By: Jay Harris, Amy Lawrence, Mark Carey, Melanie Anzidei
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Didier Deschamps' side delivered a statement performance in the second half against Senegal


Melanie Anzidei is a Staff Writer at The Athletic, covering all things fútbol. With a strong background in competitive and professional sports, she has reported extensively on team sports and international sports leagues, drawing from nearly a decade of experience as an enterprise sports reporter. Melanie's work has been featured in prominent outlets including The New York Times, Yahoo Sports, and The Journal News Media Group.
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Melanie Anzidei's articles primarily focus on sports, particularly soccer-related events and government announcements related to sports. She covers a range of topics including the World Cup, women's sports, and specific regions such as New Jersey.
When reaching out to Melanie with pitches or expert commentary, consider offering insights into upcoming major sporting events such as the World Cup or developments in women's sports. Pitches should also include perspectives from officials involved in organizing these events or those related to government policies impacting sports.
Given her coverage attributes and topics covered, providing information about significant updates concerning soccer tournaments, especially those involving U.S. cities like New Jersey would likely appeal to Melanie.
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