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.
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Mbappe Resmi Jadi Kapten Timnas Prancis, Griezmann Wakilnya
Kylian Mbappe akhirnya diresmikan jadi kapten baru Timnas Prancis. Antoine Griezmann ditunjuk sebagai wakilnya.
'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.
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France manager Didier Deschamps has revealed his disappointment at Raphael Varane's retirement from international football, with the Manchester United defender instead opting to focus on club football.
Jika Mbappe Jadi Kapten Prancis, Griezmann Siap Pensiun
Antoine Griezmann dilaporkan memikirkan untuk pensiun dari Timnas Prancis usai kemungkinan tak jadi kapten. Kylian Mbappe disebut bakal jadi kapten Les Bleus.
Kylian Mbappe set to captain France
Kylian Mbappe has succeeded the retired Hugo Lloris as France captain, according to a number of media outlets in the country.
PSG's Mbappe named France captain: Reports
Paris St-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has been named France captain to succeed Hugo Lloris, French media reported on Monday (Mar 20).
Kylian Mbappe Named New France Captain After Hugo Lloris Retirement
Kylian Mbappe has succeeded the retired Hugo Lloris as France captain, a source close to the team told AFP on Monday. Paris Saint-Germain forward Mbappe, 24, accepted the proposal after discussions with coach Didier Deschamps earlier in the day. Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris brought an end to his international career in January after losing the World Cup final a month earlier.