Julien Laurens takes issue with ESPNFC.com’s omission of France’s N’Golo Kante in their World Cup team of the tournament.
After Julien Laurens hails Paul Pogba’s role in France’s World Cup triumph, the FC crew examine whether the tournament was a new beginning for him.
The 2018 World Cup is just the beginning for players like Kylian Mbappe but it might well mark the end of a glittering international career for several players who’ve either been to several tournaments or just the one. Nick Miller runs through ten notables who might not be in the mix, or have already ruled themselves out, for 2022.
Rafa Marquez, DF/MF, Mexico: 39 years old
Playing in a World Cup is the highlight of many players’ careers. Captaining your country in one is a dream. Rafa Marquez…