The Latest Breaking News from Didier Deschamps

France football team head coach Didier Deschamps was sweating on Tuesday over the fitness of skipper and star striker Kylian Mbappé who injured his nose in a collision towards the end of his side's 1-0 win over Austria in their opening game at the European championships in Germany.

France captain Kylian Mbappe broke his nose during his side's 1-0 win over Austria at Euro 2024 on Monday, a source close to the player told AFP. Mbappe's head violently collided with the shoulder of Austrian defender Kevin Danso as they competed for the ball in the air.

France beat Austria 1-0 in Düsseldorf thanks to Maximilian Wöber’s own goal, but Kylian Mbappé was forced off with a bloody nose late on

Austria 0-1 France: Les Blues got up and running with a win, but the victory was overshadowed by Mbappe’s injury after the captain left the pitch with a suspected broken nose

France launch their bid for a second European crown against Austria on Monday night. This comes amid controversy over political statements emanating from the squad selected for championships in Germany.

Often overlooked by Les Bleus, the Arsenal star appears to have finally convinced this national team boss to start against Austria

Mbappe lifted France at the 2022 World Cup, and expectation will be high when he captains this summer

France’s far-right have forced the country to the polls but multiculturalism has driven decades of success on the field

A highly talented France team is primed and ready to win its first European Football Championship in 24 years.