France defeated Italy 3-1 in their Nations League match at San Siro on Monday, with Adrien Rabiot scoring twice. An own goal from Italy’s goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario added to the hosts' difficulties in the absence of Kylian Mbappé

Deschamps has offered little explanation for Mbappé’s omission, but speculation suggests it’s part of a broader strategy to manage key players' workloads. The French coach aims to maintain peak fitness for major tournaments by making selective roster decisions

The survey, which questioned 1,005 individuals aged 18 and older, along with 434 amateur footballers, reveals a changing sentiment towards the 25-year-old forward and captain of the French national team

The dispute has led to a formal referral of the case to the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) legal committee, with both parties meeting for a two-hour hearing on Wednesday. The LFP has suggested mediation as a possible resolution, but this proposal has met resistance from Mbappé’s representatives

Mbappe, despite his undeniable talent, has not been immune to the team's struggles. His only goal this season came during the UEFA Super Cup—far from the desired impact in La Liga, where he is yet to score

The unpaid amount reportedly includes the final installment of a signing bonus worth €36 million gross, which was due in February, as well as his wages for the final three months of his contract—April, May, and June

This move sees the departure of US investment fund Oaktree, which previously held the majority stake. Although the official figures have not been disclosed, French media estimates the acquisition to be valued between 15 and 20 million euros ($16 to $21.6 million)

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