Chelsea have reportedly asked for information on Saint-Etienne midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath who has drawn comparisons with Man Utd's Paul Pogba. The Blues have been monitoring the 17-year-old for some time. The defensive midfielder has already made 30 appearances for the Saint-Etienne first team. Gourna-Douath made his senior debut in September and has already drawn interest from a number of...Full Story »

KARIM BENZEMA boarded a private jet dressed in a matching Versace tracksuit as he set off on holiday. The Real Madrid striker failed to get France further than the last 16 in Euro 2020 and is now off for some much needed rest. Karim Benzema has jetted off on holiday having crashed out of Euro 2020 with France Benzema, 33, posted a photo of himself climbing the steps to the luxury plane. He h...Full Story »

But his trip ended in heartbreak with 10-man Switzerland losing on penalties as Spain progressed to the semi-finals. Switzerland don’t have Granit Xhaka for their clash with Spain, but they have Luca Loutenbach, their most famous fan. Swiss Air have paid for his business class flights to Russia, with Red Bull and the Swiss Tourist Office also getting in touch with him. Luca Loutenbach be...Full Story »

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Kylian Mbappe saw his crucial penalty saved in the shoot-out as Euro 2020 favourites France were eliminated by Switzerland in the last 16.There had been nine successful kicks in the shoot-out before Yann Sommer saved Mbappe’s effort, following an entertaining 3-3 draw in Bucharest.Switzerland had fought back from 3-1 down to force extra time with two goals in the final 10 minutes through H...Full Story »

France coach Didier Deschamps has warned against underestimating Switzerland ahead of their Euro 2020 last-16 tie on Monday.The world champions are firm favourites to progress in Bucharest, but Deschamps – who must overcome a number of injury problems – argued that Vladimir Petkovic’s side are better than they are being given credit for.“It’s not a potential banana ...Full Story »

France manager Didier Deschamps warned their Euro 2020 rivals there is plenty more to come from the world champions ahead of the knockout stage.A 2-2 draw with Portugal ensured Les Bleus finished top of Group F with five points and set up a meeting in the round of 16 with Switzerland on Monday.Karim Benzema’s double cancelled out a brace of Cristiano Ronaldo penalties but France were far f...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo struck a brace of penalties to equal Ali Daei’s record of international goals and earn Portugal a 2-2 draw with France which booked them a place in the knockout phase of Euro 2020.The Juventus forward scored from the spot in each half to ensure the current holders remain in the competition following a thrilling night of Group F action.It was Ronaldo’s old club-colle...Full Story »

Portugal to face Les Blues on Wednesday Ronaldo scored against Germany Portugal take on France at the Puskas Arena on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most exciting game of the 2020 European Championship's group stage as the 2016 champions face the 2018 World Cup winners. Around 55,000 fans are expected to attend the match that will be disputed at 21:00 CEST, while temperatures could r...Full Story »

France boss Didier Deschamps insists he has “faith” that Karim Benzema will break his goal duck soon at Euro 2020.The striker has not found the back of the net since returning to the squad following a long international exile.Benzema scored 30 goals for Real Madrid last season but after four matches for France without a goal, some are starting to question whether Deschamps’ dec...Full Story »

Didier Deschamps claimed he was happy enough with a point after world champions France were held by a “wonderful” Hungary side at Euro 2020.France needed a second-half equaliser from Antoine Griezmann to claim a 1-1 draw against a spirited and resilient Hungary in front of a raucous crowd at a sweltering Puskas Arena in Budapest.The result leaves France with four points heading into ...Full Story »

Antoine Griezmann rescued France as the world champions hit back to claim a draw against resilient Hungary in their second Euro 2020 outing.Despite dominating for long periods in sweltering heat in Budapest, the French were stunned as Attila Fiola fired Hungary into a shock lead late in the first half at a raucous Puskas Arena.Didier Deschamps’ side responded to level through Griezmann aft...Full Story »

PAUL POGBA could reportedly have breached Uefa's Euros coronavirus rules by going into the stands to give away his shirt. The Manchester United midfielder was a standout in the 2018 World Cup winners' opening game of the delayed European Championship. Paul Pogba could reportedly have breached Uefa's coronavirus rules by going into the stands His sublime pass to Lucas Hernandez set up France's...Full Story »

A parachuter almost caused carnage for France and Germany's Euro 2020 clash as he suddenly landed on the pitch. The Greenpeace protestor was spotted dropping into the Allianz Arena in Munich. And it could have been a nasty incident with the parachute even getting caught up in the spider camera that is wired up above the pitch. Video footage shows he nearly crashed into the crowd, but fortunat...Full Story »

Paul Pogba could reportedly face punishment if he is judged to have breached COVID regulations after France's 1-0 win over Germany. The Manchester United midfielder was pictured climbing up into the stands to give someone his shirt. The World Cup winner was named the man of the match at the Allianz Arena, as Les Blues started their Euro 2020 campaign with a win. A Mats Hummels own goal was eno...Full Story »

France head coach Didier Deschamps felt his side looked comfortable as they began their Euro 2020 campaign with victory against Germany in Munich.Mats Hummels’ own goal saw the reigning world champions seal a tight 1-0 win at the Allianz Arena.The experienced defender could not adjust his feet quickly enough, turning a Lucas Hernandez cross past Manuel Neuer after 20 minutes of the Group F...Full Story »

Mats Hummels’ own goal saw France seal a tight 1-0 win over Germany in Munich in their opening game of Euro 2020.Hummels could not adjust his feet quickly enough, turning a Lucas Hernandez cross past Manuel Neuer after 20 minutes of the Group F clash.Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema had goals ruled out for offside in the second half but it mattered little in the end as the world champions t...Full Story »

The midfielder has warned Die Mannschaft that they cannot afford to make any mistakes against the world champions at Euro 2020 Toni Kroos has called for Germany to improve tactically ahead of their European Championships showdown with France. Germany will open their Euro 2020 campaign with a Group F clash against France, who reached the final of the tournament in 2016 before winning the Worl...Full Story »