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Anelka Laughs Off France Ban

Anelka Laughs Off France Ban

Nicolas Anelka today claimed he was "dying with laughter" despite the 18-match suspension imposed by the French Football Federation which is likely to spell the end of his international career. 19 Aug 2010
France Ban Anelka For 18 Games

France Ban Anelka For 18 Games

Nicolas Anelka has been suspended for 18 international matches, the French Football Federation have confirmed. Patrice Evra has been banned for five matches, Franck Ribery for three and Jeremy Toulalan for one, all in relation to their conduct at the World Cup. 18 Aug 2010
Marseille Misery

Marseille Misery

CHAMPIONS Marseille's start to the new Ligue 1 season went from bad to worse tonight as they went down 3-2 at Valenciennes. 15 Aug 2010
Evra Surprised Over France Hearing

Evra Surprised Over France Hearing

Patrice Evra insists he is "surprised" that he and four France team-mates have been singled out by the French Football Federation following their farcical World Cup campaign. 10 Aug 2010
France Quintet to Face Disciplinary Committee

France Quintet to Face Disciplinary Committee

THE French Football Federation (FFF) has called five players to appear before its disciplinary committee to discuss the behaviour of the national team during the World Cup. 7 Aug 2010
Anelka Speaks Out Over Domenech Row

Anelka Speaks Out Over Domenech Row

Nicolas Anelka admits his "head was gone" during the infamous row with Raymond Domenech which led to him being sent home from the World Cup, but denied swearing at his former national team boss. 5 Aug 2010
Benzema and Ben Arfa Back for Les Bleus

Benzema and Ben Arfa Back for Les Bleus

Forwards Karim Benzema and Hatem Ben Arfa are among the biggest names in Laurent Blanc's first France squad, for next week's friendly in Norway. 5 Aug 2010
Government Minister Still Opposes France Stars

Government Minister Still Opposes France Stars

France's Minister for Health and Sports Roselyne Bachelot has renewed her opposition to the continued selection of Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema in the national team. 3 Aug 2010
Blanc: I'm No Magician

Blanc: I'm No Magician

New France coach Laurent Blanc insists he will walk away if he feels he has failed in his mission, but has urged France fans to realise he is "not a magician". 29 Jul 2010
France Players Pay For World Cup Fiasco

France Players Pay For World Cup Fiasco

THE fallout from France's World Cup fiasco rumbled on yesterday with new coach Laurent Blanc banning all 23 members of the squad for next month's friendly against Norway. 24 Jul 2010
Duchaussoy Becomes FFF Head

Duchaussoy Becomes FFF Head

FERNAND Duchaussoy has been named as the interim president of the French Football Federation. 24 Jul 2010
FFF Suspend France World Cup Squad

FFF Suspend France World Cup Squad

NEW France coach Laurent Blanc will be forced to explore his options for next month's friendly against Norway after suspending all 23 players involved in this summer's dismal World Cup campaign. 24 Jul 2010
Lloris Admits France Strike Was 'Stupid'

Lloris Admits France Strike Was 'Stupid'

GOALKEEPER Hugo Lloris has admitted the decision of the France squad to strike during the World Cup was "completely stupid". 24 Jul 2010
No Compensation Claim From Domenech - FFF

No Compensation Claim From Domenech - FFF

The French Football Federation have denied receiving a claim for compensation from Raymond Domenech, the coach who presided over Les Bleus' shambolic World Cup campaign. 21 Jul 2010
Thuram Renews Attack on France Team

Thuram Renews Attack on France Team

FORMER defender Lilian Thuram has once again launched a scathing attack on the France team, accusing them of reawakening the latent racism in the country with their actions at the World Cup. 18 Jul 2010
Henry Ends European Career

Henry Ends European Career

France legend Thierry Henry has well and truly called time on his life in European football. 16 Jul 2010

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