Among the myriad sports, men's football stands out, promising thrilling matches and fierce competition. However, this year's tournament faces significant challenges, not least due to the absence of several high-profile players, including France's own Kylian Mbappe and Argentina's Lionel Messi
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
France entered the match knowing that only a win would guarantee them the top spot in the group. However, despite Mbappe's historic goal, a late penalty from Robert Lewandowski ensured that Poland walked away with a point
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
France braces for a crucial two weeks of campaigning after President Macron's unexpected call for snap parliamentary elections. This decision follows significant far-right gains in the European Parliament elections, prompting Macron to prematurely dissolve the Assemblée Nationale
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"
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
After seven prolific seasons with PSG, where Mbappé cemented his status as a global superstar, he opted not to renew his contract, making him one of the most coveted free agents in football history
PSG's victory on Saturday night was secured by goals from Ousmane Dembele and Fabian Ruiz. Despite a late scare when Lyon's Jake O'Brien reduced the deficit, PSG held on to secure the domestic league and cup double
Despite fervent anticipation surrounding Mbappé's potential move to the Spanish giants, PSG has chosen to remain tight-lipped regarding the rationale behind his exclusion from the matchday squad
Hours before the highly anticipated opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, French rail company SNCF has been struck by a "massive attack" that has severely disrupted its high-speed network
The union, which represents approximately 10 percent of the 3,000 performers set to participate in the grand opening, had initially filed a strike notice last week. They cited "outrageous disparities" in compensation among dancers, with some earning significantly less than their peers for the same performance
Most of those arrested are reportedly from Central Asia and have been identified as members of the "Islamic State - Khorasan," a group known for its operations in Iran, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan
The search operation for a boy who fell from the Cliffs of Moher has been temporarily suspended due to adverse weather conditions. The boy, whose identity has not yet been released, was reported missing on Tuesday, prompting an extensive search involving multiple agencies
The announcement marks a significant step for France, which is the sole candidate for the 2030 Winter Games. However, the funding for the event has been uncertain due to the ongoing political instability following inconclusive snap elections
