These stars who refused the French team

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By: Manu Tournoux

These stars who refused the French team

The French football team could have had Anthony Lopes as goalkeeper, Koulibaly in defense, Hazard in the middle and Higuain in attack. Except that these players chose to wear the colors of other national teams.

Many binational footballers have opted for the French team even though they could have represented their country of origin. Here, we are interested in those who made the opposite choice. Which is rarer, but more and more common.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.