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The Ghanaian Times
… Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola have given France one of the most dangerous forward lines at the World Cup, but Morocco’s organisation and confidence should provide a more complete measure of the team behind the big names.- Reuters Follow our WhatsApp …
Morocco to test France World Cup credentialsThe Chronicle
… A potent front four of Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola has been perfectly supplemented by Desire Doue, whose neat footwork secured that crucial spot-kick against Paraguay. …
France and Morocco lock horns in World Cup semi-finalJoy Online
… That was the peak of Sweden’s resistance, as eight minutes into the second half Bradley Barcola ran onto a cute Olise pass and rifled the ball in at the near post. …
Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into last 16Joy Online
Arsenal are expected to step up their interest in Paris St-Germain’s Bradley Barcola this week after receiving encouragement that the forward could be available this summer. …
Arsenal consider Barcola as alternative to RogersJoy Online
… Liverpool are also known to admire France winger Bradley Barcola, although sources in Paris say PSG are keen to extend his contract. …
Liverpool target Diomande would prefer to join PSGThe Chronicle
… France’s biggest selection talking point comes in attack with Paris Saint-Germain duo Barcola and Desire Doue playing one game each so far in Group I, though the latter did not have his best game against Iraq. …
Norway meet France in final round of group stage matchesDaily Guide
… Mbappe’s stunning second goal came only two minutes after Senegal substitute Ibrahim Mbaye, a young player billed as the next Mbappe, had pulled one back following a delicate, chipped finish by Bradley Barcola for France’s second of the game. …
Kylian Mbappe Becomes France Leading ScorerThe Ghanaian Times
… Bradley Barcola had earlier put France 2-0 up before Ibrahim Mbaye pulled one back, but Mbappe’s second of the game ended Senegal’s hopes of a comeback. …
Mbappé double fires France pass SenegalThe Ghanaian Times
… Rabiot, 31, started and played the full match, assisting Bradley Barcola for the second goal, before criticising the pitch after France’s victory. …
Rabiot raises concerns about MetLife Stadium pitchJoy Online
… e. “The freedom Olise can have in that position playing higher up the pitch, [and Ousmane] Dembele can do the job on the side one v one, so [that means] Deschamps has a lot of options.” Olise scored 8.01 out of 10, with Mbappe third in the rankings on 7.27, behind Bradley Barcola …
Olise is your man of the match in France World Cup openerFerran Torres, who scored Spain's extra-time winner at the World Cup, has joined PSG from Barcelona on a deal until 2031 for approximately 50 million euros. The 26-year-old scored 21 goals in 49 appearances for Barcelona last season and becomes PSG's second major forward signing this summer.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ferran Torres, who scored Spain's extra-time winner at the World Cup, has joined PSG from Barcelona on a deal until 2031 for approximately 50 million euros. The 26-year-old scored 21 goals in 49 appearances for Barcelona last season and becomes PSG's second major forward signing this summer.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Paris St-Germain have agreed a deal in principle to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres for around 50 million euros. Torres, 26, scored 21 goals in 49 appearances for Barcelona last season and helped the club win La Liga.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain's World Cup winner Ferran Torres has been given permission to miss Barcelona training as his move to Paris Saint-Germain nears completion, with the deal likely worth more than £40m. Torres, 26, has one year remaining on his Barcelona contract.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool are preparing an opening bid for Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, 23, valued by PSG at around £145m, as they seek to replace Mohamed Salah. Barcola is understood to be keen on joining Liverpool after falling down the pecking order at PSG.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, with talks ongoing, though Newcastle sources insist they have no intention of selling and have received no direct approach from the Gunners.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
England secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating France 6-4 in a bronze-medal playoff in Miami, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham setting a new England World Cup scoring record.
20 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
England defeated France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze final at Miami Stadium, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham securing victory as France mounted a comeback inspired by Kylian Mbappe.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain defeated France in the semi-final with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, advancing to the World Cup final on Sunday. The Spanish side controlled the match with disciplined defending and will face the winner of Saturday's other semi-final.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal have agreed to sell Belgium forward Leandro Trossard to Turkish club Besiktas for about £17m, with the 31-year-old given permission to undergo a medical in Istanbul. Trossard, who joined Arsenal from Brighton in January 2023, scored 36 goals and registered 34 assists in 174 appearances for the Gunners.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
France and Spain meet in a World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France led by Kylian Mbappé (eight goals in six games) and Spain relying on possession-based football under Luis de la Fuente.
14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
France will play Morocco in today's World Cup quarter-final, a rematch of the 2022 semi-final. Morocco arrive as confident contenders after winning their group unbeaten and defeating Canada 3-0 in the last 16, presenting a different challenge than France's previous knockout opponents.
9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
France and Morocco meet in a World Cup semi-final rematch in Boston on Thursday, with the winner advancing to the final four. France have won 11 of their last 12 competitive matches and are favored, led by coach Didier Deschamps in what will be his final tournament.
9 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France defeated Sweden 3-0 to advance to the last 16, with Mbappe becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches with 10 goals and sharing the Golden Boot lead at the tournament with six goals.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal are expected to step up their interest in Paris St-Germain forward Bradley Barcola this week after signs he could be available this summer, viewing him as a strong alternative to Morgan Rogers, whom Aston Villa value at £130m. Barcola, 23, would cost significantly less given his contract expires in 2028 compared to Rogers' 2031 Villa deal, with Liverpool also tracking the winger.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool's £69m plus add-ons bid for 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande was rejected this month; Diomande would prefer to join PSG, while RB Leipzig seek about £129m and are willing to offer him an improved contract to retain him for another season.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Norway meet France at Gillette Stadium on Friday evening in the final round of group stage matches for the 2026 World Cup. Norway sit second in Group I behind France due to goal difference, though can claim top spot with victory, while France need only avoid defeat to confirm first place.
26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Kylian Mbappe became France's all-time leading scorer with 58 goals after scoring twice in a 3-1 World Cup Group I win over Senegal, with his second goal coming in stoppage time. He now has 14 World Cup goals, two behind Miroslav Klose and level with Lionel Messi.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Kylian Mbappé became France's all-time leading goal scorer with a double as Les Bleus beat Senegal in their World Cup opener in New Jersey. Mbappé's second goal, a long-range effort in stoppage time, lifted him to 58 goals for France, one clear of former record holder Olivier Giroud.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
France midfielder Adrien Rabiot described the pitch at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as "more like an artificial surface" after France's 3-1 World Cup win against Senegal, echoing similar complaints from Brazil's Vinicius Junior about the pitch drying out quickly in the heat.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Michael Olise scored 8.01 out of 10 in player ratings for France's 3-1 World Cup opener against Senegal, where he provided the assist for Kylian Mbappe's opening goal after being moved to a more central position in the second half.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat Senegal 3–1 in their World Cup opener, with his second goal lifting him to 58 goals for Les Bleus, surpassing Olivier Giroud's former record.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →