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Vieira Dignified Over World Cup Omission

Vieira Dignified Over World Cup Omission

PATRICK Vieira has accepted his omission from France's 30-man preliminary World Cup squad. 12 May 2010
Vieira, Benzema Fail to Make France Squad

Vieira, Benzema Fail to Make France Squad

MANCHESTER City midfielder Patrick Vieira and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema have been omitted from France's 30-man preliminary squad for the World Cup in South Africa. 12 May 2010
Gallas Expects to Play In World Cup

Gallas Expects to Play In World Cup

France defender William Gallas is adamant he will be fit for the World Cup finals despite an injury-plagued season with Arsenal. 5 May 2010
Blanc Offered France Job - Report

Blanc Offered France Job - Report

Laurent Blanc has been offered the chance to replace Raymond Domenech as France coach and will make a decision at the end of the season, according to a report. 3 May 2010
France Have Lost a "Great Generation" - Platini

France Have Lost a "Great Generation" - Platini

UEFA president Michel Platini has poured cold water on France's World Cup hopes, believing that the "Raymond problem" and a lack of great talent will see them flounder in South Africa. 24 Apr 2010
Group A: Will Les Bleus Blow It?

Group A: Will Les Bleus Blow It?

IN the first of our World Cup preview episodes, the FourFourTwo Insider podcast ask if the French will continue their stuttering form and if South Africa will be the first host to not get out of their group. 22 Apr 2010
France Backs Sex Scandal Players

France Backs Sex Scandal Players

THE FRENCH Football Federation has come out in support of players implicated in a sex scandal, claiming they believe the quartet are innocent until proven otherwise. 21 Apr 2010
Gallas Targets World Cup

Gallas Targets World Cup

Arsenal defender William Gallas is confident he will be fit to play for France at the World Cup. 20 Apr 2010
No Room for French Egos At World Cup - Domenech

No Room for French Egos At World Cup - Domenech

France coach Raymond Domenech has called on his players to set their egos to one side and work for the greater good when the World Cup comes around this summer. 14 Apr 2010
No World Cup Assurances for Henry

No World Cup Assurances for Henry

Raymond Domenech has refused to give assurances over Thierry Henry's place in France's 23-man squad for this summer's World Cup finals in South Africa. 12 Apr 2010
Lyon Hit Summit In France

Lyon Hit Summit In France

LYON moved into pole position in the Ligue 1 title race - temporarily at least - as Montpellier and Bordeaux slipped up today. 4 Apr 2010
Domenech Warns World Cup Hopefuls

Domenech Warns World Cup Hopefuls

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech has warned his Les Bleus players that if they are not fit for a training camp on May 18 they will be ruled out of World Cup contention. 2 Apr 2010
Henry Shrugs Off Boos

Henry Shrugs Off Boos

FRANCE captain Thierry Henry has shrugged off the boos he received on Wednesday night - and insisted his side can still be World Cup challengers. 7 Mar 2010
France Not Good Enough For Spain

France Not Good Enough For Spain

Spain gave further proof of why they are one of the favourites for World Cup glory this summer after seeing off France 2-0 in Paris to continue their phenomenal run of form. 4 Mar 2010
Zidane - No Apology To Materazzi

Zidane - No Apology To Materazzi

FRANCE legend Zinedine Zidane "would rather die" than apologise to Marco Materazzi, who he headbutted during the 2006 World Cup final.
2 Mar 2010
Saha Keeping Cool Over Call-Up

Saha Keeping Cool Over Call-Up

EVERTON striker Louis Saha insists he will not get carried away after being handed a surprise France call-up for the first time in over three years. 27 Feb 2010
Domenech Leaves Door Open for Vieira

Domenech Leaves Door Open for Vieira

RAYMOND Domenech has told Patrick Vieira he still has time to seal a place in France's World Cup squad. 26 Feb 2010
Hat-Trick Heroes Keep Big Guns In Title Pursuit

Hat-Trick Heroes Keep Big Guns In Title Pursuit

LYON'S Michel Bastos and Marseille's Mamadou Niang both hit hat-tricks to keep their sides in the Ligue 1 title race. 22 Feb 2010
Vieira Confident City Move Will Reap Rewards

Vieira Confident City Move Will Reap Rewards

PATRICK Vieira insists he did not need France coach Raymond Domenech to start talking about a World Cup recall to know he made the right decision to join Manchester City. 15 Feb 2010
Platini: Bring on the Irish

Platini: Bring on the Irish

THE Republic of Ireland were paired with France in the rehearsals for tomorrow's Euro 2012 draw - and UEFA president Michel Platini admitted he would love it if the same thing happened again for real. 7 Feb 2010
FFF Boss Ridicules Blanc Reports

FFF Boss Ridicules Blanc Reports

Federation chief Jean-Pierre Escalettes has rubbished reports that Laurent Blanc has agreed in principle to take over as France coach. 4 Feb 2010