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Clichy Frustrated By France Axe

Clichy Frustrated By France Axe

GAEL Clichy has admitted his disappointment at losing his place in the France side to the returning Patrice Evra. 28 Mar 2011
Les Bleus Labour To Luxembourg Win

Les Bleus Labour To Luxembourg Win

The return of Patrice Evra and Franck Ribery failed to inspire France as, for the second time in their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign, they laboured to a 2-0 win over Luxembourg. 26 Mar 2011
Evra Moving on From Scar of World Cup

Evra Moving on From Scar of World Cup

Patrice Evra concedes he will always "live with the scar" of his role in France's World Cup debacle last year but is nevertheless determined to become a positive force for Les Bleus in the future. 24 Mar 2011
Ribery Sorry for Annus Horribilis

Ribery Sorry for Annus Horribilis

Franck Ribery today admitted he lost his way during a "horrible" 2010 and apologised for the role he played in France's World Cup humiliation. 22 Mar 2011
Ligue 1 Wrap: Lyon Keep Up Title Challenge

Ligue 1 Wrap: Lyon Keep Up Title Challenge

Lyon continue to put pressure on the Ligue 1 leaders thanks to a 2-0 victory at mid-table Sochaux tonight. 13 Mar 2011
Ligue 1 Wrap: Rennes Return to Top

Ligue 1 Wrap: Rennes Return to Top

Rennes returned to the top of the Ligue 1 table, for 24 hours at least, thanks to a narrow 1-0 victory at Montpellier tonight. 6 Mar 2011
Ligue 1 Wrap: Rennes Hit The Front

Ligue 1 Wrap: Rennes Hit The Front

Abdoulrazak Boukari scored against his former club as Rennes saw off Lens 2-0 to take top spot in Ligue 1. 27 Feb 2011
Ligue 1 Wrap: OM Stay In Title Hunt

Ligue 1 Wrap: OM Stay In Title Hunt

Marseille beat St Etienne 2-1 at the Stade Velodrome to climb to second in the Ligue 1 standings this evening. 20 Feb 2011
Domenech Condemns France Players

Domenech Condemns France Players

Former France coach Raymond Domenech has branded members of the national team as "foolhardy brats" after speaking out for the first time about the World Cup debacle. 16 Feb 2011
Ligue 1 Wrap: Marseille Climb To Second

Ligue 1 Wrap: Marseille Climb To Second

Marseille came from behind to win 2-1 at Sochaux and climb to second place in Ligue 1 tonight. 13 Feb 2011
France Shock Brazil With Win

France Shock Brazil With Win

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema scored the only goal as France posted a narrow 1-0 win over 10-man Brazil at Stade de France. 10 Feb 2011
Ligue 1 Wrap: PSG Fail to Close Gap

Ligue 1 Wrap: PSG Fail to Close Gap

Paris St Germain passed up the chance to move within a point of Ligue 1 leaders Lille this evening as they went down 1-0 at Rennes. 6 Feb 2011
Ligue 1 Wrap: Leaders Lille Edge Lens

Ligue 1 Wrap: Leaders Lille Edge Lens

Lille kept up their four-point advantage at the Ligue 1 summit - but just barely as they edged out Lens 1-0. 30 Jan 2011
Ligue 1 Wrap: Win Keeps Lille In Front

Ligue 1 Wrap: Win Keeps Lille In Front

Lille remained a point clear of the chasing pack thanks to a 2-0 win at Nice but Paris St Germain, Rennes and Lyon all remained hot on the leaders' heels by also posting wins this evening as Ligue 1 resumed after its winter break. 16 Jan 2011
Nasri Voted France's Finest

Nasri Voted France's Finest

Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri has been voted French player of the year by France Football magazine. 16 Dec 2010
Ligue 1 Wrap: Lille Remain on Top

Ligue 1 Wrap: Lille Remain on Top

Lille left it late to claim a 1-0 win at Arles which keeps them one point clear of Paris St Germain at the top of the Ligue 1 table. 12 Dec 2010