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Clichy Reveals France Frustration

Clichy Reveals France Frustration

Gael Clichy has exposed the fear factor in France's leaky defence that is threatening the team's chances of qualifying for next year's World Cup in South Africa. 27 Mar 2009
Evra Slams Les Bleus Fans

Evra Slams Les Bleus Fans

France defender Patrice Evra has slammed Les Bleus fans, claiming their lack of support for the national team shows a lack of football culture. 25 Mar 2009
Vieira Left Out By France

Vieira Left Out By France

FRANCE captain Patrick Vieira has failed to make Les Bleus' 23-man squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Lithuania. 20 Mar 2009
France to 'Go It Alone' In 2016 Bid

France to 'Go It Alone' In 2016 Bid

FRENCH football chief Jean-Pierre Escalettes today dismissed any suggestions his country will be submitting a joint bid with Italy to host Euro 2016, insisting: "We are going it alone." 6 Mar 2009
France Consider Joint Euro Bid With Italy

France Consider Joint Euro Bid With Italy

France may submit a joint bid with Italy to host Euro 2016, secretary for sport Bernard Laporte has revealed. 6 Mar 2009
French League In Passport Check

French League In Passport Check

THE legitimacy of the Italian passports held by four Argentinians playing in Ligue 1 is being investigated, according to reports in France. 14 Feb 2009
France Go It Alone With 2016 Bid

France Go It Alone With 2016 Bid

FRANCE will submit a bid to host Euro 2016, the country's football federation confirmed today. 13 Feb 2009
Maradona Proud After Convincing Win

Maradona Proud After Convincing Win

Diego Maradona believes Argentinian football is in great shape after seeing his team defeat France 2-0 in Marseille to continue his 100% record as coach. 13 Feb 2009
Mascherano Set to Face France

Mascherano Set to Face France

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has been named to lead Argentina in their friendly international against France next month. 28 Jan 2009
Messi Eyes France Friendly

Messi Eyes France Friendly

LIONEL Messi has approached Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola with a request to allow him to play in Argentina's friendly against France in February. 30 Dec 2008
Trezeguet Eyes International Return

Trezeguet Eyes International Return

David Trezeguet is ready to perform a U-turn and make himself available to France's national team once again. 4 Dec 2008
Reports Raise Doubts Over Gallas

Reports Raise Doubts Over Gallas

WILLIAM Gallas' future at Arsenal has been thrown into doubt following reports from France that he has been stripped of the captaincy and dropped for the trip to Manchester City. 22 Nov 2008
France Held By Uruguay

France Held By Uruguay

Steve Savidan's exhilarating debut performance for France was the main highlight as Uruguay claimed a draw in a soporific international friendly in Paris tonight. 20 Nov 2008
Diarra Worry for Pompey

Diarra Worry for Pompey

PORTSMOUTH fear Lassana Diarra could be out for three weeks - but will not know until he returns from international duty with France. 18 Nov 2008
France Choose Status Quo With Domenech

France Choose Status Quo With Domenech

Raymond Domenech survived the axe on Wednesday after his employers claimed it would be "criminal" to make changes to France's coaching staff now unity has been restored among the squad. 16 Oct 2008
Domenech Could Get Reprieve

Domenech Could Get Reprieve

France's performance in their international friendly against Tunisia on Tuesday is set to have little bearing on whether coach Raymond Domenech survives the sack 24 hours later. 14 Oct 2008
Domenech Receives Support After Battling Draw

Domenech Receives Support After Battling Draw

French Football Federation vice-president Noel Le Graet believes sacking Les Bleus boss Raymond Domenech would be "inappropriate" after his side came from behind to draw 2-2 with Romania. 13 Oct 2008
Strike Warning Over LFP's Plans

Strike Warning Over LFP's Plans

Professional footballers in France could go on strike if league bosses press ahead with proposals to increase the influence of club presidents, Nice goalkeeper Lionel Letizi has warned. 18 Sep 2008
Domenech Unfazed By France Boo Boys

Domenech Unfazed By France Boo Boys

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech claimed he was unaffected by the jeers of the unforgiving Parisian public during his team's 2-1 defeat of Serbia. 11 Sep 2008
Under Pressure Domenech Calls for Support

Under Pressure Domenech Calls for Support

Under-fire France coach Raymond Domenech hopes he and his team will receive the backing of the public during Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Serbia. 10 Sep 2008
Sweden Can't Hold Back France

Sweden Can't Hold Back France

Two second-half goals by Sidney Govou were the difference as France held on for a 3-2 victory over Sweden in an entertaining friendly in Gothenburg. 21 Aug 2008