News about Steve Mandanda

Following Hugo Lloris' retirement, Kylian Mbappe was allegedly selected by Didier Deschamps to take over the vacant captaincy position in France's national team. Manchester United's Raphael Varane, Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, and 37-year-old Steve Mandanda all joined Lloris in declaring the day a day on their France careers.

Didier Deschamps was quick to praise Raphael Varane after the former French defender announced his retirement from international football at the age of 29. When announcing Varane's call to Deschamps that he had called him 'a few days earlier' to inform him of his decision, the Les Bleus boss lauded his honesty and sacrifice for France. Varane is the fourth winner of the 2018 World Cup to withdraw from international service after Hugo Lloris' announcement and that of former No. 2 Steve Mandanda, with Blaise Matuidi displaying his blue jersey in 2019.

In a 1-0 loss to Stade Rennais on Sunday, Paris St Germain suffered their second loss of the season as their Ligue 1 lead was cut to three points. Rennes, who have won their ninth straight home game in the top flight, triumphed thanks to Hamari Traore's second-half goals as the visitors suffered their second defeat in three league outings. PSG has 47 points from 19 games, while second-placed RC Lens are 44 after defeating AJ Auxerre 1-0 on Saturday, with Olympique de Marseille third two points adrift after their 3-1 victory over Lorient also on Saturday.

Just days after longtime No. 1 Hugo Lloris called off international football, France goalkeeper Steve Mandanda is expected to announce his retirement from international football at the age of 37. Mandanda has been a member of France since 2008, but he has mainly played a back-up role to Lloris, who began his international service in the same year. Lloris called time on his 15 years with France just five days ago, leaving Mandanda with the opportunity to wear the coveted No. 1 shirt.

As France takes on Tunisia at the Education City Stadium on Wednesday, November 30, they will be looking to make it three wins out of three. So, with Tunisia's clash with France quickly approaching, Sportsmail takes you through all you need to hear about the Group D game.