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Blanc Expresses His Pride In France Job

Blanc Expresses His Pride In France Job

Laurent Blanc has expressed his pride after being unveiled as France coach this morning. 7 Jul 2010
Anelka's France Career Over?

Anelka's France Career Over?

NICOLAS Anelka should never play for Les Bleus again, according to outgoing French Football Federation president Jean-Pierre Escalettes. 3 Jul 2010
Thuram: Evra Should Never Play for France Again

Thuram: Evra Should Never Play for France Again

FORMER France defender Lilian Thuram has called on the French Football Federation to ban current captain Patrice Evra from future international action. 3 Jul 2010
Blatter Has Oz Age Concern

Blatter Has Oz Age Concern

THE AGEING squads of Australia, England, Italy and France may have contributed to their downfall at the World Cup, according to FIFA president Sepp Blatter. 30 Jun 2010
French Football Boss to Stand Down

French Football Boss to Stand Down

THE PRESIDENT of the French Football Federation is to resign following his country's disastrous 2010 World Cup campaign. 29 Jun 2010
Henry Felt Alone In French Troubles

Henry Felt Alone In French Troubles

FRANCE striker Thierry Henry revealed he had felt "isolated" in a World Cup squad where there was a "sickness" after a disastrous campaign in South Africa which will now be the subject of a government enquiry. 26 Jun 2010
Government To Launch Enquiry

Government To Launch Enquiry

FRANCE captain Patrice Evra has revealed an enquiry is to be opened by the French government into Les Bleus' disastrous World Cup campaign. 26 Jun 2010
FFF Chief Departure 'Inevitable' - Bachelot

FFF Chief Departure 'Inevitable' - Bachelot

FRANCE'S sports minister Roselyne Bachelot feels it is "inevitable" Jean-Pierre Escalettes will have to relinquish his post as head of the French Football Federation. 24 Jun 2010
Henry Organises Sarkozy Meeting

Henry Organises Sarkozy Meeting

THIERRY Henry is scheduled to meet France president Nicolas Sarkozy today following the national team's chaotic World Cup campaign. 24 Jun 2010
Malouda Asks for Forgiveness

Malouda Asks for Forgiveness

FLORENT Malouda fears the French players may always have to live with the shame of a chaotic World Cup campaign. 24 Jun 2010
Domenech Bows Out Acrimoniously

Domenech Bows Out Acrimoniously

RAYMOND Domenech's tenure as France coach ended in acrimony after his side exited the World Cup at the first-round stage. 23 Jun 2010
Evra To Explain Les Bleus World Cup Woes

Evra To Explain Les Bleus World Cup Woes

FRANCE captain Patrice Evra will call a press conference later this week to fully detail the reasons behind Les Bleus' disastrous World Cup campaign following their humiliating first-round exit today. 23 Jun 2010
Sad Domenech Laments Broken Dream

Sad Domenech Laments Broken Dream

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech expressed his sadness as his tenure ended with his squabbling side making an early exit from the World Cup. 23 Jun 2010
France And South Africa Exit World Cup

France And South Africa Exit World Cup

URUGUAY and Mexico became the first countries into the last 16 of the World Cup but the dream is over for hosts South Africa and the humiliated France side. 23 Jun 2010
Sports Minister Blasts France Squad

Sports Minister Blasts France Squad

SPORTS minister Roselyne Bachelot has told France's World Cup players they are no longer heroes in the eyes of children. 22 Jun 2010
Government Minister Blasts French Players

Government Minister Blasts French Players

SPORTS minister Roselyne Bachelot tonight rounded on France's World Cup players and told them they had tarnished the image of the nation. 22 Jun 2010