Julien Laurens
Latest articles by Julien Laurens
Is Kylian Mbappe the best player in the world? Why Euro 2020 could be the key to winning the Ballon d'Or for the France star
By Julien Laurens published
Kylian Mbappe is on the verge of more history with France, knowing that Euro 2020 glory puts him in contention for the Ballon d’Or. Win that, and a decade of dominance awaits
Euro 2020: How Didier Deschamps and France can make history
By Julien Laurens published
Didier Deschamps skippered France to World Cup triumph in 1998 – then did it all over again at Euro 2000. Now, he’s on the verge of history: having steered Les Bleus to glory as a coach in 2018, ‘Dédé’ can close a perfect circle this summer. Fate is calling...
When PSG almost got relegated: how an awful 2007/08 nearly ended in ultimate disaster
By Julien Laurens published
FEATURE Before the Qataris healed PSG's wounds, things were painful indeed for France's trophy-hoovering giant. A star-studded side survived by a whisker in 2007/08 – but on-field matters were only half of the battle
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