France Statements
France - Latest statements from the press
country in Western Europe and other continents (through its overseas territories in America, Africa
“ I have to mention, Rodri was all over the place. What a game, what a player. He's a player who doesn't get a lot of credit, but this game he was everywhere. He was just magnificent. Football won…
Zlatan Ibrahimović,
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Rodri ‘doesn’t get enough credit’ after…
“ We did not produce the performance we wanted, tactically, technically or in terms of our overall level,
Kylian Mbappé,
Kylian Mbappe owns up to France’s poor display vs Spain in World Cup…
“ We have to recognise that they’re a great team. They have excellent players. They have very talented forwards – and they run.
Muhammad,
Mbappe and the pace that creates space
“ I took a knock to the ankle, but I’m fine,
Kylian Mbappé,
Is Kylian Mbappe injured? France captain breaks silence after painful…
“ That is three semi-finals in a row now - it is an incredible achievement. It might look simple from the outside, but you always have to step up and execute under pressure. The penalty miss didn't faze…
Didier Deschamps,
Kylian Mbappe, Demblele Power France Into FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi…
“ It's true that when I see him again in the dressing room, it's definitely going to affect me, because he's a very close friend of mine,
Kylian Mbappé,
Kylian Mbappe puts friendship on hold when facing Achraf Hakimi
“ It'll be harder when I see him again in the dressing room, because then we become human again, we become friends again,
Kylian Mbappé,
Kylian Mbappe puts friendship on hold when facing Achraf Hakimi
“ We know what a player he is. We were sure and certain that he’d have a big match,
Muhammad,
France-Morocco: Rabiot, Bouaddi and the duel of the midfield engines
“ You do not represent Paraguay, that country which has sweated passion and honour throughout the competition,
Kylian Mbappé,
FIFA president condemns racist abuse of Kylian Mbappe after Paraguay…
“ Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup,
Kylian Mbappé,
FIFA World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over…
“ Madame Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman and unworthy of your position. You do not represent Paraguay, that country which has sweated passion and honour throughout the competition,
Kylian Mbappé,
Mbappe slams Paraguayan senator’s racist attack over World Cup defeat