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Blanc Sees Shoots Of Recovery

Blanc Sees Shoots Of Recovery

LAURENT Blanc hailed France's 2-0 Euro 2012 qualifying victory over Romania and is encouraged by signs of a renewed team spirit among a group still recovering from a disastrous World Cup campaign. 11 Oct 2010
Les Bleus Defeat Romania

Les Bleus Defeat Romania

FRANCE coach Laurent Blanc proved his worth as three substitutes combined to give Les Bleus a deserved 2-0 victory over Romania in their Euro 2012 qualifier in Paris. 10 Oct 2010
Diaby Concern for France

Diaby Concern for France

France look set to be without Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby for Saturday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Romania at the Stade de France. 8 Oct 2010
France: Rennes Go Top

France: Rennes Go Top

Rennes climbed to the top of Ligue 1 tonight with a 3-1 victory over Toulouse. 4 Oct 2010
Blanc Worried for Benzema

Blanc Worried for Benzema

France coach Laurent Blanc is concerned that Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema sometimes listens to the wrong advice and does not work hard enough at his game. 1 Oct 2010
Ligue 1 Wrap: Payet Goal Takes Les Verts Top

Ligue 1 Wrap: Payet Goal Takes Les Verts Top

IN-FORM Dimitri Payet scored the only goal of the game as St Etienne went top of Ligue 1 with victory over derby rivals Lyon. 26 Sep 2010
Aulas Calls For Puel Backing At Lyon

Aulas Calls For Puel Backing At Lyon

LYON president Jean-Michel Aulas has called for the club's fans to rally behind the team after claiming now is not the time to sack under-fire coach Claude Puel. 21 Sep 2010
Ligue 1 Wrap: OM Get Back to Winning Ways

Ligue 1 Wrap: OM Get Back to Winning Ways

Marseille put their stuttering start to the season behind them with a convincing victory over Arles tonight. 19 Sep 2010
Ligue 1 Wrap: Toulouse Slip Up

Ligue 1 Wrap: Toulouse Slip Up

TOULOUSE lost their 100% record in Ligue 1 this evening as St Etienne recorded a surprise win at the Stade Municipal. 12 Sep 2010
France Finally Get A Win

France Finally Get A Win

Second-half goals from Karim Benzema and Florent Malouda earned France some relief from their recent woes as they beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in their Euro 2012 Group D qualifier. 8 Sep 2010
Benzema Return Lifts Les Bleus

Benzema Return Lifts Les Bleus

KARIM Benzema could return for France in Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifying clash with Bosnia-Herzegovina, but Guillaume Hoarau has been ruled out. 5 Sep 2010
It Doesn't Get Any Better For France...

It Doesn't Get Any Better For France...

Laurent Blanc's first competitive match as France coach ended in a shock 1-0 defeat which deals an early blow to their Euro 2012 qualifying bid. 4 Sep 2010
Anelka Wasn't The Problem For France - Paclet

Anelka Wasn't The Problem For France - Paclet

FORMER France team doctor Jean-Pierre Paclet has defended Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka's role in Les Bleus' World Cup meltdown. 30 Aug 2010
Gourcuff on Verge of 22m Euro Lyon Switch

Gourcuff on Verge of 22m Euro Lyon Switch

Lyon have agreed a 22million euros fee with Bordeaux for France playmaker Yoann Gourcuff. 24 Aug 2010
Anelka Laughs Off France Ban

Anelka Laughs Off France Ban

Nicolas Anelka today claimed he was "dying with laughter" despite the 18-match suspension imposed by the French Football Federation which is likely to spell the end of his international career. 19 Aug 2010
France Ban Anelka For 18 Games

France Ban Anelka For 18 Games

Nicolas Anelka has been suspended for 18 international matches, the French Football Federation have confirmed. Patrice Evra has been banned for five matches, Franck Ribery for three and Jeremy Toulalan for one, all in relation to their conduct at the World Cup. 18 Aug 2010
Marseille Misery

Marseille Misery

CHAMPIONS Marseille's start to the new Ligue 1 season went from bad to worse tonight as they went down 3-2 at Valenciennes. 15 Aug 2010
Evra Surprised Over France Hearing

Evra Surprised Over France Hearing

Patrice Evra insists he is "surprised" that he and four France team-mates have been singled out by the French Football Federation following their farcical World Cup campaign. 10 Aug 2010
France Quintet to Face Disciplinary Committee

France Quintet to Face Disciplinary Committee

THE French Football Federation (FFF) has called five players to appear before its disciplinary committee to discuss the behaviour of the national team during the World Cup. 7 Aug 2010
Anelka Speaks Out Over Domenech Row

Anelka Speaks Out Over Domenech Row

Nicolas Anelka admits his "head was gone" during the infamous row with Raymond Domenech which led to him being sent home from the World Cup, but denied swearing at his former national team boss. 5 Aug 2010
Benzema and Ben Arfa Back for Les Bleus

Benzema and Ben Arfa Back for Les Bleus

Forwards Karim Benzema and Hatem Ben Arfa are among the biggest names in Laurent Blanc's first France squad, for next week's friendly in Norway. 5 Aug 2010