- Blanc coy over Ben Arfa's Euro 2012 chances
- 03/05/2012 by Goal.com
France coach Laurent Blanc has refused to give much away about whether Hatem Ben Arfa will be included in his squad for Euro 2012.Blanc attended a youth tournament named after him on Monday and Tuesday in Rousson, the village where he grew up.The budding footballers on show were keen to quiz Blanc over who would be chosen for his final 23-man squad later in May, but he wa... Full Story »- France's Lechantre appointed Senegal football coach
- 28/04/2012 by YAHOO Sport
- Frenchman Pierre Lechantre has been appointed coach of Senegal in preference to compatriot Bruno Metsu, who guided them to the 2002 World Cup quarter-finals.Lechantre has previous experience of coaching in Africa having won the 2000 Africa Cup of Nations and Olympic title with Cameroon.The 62-year-old Lechantre replaces Amara Traore, who was sacked after a disastrous Cup o... Full Story »
- Blanc not affected by contractual wrangle - FFF
- 24/04/2012 by YAHOO Sport
- The President of the French Football Federation (FFF) has insisted in an interview with Le Monde that national team coach Laurent Blanc is not affected by the ongoing uncertainty over his future.Blanc became France coach following Les Bleus' disastrous 2010 World Cup campaign but his contract is due to expire this summer and he has yet to agree to a new deal.The 46-year-ol... Full Story »
- Gourcuff not thinking about making France squad for Euro 2012
- 20/04/2012 by Goal.com
Gourcuff not thinking about making France squad for Euro 2012Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Yoann Gourcuff is not worried about whether he will be called up by France coach Laurent Blanc for Euro 2012.The 25-year-old came on as a substitute in the club's 3-0 defeat to Toulouse on Wednesday in what was his first appearance in two months.Gourcuff was pleased to have returned t... Full Story »- Report: Inter to move for France coach Blanc after Euro 2012
- 14/04/2012 by YAHOO Sport
- Inter has identified France coach Laurent Blanc as a possible replacement for interim boss Andrea Stramaccioni, L'Equipe reports.The Giuseppe Meazza outfit parted ways with Gian Piero Gasperini and Claudio Ranieri this term and are already planning ahead for next season.Former Chelsea boss Andre Villas Boas was initially touted as a potential long-term replacement, but a... Full Story »
- Vieira backs Ben Arfa for Euros
- 13/04/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
Patrick Vieira believes Newcastle's Hatem Ben Arfa deserves a place in France's Euro 2012 squad.Having recovered from a broken tibia and fibula earlier in the year, Ben Arfa has been nothing short of spectacular for Newcastle. Together with team-mate Papiss Cisse, the Frenchman has helped the Magpies climb up the Premier League table and could find himself playing in th... Full Story »- Hugo Lloris to captain France at Euro 2012
- 29/02/2012 by YAHOO Sport
- France head coach Laurent Blanc has announced that Olympique Lyonnais goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will captain the team at Euro 2012.The 25-year-old custodian defeated competition from AC Milan center back Philippe Mexes and Barcelona left back Eric Abidal for the honor."This is a great vote of confidence from the coach," Lloris said at a press conference. "I knew I was one of th... Full Story »
- Laurent Blanc: France's aim at Euro 2012 is to win a match
- 19/02/2012 by YAHOO Sport
- France coach Laurent Blanc has surprisingly claimed that his aim at this summer's European Championships is to just win a single game.The former Bordeaux man is out of contract after the tournament and the trainer reportedly has a rocky relationship with the French Football Federation (FFF) and its president Noel La Graet."Seventeen months after the disaster of South Africa... Full Story »
- England drawn to face France, Sweden and co-hosts Ukraine in Euro 2012 finals
- 03/12/2011 by Dailymail
England will take on France, Sweden and Ukraine in their bid for Euro 2012 glory.Fabio Capello's men discovered their fate at today's draw in Kiev ahead of next summer's finals in Poland and Ukraine.Republic of Ireland will play world and European champions Spain along with Croatia and Italy.All smiles? Fabio Capello's England will take on Laurent Blanc's FranceFabio Capello'... Full Story »- Del Bosque arrives in Kiev to await Spain’s fate
- 02/12/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- KIEV, Ukraine (AP)—Spain could be grouped with its three predecessors as European champions when the draw for next year’s tournament is made Friday.Trying to become the first team to successfully defend a European title, Spain could find itself in a first-round group with Greece, France and Germany next June.“We are in a more difficult position than in 2008—back then we wer... Full Story »
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