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10-Man France Crash Out To Italy

10-Man France Crash Out To Italy

ITALY beat 10-man France 2-0 at Zurich's sold-out Letzigrund stadium to advance to the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 thanks to Holland's win over Romania. 18 Jun 2008
Loser Domenech's Thoughts Turn to Marriage

Loser Domenech's Thoughts Turn to Marriage

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech chose an odd moment to propose to his partner Estelle Denis - just moments after seeing his side crash out of Euro 2008 following defeat to Italy. 18 Jun 2008
Vieira Sidelined for Crunch Clash

Vieira Sidelined for Crunch Clash

FRANCE will go into their crunch Group C showdown against arch-rivals Italy without captain Patrick Vieira after the Inter Milan midfielder revealed he was still troubled by his nagging thigh injury. 17 Jun 2008
Donadoni Expects Dutch Favour

Donadoni Expects Dutch Favour

ITALY coach Roberto Donadoni expects Holland's squad players prove their worth and beat Romania to give the Azzurri a chance to advance to the next round of Euro 2008. 17 Jun 2008
Dutch Won't Take It Easy - Henry

Dutch Won't Take It Easy - Henry

FRANCE striker Thierry Henry does not subscribe to the conspiracy theory surrounding the final round of Group C fixtures on Tuesday. 15 Jun 2008
Sagnol Not Interested In Being Spectacular

Sagnol Not Interested In Being Spectacular

FRANCE'S priority should be substance rather than style as they look to negotiate their way out of the 'Group of Death' at Euro 2008, according to defender Willy Sagnol. 13 Jun 2008
France Have to Attack - Van Basten

France Have to Attack - Van Basten

HOLLAND coach Marco van Basten believes the pressure will be on France to attack in tomorrow's Group C clash in Bern. 13 Jun 2008
Huntelaar a Doubt for the Dutch

Huntelaar a Doubt for the Dutch

KLAAAS Jan Huntelaar is a doubt for Holland's second Euro 2008 clash with France after sitting out training on Wednesday with a calf injury. 12 Jun 2008
Toulalan Promises Improved Display

Toulalan Promises Improved Display

FRANCE midfielder Jeremy Toulalan has tipped his team-mates to raise their performance levels against Holland after they drew a blank against Romania in their Euro 2008 Group C opener. 10 Jun 2008
Domenech Predicts Tight Finish In Group Of Death

Domenech Predicts Tight Finish In Group Of Death

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech believes Group C will go down to the wire after seeing his side draw 0-0 against Romania in their Euro 2008 opener. 10 Jun 2008
France Held By Romania

France Held By Romania

FRANCE lacked the guile to break down an obdurate Romania side as a turgid Group C opener in Zurich finished goalless. 10 Jun 2008
Vieira Trains With Les Bleus

Vieira Trains With Les Bleus

PATRICK Vieira was back in training with the rest of the France squad on Thursday as he steps up his bid to be fit for Euro 2008. 6 Jun 2008
Flamini Hopes Vieira Will Make Euro 2008

Flamini Hopes Vieira Will Make Euro 2008

MATHIEU Flamini hopes Patrick Vieira will be fit for Euro 2008 despite the fact he stands in line to replace the France captain. 5 Jun 2008
Domenech Pleased With Final Preparations

Domenech Pleased With Final Preparations

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech believes Tuesday night's 1-0 friendly victory over Colombia was the perfect preparation for Euro 2008. 5 Jun 2008
Benzema Eyes Starting Role

Benzema Eyes Starting Role

FRANCE forward Karim Benzema is hoping to use tonight's friendly against Colombia to seal his place in Raymond Domenech's starting XI for Euro 2008. 3 Jun 2008
Vieira Injury Fears Allayed

Vieira Injury Fears Allayed

FRANCE defender Sébastien Squillaci believes team-mate Patrick Vieira will be fit to face Romania in their Euro 2008 opener on June 9. 2 Jun 2008