Italy, Mbappe, Spain, Ronaldo: What to look out for in Euro 2024 qualifying
Uefa’s president, Aleksander Ceferin, reveals that Germany will host Euro 2024. Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images
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Erik ten Hag's Raphael Varane claim should be proved right by Man United ace in next few weeks
Didier Deschamps' loss is certainly Erik ten Hag's gain. The fact that Manchester United centre-back Raphael Varane will not be in action for France during the March international break is a huge boost for the Reds, with the defender likely to play a crucial role in the latter stages of the season.
Kylian Mbappe named as France’s new captain
Didier Deschamps has appointed Kylian Mbappe as France’s new captain.
Sevilla confirm new manager ahead of Manchester United clash as Raphael Varane sent message
Here are your latest Manchester United morning headlines on Wednesday, March 22.
Italy, Mbappe, Spain, Ronaldo: What To Look Out For In Euro 2024 Qualifying
Three months on from Argentina's dramatic World Cup final victory over France, international football returns this week as Euro 2024 qualifying gets underway. Germany, as hosts, are exempt from the qualifying process but the rest of Europe's heavyweights begin the process this week.
Mbappe is named as France’s new captain by coach Deschamps
PARIS: World Cup top scorer Kylian Mbappe was named as France’s new captain on Tuesday, succeeding goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
'Kylian Mbappe wanted France captaincy more than Antoine Griezmann' – Inside Europe on Didier Deschamps call
Fresh from becoming the second player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final – and the first on the losing team after penalty shootout heartbreak to Argentina in Qatar – Kylian Mbappe has been named the new France captain ahead of Antoine Griezmann. The armband was vacant after Hugo Lloris retired from international duty in January, having captained the side to victory at Russia 2018 and the final four years later. Expected replacement Raphael Varane swiftly followed that with his own retirement statement aged just 29, leaving Deschamps searching for a new leader on the pitch.
Evan Ferguson will get first start for Ireland at Aviva Stadium against Latvia
Evan Ferguson will make his first start in an Ireland shirt in tomorrow night's friendly international against Latvia at the Aviva Stadium.