates to coach a European giant

He left France after a successful era.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Ordabasy Shymkent	29	21	5	3	59	21	38	68	D W W W W
2	Kairat Almaty	29	19	7	3	59	22	37	64	D W W L L
3	FC Astana	29	15	8	6	46	29	17	53	D D W L W
4	Okzhetpes Kokshetau	29	15	6	8	45	37	8	51	W W L W L
5	Aktobe	29	13	7	9	44	37	7	46	D L W D W

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