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France Choose Status Quo With Domenech

France Choose Status Quo With Domenech

Raymond Domenech survived the axe on Wednesday after his employers claimed it would be "criminal" to make changes to France's coaching staff now unity has been restored among the squad. 16 Oct 2008
Domenech Could Get Reprieve

Domenech Could Get Reprieve

France's performance in their international friendly against Tunisia on Tuesday is set to have little bearing on whether coach Raymond Domenech survives the sack 24 hours later. 14 Oct 2008
Domenech Receives Support After Battling Draw

Domenech Receives Support After Battling Draw

French Football Federation vice-president Noel Le Graet believes sacking Les Bleus boss Raymond Domenech would be "inappropriate" after his side came from behind to draw 2-2 with Romania. 13 Oct 2008
Strike Warning Over LFP's Plans

Strike Warning Over LFP's Plans

Professional footballers in France could go on strike if league bosses press ahead with proposals to increase the influence of club presidents, Nice goalkeeper Lionel Letizi has warned. 18 Sep 2008
Domenech Unfazed By France Boo Boys

Domenech Unfazed By France Boo Boys

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech claimed he was unaffected by the jeers of the unforgiving Parisian public during his team's 2-1 defeat of Serbia. 11 Sep 2008
Under Pressure Domenech Calls for Support

Under Pressure Domenech Calls for Support

Under-fire France coach Raymond Domenech hopes he and his team will receive the backing of the public during Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Serbia. 10 Sep 2008
Sweden Can't Hold Back France

Sweden Can't Hold Back France

Two second-half goals by Sidney Govou were the difference as France held on for a 3-2 victory over Sweden in an entertaining friendly in Gothenburg. 21 Aug 2008
Domenech Feeling the Strain

Domenech Feeling the Strain

Raymond Domenech accepts he is a man under pressure as he begins a new chapter in his reign as France coach. 19 Aug 2008
Trezeguet Could Return If Domenech Departs

Trezeguet Could Return If Domenech Departs

Former France striker David Trezeguet will reconsider his decision to retire from international football if Les Bleus part ways with coach Raymond Domenech. 14 Jul 2008
Petit Joins Chorus of Domenech Criticism

Petit Joins Chorus of Domenech Criticism

Emmanuel Petit has become the latest former France international to criticise the country's governing body for keeping faith with under-fire national team coach Raymond Domenech. 14 Jul 2008
Trezeguet Quits France

Trezeguet Quits France

French striker David Trezeguet has announced his retirement from international football, and blamed coach Raymond Domenech for the decision. 10 Jul 2008
Domenech Kept On Despite France's Euro Flop

Domenech Kept On Despite France's Euro Flop

Raymond Domenech dodged a bullet on Thursday after the French Football Federation opted to retain his services for the 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign. 4 Jul 2008
Ageing French Braced for Deschamps Overhaul

Ageing French Braced for Deschamps Overhaul

THE overhaul of an ageing squad in readiness for the 2010 World Cup will be the first item on Didier Deschamps' agenda if, as expected, he replaces Raymond Domenech as France coach following their Euro 2008 debacle. 28 Jun 2008
Thuram Stunned By Heart Problem

Thuram Stunned By Heart Problem

FORMER France defender Lilian Thuram admits his career is hanging in the balance after tests revealed he has a heart problem. 28 Jun 2008
Thuram to Seal PSG Move

Thuram to Seal PSG Move

FORMER France defender Lilian Thuram will complete his switch from Barcelona to Paris St Germain on Friday. 27 Jun 2008
Ribery: Domenech Should Stay

Ribery: Domenech Should Stay

FRANCE playmaker Franck Ribery has backed under-fire national team coach Raymond Domenech to remain in charge of Les Bleus, insisting their exit from Euro 2008 was not solely the fault of the coach. 23 Jun 2008

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