Patrick Vieira appointed as head coach of Senegal, the country of his birth
Former Arsenal captain succeeds Pape ThiawSenegal reached last 32 of this summer’s World CupSenegal have appointed France’s 1998 World Cup winner Patrick Vieira as head coach, the country’s football f
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theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Vieira named new Senegal head coach
Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira is appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team.
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bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
Ipswich sign midfielder Ouattara from Strasbourg
Ipswich Town complete the signing of midfielder Abdoul Ouattara from French club Strasbourg.
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bbc.co.uk
17.08.2026
French defender Rastocle signs for Birmingham
Birmingham City sign French defender Jade Rastocle from Montpellier for an undisclosed fee.
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bbc.co.uk
16.07.2026
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France's all-time leading goalscorer Olivier Giroud speaks to Mark Chapman.
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bbc.co.uk
16.06.2026
Scotland captain Weir joins Champions League runners-up Lyon
Scotland captain Caroline Weir signs a three-year contract with French champions Lyon after leaving Real Madrid.
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bbc.com
16.06.2026
Why Kante is still crucial for France - Giroud
France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why N'Golo Kante is still an important part of Didier Deschamps' squad, eight years after planning to retire from international football.
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bbc.com
16.06.2026
Critics of Mbappe have gone 'too far', says Dembele
France forward Ousmane Dembele defends his national team captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has gone "too far".
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bbc.com
12.06.2026