James Eastham

James Eastham

James Eastham has covered French football for more than two decades. He has written about the game in France for leading publications around the world, and interviewed some of the key figures in the French game, including Kylian Mbappe, Didier Deschamps, and 1998 World Cup-winning manager Aime Jacquet. He has also worked as a recruitment consultant for several clubs in England. In this role, he has attended hundreds of games across France, scouting players at all levels, from the amateur leagues to the national team.


Latest articles by James Eastham

Zinedine Zidane 1998 trophy

World Cup icons: Zinedine Zidane heads France to victory – but doesn't change society (1998)

By James Eastham published

World Cup 1998 Ahead of FFT's France 98 World Cup Final watchalong this Saturday, we remember Zinedine Zidane's extraordinary contributions in that tournament, and French society's reaction to the victory

World Cup 1998
Rachid Ghezzal

Rachid Ghezzal: Meet Lyon's Tottenham-tracked star who could soon be available on a free

By James Eastham published

Talentspotter James Eastham profiles the soon-out-of-contract Algerian who could seal a move to England in the next few months

Talentspotter
Ludovic Blas

Meet Ligue 1's 10 most exciting youngsters being primed for big moves

By James Eastham last updated

Ligue 1 There's no doubting France's ability to produce and nuture young talent - but who are the most promising from such a large pool? James Eastham gives you the lowdown

Ligue 1
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The two Pogbas: Why France just isn't that fussed if Paul is dropped for Albania

By James Eastham published

Paul Pogba The Juventus midfielder has never really performed as well for his country as he does for his club, writes James Eastham – and that could cost him his place in Didier Deschamps' XI...

Paul Pogba
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