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France do not fear Argentina and Spain, says Saliba
France centre back William Saliba said his side are not intimidated by facing reigning champions Argentina or European holders Spain at next year's World Cup and believe they can overcome any rival.
England will be underdogs at 2026 World Cup, says Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel described his side as underdogs for next year's World Cup, insisting the team must not burden itself with the weight of being labelled favourites as they look to end a 59-year wait for a major trophy.
Zidane’s son Luca ‘proud’ to play for Algeria
“It makes me proud and I will give everything at 100 percent to make the Algerian people proud,” the goalkeeper saidHe received his first call up for Algeria in a 26-man squad for the next two qualifiersORAN, Algeria: French football legend Zinedine Zidane’s son Luca said on Wednesday he is “proud” to represent Algeria ahead of the north African country’s World Cup qualifier against Somalia.Luca Zidane, 27, turned out for France’s youth team but has chosen to play for Algeria where his grandparents were born.“I’m very happy to be here. It makes me proud and I will give everything at 100 percent to make the Algerian people proud,” the goalkeeper told a press conference in Oran.Zidane junior, who plays for Spanish second tier side Granada, changed sporting nationality last month having never represented France at senior level.He received his first call up for Algeria in a 26-man squad for the next two qualifiers.“All my family are proud of me and back my choice, my grandfather is happy that I’m in Algeria and that I’ve made this decision,” he added.His father, who was a World Cup winner for France in 1998, “had his journey, his career.
Serie A chief dismisses Rabiot concerns over Milan’s Australia fixture
MILAN: Footballers should respect the money they make and their employers, Serie A Chief Executive Luigi De Siervo said on Wednesday in response to AC Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot’s concerns over his club’s planned league match in Australia. Italy’s Serie A have turned the unavailability of the San Siro in February due to the Winter Olympics into an opportunity for Italian football to increase international visibility, and Milan’s fixture with Como will be played in Perth. Rabiot, currently on international duty with France, called the decision crazy when he spoke to French newspaper Le Figaro on Tuesday. “I was surprised when I learned that AC Milan will be playing a Serie A match against Como ... in Australia,” Rabiot said. “It’s completely crazy.
Serie A chief dismisses Rabiot concerns over Milan's Australia fixture
Footballers should respect the money they make and their employers, Serie A Chief Executive Luigi De Siervo said on Wednesday in response to AC Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot's concerns over his club's planned league match in Australia.
Canada's Auger-Aliassime powers past Musetti to reach Shanghai Masters quarterfinals
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Italy's Lorenzo Musetti on Wednesday.
Sailing-French sailor Dalin says he won Vendée Globe while receiving cancer treatment
PARIS :French sailor Charlie Dalin has revealed that he was undergoing treatment for cancer while he sailed to victory in the latest Vendée Globe, completing the solo round-the-world race despite a diagnosis that came only months before the start.