Hugo Ekitike is unanimous
“ The promises of a duo “, title The Team. Hugo Ekitike increasingly confirms that he is a credible candidate for a starting place on the left with the Blues for the 2026 World Cup, alongside Kylian Mbappé. International since September 2025, he scored against Brazil and convinced with his movements, his participation in the game and his complementarity with Mbappé. “ Hugo’s new world », writes the newspaper. His versatile goalscoring profile, having scored 17 goals this season with Liverpool, gives him the favor of Didier Deschamps, who welcomes his presence in the area. Ekitike is starting to represent real competition to Barcola and Doué. Efficiency and his defensive activity make him the favorite. “ A perfect ally for Mbappé ” For The Team. Unlike a profile like Bradley Barcola, Ekitike brings more presence in the area, with a game with his back to goal and one-touch relays which facilitate the movements of Mbappé or even the climbs of Théo Hernandez. His aerial play, his size and his ability to hold the ball offer a real plus and he can also serve as support in depth for his attacker.
Robert Lewandowski flirted with by Juventus
Juventus are seriously trying to convince Robert Lewandowski to join the club at the end of the season. An emissary from the Turin club sent by Damien Comolli traveled to Warsaw to see him play for Poland against Albania and strengthen Juve’s interest. Turin wants to secure a seasoned goalscorer profile, with Kolo Muani as plan B if Lewandowski does not come. The Pole, at the end of his contract on June 30, has not yet made a decision and is awaiting an extension offer from Barça, which should be short and with a reduction in salary.
Senegal will celebrate its CAN at the Stade de France
In The Parisian« Senegal brings the cup back to Saint-Denis “, we can read. The Senegal–Peru friendly meeting at the Stade de France, scheduled for Saturday March 28, 2026, is transformed into a major celebration of support for the Lions, despite the controversy surrounding CAN 2025. While CAF has officially withdrawn the title of African champion from Senegal and awarded it to Morocco, the Senegalese Federation refuses to turn the page and intends to celebrate this coronation again, with the public presentation of the CAN 2025 trophy. A big concert is planned before the match, with Youssou N’Dour. Booba, for his part, had to withdraw due to an injury. The Stade de France will be sold out since all 80,000 seats have been sold. Despite the CAF decision, everything is kept the same: the trophy will be presented, the show assured, and the Senegalese supporters will find their “African champions”, at least while waiting for the CAS decision…
