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Desire Doue

Desire Doue — France forward, scored in 4-1 World Cup win over Norway.

2026-04-292026-07-21

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    hen you may not manage to score or assist but still help the team as much as you can, which is exactly the strategy that our team applies." Kvaratskhelia is keen to point out the quality of his team-mates at the French champions, including forwards Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue

    Wing kings Kvaratskhelia, Saka can decide Champions League final
  3. Citizen Digital

    Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele, likely to be fit after a calf problem, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue lead a thrilling attacking cast for a PSG side that edged Bayern Munich 6-5 in the semi-finals.

    Arsenal aiming to dethrone dynasty-chasing PSG
  4. Citizen Digital

    The award for best young player went to Dembele's teammate Desire Doue, while Pierre Sage picked up the honours for best coach after establishing Lens as a direct challenger to PSG.

    Dembele again voted player of the year in France
  5. Citizen Digital

    Manuel Neuer made fine second-half saves from Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue to keep Bayern in the tie.

    PSG knock out Bayern to set up Champions League final with Arsenal
  6. The Standard

    "It is very difficult in terms of motivation after playing a Champions League semi-final in an incredible atmosphere, but I expect more from my players," said the PSG coach, who made nine changes here, with only Willian Pacho and Desire Doue retained from midweek.

    PSG fringe team held by Lorient as Bayern Munich return leg looms
  7. April 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    Olise, Dembele and Desire Doue will play for France at the World Cup, a frightening prospect for their opponents.

    Was PSG against Bayern the Champions League's greatest ever game?
Sport

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

The News

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

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

Thursday 7 May

  1. PSG defeats Bayern on aggregates to reach Champions League final

    Paris Saint-Germain knocked out Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate in their semi-final, winning the second leg 1-1 in Munich on May 6, 2026, to set up a Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 3 May

  1. PSG draws with Lorient, prepares for Bayern Champions League semi-final

    Paris Saint-Germain fielded a second-string lineup and drew 2-2 with Lorient in Ligue 1 on Saturday, throwing away the lead twice despite goals from Ibrahim Mbaye and Warren Zaire-Emery. The result leaves PSG seven points clear in the title race as they prepare to face Bayern Munich away in the Champions League semi-final second leg on Wednesday, having won 5-4 at home in the first leg.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 29 April

  1. PSG beats Bayern 5-4 in thrilling Champions League semi-final

    Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, with Ousmane Dembele scoring a penalty and adding another goal. The match was described as a breathless display of attacking football between two teams with world-class attacking players.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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