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League of Nations: Rayan Cherki settles accounts after France-Belgium

After the victory of the Blues against Belgium, this Monday evening in the League of Nations, Rayan Cherki responded to

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 5:42 AM
League of Nations: Rayan Cherki settles accounts after France-Belgium
Key Things to Know
  • Rayan Cherki denied reports of a strained relationship with French teammate Michael Olise following France's win over Belgium.
  • France defeated Belgium 4-1 at the Stade de France, with Cherki scoring after entering as a substitute.
  • Cherki criticized reporting from L'Equipe, describing allegations regarding tension during training sessions as complete inventions.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rayan Cherki publicly pushed back against media reports claiming he has a strained relationship with international teammate Michael Olise following France's 4-1 victory over Belgium in the Nations League. Speaking to TF1 after scoring as a second-half substitute, Cherki dismissed the claims published by L'Equipe, describing them as media inventions and asserting that the two share strong complicity on and off the pitch.

The Manchester City playmaker praised the team's internal atmosphere under manager Zinedine Zidane, insisting the squad is exceptionally united. Cherki had previously labeled reporting from L'Equipe—which suggested Olise was frustrated with Cherki's behavior during training sessions—as entirely fabricated, urging fans not to believe stories published in the press.

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