France Displays Resilience: A Potential Turning Point or Just a Temporary Upsurge? By Raphaël Jucobin Didier Deschamps expressed a sense of pride following France's impressive 3-1 victory at San Siro, a result that allowed them to avenge their earlier defeat to Italy by the same scoreline just two months prior. The win has provided a much-needed boost for the under-fire head coach, offering him some respite amid growing scrutiny. While it may be too soon to declare a full "renaissance" for the French team, as suggested by Monday's headlines in L’Équipe, the resilient performance has certainly raised hopes among fans and analysts alike. However, lingering doubts remain regarding the team's attacking options and the role of star player Kylian Mbappé. As France looks to build on this momentum, the question remains: is this victory a genuine turning point for the national team, or merely a fleeting moment of success?

Cheerful Conte has Napoli dreaming again after a clinical win at Milan It may be premature to discuss a title challenge for the 2023 champions, but Napoli's attention to detail and confident play suggest promising prospects ahead. When Antonio Conte is in high spirits, it's a signal for rival teams to take notice. The Napoli manager was all smiles as he walked around San Siro, celebrating with players, offering encouraging pats on the back, and sharing enthusiastic embraces. “This is one of the best groups I have worked with in my career,” he expressed to Dazn. “I’m breathing clean, beautiful air. I’m breathing the passion and the enthusiasm.” His team had just secured a 2-0 victory over Milan, propelling them seven points clear at the top of Serie A after just 10 matches. While it’s a temporary lead—given that the teams trailing them have yet to play in this midweek round—it marks a remarkable turnaround for a Napoli squad that finished a staggering 41 points behind champions Inter last season.