Les Bleus: Last News

Exasperated Neymar hastily exited a media scrum after he was probed over his highly-publicised relationship with Paris Saint-Germain strike partner Kylian Mbappe.

Kylian Mbappe has allegedly refused to participate in the upcoming team photoshoot for the France national team.The Paris Saint-Germain attacker, 23, has opted out of the planned photo session on Tuesday with his national side, reports RMC.It is thought that the reason is over France Football Federation’s alleged refusal to modify the agreement of his image rights.READ MORE: The 13 players who would have won Ballon d'Or if Messi and Ronaldo weren't eligibleHis decision comes after reports suggested that he intended to boycott certain sponsors of Les Bleus - an issue that has gone as far back as March.French football expert Robin Bairner tweeted after the news broke on Monday: “Worth pointing out that the money Mbappe earns from image rights relating to the national team all goes to charity.”Do you think Mbappe will leave PSG next summer? Let us know in the comments section below.And Get France Football News quote-tweeted this with: “As pointed out by @RBairner – this is not a “greedy” Kylian Mbappé story – all of the money he has earned from France sponsorships has so far been donated to charity. Mbappé’s frustration is representing betting companies and fast food brands which he feels uncomfortable doing.”It is believed that Mbappe and his entourage feel that certain players’ images are used more often than others.

Manchester United target Adrien Rabiot is reportedly confident that he can carve himself a place in Erik ten Hag’s struggling side. The Red Devils’ Premier League season began with a humbling 2-1 home defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion.

Chelsea defender Glen Johnson believes his old club would be taking a big risk signing Sevilla defender Jules Kounde.The Blues have been heavily linked with a move for the French centre-half in the last two transfer windows. And those rumours have started to ramp up once again, with Thomas Tuchel now short at the back after the departures of Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger on free transfers.A move for Kounde would not come cheap, with various reports putting his price tag at a hefty £76million.

European Championship semi-finals to prove he is the definition of 'foot like a traction engine'.The phrase was famously coined by Steve Coogan when playing the character of inept TV presenter Alan Partridge. It has since entered modern football language to describe any goal that is thundered in from long distance.Essugo's strike against France in the U17 Euros on Sunday certainly fell into the 'traction engine' category.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorFanny Herrero, “Call My Agent!” creator and showrunner, will be president of the jury at television series festival Canneseries, which runs April 1-6.

Arsenal ace reported for international duty for the first time in his career.The marauding French centre back, 21, has been called up to represent Les Bleus after a scintillating season at Marseille. The Gunners loanee is still yet to make his debut at the Emirates Stadium but after a fine stint in the south of France, Mikel Arteta is already expected to offer him a new contract.But Arteta isn't the only boss full of affection for Saliba.

Arsenal fans have taken aim at Mikel Arteta after on-loan defender William Saliba was called up the senior French international squad. The young Frenchman’s impressive performances while on loan at Marseille has captured the attention of Les Bleus' manager Didier Deschamps. Incredibly, he is currently on course to accumulate more appearances for his country than he has while at Arsenal.

Arsenal teammate was Samir Nasri 'crazy' both on and off the pitch and that his French compatriot did annoy some people with his behaviour.Sagna, 38, played with Nasri at the north London club between 2008 and 2011.

Aurelien Tchouameni’s likeness to Manchester United Paul Pogba helped his former agent feel like he “won the lottery", he has claimed.

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte believes his decision to play for the Spanish national team has had a positive impact on his club football.

Liverpool hero John Barnes says Manchester United won't win the bigger trophies unless Paul Pogba levels out his attitude at Old Trafford.

Paul Pogba was filmed leading a motivational half-time team talk before France completed a dramatic comeback against Belgium last week - leaving Manchester United legend Roy Keane red-faced.Footage has emerged on social media of Pogba rallying the France troops as they trailed 2-0 at the interval during their Nations League semi-final against Roberto Martinez's men.And the United star's rousing speech clearly paid off; as goals from Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappe and Theo Hernandez after the break were enough to seal a sensational turnaround and send Les Bleus to the final - where they got the better of Spain on Sunday night.His team-talk is likely to come as a source of embarrassment for Keane, who questioned Pogba's leadership qualities

Manchester City and Spain defender Aymeric Laporte has said he is excited for a "special meeting" with France in the Nations League final on Sunday.

Kylian Mbappe insists he has no problem with France team-mate Olivier Giroud despite their rumoured bust-up over the summer.Reports suggested Mbappe and Giroud were embroiled in a private feud before Euro 2020 got underway back in June, which began when the latter appeared to criticise his fellow Les Bleus attacker for not passing him the ball.After a 3-0 friendly win over Bulgaria, Giroud said: “I was a little quiet because, sometimes, I make runs and the balls aren’t forthcoming.”I am not saying that I always make the best runs but I am seeking to offer solutions in the box.”Those comments did not go down well with Mbappe, who has revealed he had it out with the former Chelsea striker, who has been left out of Didier Deschamps' last two

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Manchester United star is not a "major player".Martial, who produced a disappointing return of seven goals in 36 games for United last season, missed out on a place in France's Euro 2020 squad due to injury.The 25-year-old did not feature for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men from March onwards after suffering a hip injury and then rupturing his knee ligament, meaning Les Bleus boss Didier Deschamps decided not to call him up to his 26-man squad.As part of a game he was playing with Belgium team-mate Jan Vertonghen, Courtois was asked to name three "major players" who didn't make it to Euro 2020 this summer.The Red Devils goalkeeper only got former Real Madrid colleague Sergio Ramos before Vertonghen had to help him out and rattle off a list of

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