“The French team is not intended to do justice”: the Blues of hand defend the presence of Kounkoud. Accused of attempted rape after the Blues' European title at the end of January, the right winger from Kielce was nevertheless retained by the selection committee.

“His presence, with everything that is happening at the moment, it can seem like a thorn in the side of the France team,” admits Dika Mem. ‘He’s like my brother. So I'm already super happy to see him with us,’ slips the Barcelonan.