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Scipion wrote that he would not have imagined that Sessi d’Almeida would be the last captain to cross paths with Lionel Messi in the national team. He also expressed his support for Bordeaux, stating that the club felt like home to him everywhere. https://t.co/nEmZHIKjkD #Messi #football #Bordeaux (translated)

Gio CR7 summarized the remarks of a man who, according to him, had confirmed that Jorge Jesus had promised him apologies without actually presenting them. He had apologized to his teammates for leaving training and, as captain, had asked the federation to sanction him, adding that he would understand this decision. Gio CR7 also wrote that the man had mentioned future farewell matches. After the FPF talked about "sublime" farewell matches, he reportedly stated that he would return if he was in shape, but to play competitively, and that retirement from international duty was not an option for the moment. #Football #Sport #Joueur (translated)

Cristiano Ronaldo claimed that the Portuguese coach had proposed a plan for him to participate in international matches, which he accepted. According to him, the plan stipulated that he would play in the first and last match and would not go to Norway or Denmark. However, he had agreed to play 30 minutes in Norway at the coach's request. Ronaldo then reproached the coach for breaking his word. He said they had agreed that the coach would acknowledge in a press conference that he had proposed the plan, that Ronaldo had never asked to play, and that it was wrong of him to make him warm up without putting him in the game. Simão Coutinho, a manager at Al Nassr, had witnessed their exchanges, he specified. Ronaldo felt that the tone of the coach during the press conference was different from that of their private conversation. The Portuguese captain acknowledged that he had been wrong not to greet the supporters after the match and for leaving the gathering. He apologized to them, as well as to his teammates, while explaining that the breach of trust had led him to leave. He also stated that he accepted the Federation's sanction and indicated that he would remain available for the national team after his suspension, provided he was fit and playing for his club. #CristianoRonaldo #ÉquipeNationale #Football (translated)

Instant Foot reported that Cristiano Ronaldo wished to continue playing for Portugal. According to the summary of his statement published by the account, he had considered leaving the national team after the 2026 World Cup and prepared a farewell letter, before the president of the Federation convinced him to stay. Ronaldo is said to have approved Jorge Jesus's appointment as coach and accepted a specific plan for his playing time, without challenging the sporting choices. The disagreement is said to have erupted during a match in Norway: Jesus reportedly asked him to prepare to play for 30 minutes, then ultimately did not bring him in. Ronaldo reportedly acknowledged reacting poorly by not greeting the supporters and apologized to them. After a meeting with the coach and Simão Coutinho, Jesus reportedly privately acknowledged having made a mistake and promised to publicly explain that Ronaldo had not demanded anything and had always behaved exemplary. Ronaldo reportedly believed the coach did not uphold his word during his press conference and indicated that this breach of trust led him to leave the gathering. He reportedly acknowledged that his departure was a mistake, apologized to his teammates, and said he would accept any potential sanction from the Federation. He reportedly added that his status as captain should even be considered an aggravating circumstance. Finally, Ronaldo reportedly specified that he was not requesting special treatment or an immediate farewell match and that he would remain available for Portugal as long as he was fit, performing well with his club, and free from suspension. #CristianoRonaldo #ÉquipePortugaise #Football (translated)

Actu Foot relayed a text presented as a statement from Cristiano Ronaldo, in which the player explained the exchanges he claimed to have had with the Portuguese coach before the last gathering. Ronaldo stated that after the 2026 World Cup, he had prepared a letter intended for the Portuguese to announce his definitive departure from the national team. According to him, the president of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) had then urged him, during the return flight from the United States, to reconsider his decision. The president had also asked his opinion on the current coach, whom Ronaldo claimed to have supported the appointment of. The player recounted that the coach had proposed that he play in the first and last match, while considering that he would not travel to Norway and Denmark. Ronaldo said he had refused, believing that his role as captain required him to travel with the team. He added that Simão Coutinho, sporting director of Al-Nassr, had witnessed their exchange. The day before the gathering, the coach reportedly came to his home in Lisbon, and the principles discussed in August would have been maintained. Ronaldo indicated that he had played at Alvalade before giving up his place without protest and passing the armband to Bruno Fernandes. For the match in Norway, he said he expected not to play, with his next match scheduled for the 4th at Dragão. He recounted that an assistant had then informed him that the coach wanted to speak with him, and then the coach had asked him if he could play for thirty minutes. Ronaldo claimed to have agreed and was invited to be ready. #CristianoRonaldo #EquipeNationale #Football (translated)

Actu Foot relayed an analysis from L’Équipe stating that Ousmane Dembélé, repositioned on the right after disappointing as a striker, had reproduced the same shortcomings and was substituted at the moment when the French team was recovering. The newspaper estimated that the 29-year-old player had not met the expectations raised by his performances at Paris-SG while playing for the national team. It noted a record of 13 goals in 71 appearances and considered that Dembélé, despite receiving the captain's armband after Kylian Mbappé's injury, was no longer indisputable. #OusmaneDembélé #ÉquipeDeFrance #Football (translated)

As Quinas fiercely attacked a man he described with a misogynistic insult as being in the service of the Saudis. He claimed that this man had dramatized an anecdotal episode from the life of a football player, out of fear of losing his status within the selection. He also accused him of having supported insulting remarks towards players of whom he was still captain the previous week. Finally, As Quinas stated that the surgeries had changed his face, but not, in his opinion, his soul. #football #sport #controverse (translated)

Walid Acherchour said he felt betrayed by Ousmane Dembélé after France's match against Italy on Friday. He explained that he had defended the idea of playing him as a number 9, like at PSG, but judged his performance poor and his technical quality below expectations. Acherchour felt that the captaincy, the number 9 position, his 70th cap, Zidane's return, and the Ballon d'Or had not been accompanied by a performance that lived up to expectations. He said he no longer wanted to wait for Dembélé and mentioned the emergence of Ekitike upon his return from injury as a possible solution without the striker. According to him, Olise was better on the right. He added that he was expecting a great performance from Dembélé, and not just a few sequences of pressing, believing that he could not be an ordinary player with the Blues. #Dembélé #Bleus #Football (translated)

Fabrice Hawkins announced that Pierre Kalulu would be starting instead of Jules Koundé against Italy. He provided the following eleven: Maignan, Kalulu, Jacquet, Upamecano, Truffert, Cherki, Da Cunha, Rabiot, Olise, Dembélé, captain, and Doué. RMC Sport was mentioned in his message. #France #Italie #Football (translated)

Fabrice Hawkins indicated that Zinédine Zidane had retained Maignan, Koundé, Jacquet, Upamecano, and Truffert in defense for France-Italy, with Cherki, Da Cunha, and Rabiot in midfield. Olise, O. Dembélé, designated captain, and Doué were to complete the lineup, he wrote while mentioning RMCsport. https://t.co/8hDAWDiA7u #Football #EquipeDeFrance #ZinedineZidane (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Cristian Romero said he was emotional when watching the video of the victory against England. He recounted that Lionel Messi was applauded and then designated the team, before choosing him as captain. Romero added that he regretted not having expressed more affection that he had always felt for Messi. #CristianRomero #LionelMessi #Football (translated)

🚨🚨 KYLIAN MBAPPÉ 🇫🇷 IS SURPRISED BY OUSMANE DEMBÉLÉ'S 🇫🇷 ANGER !!!! 😡 At Clairefontaine, he was able to see Dembélé's true resentment following his recent statements. The captain of the Blues was very surprised, as his friend is not used to holding a grudge for long. #Mbappé #Dembélé #Bleus (translated)