The Frenchman has not been selected since a friendly against Russia in March 2018, and missed out on his country's victorious World Cup campaign in Russia a few months later.

The EFL has announced a £50million short-term relief package to assist cash-strapped clubs during the coronavirus crisis. An emergency meeting has outlined how things shall be handled going forward.

Karim Benzema has taken a swipe at Olivier Giroud, implying the Chelsea striker who replaced him in the France national team is an inferior player.  The 32-year-old has not played for Les Blues since 2015.

Benzema used an unflattering motor racing analogy to describe the perceived difference in quality between himself and Chelsea striker Giroud, who replaced him in the France team.

Benzema took a swipe at Giroud as the 'go-kart' to his 'Formula One' to describe what he believes is a difference in quality between himself and Giroud, who replaced him in the France team.

In extra-time of the 2006 final in Berlin, France captain Zidane head-butted Materazzi in the chest after words were exchanged. Zidane was sent-off and Italy went on to win on penalties.

Zinedine Zidane was sensationally shown red in the 2006 World Cup final after headbutting Italy defender Marco Materazzi in extra time. Fabio Cannavaro went on to lift the trophy in Berlin.

Guro Reiten opened the scoring with a deflected shot in the 16th minute before Lisa-Marie Utland doubled their lead just after the half-hour mark with just her fifth touch of the game.

Trading Standards bosses are warning tourists about a 'sham' website advertising a Manchester city centre hotel that doesn't actually exist.

Stacey Dooley hit back at a troll who commented on Instagram 'At least this black person is old enough to consent to being in a photo with you'.

The documentary maker, 32, looked stylish in black mom jeans and a white woven tank top as she checked her phone on her way inside the broadcaster's headquarters.

Already-qualified hosts France preserved their perfect record to top Group A with a 1-0 win against 10-woman Nigeria thanks to Wendie Renard's 79th minute penalty.

The British Museum has long faced criticism over how it sourced its most prized possessions from former British colonies and beyond.

Chile were eliminated from the women's World Cup after missing a late penalty that would have sent them through in a 2-0 win over Thailand on Thursday.

Argentina and Lionel Messi's tournament woes have continued at this summer's Copa America after failing to win their opening two matches of the campaign.

Germany booked their place in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals with a confident win over Nigeria. Alexandra Popp, Lea Schuller and Sara Dabritz scored the goals to secure victory.

Naby Keita has been ruled out of Guinea's final AFCON group clash against Burundi with injury, news that will likely infuriate Liverpool. He is struggling with shin and thigh problems.

Ayoola 'AJ' Ajayi, 31, self-published the Forge Identity, which tells the story of a 15-year-old boy originally from Nigeria who witnesses two gruesome murders where both of the victims are burned alive.

Candie and Chipper - of the US Customs and Border Protection's 'Beagle Brigade' - sniffed out the Giant African snails while on duty at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Jordan Ayew and Thomas Partey delivered Ghana into the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations with second half goals as they beat Guinea Bissau in their last group game at the Suez Stadium.

Nigeria produced a second-half comeback to beat Cameroon 3-2 and book their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles had taken an early lead.

Based on eight matches from last season, they found each match had an average illegal audience of 7.1 million viewers, with more than one million of those from China.

The 25-year-old former Arsenal junior was relegated with Rotherham last season but impressed enough to earn supporters player of the year award.

Footage filmed by a passenger on the aircraft captures the man as he moves around the wing of the plane at the international airport in Lagos on Friday.

The 'Stansted 15' (pictured) cut through a fence at Essex airport in March 2017 in a protest against deportation of 60 people. Of these, 25 were criminals for offences such as murder and child rape.

Caitlin Harvey, from Glasgow, said she had met the unnamed toilet attendant on a night out when the Nigerian woman confided in her that she was lonely after her recent move.

Everton have held discussions with Monaco over the proposed sale of Henry Onyekuru and have stepped up interest in Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina.

PC Khafi Kareem, 29, from the Metropolitan Police (pictured with Commissioner Cressida Dick) was warned not to take part in the show but was granted unpaid leave and entered.

PC Khafi Kareem (pictured) continued to appeal to viewers for support despite her London colleagues expressing concern that she'd tarnished the reputation of the Met.

UK-based Particia Ajayi, 51, from Nigeria, opened up about the long-term impact of surviving FGM. She told the BBC that the psychological aspect 'far outweighs' the physical pain.

Alex Iwobi is determined to make a name for himself after completing a £30m move from Arsenal to Everton on deadline day. The winger became Marco SIlva's seventh signing of the summer.

The visitors went behind in the seventh minute after Wilfried Ndidi dawdled on the ball, allowing Chelsea youngster Mason Mount to nip in, steal it and finish past goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.

Ellias Preko, a Ghanaian national used his 'expertise and veneer of respectability' to flush dirty money out of Nigeria.The money was plundered by former governor James Ibori.

Nigeria have launched an ambitious attempt to convince Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham to snub England and represent the Super Eagles at international level.

Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu has attacked his former club over their decision to sell Alex Iwobi to Everton for £30million on transfer deadline day.

Oluwaleke Yisa told an immigration officer 'I want to leave this f*****g country' during an appointment at the Home Office's Becket House, Bermondsey, on 20 August.

Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has refused to rule out switching his allegiance to Nigeria.  Abraham is currently the joint-leading scorer in the Premier League this season.

Abraham, who has scored seven goals in his last three games, has already been capped by England at senior level. But, as his one cap came in a friendly he could still switch allegiance to Nigeria.

Abraham is in sensational form for Chelsea, scoring seven goals in three matches, which puts him alongside Sergio Aguero as the Premier League's top scorer and he is keen to win a senior cap.

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The 21-year-old was born in Canada to Nigerian parents, but moved to Gravesend when he was a baby. He has played for Canada's Under 20 team and for England's Under 20 and Under 21 teams.

Harry, 35, who has previously spoken of his own mental health struggles, made his comments to Peter Oki, 18, at the Auwal Mosque in Bo-Kaap area of Cape Town today.

Samuel Jolumi, 27, Ishola Sunday, 28, Toheeb Popoola, 27, and Joberto McGee, 20, appeared at the Old Bailey in London and denied attempting to hijack the ship, making threats to kill, and affray.

The detainees, mostly children, emerged from the building in Kaduna with chains on their hands and feet and horrific scarring after police raided it following an anonymous tip-off.

An Islamic boarding school has been revealed as a 'house of torture' after authorities raided the building on Thursday.

Police say the women, aged between 15 and 28, were mostly lured to the coastal city of Lagos with the promise of domestic work before having their phones taken and being forced into pregnancy.

The Nigeria international, 21, bagged a brace in the 2-2 draw and marked his Champions League goals by re-enacting Ronaldo's iconic 'Siii' celebration in front of the Real fans.

Central defender Fikayo Tomori has shone for Frank Lampard's Chelsea side this season and is understood to have impressed England's coaching staff.

The American side announced in a statement that Promise had died on Wednesday evening, but did not specify the cause of death. He captained Nigeria to a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Alagba, meaning 'Elder', the tortoise died today after suffering from an illness. She lived with the ruler of Ogbomoso's palace, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade, in Nigeria.