News about Lilian Thuram

According to L'Equipe, Lloris, and Postecoglou, the 36-year-old, who has been the new high-profile player to be approached by a Saudi Arabian club, has agreed to cancel plans for him. Lloris is reported to have received a lucrative bid from Al Hilal that would see him significantly raise his salary, but the ex-France skipper is reluctant to move to the Middle East and away from his family.

Marcus Thuram, a French forward, has reported the departure of Borussia Monchengladbach at the end of the season. Lilian Thuram, the player and son of Les Bleus legend Lilian Thuram, had previously declined a number of contracts from the Bundesliga team and will eventually leave on a free transfer.

Following last year's World Cup, every nation will have high hopes for future success. Following a humiliating experience, see Belgium, several nations are trying to rip it all up. Some are simply hoping to improve marginally after disappointing performances that eventually ended in disappointment - see Portugal and England. While others, some countries are extremely proud and are just keen to keep the next generation of talent coming through - see World Cup champion Argentina. However, a new generation of international stars has been welcomed to squads around the world as the first international break since Lionel Messi lifted the coveted trophy.