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France's William Saliba is considered fine and will be managed ahead of the World Cup, per Didier Deschamps.
Arsenal face potential implications if Saliba’s back issue worsens, possibly affecting their Premier League title defense.
Saliba has been a key figure for Arsenal and missed crucial league moments in the past when injured.
Deschamps noted six players involved in the Champions League will be managed during the World Cup run.
France has several players withdrawing for international duty, but Arteta supports players choosing to compete for their nation.
Arsenal has 16 players, including Saliba, set to participate in the World Cup, more than most clubs aside from Manchester City.
Saliba’s World Cup status may affect his availability for Arsenal’s upcoming Premier League campaign.
Deschamps said Saliba would have played if needed, underscoring his readiness for World Cup duty.
The World Cup friendly against Côte d’Ivoire was used as the context for Deschamps to update Saliba’s condition.

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Macron hopes a 2026 World Cup run by France could become a final, unifying political moment for his presidency.
Mbappé’s ongoing World Cup prominence is linked with Macron’s political messaging and public image.
The piece highlights France’s football success shaping political risk for Macron and aiding his public narrative.
Macron’s past intervention to keep Mbappé at PSG underscores a direct link between football decisions and national politics.
The analysis notes a historical rise in Macron’s popularity following France’s World Cup victory in 2018 and 2024 Olympic moments.
The article frames Mbappé and Macron as parallels of rapid ascent, public scrutiny, and potential political payoff.
Mbappé’s stance against the far right and his relationship with Macron are highlighted as key political dynamics.
The piece notes France’s diverse team history and its role in political messaging around national unity.
The article emphasizes how sporting success is leveraged beyond sports to influence political sentiment.
The narrative includes a caution that football glory may be needed to overshadow other national concerns.
The reporting links Mbappé’s potential World Cup success with political optics for Macron’s legacy amid domestic turmoil.

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