- Blanc waiting for sign from FFF over new contract
- 17/11/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- PARIS (AP)—France coach Laurent Blanc wants to stay on after the European Championship, but is waiting for a sign from his federation that he will be offered a new contract.Blanc’s contract expires after Euro 2012, and the French Football Federation’s President Noel Le Graet has yet to offer him a new deal.Speaking on French radio Wednesday, Blanc said “I want to (continue)... Full Story »
- Clueless France held to goalless stalemate by Belgium
- 16/11/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- PARIS, Nov 15 (Reuters) - France extended their unbeaten run to 17 games but once again failed to impress in a 0-0 draw against Belgium in a dull friendly at the Stade de France on Tuesday.Les Bleus, who beat the United States 1-0 last Friday with an equally mediocre performance, were booed off the pitch by a frustrated crowd.Laurent Blanc’s side barely created a clear-cu... Full Story »
- Blanc still has doubts despite long unbeaten run
- 14/11/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- PARIS (AP)—Although France is improving and unbeaten in 16 matches, coach Laurent Blanc still has not decided what his first-choice team is and will continue to experiment against old rival Belgium in Tuesday’s friendly match.Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, AC Milan defender Philippe Mexes and Lyon goalkeeper Hugo Lloris have emerged as France’s key players over the pas... Full Story »
- Gonalons called up by France to replace Nasri
- 10/11/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- Lyon defensive midfielder Maxime Gonalons was awarded his first France call-up on Wednesday after Samir Nasri was ruled out of the friendly games with the United States and Belgium due to injury.Gonalons, 22, has never previously been included in a France squad but was drafted in after Manchester City midfielder Nasri succumbed to an inflamed tendon in his left knee.Franc... Full Story »
- Striker Olivier Giroud called up to France squad
- 03/11/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- PARIS (AP)—France coach Laurent Blanc called up Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud for the first time Thursday, including him in the squad that will play friendlies against the United States and Belgium this month.Giroud is currently the top scorer in the French league with eight goals and has been instrumental in Montpellier’s rise to second place.Last month, France finishe... Full Story »
- Rugby-New Zealand celebrates anticipated coronation
- 22/10/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- AUCKLAND, Oct 22 (Reuters) - An army in black of all ages and backgrounds invaded the Auckland waterfront on Saturday at the start of a mass celebration they hope will culminate in an overdue rugby World Cup triumph for New Zealand.A Pacific islands nation, which has endured five fruitless tournaments since the All Blacks won the inaugural 1987 tournament, is in the mood t... Full Story »
- Lievremont blasts his 'spoiled brats' after French night out to celebrate beating Wales
- 17/10/2011 by Dailymail
France are back in their familiar state of mutiny after coach Marc Lievremont described his players as ‘selfish, spoiled brats’ for going out to celebrate their semi-final victory over Wales in the bars of Auckland.A number of senior players ignored a direct order from the coach and hit the town for a few hours before returning to the team hotel after midnight. After two week... Full Story »- USA announces November friendly match with France in Paris
- 15/10/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- The U.S. men's national team has announced that it will play a friendly in Paris on November 11 against Les Bleus of France."France is traditionally one of the best teams in the world," said U.S. head coach Jurgen Klinsmann. "When you look at their history, the players that have come through their team and what they have accomplished, you have to be impressed. This is a... Full Story »
- Nasri sends fragile France to Euro 2012
- 12/10/2011 by YAHOO Sport
A second-half penalty by Samir Nasri rescued a 1-1 draw for France at home to Bosnia-Herzegovina on Tuesday that sent Laurent Blanc's side to Euro 2012 after a tense night at Stade de France.France required just a point to top qualifying Group D, but they appeared paralysed by nerves in the first half and fell behind shortly before half-time to a fine goal from Manchester Cit... Full Story »- France draws 1-1 with Bosnia to qualify for Euros
- 12/10/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- France secured a spot at next year’s European Championship after playmaker Samir Nasri converted a penalty Tuesday to salvage a 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in their final qualifier.Bosnia needed a win to advance directly and striker Edin Dzeko opened the scoring with a curling shot from the edge of the box in the 40th minute. But Nasri was brought down in the area an... Full Story »
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