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Is Kylian Mbappe the best player in the world? Why Euro 2020 could be the key to winning the Ballon d'Or for the France star

By Julien Laurens published 23 June 21

Kylian Mbappe is on the verge of more history with France, knowing that Euro 2020 glory puts him in contention for the Ballon d’Or. Win that, and a decade of dominance awaits

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Euro 2020: How Didier Deschamps and France can make history

By Julien Laurens published 15 June 21

Didier Deschamps skippered France to World Cup triumph in 1998 – then did it all over again at Euro 2000. Now, he’s on the verge of history: having steered Les Bleus to glory as a coach in 2018, ‘Dédé’ can close a perfect circle this summer. Fate is calling...

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When PSG almost got relegated: how an awful 2007/08 nearly ended in ultimate disaster

By Julien Laurens published 28 April 21

FEATURE Before the Qataris healed PSG's wounds, things were painful indeed for France's trophy-hoovering giant. A star-studded side survived by a whisker in 2007/08 – but on-field matters were only half of the battle

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Ready to take over from Messi and Ronaldo? Why Kylian Mbappe could define the next era of football

By Julien Laurens published 15 April 20

PSG Kylian Mbappe has already won all of France's domestic honours and the World Cup with his country. Will he be the best player in the world for a generation?

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