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Blanc proud to take French helm
Jul 6th
A FIFA World Cup™ winner in 1998, Laurent Blanc has expressed his pride after being unveiled as France coach on Tuesday morning.
The joy and pain of penalties
Jul 5th
FIFA.com looks at the decisive penalties taken at FIFA World Cups, some of which have provoked delight; other of which have caused despair.
Thuram recommends Evra exile
Jul 2nd
Former France international Lilian Thuram has said that current captain Patrice Evra should never be allowed to represent his country again due to his leading role in the FIFA World Cup™ player revolt.
French football heralds new era
Jul 2nd
France’s FIFA World Cup-winning defender Laurent Blanc has been officially named as national team coach, succeeding Raymond Domenech.
Forlorn France left to take stock
Jun 23rd
Abou Diaby described it as ‘the end of a long nightmare.’ Sebastien Squillaci said ‘we really weren’t any good.’ Now FIFA.com examines some of the reasons behind France’s early exit.
South Africa stays on top
Jun 22nd
The vuvuzelas continued to blow and the South African flag still flew high long after the final whistle had blown at the Free State stadium, despite Bafana Bafana exiting the tournament.
Sad Domenech laments early exit
Jun 22nd
France coach Raymond Domenech expressed his sadness over France’s early exit from South Africa 2010 and wished his successor the best of luck.
Sad Domenech laments borken dream
Jun 22nd
France coach Raymond Domenech expressed his sadness over France’s early exit from South Africa 2010 and wished his successor the best of luck.
Bafana beat Bleus, both bow out
Jun 22nd
South Africa gave everything to try and stay in their own FIFA World Cup™ but in the end their victory was in vain as they and France both exit the competition.
TODAY’S ACTION – Eight hopefuls eyeing four spots
Jun 21st
Uruguay and Argentina begin the day as leaders of Group A and Group B respectively, but with no-one yet assured of a last 16 place or consigned to elimination, there is still plenty to play for.
Parreira set to ring changes
Jun 21st
South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has said that he will make sweeping changes for the final group clash against France, but admits the outcome is not in his hands.
France’s campaign falling apart
Jun 20th
France’s chaotic FIFA World Cup™ campaign is in disarray after the players boycotted training in support of Nicolas Anelka, who was sent home for a row with Raymond Domenech.
Anelka sent home by France
Jun 19th
France striker Nicolas Anelka has been sent home from the FIFA World Cup™ after after refusing to apologise for abusing coach Raymond Domenech.
Group A: State of play
Jun 18th
Uruguay and Mexico are in pole position to qualify from Group A going into the last round of matches. FIFA.com looks at the possible permutations.
Toulalan goes on the attack
Jun 18th
France are licking their wounds after a 2-0 defeat by Mexico that leaves them battling to qualify for the second phase and the players have shouldered the blame.
Evra ‘disgusted’ with display
Jun 18th
Captain Patrice Evra admits it feels like France are a “small football nation – and it hurts” after they lurched towards the verge of early FIFA World Cup elimination.
Uruguay hoping for Mexico victory
Jun 17th
A victory by Mexico over France on Thursday would mean that Uruguay could advance to the last 16 with just a draw in their final group match.
Mexico to attack Les Bleus
Jun 16th
Mexico have promised to attack France in their Peter Mokaba Stadium encounter tomorrow, saying they will not change their style to take account of the opposition.
France searching for balance
Jun 16th
There can be no argument that, for a number of years, France have felt most comfortable playing down the left flank and Patrice Evra has warned that they cannot become predictable.
No margin for error in Polokwane
Jun 16th
After drawing their opening Group A matches, France and Mexico go into their meeting in Polokwane knowing that defeat could end their hopes of reaching the last 16.
