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Les Bleus unbound: overhaul may grant Deschamps immortal recognition | French football

July 14, 2026grace

It was an evening when, in Didier Deschamps’ words, the spark had vanished by the interval. A revamped French team had been easily defeated by Italy in their Nations League opener, and the Parisian supporters left no doubt about their discontent at the final whistle. Three days later, the traveling show of Les Bleus headed […]

World Cup 2026: Jordan Pickford is long overdue the recognition he merits as England’s goalkeeper

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026grace

Pickford had a shaky beginning to the tournament, at blame when he conceded at his near post as DR Congo went ahead against England in Atlanta, before captain Harry Kane’s late double secured their progress. In the intense atmosphere of the Azteca, however, Pickford delivered his best performance for England, producing two superb saves in […]