Orobica Overview

Mbappe's Nike split signals seismic shift for boot deals

The Real Madrid and France superstar is set to swap the American sportswear giant for an "unknown" market disruptor in what will be an unprecedented move in the football boot space

Zidane names France backroom staff as Barthez appointed goalkeeper coach

Zinedine Zidane has officially confirmed his new backroom staff after succeeding Didier Deschamps as the manager of the France national team. The former Real Madrid head coach has reunited with legendary goalkeeper Fabien Barthez, who joins the setup to coach the shot-stoppers.

A new bombshell: New investigation details UEFA payments to individual associated with Infantino

The noose tightens around the FIFA president

Infantino hails 'incredible' Mbappe after stunning World Cup 2026 campaign

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has taken to social media to celebrate the historic achievements of Kylian Mbappe following the conclusion of the World Cup in North America. The head of world football's governing body also used his platform to issue a stern condemnation of racist abuse directed at the French captain.

Fresh bombshell raises questions over France's 1998 World Cup glory

A shocking confession from former French Sports Minister Marie-George Buffet has rocked the football world, revealing that surprise anti-doping tests were suspended for the national team prior to their 1998 World Cup triumph. Despite years of denials, the former official admitted that the government halted controls to avoid "disturbing" the squad's preparation for the home tournament.

France v England: Bronze Final - FIFA World Cup 2026

‘They’d already moved on to Zidane’ - Deschamps felt abandoned by French FA during World Cup

Didier Deschamps’ legendary tenure as France manager ended with a sense of isolation and frustration, according to new revelations regarding his final tournament. The World Cup-winning coach reportedly felt that the French Football Federation (FFF) had already mentally moved on to his successor before he had even finished his duties.