Mbappe stars to spare France’s blushes

France just managed to avoid a defeat at home to Iceland, as Kylian Mbappe starred from the bench to secure a 2-2 draw.

Deschamps: Pogba, Mourinho feud exaggerated

France coach Didier Deschamps believes Paul Pogba’s reported feud with Jose Mourinho has been blown out of proportion.

Deschamps: Pogba can’t help Man United win on his own

Didier Deschamps insisted Paul Pogba cannot win games for Manchester United on his own as the France head coach defended the star midfielder and his leadership qualities.

Deschamps wins Fifa Best Men’s Coach award

Didier Deschamps has won the Fifa Best Men’s Coach award after leading France to World Cup glory.

France set to dominate international football

After winning the World Cup with the second youngest team at the tournament, France are now set to add even more success to their decorated history, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

Croatia keep ‘Golden Generation’ dream alive

Belgium failed to deliver the goods against France, but Croatia’s historic victory against England gives hope to the ‘Golden Generation’ moniker, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Deschamps eschews artistry in pursuit of greatest prize

There was a pleasing reassurance to be had in St Petersburg around mid-morning on Tuesday.

Mbappe will get even better – Deschamps

France coach Didier Deschamps has backed Kylian Mbappe to get even better after his impressive display against Argentina at the World Cup.

France, Argentina struggling under pressure

There probably won’t be another match at the 2018 World Cup that pits two squads as talented as Argentina and France against each other. On paper, it’s a tie befitting a final.

Deschamps backing France’s rising stars to shine

Didier Deschamps is happy to throw France’s rising stars in at the deep end as they prepare to begin their World Cup campaign on Saturday.