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Domenech Feeling the Strain

Domenech Feeling the Strain

Raymond Domenech accepts he is a man under pressure as he begins a new chapter in his reign as France coach. 19 Aug 2008
Trezeguet Could Return If Domenech Departs

Trezeguet Could Return If Domenech Departs

Former France striker David Trezeguet will reconsider his decision to retire from international football if Les Bleus part ways with coach Raymond Domenech. 14 Jul 2008
Petit Joins Chorus of Domenech Criticism

Petit Joins Chorus of Domenech Criticism

Emmanuel Petit has become the latest former France international to criticise the country's governing body for keeping faith with under-fire national team coach Raymond Domenech. 14 Jul 2008
Trezeguet Quits France

Trezeguet Quits France

French striker David Trezeguet has announced his retirement from international football, and blamed coach Raymond Domenech for the decision. 10 Jul 2008
Domenech Kept On Despite France's Euro Flop

Domenech Kept On Despite France's Euro Flop

Raymond Domenech dodged a bullet on Thursday after the French Football Federation opted to retain his services for the 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign. 4 Jul 2008
Ageing French Braced for Deschamps Overhaul

Ageing French Braced for Deschamps Overhaul

THE overhaul of an ageing squad in readiness for the 2010 World Cup will be the first item on Didier Deschamps' agenda if, as expected, he replaces Raymond Domenech as France coach following their Euro 2008 debacle. 28 Jun 2008
Thuram Stunned By Heart Problem

Thuram Stunned By Heart Problem

FORMER France defender Lilian Thuram admits his career is hanging in the balance after tests revealed he has a heart problem. 28 Jun 2008
Thuram to Seal PSG Move

Thuram to Seal PSG Move

FORMER France defender Lilian Thuram will complete his switch from Barcelona to Paris St Germain on Friday. 27 Jun 2008
Ribery: Domenech Should Stay

Ribery: Domenech Should Stay

FRANCE playmaker Franck Ribery has backed under-fire national team coach Raymond Domenech to remain in charge of Les Bleus, insisting their exit from Euro 2008 was not solely the fault of the coach. 23 Jun 2008
Laporte Supports Six-Plus-Five

Laporte Supports Six-Plus-Five

FRANCE'S sports minister Bernard Laporte has thrown his weight behind FIFA's proposed six-plus-five rule. 21 Jun 2008
Domenech Upbeat Despite Facing Axe

Domenech Upbeat Despite Facing Axe

MARRIAGE may be in the offing for Raymond Domenech, but his divorce from France's national team should be finalised in the coming weeks after their abject showing at Euro 2008. 19 Jun 2008
Henry Bemoans French Misfortune

Henry Bemoans French Misfortune

Thierry Henry believes France did not get the rub of the green after they crashed out of Euro 2008 at the hands of world champions Italy last night. 19 Jun 2008
No Regrets From Pirlo Over Foul

No Regrets From Pirlo Over Foul

ANDREA Pirlo felt he had no other option but to foul Karim Benzema on the stroke of half-time to preserve Italy's 1-0 lead and help the Azzurri beat France. 19 Jun 2008
Thuram and Makelele Call It Quits - Again

Thuram and Makelele Call It Quits - Again

LILIAN Thuram joined France team-mate Claude Makelele in retiring from international football after Les Bleus' elimination from Euro 2008. 18 Jun 2008
10-Man France Crash Out To Italy

10-Man France Crash Out To Italy

ITALY beat 10-man France 2-0 at Zurich's sold-out Letzigrund stadium to advance to the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 thanks to Holland's win over Romania. 18 Jun 2008
Loser Domenech's Thoughts Turn to Marriage

Loser Domenech's Thoughts Turn to Marriage

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech chose an odd moment to propose to his partner Estelle Denis - just moments after seeing his side crash out of Euro 2008 following defeat to Italy. 18 Jun 2008
Vieira Sidelined for Crunch Clash

Vieira Sidelined for Crunch Clash

FRANCE will go into their crunch Group C showdown against arch-rivals Italy without captain Patrick Vieira after the Inter Milan midfielder revealed he was still troubled by his nagging thigh injury. 17 Jun 2008
Donadoni Expects Dutch Favour

Donadoni Expects Dutch Favour

ITALY coach Roberto Donadoni expects Holland's squad players prove their worth and beat Romania to give the Azzurri a chance to advance to the next round of Euro 2008. 17 Jun 2008
Dutch Won't Take It Easy - Henry

Dutch Won't Take It Easy - Henry

FRANCE striker Thierry Henry does not subscribe to the conspiracy theory surrounding the final round of Group C fixtures on Tuesday. 15 Jun 2008
Sagnol Not Interested In Being Spectacular

Sagnol Not Interested In Being Spectacular

FRANCE'S priority should be substance rather than style as they look to negotiate their way out of the 'Group of Death' at Euro 2008, according to defender Willy Sagnol. 13 Jun 2008
France Have to Attack - Van Basten

France Have to Attack - Van Basten

HOLLAND coach Marco van Basten believes the pressure will be on France to attack in tomorrow's Group C clash in Bern. 13 Jun 2008