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Benzema irked by criticism

Benzema irked by criticism

FRANCE striker Karim Benzema responded angrily to questions about his attitude on Wednesday. 10 Oct 2013
Cabaye: Watching France hurt me

Cabaye: Watching France hurt me

NEWCASTLE United midfielder Yohan Cabaye has revealed it hurt him to watch France play from the sidelines. 10 Oct 2013
Socceroos out to prove critics wrong

Socceroos out to prove critics wrong

AUSTRALIA defender Jason Davidson says the squad has plenty to prove after the Brazil debacle in their friendlies with France and Canada. 9 Oct 2013
Cabaye happy with Remy recall

Cabaye happy with Remy recall

YOHAN Cabaye believes that Loic Remy will give France another dimension after he was recalled for the games against Australia and Finland. 8 Oct 2013
France targets Socceroos to boost ranking

France targets Socceroos to boost ranking

FRANCE head coach Didier Deschamps has targeted a win against the Socceroos this week to boost his team's ranking ahead of their World Cup qualifying play-off. 8 Oct 2013
Aussie youngsters out to impress Holger

Aussie youngsters out to impress Holger

KILMARNOCK youngster Jackson Irvine is hoping to make an impression as he goes on tour with Australia's national team for the first time. 8 Oct 2013
Deschamps hits out at Benzema criticism

Deschamps hits out at Benzema criticism

Didier Deschamps has defended the selection of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema in France's squad for their two upcoming matches on home soil. 4 Oct 2013
Milligan hopeful of quick recovery

Milligan hopeful of quick recovery

MARK Milligan says he has been carrying a minor knee problem in recent weeks but is expected to be fit for the Socceroos' friendly against France next week, as well as the new A-League campaign. 4 Oct 2013
France squad to face Socceroos

France squad to face Socceroos

Didier Deschamps has recalled four players to his France squad for the forthcoming games against Australia and Finland. 4 Oct 2013
Ligue 1 Wrap: PSG remain unbeaten, Marseille successful

Ligue 1 Wrap: PSG remain unbeaten, Marseille successful

Paris Saint-Germain continued their unbeaten start to move top of Ligue 1 with a 2-0 win over Toulouse on Saturday. 29 Sep 2013
Holger's second chance Roos

Holger's second chance Roos

HOLGER Osieck is blending the old with the new as raw recruits join several who are returning to the Socceroos after long absences for the friendlies against France and Canada. 24 Sep 2013
Ligue 1 Wrap: Rennes compound Ajaccio misery

Ligue 1 Wrap: Rennes compound Ajaccio misery

Rennes stretched their unbeaten run to four matches as a Foued Kadir double secured a 2-0 win over Ajaccio on Saturday. 22 Sep 2013
Ligue 1 Wrap: Saint-Etienne go top as Marseille are held

Ligue 1 Wrap: Saint-Etienne go top as Marseille are held

Saint-Etienne moved top of Ligue 1 with a 3-1 victory at Valenciennes as Marseille were held by Toulouse on Saturday. 15 Sep 2013
Evra earns plaudits for French team talk

Evra earns plaudits for French team talk

FRENCH Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet has credited Patrice Evra's half-time speech for inspiring them against Belarus. 12 Sep 2013
Ligue 1 wrap: PSG leave it late

Ligue 1 wrap: PSG leave it late

Paris Saint-Germain snatched their first Ligue 1 home win of the season as Lyon's shaky start to the campaign continued on Saturday. 1 Sep 2013
Ligue 1 Wrap: Marseille go top, Lyon stunned

Ligue 1 Wrap: Marseille go top, Lyon stunned

Marseille moved to the top of Ligue 1 on Saturday as they edged past Valenciennes 1-0 thanks to a late goal from Andre-Pierre Gignac. 25 Aug 2013