Snubbed France star takes Harvard course just five miles away from teammates World Cup camp

Eduardo Camavinga has gone back to school after missing out on France’s World Cup squad.

The Real Madrid midfielder was left out by Didier Deschamps for this summer’s tournament in North America.

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It marks the first time Camavinga will be absent from a major tournament since Euro 2020.

The 23-year-old was part of the France side at both the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024.

However, he will not feature this time around after being snubbed by Deschamps.

Despite the setback, Camavinga has still headed to the USA following the end of the season.

Instead of training with the rest of the national team, though, he has attended Harvard Business School.

Camavinga has revealed he has completed a short course in the business of entertainment, media and sports.

In a post on Instagram, he shared a series of snaps from his time at the university.

Alongside them, he wrote: “A few days of learning, listening and growing. Grateful for the experience at Harvard Business School.”

Harvard is located just five miles from France’s World Cup training base in Massachusetts.

Les Bleus will stay at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston during the tournament.

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Meanwhile, they will train at Bentley University in nearby Waltham.

Why was Camavinga left out?

Deschamps explained his reasons for leaving Camavinga out of France’s World Cup squad last month.

Speaking at a press conference after announcing his squad, he explained: “His season, of course. A few injuries as well.

“And the competition, which is very, very tough. I’m not questioning his potential or what he’s capable of. But he’s entitled to be angry with me, I understand that.”

Camavinga made 43 appearances for Real Madrid across all competitions this season despite battling ankle injuries early in the campaign.

Meanwhile, he has two goals in 29 caps for France to his name, including playing 49 minutes off the bench in the 2022 World Cup final.

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France will begin their campaign at this summer’s finals against Senegal on June 16.

They will also take on Iraq and Norway in group I for a place in the knockout stage.