Lucas Hernandez

Arroyo · Tercera División RFEF - Promotion - Play-offs · Attacker · #0 · Spain · 24 yrs

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France’s Adrien Rabiot: ‘We all have a role. You have to be humble with that’

theguardian.com · yesterday

The midfielder on providing the balance to allow attacking stars to shine and wanting a fitting World Cup sign-off for DeschampsFrance will look a little different this summer. “Naturally, it seems a bit more attacking than usual,” Adrien Rabiot says. “I think it is good because we have the players for it.” Lucas Hernández adds that France have “the best attack in the world” and Rayan Cherki talks about “crushing” opponents at the World Cup.Rabiot says: “I think that we have one of the most well-equipped teams in an attacking sense. We have real threats from the start but also from the bench and that is very important in a World Cup … it is great to have all of this quality.” If France seem more attacking, it is because they are. Continue reading...

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Argentina leads all World Cup champions this century in outfield player retention: Does Messi’s side have enough renewal?

worldsoccertalk.com · 2 weeks ago

Argentina is heading into the 2026 World Cup having retained more outfield players from a World Cup-winning squad than any defending champion this century, prompting questions about whether Lionel Messi's side has enough renewal to push for back-to-back titles. Lionel Messi heads to his sixth World Cup with Argentina carrying a responsibility he has never faced before: defending the title. In a notable footnote, the squad announced by Lionel Scaloni features more returning outfield players from a World Cup-winning roster than any other defending champion this century, raising the question of whether holding that experienced core is an asset or a liability heading into the tournament in Mexico, Canada and the United States. According to a stat surfaced by Telemundo journalist Jaime Macias, Argentina has retained more outfield players from their 2022 championship squad than any other World Cup-winning nation since the turn of the century. Of the players who lifted the trophy in Qatar, 15 have been called up for the 2026 title defense, with the remaining 11 spots going to players who have yet to win a World Cup gold medal. It is worth noting that the expanded 26-man roster format, introduced for the 2022 edition, means the pool of potential returnees was already larger than in any previous cycle, naturally inflating the number of champions available to be recalled. Excluding goalkeepers Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez and Geronimo Rulli, the outfield players who lifted the World Cup in 2022 and have been named in Argentina’s 2026 squad are: Nicolas Tagliafico, Gonzalo Montiel, Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Exequiel Palacios, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez and Thiago Almada. En este siglo, 🇦🇷 Argentina es la selección que más jugadores de campo repite del plantel campeón del mundo en el Mundial siguiente. Curiosamente, la que menos repitió fue la que tuvo la mejor participación (🇫🇷 2022) pic.twitter.com/3bETagq0Hd— Jaime F. Macias (@Jaimefmacias) June 4, 2026 The less champions, the better? At first glance, bringing back the core of a World Cup-winning squad would seem like the most logical strategy for a defending champion. The historical record this century, however, tells a more cautionary tale: the more World Cup winners a defending nation has recycled into the following squad, the worse their results have tended to be. Spain brought 14 returning outfield players to the 2014 World Cup after winning their first title in 2010 and suffered a humiliating group-stage exit. France carried 13 outfield survivors from their 1998 triumph into the 2002 edition and similarly failed to survive the group stage with just one point. Italy and Germany followed the same cursed pattern. The Azzurri brought back eight players from their 2006 title-winning squad and crashed out in the first round in 2010, while Germany suffered the same early exit in 2018 with eight returnees from their 2014 champion group. Brazil, with eight survivors from their 2002 squad heading into 2006, managed to escape the group stage but still fell short of expectations, bowing out in the quarterfinals despite boasting a generation of stars that included Ronaldinho, Ronaldo Nazário and Adriano. The most successful transformation of a defending champion came from Didier Deschamps’ France. Going into the 2022 World Cup, he brought just seven survivors from the 2018 championship squad, namely Benjamin Pavard, Raphael Varane, Lucas Hernandez, Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, and reached the final, where they were beaten by Argentina. France players react in the penalty shoot out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Final against Argentina. If the century’s trend holds, Argentina’s unusually high rate of retention would be a warning sign. And yet the 2026 format itself provides a safety net the previous defending champions did not ha

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Which PSG Champions League winners will star at the 2026 World Cup?

worldsoccertalk.com · 2 weeks ago

The World Cup is about to see many of the Paris Saint-Germain players who won the Champions League over Arsenal. The Champions League is over after a dramatic final, so now it is time for the World Cup. With Paris Saint-Germain winning the title for the second consecutive time as they beat Arsenal in a penalty shootout, many of their players will not have time to rest because they must represent their countries. There is no denying they should see many of their players next month. The one leading the way is obviously Ousmane Dembélé, who was picked by Didier Deschamps to seek revenge for France after the last edition’s loss. His presence will not be the only one. In the French team there are more players who come from Paris Saint-Germain, with Lucas Hernandez, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola joining the Ballon d’Or winner. World Cup players from out of France A top team like Paris Saint-Germain logically has players from different countries who are worthy of their national teams. The other player of huge importance for Luis Enrique is Vitinha, who was a secure presence in Portugal’s list. Vitinha should be a very important player for Portugal (Carl Recine/Getty Images) The strong list of players from that country includes a decisive piece for Paris Saint-Germain like left back Nuno Mendes, who may share a team with João Neves, with Gonçalo Ramos also called up. From the starting lineup of the final, only winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and goalkeeper Matvey Safonov will not be at the World Cup, with Achraf Hakimi representing Morocco and Marquinhos leading Brazil as captains. More players called There are more PSG players who will continue into the tournament, with Willian Pacho representing Ecuador and Fabián Ruiz part of Spain’s squad. Lee Kang-in has also been called up for South Korea, while Ibrahim Mbaye completes the group after being selected by Senegal.

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Mbappe, Dembele lead France’s 2026 World Cup squad as Camavinga misses out

worldsoccertalk.com · last month

Coach Didier Deschamps released the France squad list for the 2026 World Cup headlined by stars Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, with Eduardo Camavinga being the most notable absence. The 2026 World Cup field is officially taking shape, with France becoming the first major powerhouse to unveil its roster for the upcoming tournament. While superstars Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele headline the star-studded list, Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga provided the shock of the day after being left out of the squad entirely. In a high-production reveal video, head coach Didier Deschamps named the 26 players tasked with conquering North America this summer. Les Bleus find themselves in Group I, widely considered one of the tournament’s “Groups of Death,” where they will battle Sadio Mane’s Senegal, Iraq, and Erling Haaland’s Norway. France will lean heavily on 2024-25 Golden Boot winner Kylian Mbappe and 2025 Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele to spearhead the hunt for a third star. Along with Lucas Hernandez, this duo will be the only players on the roster to feature in three consecutive World Cups, a run that includes the 2018 title in Russia and the 2022 final in Qatar. The omission of Eduardo Camavinga stands as the most glaring storyline of the selection process. “I imagine his disappointment. He is coming off a difficult season where he played less and dealt with injuries. I have choices to make, a squad structure (to maintain),” commented Didier Deschamps on TF1. 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒏 𝒂 𝒖𝒏 𝒓𝒐̂𝒍𝒆 𝒂̀ 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒆𝒓 🇫🇷🌎Voici nos 26 Bleus qui représenteront la France à la 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐞 𝐝𝐮 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ! 🔥#FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/CqKUzJpSK0— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) May 14, 2026 In a move that caught many by surprise, RC Lens goalkeeper Robin Risser earned a spot on the final 26-man roster. The 21-year-old’s inclusion marks his first-ever call-up by Deschamps, as he beat out the likes of PSG’s Lucas Chevalier and West Ham’s Alphonse Areola, both of whom struggled for consistent minutes this season. France’s full 2026 World Cup roster Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (RC Lens), Brice Samba (Stade Rennes).Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Vila), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (PSG), Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Jules Kounde (FC Barcelona), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), Wiliam Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich).Midfielders : N’Golo Kante (Fenerbahce), Manu Kone (AS Rome), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG).Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (AS Monaco), Bradley Barcola (PSG), Rayan Cherki (Manchester City), Ousmane Dembele (PSG), Desire Doue (PSG), Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan). More than half of the 2022 squad will miss the 2026 trip France entered the 2022 World Cup aiming to become the first repeat champions since Brazil in 1962, but those dreams were dashed by Lionel Messi’s Argentina in an epic final. Since that heartbreak, Deschamps has overseen a massive rebuilding process for what is expected to be his final World Cup on the French touchline. The turnover is staggering; of the 26 players who traveled to Qatar four years ago, 14 will not be joining the team in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. Most notably, the entire 2022 goalkeeping core of Hugo Lloris, Steve Mandanda, and Alphonse Areola has been completely phased out in favor of new blood. The following 14 players from the 2022 squad were excluded due to international retirement or tactical decisions: Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola, Hugo Lloris, and Steve Mandanda.Defenders: Axel Disasi, Benjamin Pavard, and Raphael Varane.Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga, Youssouf Fofana, Matteo Guendouzi, Jordan Veretout.Forwards: Kingsley Coman, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, and Randal Kolo Muani.

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Cristiano Ronaldo dethroned as Nuno Mendes claims Champions League record for Portuguese players

worldsoccertalk.com · 2 months ago

Nuno Mendes surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo in a historic record among Portuguese players in the UEFA Champions League. Paris Saint-Germain secured a 5-4 win over Bayern Munich on Tuesday, a result that moves them closer to the UEFA Champions League final. Nuno Mendes featured for the French side, and his appearance allowed him to reach a historic milestone for Portuguese players, overtaking Cristiano Ronaldo. After being named in the starting lineup and playing 84 minutes before being replaced by Lucas Hernandez, Mendes became the youngest Portuguese player to reach 50 Champions League appearances. The Portuguese left-back hit that mark at 23 years and 313 days, comfortably surpassing Ronaldo. The forward had reached that total during the 2008-09 season, when he was still playing for Manchester United, at 24 years and 83 days, and held the record for more than 17 years. Mendes’ numbers come exclusively from his time with Paris Saint-Germain. Before joining the French side, he spent three seasons with Sporting CP, where he did not make a Champions League appearance. Since 2021, however, the defender has become a key player for PSG, something reflected in his seven goals and four assists in 50 matches in European competition. Cristiano Ronaldo won five Champions League titles. Portuguese players with the most Champions League appearances What makes Nuno Mendes’ achievement even more impressive is how it compares to other Portuguese stars from recent decades. At under 24, the PSG left-back is already approaching numbers that other icons took years to build. At the moment, Mendes is just 14 matches away from breaking into the top 10 Portuguese players with the most appearances in Champions League history. That spot is currently held by Jose Bosingwa, who made 64 appearances with Boavista, Porto and Chelsea, as well as Vitor Baia, who played for Porto and Barcelona. Top 10 Portuguese players by Champions League appearances: 1- Cristiano Ronaldo (183) 2- Pepe (120) 3- Luis Figo (103) 4- Bernardo Silva (101) 5- Ricardo Carvalho (86) 6- Deco (75) 7- Joao Moutinho (66) 8- Ruben Dias (65) 9- Vitor Baia (64) 10- Jose Bosingwa (64) It is worth noting that this ranking only includes players who have featured in the competition since it adopted the UEFA Champions League format in the 1991-92 season. Before that, during its time as the European Cup, other Portuguese players also made their mark. The most notable case is Eusebio, who recorded 59 goals in 78 matches and won the title with Benfica in 1962.

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