Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup after national team coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday announced his 26-man squad for this summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. FRANCE 24’s Mark Owen speaks with sports journalist and broadcaster Thando Sibiya.
Punditry has become a performance art rather than genuine analysis in many cases.
International breaks always disrupt club momentum at the worst possible times.
Fitness levels in the top leagues are pushing the boundaries of human performance.
Player wages have reached levels that are hard to justify economically.
Women’s sports are finally getting the recognition and investment they deserve.
Sports medicine has advanced enormously in injury prevention and recovery.
Grassroots funding is the foundation of everything and it keeps getting neglected.