Sainz angered by ‘invented rumors’ of move to Audi in 2026

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz isn’t happy with the “uncorroborated and invented” rumors linking him to a move to Audi in 2026. The German manufacture is in the process of developing a next-generation power unit for Formula 1 that will allow it to enter the sport in 2026 alongside chassis partner and soon-to-be Audi affiliate Sauber. Earlier…

Hill: Hamilton ‘instinctive’ speed may have started to leave him

Damon Hill questions whether Lewis Hamilton’s “instinctive, unconscious speed” has started to wane, leaving the seven-time world champion exposed to the rise to prominence of his Mercedes teammate George Russell. In recent seasons, pundits have questioned whether Hamilton would be better inspired riding off into the sunset and enjoying a plush retirement rather than race…

EXCLUSIVE | Alexander Nübel “refinding his rhythm” at Monaco

“For me, Alexander Nübel has the quality to become one of the best goalkeepers in Europe, in the top 10,” claimed AS Monaco manager Philippe Clement in the wake of his side’s 2-1 victory against Lyon earlier in September. It wasn’t so long ago that the Bayern Munich loanee’s appearances were the subject of much…

Could Neymar, Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe be destabilised by PSG’s formation change?

As reported by L’Équipe, PSG coach Christophe Galtier is considering abandoning his 3-4-3 set up, used almost ubiquitously in Paris since his arrival this summer, in favour of Paris’ traditional 4-3-3 as he fears for his team’s form. The three man defence was pre-ordained by incoming de-facto sporting director Luis Campos this off-season, before he…

Lionel Messi: “Brazil and France are the two favourites for World Cup 2022”

Paris Saint-Germain attacker Lionel Messi thinks that Brazil and France are the top two favourites for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In an interview with the Argentine outlet DIRECTV, Messi was asked to name his favourites for the upcoming World Cup. Click Here: cheap converse shoes The Argentina captain picked Neymar’s Brazil and Kylian…

Neymar annoys the Brazilian FA with Bolsonaro support

L’Équipe report that Paris Saint-Germain attacker Neymar has annoyed the Brazilian FA after publicly showing his support for presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro. In September, the Brazil national team manager Tite and his players agreed not to get involved in any controversial subject that could evoke an angry reaction from the general public and tarnish the…

Marseille fans banned from Nice city centre ahead of Monaco clash

Marseille face Monaco at the Stade Louis II on Sunday night in the final match before the World Cup break. Fearing clashes just down the coast in Nice, local authorities have banned away fans from congregating in the city centre, report Nice-Matin.  Sunday’s match worries the authorities, who fear clashes between rival supporters. The focus, however,…

PROFILE | Aleksandr Golovin is finally realising his potential under Philippe Clement

This is taken from the GFFN 100, our leading 150-page FREE publication ranking the best 100 players in France, see the full list and read every profile right here. For AS Monaco’s Aleksandr Golovin, 2022 represents the year that he began to realise his undoubted potential. Much was expected of the Russian playmaker, who impressed…

Kylian Mbappé finishes 2022 as top scorer across Europe’s top 5 leagues

Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Kylian Mbappé (24) has finished 2022 as the top scorer across Europe’s top five leagues (Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Bundesliga) Mbappé has scored 56 goals for club and country across the calendar year in 56 games. With nobody in the top five leagues scoring more in…