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Zidane - No Apology To Materazzi

Zidane - No Apology To Materazzi

FRANCE legend Zinedine Zidane "would rather die" than apologise to Marco Materazzi, who he headbutted during the 2006 World Cup final.
 2 Mar 2010
Saha Keeping Cool Over Call-Up

Saha Keeping Cool Over Call-Up

EVERTON striker Louis Saha insists he will not get carried away after being handed a surprise France call-up for the first time in over three years. 27 Feb 2010
Domenech Leaves Door Open for Vieira

Domenech Leaves Door Open for Vieira

RAYMOND Domenech has told Patrick Vieira he still has time to seal a place in France's World Cup squad. 26 Feb 2010
Hat-Trick Heroes Keep Big Guns In Title Pursuit

Hat-Trick Heroes Keep Big Guns In Title Pursuit

LYON'S Michel Bastos and Marseille's Mamadou Niang both hit hat-tricks to keep their sides in the Ligue 1 title race. 22 Feb 2010
Vieira Confident City Move Will Reap Rewards

Vieira Confident City Move Will Reap Rewards

PATRICK Vieira insists he did not need France coach Raymond Domenech to start talking about a World Cup recall to know he made the right decision to join Manchester City. 15 Feb 2010
Platini: Bring on the Irish

Platini: Bring on the Irish

THE Republic of Ireland were paired with France in the rehearsals for tomorrow's Euro 2012 draw - and UEFA president Michel Platini admitted he would love it if the same thing happened again for real. 7 Feb 2010
FFF Boss Ridicules Blanc Reports

FFF Boss Ridicules Blanc Reports

Federation chief Jean-Pierre Escalettes has rubbished reports that Laurent Blanc has agreed in principle to take over as France coach. 4 Feb 2010
Vieira Confident of World Cup Place

Vieira Confident of World Cup Place

Manchester City new boy Patrick Vieira believes he is "100%" likely to be heading to the World Cup with France despite the fact he is yet to play for the Barclays Premier League outfit. 25 Jan 2010
Henry Handball May Change The Game

Henry Handball May Change The Game

FIFA will come under pressure to change their rules after Thierry Henry escaped punishment for his handball against the Republic of Ireland. 19 Jan 2010
No Penalty For Henry Handball

No Penalty For Henry Handball

THIERRY Henry has escaped punishment for his handball against the Republic of Ireland after FIFA's disciplinary committee ruled they had no power to sanction the France striker. 19 Jan 2010
Henry Set for FIFA Hearing Tonight

Henry Set for FIFA Hearing Tonight

Thierry Henry will face FIFA's disciplinary committee today over his infamous handball against the Republic of Ireland. 18 Jan 2010
World Cup Boost for Vieira

World Cup Boost for Vieira

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech insists Manchester City bound Patrick Vieira will be part of his World Cup squad as long as he plays regularly for his new club. 8 Jan 2010
Bordeaux Boss Plays Down United Reports

Bordeaux Boss Plays Down United Reports

Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc has rubbished speculation linking him to either the France job or Manchester United. 6 Jan 2010
New Blow for Ribery

New Blow for Ribery

Bayern Munich and France star Franck Ribery has suffered another injury setback. 5 Jan 2010
Blanc's Bordeaux Win Again

Blanc's Bordeaux Win Again

DEFENDING champions Bordeaux consolidated their position at the top of Ligue 1 with a 4-1 victory over Lorient. 20 Dec 2009
Domenech Keeps France Job

Domenech Keeps France Job

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech will remain at the helm for the World Cup following a lengthy debate by the French football federation board today. 19 Dec 2009

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