Press review: France v Ukraine, qualification, tributes and Zabarnyi | OneFootball

This Thursday, November 13, the French press (from a sports perspective) focused on nothing directly related to Paris Saint-Germain; the main event is tonight’s France/Ukraine match as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Les Bleus can qualify, Ilya Zabarnyi (23-year-old Ukrainian defender) is expected, and there is a thought for the victims of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015.

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

Les Bleus have a great meeting at the Parc des Princes, with the chance to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup if they win. It promises to be an evening full of strong emotions. There will be joy, but also deep thoughts and sadness for the 10th anniversary of the attacks. Life must go on, but we must never forget.

Let’s hope for a great match, with pace and spectacle. Much will depend on the French team, but we must not forget that Ukraine has great qualities. In defense, Zabarnyi will be expected to “hold firm” against Les Bleus. A strong performance could only do him good, especially since his recent matches with PSG have been a bit complicated.

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