The challenger Swiss sportswear brand has landed the Real Madrid superstar to front their football expansion, but we still don't know what his new boots might look like
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has jumped to the defence of Bradley Barcola after the winger faced a wave of criticism following his recent outings for the French national team. The £123m summer signing was targeted by the media in his homeland despite Les Bleus securing dominant victories during the international break.
Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has revealed his top three candidates to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The France international has backed his compatriots, naming Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, and Michael Olise as the deserving frontrunners for the prestigious award.
Mathys Tel has sent a clear message to Roberto De Zerbi after a historic international break saw him equal France's all-time Under-21 goalscoring record. The Tottenham forward has struggled for rhythm at club level recently, but his sensational form for Les Bleuets suggests he is ready to ignite his Premier League campaign.
Robert Pires has jumped to the defence of former France manager Didier Deschamps following Zinedine Zidane's impressive start in charge of Les Bleus. The former Arsenal winger insisted that Deschamps' historic achievements must not be forgotten amid early praise for his successor.
The tournament might not kick-off for the best part of two years, but the extended international break offered some early clues as to how the challengers are shaping up
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