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Desire Doue

Midfielder/forward who scored for PSG against Manchester City and Norway in 2026 Champions League and World Cup fixtures.

2026-04-292026-10-18

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    … Paraguay frustrated them for 70 sweltering minutes in Philadelphia until a video review awarded Desire Doue a penalty, and Kylian Mbappé does not miss penalties that carry his country. …

    Mbappe v Hakimi: Friends off the pitch, rivals in the quarters
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Kylian Mbappe decided the game with a penalty in the 70th minute on a sweltering afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, following a foul on Desire Doue. …

    Deschamps hails France for staying cool in World Cup win over Paraguay
  4. Citizen Digital

    … Kylian Mbappe decided the game with a penalty in the 70th minute on a sweltering afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, following a foul on Desire Doue. …

    Deschamps hails France for staying cool in World Cup win over Paraguay
  5. Citizen Digital

    … But the introduction of substitute Desire Doue for left winger Bradley Barcola in the 61st minute led to the breakthrough. …

    France battle past Paraguay to set up Morocco World Cup showdown
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter (From L) French national football team forward Bradley Barcola, defender Willliam Saliba, forward Kylian Mbappe, midfielder Rayan Cherki, head coach Didier Deschamps and forward Desire Doue …

    France's Barcola expecting physical Paraguay clash at World Cup
  7. Citizen Digital

    … A bench containing Rayan Cherki, Desire Doue and Jean-Philippe Mateta gives Deschamps options most opponents ​can only envy. …

    France wary of Paraguay revenge mission amid World Cup hype
  8. Citizen Digital

    … France will be fully expected to win and march on. - Olise on another planet - Mbappe and Olise were again central figures, with Ousmane Dembele also showing flashes of his brilliance while Barcola was preferred to Desire Doue as the fourth forward. …

    Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16
  9. The Standard

    … Mbappe and Olise were again central figures, with Ousmane Dembele also showing flashes of his brilliance while Barcola was preferred to Desire Doue as the fourth forward.Sweden have quality in attack too, with the Premier League trio of Viktor Gyokeres, Alexander Isak and Anthony …

    Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16
  10. June 2026
  11. The Standard

    … His goals, as well as a late Desire Doue header, allowed France to complete the first round with three wins out of three after earlier victories against Senegal and Iraq.They progress to the last 32 as Group I winners, and there is clear evidence that France can be contenders to …

    Hat-trick hero Dembele displays Ballon d'Or brilliance for France at World Cup
  12. Citizen Digital

    Dembele hits hat-trick as France swat Norway, Senegal stay alive By AFP June 27, 2026 12:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter France's forward #20 Desire Doue (C) celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal wit …

    Dembele hits hat-trick as France swat Norway, Senegal stay alive

Thursday 15 October

  1. PSG beat Manchester City 4-2 in Champions League

    PSG defeated Manchester City 4-2 in a Champions League match to maintain their perfect start in the European champions' defence. PSG's Luis Enrique acknowledged the visitors rode their luck, as City mounted a strong second-half comeback with Erling Haaland scoring twice and creating other chances.

    15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. PSG beat Manchester City 4-2 in Champions League clash

    Paris Saint-Germain defeated Manchester City 4-2 to maintain a perfect start to their Champions League defence, with PSG boss Luis Enrique acknowledging his side rode their luck as City created numerous second-half chances and hit the woodwork twice.

    15 October 2026 · The Standard →

  3. PSG defeats Manchester City 4-2 in Champions League match

    Paris Saint-Germain won 4-2 against Manchester City in a Champions League fixture on Wednesday, with PSG scoring three goals in the opening 35 minutes through Doue, Dembele and Vitinha. City rallied in the second half with Haaland scoring twice either side of Akliouche's goal, but PSG held on for the victory.

    15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 21 September

  1. PSG defeat Marseille with Torres and Marquinhos goals

    Ferran Torres scored to give PSG the lead at Marseille in Ligue 1, and although Angel Gomes equalised for Marseille, Marquinhos won the match for PSG 2-1 on Sunday.

    21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 10 September

  1. PSG thrash Slovan Bratislava 6-1 in Champions League opener

    Paris Saint-Germain began their Champions League campaign with a 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava, with forward Ousmane Dembele scoring the opening two goals. Coach Luis Enrique praised Dembele's performance as the French club bids for a third straight Champions League title.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 31 August

  1. Liverpool signs Barcola from PSG for £124 million

    Liverpool announced the signing of France winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain on August 31, 2026, for a reported fee of €125 million plus €20 million in easily achievable bonuses (£124 million total), making him the club's second-most expensive signing after Alexander Isak.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 13 August

  1. PSG beats Aston Villa 2-1 to retain UEFA Super Cup

    Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain defeated Europa League winners Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg on Wednesday, with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue. PSG retained the title they won the previous year against Tottenham Hotspur.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Spain beats France 2-0 in World Cup semi-final

    France, which had scored 16 goals in six matches before the semi-final, suffered a 2-0 defeat to Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with French attackers Mbappé and teammates unable to break through Spain's midfield control.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Spain beats France 2-0 to reach 2026 World Cup final

    Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final on July 14, 2026, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (penalty) and Pedro Porro, progressing to face either England or Argentina in the final.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 10 July

  1. France beats Morocco 2-0, advances to World Cup semi-finals

    Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant curling finish after an earlier missed penalty to lead France to a 2-0 victory over Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final, with Ousmane Dembele adding a second goal. France will face Spain or Belgium in the semi-finals next Tuesday in Dallas.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 9 July

  1. France faces Morocco in 2026 World Cup quarter-finals rematch

    France and Morocco will meet in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on July 9, 2026, revisiting their 2022 semi-final encounter in Qatar where France won 2-0. Morocco advanced by defeating Canada 3-0 while France edged Paraguay 1-0 in the round of 16.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 5 July

  1. France reaches World Cup quarter-finals, beats Paraguay in round of 16

    France coach Didier Deschamps praised his team for maintaining composure against an aggressive Paraguay side in hot conditions at the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappe scored the decisive penalty in the 70th minute to secure France's passage to the quarter-finals.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. France beats Paraguay on Mbappé penalty, reaches quarter-finals

    France coach Didier Deschamps praised his team for maintaining composure against an aggressive Paraguay side in the World Cup round of 16, with Kylian Mbappé scoring the decisive penalty in the 70th minute at Philadelphia.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. France beats Paraguay 1-0, faces Morocco in World Cup quarterfinals

    Kylian Mbappe scored a 70th-minute penalty as France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16, advancing to a quarterfinal matchup against Morocco on Saturday.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 3 July

  1. France's Barcola braces for physical Paraguay clash in World Cup

    France forward Bradley Barcola warned that Paraguay would bring a physical approach in the World Cup last 16 on Saturday in Philadelphia. Barcola noted Paraguay's shock penalty win over Germany showed France must be ready to endure a tough match despite being overwhelming favourites.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. France eyes World Cup last-16 against Paraguay

    France arrive at the World Cup as the tournament's most feared attacking force, having won all four matches and scored 13 goals, but coach Didier Deschamps and Kylian Mbappe have warned that acclaim and records mean little if they fail to stay grounded against Paraguay in Saturday's last-16 clash.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Mbappe scores twice as France defeats Sweden 3-0

    France beat Sweden 3-0 in a World Cup last-32 match, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice and Michael Olise assisting, to advance to a last-16 clash with Paraguay. Mbappe's two goals moved him level with Lionel Messi on six goals in the golden boot race.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. France defeats Sweden 3-0, advances to World Cup last 16

    Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay. Mbappé moved level with Lionel Messi on six goals in the golden boot race.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 27 June

  1. Dembele scores hat-trick as France beats Norway 4-1

    Ousmane Dembele scored three goals in 26 first-half minutes as France defeated Norway 4-1, with a late Desire Doue header completing the win. France advanced as Group I winners with three straight victories.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard →

  2. France beats Norway 4-1 to top World Cup Group I

    Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France defeated Norway 4-1 to clinch top spot in World Cup Group I. Senegal kept their hopes of advancing with a victory over Iraq.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Mbappe scores twice as France beats Iraq in delayed game

    Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th cap with two goals as France defeated Iraq 3-0 in a World Cup match delayed two hours by a severe storm in Philadelphia. Ousmane Dembele scored the other goal for France, with Mbappe moving to 16 career World Cup goals.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 11 June

  1. PSG opens Ligue 1 title defense at home to Rennes

    Paris Saint-Germain will begin defending their Ligue 1 title at home against Rennes in August, with a match against Marseille scheduled for September 20. The 2026/27 season concludes on May 29, 2027.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Deschamps backs winger Olise after hat-trick in World Cup warmup

    France coach Didier Deschamps praised Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise after he scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up victory over Northern Ireland, with Deschamps saying the team will need Olise to perform at that level in the tournament.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 4 June

  1. France coach confirms Saliba fit despite World Cup injury concerns

    France coach Didier Deschamps said defender William Saliba is "fine" despite reports he was a doubt for the World Cup with a back injury. Saliba has rejoined the France squad at their pre-tournament camp and is expected to have his workload managed as a precaution ahead of a warm-up match against Ivory Coast.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 30 May

  1. PSG retains Champions League title, beats Arsenal on penalties

    Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. PSG defend Champions League title against Arsenal in Budapest final

    Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest. Arsenal, seeking their first Champions League trophy after winning the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, aim to dethrone the French champions.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. PSG retains Champions League title, beats Arsenal on penalties

    Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years in the Champions League era.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 29 May

  1. Kvaratskhelia and Saka set for Champions League final duel

    Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain face off in the Champions League final in Budapest, with the match potentially decided by the performances of their star wingers—Bukayo Saka for Arsenal and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for PSG, who has scored 10 goals in the competition including seven in the knockout phase.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Arsenal seek Champions League title from PSG in Budapest

    Arsenal aim to win the Champions League by defeating defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, who are chasing back-to-back titles in Budapest on Saturday under coach Luis Enrique.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Dembele wins French Ligue 1 player award for second year

    Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele was named Ligue 1 player of the year for the second consecutive year, becoming the fifth player to win back-to-back awards. The 28-year-old has scored 10 goals and six assists this season despite an injury-plagued campaign with just nine Ligue 1 starts.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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