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Paul Pogba steps up, Antoine Griezmann struggles as France grab narrow win

The Kwese studio crew analyse Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe’s movement and anticipation in the build-up to France’s goal against Peru.

ESPN’s Steve Nicol believes Didier Deschamps only bares some of the blame for France lacking fluidity so far in the World Cup.
France are through to the last 16 of the World Cup after beating Peru 1-0 in Ekatrinburg thanks to a first-half Kylian Mbappe strike.

It was not pretty at times, but Les Bleus got the job done after Didier Deschamps made two changes to the starting XI that beat Australia in the Group C opener last Saturday.

Positives
The result and qualification. It might not have been the sexiest win, but France have made it out of the group stage after two matches and will advance in top spot if they can avoid…

Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante not thinking about Paris Saint-Germain link

The ESPN FC guys answer your tweets on Antonio Conte’s future at Chelsea, Gianluigi Buffon’s chances of starting at PSG and more.

ESPN FC’s Paolo Bandini shares his thoughts on the rumours linking Inter Milan’s Mauro Icardi with a move to Chelsea.

Steve Nicol delves into the latest summer transfer rumours with Gareth Bale, Mario Mandzukic and Christian Eriksen headlining.
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has said he is not thinking about speculation linking him with French champions Paris Saint-Germain.
Reports have suggested that Kante, 27, is a PSG target, with RMC claiming earlier this month that Chelsea — where he is under contract until 2021 – would demand at least €100 million for him.
The France international is with the national squad as they prepare for the World Cup in Russia and said that was his focus.
“I haven’t been particularly approached…

Eden Hazard dazzles, N’Golo Kante tireless in Chelsea’s FA Cup triumph

Chelsea edge Man United and win the FA Cup for the eighth time, courtesy of Eden Hazard’s first-half penalty on his 300th appearance.

Shaka Hislop and Alexis Nunes debate whether Chelsea’s FA Cup triumph makes it a successful season and what it means for Eden Hazard’s future.

Club captain Gary Cahill and the rest of the Chelsea squad celebrate the Blues’ eighth FA Cup title, which ties Tottenham for third-most all-time.
Chelsea won the FA Cup for the eighth time beating Manchester United 1-0 in an edgy final at sun-soaked Wembley. Eden Hazard, brought down by Phil Jones in the United box, got up and converted the resulting penalty midway through the first half for what proved to be the only goal of the game and the Belgium international posed a constant threat to United throughout the contest.
The Red Devils had plenty of chances to level particularly after the break but found Blues keeper Thibaut Courtois in inspired…

N’Golo Kante named Chelsea Player of the Year, Willian wins players’ award

Antonio Conte admits Chelsea’s chances of reaching the top four are looking slim after his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Huddersfield.

The FC crew debate whether Cesc Fabregas’ criticism of Chelsea’s lack of goals and subsequent praise of Olivier Giroud was a dig aimed at Alvaro Morata. N’Golo Kante has been named as Chelsea’s Player of the Year for 2017-18, with Willian taking the players’ award.
Kante was recognised by supporters for his consistency in a season of fluctuating fortunes for Chelsea.
The France international he ranks first in the Premier League for successful interceptions and third for tackles and registered a career-best 89.3 percent pass accuracy.
Willian was chosen by his teammates after contributing 13 goals and nine assists this season, producing a run of outstanding…

N’Golo Kante, Victor Moses keep Chelsea’s UCL hopes alive with win over Liverpool

Chelsea are now two points away from a top-four spot as Liverpool and Tottenham continue to stumble toward the Premier League finish line.

English Premier League: Olivier Giroud (32′) Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool

Chelsea’s Champions League qualification hopes remain alive following a 1-0 win over Liverpool at sun-drenched Stamford Bridge.

Olivier Giroud scored the only goal of the game, sweetly heading home a fine cross from Victor Moses. The Blues weathered an early Reds storm and had goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to thank for remaining in the contest before Giroud beat Loris Karius shortly after the half hour mark.

Antonio Conte’s side drew strength from that point on and had further chances to score…

Keeping N’Golo Kante must be Chelsea’s primary concern in summer of change

Eden Hazard reacts to how Chelsea have closed the gap to Spurs in recent weeks, and rates the Blues’ chances of finishing in the top four.

Just as there has been uncertainty in some of Chelsea’s performances on the pitch this season, there have also been many questions about matters away from it. The futures of Belgian duo Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois have been the subject of much speculation, with Real Madrid reportedly interested in the pair, who have two and one years remaining on their current deals, respectively.

As valuable as both those players are, and as important as they will be in propelling Chelsea back up the table,…

PSG’s Kylian Mbappe: Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante would ‘suit our team perfectly’

Eden Hazard reacts to how Chelsea have closed the gap to Spurs in recent weeks, and rates the Blues’ chances of finishing in the top four.
Kylian Mbappe has told beIN Sports that Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante would “suit our team perfectly” at Paris Saint-Germain.
PSG, who will be looking for a new coach in the summer after Unai Emery announced he would be stepping now, are desperate to improve in the Champions League having been knocked out by Real Madrid in the round of 16 this season.
Mbappe believes Kante is just the man the team requires to underpin that challenge.
“Kante, in terms of our needs and also the quality of the player,” Mbappe…

Kylian Mbappe names Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante as his most wanted for PSG

PSG’s existing personnel make N’Golo Kante an unlikely fit in midfield

Gab Marcotti and the FC crew discuss Unai Emery’s imminent departure from PSG and whether or not he could be successful in the Premier League.

PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe has gone on record with his thoughts on how the Ligue 1 champions can strengthen ahead of next season, and he believes that Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante is the man the French capital outfit should be targeting.

Since leaving France for England, the 27-year-old has won two Premier League titles, as well as the PFA Players’ Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year in 2016-17 and is a regular under Didier Deschamps heading to the World Cup in Russia…

N’Golo Kante shines again for Chelsea, Gary Cahill falters in draw with West Ham

Chicharito scored the equalizer minutes after subbing into the game and Joe Hart made a few key saves as West Ham earn a point against Chelsea.
The hosts didn’t fly out of the traps at the start of the game but were still on the front foot from the beginning. The Blues dominated early possession without testing Joe Hart in the West Ham goal with Alvaro Morata going closest when his clever flick drifted agonisingly wide of the far post. The deadlock should have been broken when a dizzying one-touch move between Morata, Eden Hazard and Willian ended with the Brazilian forcing a brilliant save from Hart. Thankfully, from the resulting corner…

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