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3rd July, 2012
France clamps down on dissidents
French players' antics drive out yet another coach , but not without consequences.
French players' antics drive out yet another coach , but not without consequences.
3rd July, 2012
Zidane ‘dreams’ of France coaching post
Zizou may still have more to give to French football.
Zizou may still have more to give to French football.
30th June, 2012
Blanc – French football’s one-term ‘President’
He appeared powerless to stop things getting out of control when the script went awry as it did at Euro 2012.
He appeared powerless to stop things getting out of control when the script went awry as it did at Euro 2012.
22nd June, 2012
Hispanophile Blanc charmed by Iniesta
“Watching Spain is a pleasure, a joy. That's why they've dominated world football for the last few years.”
“Watching Spain is a pleasure, a joy. That's why they've dominated world football for the last few years.”
13th June, 2012
France sensitive about their image
France are a team who remain acutely sensitive about the image they display to the wider world.
France are a team who remain acutely sensitive about the image they display to the wider world.
29th May, 2012
No Gourcuff as Blanc announces final France squad
Gourcuff endured a miserable season with his club and has not been chosen for France's Euro 2012 squad.
Gourcuff endured a miserable season with his club and has not been chosen for France's Euro 2012 squad.
29th February, 2012
Lloris to captain France at Euro 2012
BREMEN: Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will captain France at June’s European Championship in Poland and Ukraine, coach Laurent Blanc said on Tuesday. “He provides the most…
BREMEN: Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will captain France at June’s European Championship in Poland and Ukraine, coach Laurent Blanc said on Tuesday. “He provides the most…
16th November, 2011
We can’t win with kids: Blanc
PARIS: France, who have been facing a recent string of injuries, need their more experienced players at their best if they are to shine at…
PARIS: France, who have been facing a recent string of injuries, need their more experienced players at their best if they are to shine at…
7th October, 2011
Blanc praises Nasri’s change in attitude
PARIS: France coach Laurent Blanc on Thursday declared his delight at midfielder Samir Nasri’s attitude ahead of the Euro 2012 qualifier against Albania, a month…
PARIS: France coach Laurent Blanc on Thursday declared his delight at midfielder Samir Nasri’s attitude ahead of the Euro 2012 qualifier against Albania, a month…
4th October, 2011
Barcelona warn France over Abidal injury
MADRID: Barcelona doctors on Tuesday warned France coach Laurent Blanc not to risk injured defender Eric Abidal in two key Euro 2012 qualifying matches. Group…
MADRID: Barcelona doctors on Tuesday warned France coach Laurent Blanc not to risk injured defender Eric Abidal in two key Euro 2012 qualifying matches. Group…
11th June, 2011
Blanc reveals shortlist for France captaincy
PARIS: 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…
PARIS: 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…
14th May, 2011
I considered quitting French job: Blanc
PARIS: France national coach Laurent Blanc admitted on Friday that he considered quitting as the football race storm threatened to engulf him and his family.…
PARIS: France national coach Laurent Blanc admitted on Friday that he considered quitting as the football race storm threatened to engulf him and his family.…
13th May, 2011
French FA backs Blanc in discrimination row
PARIS: The French Football Federation’s federal council gave its backing to national team coach Laurent Blanc on Thursday after a row over discrimination claims. “The…
PARIS: The French Football Federation’s federal council gave its backing to national team coach Laurent Blanc on Thursday after a row over discrimination claims. “The…
10th May, 2011
France coach Blanc cleared in race row
PARIS: France coach Laurent Blanc was on Tuesday cleared of racial discrimination by French Sports Minister Chantal Jouanno in the row over talks concerning the…
PARIS: France coach Laurent Blanc was on Tuesday cleared of racial discrimination by French Sports Minister Chantal Jouanno in the row over talks concerning the…
7th May, 2011
France 1998 side split over Blanc’s role in quota row
PARIS: France coach Laurent Blanc came under further pressure on Thursday in the row over ethnic quotas when he was criticised by team mates from…
PARIS: France coach Laurent Blanc came under further pressure on Thursday in the row over ethnic quotas when he was criticised by team mates from…
7th May, 2011
France denies Blanc resignation amid race row
PARIS: French football chiefs on Saturday denied a report that national coach Laurent Blanc had tendered his resignation amid a controversial race row. Blanc and…
PARIS: French football chiefs on Saturday denied a report that national coach Laurent Blanc had tendered his resignation amid a controversial race row. Blanc and…
1st May, 2011
French football in turmoil over ‘Blacks and Arabs’ quota controversy
PARIS: French football was plunged into turmoil again when the national federation’s (FFF) technical director Francois Blaquart was suspended on Saturday amid a row over…
PARIS: French football was plunged into turmoil again when the national federation’s (FFF) technical director Francois Blaquart was suspended on Saturday amid a row over…
3rd April, 2011
In Blanc’s image, France should forgive cup rebels
SAINT-DENIS: At the end of 90 ho-hum minutes that could be Exhibit A in an argument about why countries should play fewer pointless football friendlies,…
SAINT-DENIS: At the end of 90 ho-hum minutes that could be Exhibit A in an argument about why countries should play fewer pointless football friendlies,…
8th February, 2011
Transition time for Capello, Loew, Prandelli, Blanc
PARIS: Half a season on from a World Cup where their respective teams largely failed to impress, England, Germany, Italy and France will use midweek…
PARIS: Half a season on from a World Cup where their respective teams largely failed to impress, England, Germany, Italy and France will use midweek…
14th December, 2010
French latest golden generation yet to shine
PARIS: Samir Nasri is emerging as one of Arsenal’s leading players but other members of the “golden generation” tipped to take over from the Zinedine…
PARIS: Samir Nasri is emerging as one of Arsenal’s leading players but other members of the “golden generation” tipped to take over from the Zinedine…
