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Ligue 1 Wrap: PSG Move Three Clear

Ligue 1 Wrap: PSG Move Three Clear

Paris Saint-Germain moved to the summit of Ligue 1 after they battled their way to a 1-0 win against cellar-dwellers Nancy on Saturday. 28 Oct 2012
Benzema Hails 'Important' Spain Result

Benzema Hails 'Important' Spain Result

France striker Karim Benzema has hailed the 1-1 draw with Spain as an 'important' result in their World Cup Group I qualifying clash. 18 Oct 2012
Fabregas Familiar With France Strengths

Fabregas Familiar With France Strengths

Cesc Fabregas is expecting few surprises when Spain play host to France in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier. 16 Oct 2012
Villa Ready For Tough Qualifier

Villa Ready For Tough Qualifier

David Villa is expecting a tough encounter when Spain take on France in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday 16 Oct 2012
Del Bosque Eyes Showdown With France

Del Bosque Eyes Showdown With France

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque believes tonight's clash with France will be vital in deciding who progresses from Group I. 16 Oct 2012
France Scalp No Achievement, Says Kagawa

France Scalp No Achievement, Says Kagawa

Shinji Kagawa has played down Japan's 1-0 victory over France, insisting his side have achieved nothing yet despite recording a famous win. 14 Oct 2012
Lloris: France Must Attack Spain

Lloris: France Must Attack Spain

Hugo Lloris said France must hit Spain 'where it hurts' when they face Vicente del Bosque's side in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday. 14 Oct 2012
Anelka Defends Nasri Outburst

Anelka Defends Nasri Outburst

Nicolas Anelka has defended Samir Nasri's expletive-laden rant at reporters after France were beaten by Spain in the quarter-finals of Euro 2012. 14 Oct 2012
Japan Shock Les Bleus In Paris

Japan Shock Les Bleus In Paris

France prepared for a tough World Cup qualifier against Spain with a shock 1-0 home defeat to Japan in a frantic game at the Stade de France. 13 Oct 2012
Benzema Aims To Replicate Zidane

Benzema Aims To Replicate Zidane

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is keen to emulate his illustrious compatriot Zinedine Zidane. 13 Oct 2012
Japan's Zaccheroni Excited By France Test

Japan's Zaccheroni Excited By France Test

Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni believes Friday's friendly against France will provide an opportunity to measure how far his side have come. 13 Oct 2012
Ribery Calls For French Courage

Ribery Calls For French Courage

France winger Franck Ribery believes his side should have no inferiority complex when they play Spain on Tuesday at the Vicente Calderon. 11 Oct 2012
Spain's Martinez Calls For Maximum Focus

Spain's Martinez Calls For Maximum Focus

Javi Martinez believes Spain are still the team to beat in international football and must maintain their high levels of motivation. 10 Oct 2012
Debuchy Warning For Spain

Debuchy Warning For Spain

Mathieu Debuchy believes France can take it right up to reigning world and European champions Spain in World Cup qualifying next Tuesday. 10 Oct 2012
Deschamps Not Taking Japan Lightly

Deschamps Not Taking Japan Lightly

Didier Deschamps has warned France there is no such thing as an easy match and hopes his side take their Japan friendly seriously on Friday. 9 Oct 2012
Ligue 1 Wrap: Khelifa Treble Downs Montpellier

Ligue 1 Wrap: Khelifa Treble Downs Montpellier

Saber Khelifa scored a hat-trick as under-pressure Evian beat last season's Ligue 1 champions Montpellier 3-2 on Saturday. 7 Oct 2012
Zidane Head-Butt Statue Unveiled

Zidane Head-Butt Statue Unveiled

Former Real Madrid and Juventus man Zinedine Zidane has had one of his last acts on a football field immortalised in stone. 28 Sep 2012
Ligue 1 Wrap: PSG Move To Fourth

Ligue 1 Wrap: PSG Move To Fourth

Paris Saint-Germain have won their fourth game in a row, defeating Bastia 4-0, to move within three points of the top of Ligue 1. 23 Sep 2012
Ligue 1 Wrap: Lille, Bordeaux Held To Draws

Ligue 1 Wrap: Lille, Bordeaux Held To Draws

Lille missed the opportunity to close the gap on Ligue 1 leaders Marseille, while title aspirants Bordeaux were held at Valenciennes. 16 Sep 2012
Ibrahimovic On Target For PSG

Ibrahimovic On Target For PSG

Paris Saint-Germain recorded their second successive Ligue 1 victory with a 2-0 win over Toulouse at Parc des Princes on Friday night. 15 Sep 2012
Deschamps Delighted With Perfect Start

Deschamps Delighted With Perfect Start

France coach Didier Deschamps was delighted with his side's 3-1 victory over Belarus in FIFA World Cup qualifying on Tuesday. 12 Sep 2012