France

It's Messi and Ronaldo's last dance, and new stars will be born. Just how far can the U.S. go? The big talking points 12 months out from the World Cup.

Goals from captain Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise earned France a 2-0 victory over Germany in Stuttgart on Sunday, and a third place finish in this season's UEFA Nations League.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal delivered a Ballon d'Or "statement" in Thursday's 5-4 UEFA Nations League semifinal win over France.

Julien Laurens puts together a potential starting XI for Manchester City next season.

Julien Laurens reacts to Rayan Cherki's performance off of the bench for France vs. Spain.

Julien Laurens reacts to Spain's 5-4 win over France in the Nations League semifinals.

Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal inspired his country to a thrilling 5-4 win over France on Thursday to send the holders through to their third successive Nations League final where they will face Iberian neighbours Portugal.

The FC crew debate the battle for the Ballon d'Or between Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembélé.

France head coach Didier Deschamps has given his full backing to Ousmane Dembélé for the Ballon d'Or.

With the 2024-25 season over, who were the best men's soccer central and/or defensive midfielders in the world? Our global vote has you covered in this year's edition of the ESPN FC 100.