There are 99 French-born players at this World Cup. Welcome to the beating heart of global football

Immigration, investment and an outstanding national team help explain why France has produced such a high number of players

"Utterly Abhorrent": French Football Issues Statement After Kylian Mbappe Calls Paraguayan Senator 'Unworthy'

Kylian Mbappé received massive backing from his football federation in his fight against the disgraceful comments from Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla. The French Football Federation was quick to jump to the support of their captain and slammed Amarilla.
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Paraguayan senator hits Kylian Mbappé with 'chimpanzee' remark after World Cup exit, and the French star fires back: "You are a despicable woman"

Kylian Mbappe publicly condemned racist remarks made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla after France’s 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the World Cup round of 16, calling her “a despicable woman” and saying she was unworthy of holding public office.

France has its first decisive knockout win. Can anyone stop them on the path to a World Cup final?

France’s round of 32 defeat of Sweden, a team praised for its strong defensive posturing, begs the question: Can anyone defeat Les Bleus at this World Cup?
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France vs Sweden: a match 96 years in the making

After waiting almost a century to meet at a World Cup, France and Sweden will at last cross paths at the World Cup when they meet in the Round of 32.