On the eve of a high-risk Nations League match against Israel in Paris, France coach Didier Deschamps was asked Wednesday if he had spoken with Mbappé about his decision to leave the Real Madrid forward out of his squad. Deschamps first joked that he had ...

Didier Deschamps has called up 23 players for the current international break, which will see France take on Israel and Italy in the UEFA Nations League. However, the focus is less on the 23 players that compose Deschamps’ squad and more on the one ...

French coach Didier Deschamps declined to discuss Kylian Mbappe's absence from the national team ahead of their Nations League match against Israel. M

France’s captain, is absent from Les Bleus’ squad. Mbappé was present during the international break in September, despite reports

The reasons behind Mbappé's omission, while explained, remain somewhat opaque. This leaves lingering questions about the player's future with the national team and the potential implications for both his club and country.

Even when he is not there for France, the focus remains on Kylian Mbappé — despite Didier Deschamps' pleas to stop asking about his star.

On the eve of a high-risk Nations League match against Israel in Paris, France coach Didier Deschamps was asked Wednesday if he had spoken with Mbappé about his decision to leave the Real Madrid forward out of his squad.

The spotlight remains fixed on Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe, even in his absence from the French national team.The 25-year-old was left out of the Les Bleus squad for their upcoming UEFA