Press review: France v Sweden, Dembélé annoyed, Akliouche to PSG | OneFootball

This Sunday, June 28, the French press (from a sporting perspective) focused, as far as Paris Saint-Germain is concerned, on the arrival of Maghnes Akliouche (a 24-year-old attacking midfielder/winger for AS Monaco and the French national team). There is also the Bleus’ match on Tuesday at 11 p.m. against Sweden in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. All of this with an angry and determined Ousmane Dembélé (29-year-old forward). 

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

Akliouche seems to be getting closer to PSG; several media outlets are reporting this, and AS Monaco already confirmed at the end of the season that a departure would be possible. Not as a gift, of course. An agreement will have to be reached. It is not done yet, and we should not forget that Paris and the player could also have other ideas. We are waiting for certainty.

The same goes for the lineups for the France-Sweden match, with several uncertainties on each side. The Bleus, thanks to a very deep squad. The Swedes, with several systems tested during the group stage and a solution to find against one of the favorites in the competition.

Dembélé should start, and he will once again want to help the team win, since that is the priority. But there is also some satisfaction in responding to criticism that is still too hasty and harsh. A habit in the media, and something you have to deal with. But a player can still be affected by it. And enjoy being able to respond, especially on the pitch. Even if that must not take priority over the joy of playing and the interests of the team.

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