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McLeish: Players Deserve Credit

McLeish: Players Deserve Credit

Scotland manager Alex McLeish insists his players deserve all the praise they are getting for pushing the World Cup finalists all the way in their Euro 2008 qualifying section. 12 Sep 2007
McCulloch Ready to Face the Best

McCulloch Ready to Face the Best

Scotland midfielder Lee McCulloch will be playing against the best team he has ever faced in France in the tonight's Euro 2008 qualifier. 12 Sep 2007
Scots Play Down Henry Absence

Scots Play Down Henry Absence

Scotland coach Andy Watson played down the significance of Thierry Henry's absence from France's line-up for Wednesday's Euro 2008 qualifier in Paris. 11 Sep 2007
Domenech Worried By Parc Pitch

Domenech Worried By Parc Pitch

France coach Raymond Domenech is worried the use of the Parc des Princes pitch for the Rugby World Cup could play into Scotland's hands in Wednesday's Euro 2008 qualifier. 10 Sep 2007
Boyd Hopes for France Chance

Boyd Hopes for France Chance

Scotland goal hero Kris Boyd hopes his strike against Lithuania is enough to secure his place in the side to face France. 10 Sep 2007
Henry Warns of Scottish Threat

Henry Warns of Scottish Threat

France striker Thierry Henry has warned that next week's Euro 2008 qualifying encounter with Scotland in Paris will represent a stern challenge for his team-mates. 10 Sep 2007
Italy Prepare for France Showdown

Italy Prepare for France Showdown

France will be looking to further avenge their World Cup final defeat when they travel to Italy for their latest Euro 2008 qualifier on Saturday. 8 Sep 2007
Toni Still Optimistic Over France Tie

Toni Still Optimistic Over France Tie

Italy striker Luca Toni is still hoping to be fit to face France in Saturday's European Championship qualifier in Milan. 6 Sep 2007
Domenech Turns To Serie A Duo

Domenech Turns To Serie A Duo

France coach Raymond Domenech has no qualms about picking Serie A players Philippe Mexes and David Trezeguet for next week's friendlies. 17 Aug 2007
Bung Lovin' Criminals

Bung Lovin' Criminals

Marseille were the French champions, gunning for AC Milan in the Champions League Final. But one phone call caused resignation, relegation – and incarceration for the president. 6 Aug 2007
Abidal Wary of Scottish Spirit

Abidal Wary of Scottish Spirit

France star Eric Abidal expects Scotland to defend for their lives when they travel to Paris for their Euro 2008 qualifier on September 12. 25 Jul 2007
Mark Milligan leaving for France

Mark Milligan leaving for France

10 Jul 2007
Italians Chasing The French

Italians Chasing The French

Italy meet Lithuania in Wednesday's Euro 2008 qualifier determined to keep up the pressure on Group B leaders France. 6 Jun 2007
Cantona Blames French Boss For World Cup

Cantona Blames French Boss For World Cup

Eric Cantona believes coach Raymond Domenech and not Zinedine Zidane should be blamed for France's World Cup final defeat by Italy last year. 29 Apr 2007
France Resist Austria

France Resist Austria

France 1 Austria 0

Substitute Karim Benzema marked his international debut with a well-struck goal as France beat Austria in an entertaining friendly in Paris.
29 Mar 2007
New Faces For France

New Faces For France

France coach Raymond Domenech may blood three more uncapped players in Wednesday's friendly against Austria in Paris. 28 Mar 2007
France Hold On For Win Over Lithuania

France Hold On For Win Over Lithuania

Lithuania 0 France 1

Nicolas Anelka's classy second-half strike earned France a priceless victory over Lithuania in a low-quality Group B qualifier in Kaunas on Saturday.
25 Mar 2007
France Must Win To Survive Group Of Death

France Must Win To Survive Group Of Death

France midfielder Florent Malouda admits Les Bleus can ill afford to drop any points on their visit to Lithuania in Euro 2008 qualifying's "Group of Death". 24 Mar 2007
Anelka In For France

Anelka In For France

Nicolas Anelka should make his return to France's starting XI when they take on Lithuania in a crucial Euro 2008 qualifier in Kaunas tonight. 24 Mar 2007
France Cautious Ahead Of Euro Clash

France Cautious Ahead Of Euro Clash

MARCOUSSIS, March 22 (Euro 2008 Qualifier) - Florent Malouda insists France are in a "state of alert" heading into Saturday's crucial Euro 2008 qualifier against Lithuania in Kaunas. 23 Mar 2007
France - DJ Cissé

France - DJ Cissé

22 Mar 2007