- France's manager Laurent Blanc: Samir Nasri is in talks to leave Arsenal
- 10/08/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- France coach Laurent Blanc believes Samir Nasri is still in talks with Arsenal to leave the club, with the season set to start in four days."I just know that he is in talks with his club. Not to extend his contract because he said he would not, but to change clubs," Blanc said in a press conference ahead of France's friendly clash with Chile.Nasri has been linked wit... Full Story »
- Ex-France coach Domenech in 1 mn euro settlement
- 04/08/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- PARIS (AFP) - Former France coach Raymond Domenech, sacked for misconduct after the 2010 World Cup, on Thursday accepted a 1million euros settlement from the French football federation (FFF).The agreement announced by FFF president Noel Le Graet was ratified by the executive committee of the federation at a meeting in Paris.The deal brings to an end Domenech's action agains... Full Story »
- England joy as they avoid France in World Cup draw
- 31/07/2011 by The Sun
ENGLAND narrowly avoided old foes France as they overcame their first World Cup hurdle.The Three Lions and Spain were the last two teams left in the draw with the French lying in wait.But Brazil strike legend Ronaldo pulled England out of the hat to line up alongside Montenegro, Ukraine, Poland, Moldova and San Marino in Group H.Based on average FIFA rank, England's group i... Full Story »- France the fear as England wait for Ronaldo to deliver their World Cup fate
- 30/07/2011 by Telegraph.co.uk
Forty-five years ago today, on a sunny afternoon in north London, West Germany were overcome 4-2 at Wembley.This evening, nearly 6,000 miles away in sunny Rio de Janeiro, England's 12th and latest quest to replicate the achievements of Sir Alf Ramsey's side will be mapped out.With 1,048 days to go before the opening match of the World Cup finals, England will tonight discove... Full Story »- France coach calls for giant-killing skills against USA
- 13/07/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- MOENCHENGLADBACH, Germany (AFP) - France coach Bruno Bini believes his side will have to call on all their giant-killing skills to get past the United States in the women's World Cup semi-finals here on Wednesday.As two-time defending champions Germany and Brazil, the 2007 finalists, have already been eliminated the United States are the only remaining pre-tournamen... Full Story »
- Blatter talks WCup soccer, not bribery allegations
- 26/06/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- BERLIN (AP)—The German hosts of the Women’s World Cup have asked fans not to whistle FIFA President Sepp Blatter on opening day on Sunday.FIFA has been embroiled in a corruption scandal concerning the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids and the election for president of the sport’s world governing body. FIFA President Sepp Blatter, r… AP - Jun 22, 9:45 pm EDT World Soccer Gallery “... Full Story »
- 'Vultures' circle over Lille's double-winners
- 14/06/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- PARIS (AFP) - At a time when they should be looking forward to next season's Champions League adventure, fans of French double-winners Lille are starting to worry whether their team will survive the summer intact.Lille ended a 56-year trophy drought last season by claiming victory in both Ligue 1 and the French Cup, but coach Rudi Garcia's history-making squad is alread... Full Story »
- Blanc reveals shortlist for France captaincy
- 11/06/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- Laurent Blanc on Friday revealed a five-man shortlist for the captaincy of the French national team.Blanc had been expected to name a full-time skipper, but instead said that Bordeaux's Alou Diarra, Lyon's Hugo Lloris, Eric Abidal of Barcelona, Milan new boy Philippe Mexes and Chelsea's Florent Malouda were all in contention.Blanc has been rotating the captaincy since las... Full Story »
- Lacklustre France held by Belarus in qualifier
- 04/06/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- * Malouda goal earns France 1-1 draw* We didn’t deserve to win - coach BlancMINSK, June 3 (Reuters) - France stayed top of Euro 2012 Group D qualifying despite being held to a 1-1 draw in Belarus after giving a lacklustre performance on Friday.France have 13 points from six games while Belarus are second, four points adrift.“It was a disappointing game. We did not start well,... Full Story »
- Abidal set for France return
- 27/05/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- Barcelona defender Eric Abidal, who underwent surgery on a liver tumour in March, was on Thursday recalled to the France team by coach Laurent Blanc for a Euro 2012 qualifier against Belarus and two friendlies next month. Sochaux midfielder Marvin Martin also received his first call up to the national team after being named by Blanc in the 26-man squad.Abidal, 31, was force... Full Story »
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