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Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing a world-class manager

France’s outgoing national team manager, Didier Deschamps, is in the running to become the next head coach of Spanish giants Real Madrid.

National team boss emerges as surprise Real Madrid candidate

Real Madrid are reportedly considering a sensational move for France national team manager Didier Deschamps as they look to restore their dominance in Spain and Europe. The World Cup winner is expected to leave his post with Les Bleus after the 2026 World Cup, and the Bernabeu board have identified him as a top target.

'Real Madrid eye star signing from the Champions League quarter-finals'

'Man with 215 appearances for Real Madrid could be heading to the Premier League'

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Deschamps: Managing Mbappe, Dembele & Olise is easy

France head coach Didier Deschamps has dismissed the idea that managing a squad filled with global superstars like Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele is a difficult task. Speaking at a special conference, the World Cup winner explained that the elite mentalities of his leading men actually make his job significantly smoother.

A French disgrace… 24 red cards in a single match!

The gendarmerie intervened

Bologna FC 1909 v LOSC Lille - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD5

Between Morocco and France... Bouadi's decision with 'Zidane's hand'

A talent everyone would love to sign

On the brink... Medical report raises concerns about former Real Madrid star

His condition has been described as "serious"

The deal is done... Zidane fulfils his dream after years of waiting

Zizo turned down all offers for the sake of a single position

Video: Iraqi Prime Minister warns against Halland and Senegal

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Before the US and Iran… historic clashes that took place at World Cup stadiums

Doubts surround Iran's participation in the World Cup

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'Delivery' meals gave him away... French courts are pursuing Samir Nasri

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How Kylian Mbappé followed in Pelé’s footsteps twice during the 2018 World Cup

Video.. Lakjaâ, laughing: Morocco will compete with France for the top spot in the FIFA rankings

The Moroccan official raises the ambitions of the Atlas Lions ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

European national team... 'Opta' predicts the 2026 World Cup winner

Opta's computer prediction shocks Messi, Ronaldo and Mbappé

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Mbappé: I’ve never met a Moroccan like Hakimi… and he couldn’t understand me when we first met

Mbappé recounted the details of their first meeting

Betting spotlight

Ligue 1 relegation odds: Huge value for team on 6-game losing run

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France v Switzerland - UEFA Euro 2020: Round of 16

Mbappe admits he nearly retired from France duty due to racist abuse

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has lifted the veil on one of the darkest moments of his international career, revealing the depth of his distress following Euro 2020. The World Cup winner admitted he nearly retired from France duty due to a barrage of racist abuse.

Mbappé explains why he prefers Cameroon to Algeria

The Merengue star reveals which national team he will play for outside France

They called me a monkey and I felt like a dead man… Mbappé looks back on a dark moment and shares his World Cup memories with Hakimi

The French star talks to journalists about the boxing match

England v Japan - International Friendly

Ex-France boss says England not 'serious' WC contenders & have 'loser' image

Ex-France manager Raymond Domenech has suggested that England are not "serious" contenders to win the 2026 World Cup. Thomas Tuchel's side have widely been billed as one of the favourites for glory at the tournament in North America, but Domenech does not believe the Three Lions will shake their "loser" image.

ICONS: How teenage Mbappe twice emulated Pele in 2018

Kylian Mbappe was only 19 when he turned the 2018 World Cup into his personal announcement to the world - breaking French records and matching feats last seen in Pele’s era, all while powering Les Bleus to a title that felt like the beginning of something historic. For the latest edition of Icons, GOAL's podcast and feature series that revisits the last 10 World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament vividly back to life, we look back on how Mbappe ran the show in Russia for France...

Spain are top of the rankings… and Morocco are the 11th favourites to win the World Cup

Fierce competition is expected on the world stage

WC26 Power Rankings: France flex as England & U.S. falter

There really is nothing like the World Cup. Even just qualifying generates a level of nationwide excitement that the club game simply cannot match, which is why we witnessed truly joyous scenes all across the globe during the March international break, as the final six qualifiers were confirmed for this summer's festival of football in North America.

Video: After qualifying for the World Cup, the Iraqi Prime Minister makes a promise to the Lions of Mesopotamia

A public holiday to mark this historic achievement

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World Cup 2026: Full list of qualified teams

GOAL breaks down all the confirmed qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, plus the teams who could soon be on their way.

Konate waiting for Real Madrid move

Ibrahima Konate is reportedly prepared to wait for an offer from Real Madrid as his contract situation at Liverpool continues to stall. The French international is entering a critical phase of his career and appears to have set his sights on a potential move to the Santiago Bernabeu.

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