Spain quickly responded with a moment of brilliance from Yamal in the 21st minute. The young prodigy curled a stunning shot from 25 yards out, beating French goalkeeper Mike Maignan and finding the back of the net off the left post
Mbappe, 25, who recently signed for Real Madrid, a club where Ronaldo won four consecutive Champions League titles, spoke glowingly about Ronaldo in a pre-match interview
The match, marked by defensive solidity on both sides, culminated in a Jan Vertonghen own goal in the 85th minute, deflecting Randal Kolo Muani's strike past a helpless Belgian goalkeeper
Following a goalless draw against Ukraine, Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne expressed confidence in his team's readiness for what promises to be a grueling encounter on Monday
His absence proved telling as Les Bleus struggled to find the net, settling for a goalless draw that highlighted their dependency on the 25-year-old's dynamic presence. France, a squad brimming with talent across all lines, found themselves lacking the cutting edge that Mbappe typically injects into their play
Speaking to reporters before Friday's crucial match, Deschamps expressed confidence in Mbappé's progress. "Everything is going well after the shock we had. He was able to take part in some light exercises yesterday, and that will be the same this evening
Mbappe, who had been a constant threat to the Austrian defense throughout the game, collided with Kevin Danso during a crucial aerial duel. The collision left Mbappe bleeding from what appeared to be a blow to his nose, requiring immediate medical attention on the field
"You just have to look at his statistics," Martinez said, defending his decision. Ronaldo's performance with Al-Nassr was nothing short of stellar: 44 goals in 45 matches across all competitions
N'Golo Kante, the linchpin of Les Bleus' midfield, is poised to anchor the team in the absence of Aurelien Tchouameni, whose injury has sidelined him for the tournament. Alongside Kante, Eduardo Camavinga is set to make his return to the national team after a two-year hiatus, providing a youthful complement to Kante's seasoned experience
Speaking recently, Mbappé expressed his determination to secure the Euros, highlighting its significance as his first major tournament as captain of the French squad. "I won the World Cup. I won the Nations League"
In his tenure, Deschamps has steered the French national team to unprecedented success, including clinching the coveted FIFA World Cup in 2018, a feat that propelled him into the esteemed company of those who have triumphed both as a player and a manager
Deschamps deployed Olivier Giroud in a traditional central striker role, flanked by Marcus Thuram and Ousmane Dembele, while Antoine Griezmann was pulled back into a deeper support position
Euro 2024 favorites France dominated Luxembourg with a 3-0 victory in Metz. Kylian Mbappé's stellar performance, including a goal, showcased his leadership. His contribution was pivotal to France's triumph in the international friendly on June 5
Deschamps, speaking on French television channel TF1, expressed confidence in Kanté's return, citing his full season of play with Saudi club Al Ittihad, despite the midfielder's struggles with injuries during his time at Chelsea.
Supporters of the bill argue that it strengthens France’s secular values and prevents potential "radicalization" in sports. They maintain that enforcing a strict separation between religion and public life is essential to upholding the principles of laïcité, France’s staunch commitment to secularism
The Azzurri claimed a hard-fought win over Wales last time out, but they now face a significant challenge against a French side eager to recover from their last-minute defeat to England
Farmers in the Tarn-et-Garonne department, where the demonstrations first took root, say their concerns over low food prices, foreign competition, and government red tape remain largely unaddressed
The Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Dr Roosevelt Skerrit termed the launch of United Airlines direct flight to Island nation as a new beginning in the aviation sector of the country.
The artwork, titled The Mature Age, was created by Claudel after breaking off her tumultuous relationship with Rodin, who was nearly two decades older than her. The sculpture reflects the artist’s emotional turmoil and desire to establish herself outside of her role as Rodin’s assistant