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Blanc proud to take French helm

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:22:38 +0000

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

Football — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:55:58 +0000

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

Football — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:50:49 +0000

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

Football — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:55:11 +0000

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

Football — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:22:30 +0000

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

Football — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:46:50 +0000

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

Football — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:35:00 +0000

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

Football — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:55:26 +0000

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

Football — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:12:29 +0000

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

Football — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:56:21 +0000

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

Football — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:34:58 +0000

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

Football — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:28:08 +0000

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

Football — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:22:26 +0000

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

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:15:07 +0000

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

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:58:53 +0000

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

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:22:09 +0000

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

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:23:18 +0000

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

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:27:50 +0000

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

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:07:02 +0000

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

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:06:33 +0000

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.

Perez highlights France’s toughness

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:03:37 +0000

Mexico goalkeeper Oscar Perez expects a less physical game against France than in their FIFA World Cup opener against South Africa.

Tshabalala gets the party started

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:01:43 +0000

FIFA.com reflects on an emotional opening day at South Africa 2010 that, while failing to yield a victory, did produce plenty of passion and excitement.

France, Uruguay draw a blank

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:01:28 +0000

Uruguay’s Nicolas Lodeiro picked up South Africa 2010′s first red card as La Celeste held France to a 0-0 draw at Cape Town’s Green Point Stadium.

Hosts preserve proud record

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:01:28 +0000

The home nation maintained the record of never losing their first game at a FIFA World Cup, while Thierry Henry became the first Frenchman to join an exclusive club.

South Africa’s date with destiny

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:00:29 +0000

A new chapter will be etched into football history today as the first FIFA World Cup finals to be held on African soil get under way at Soccer City in Johannesburg.

Uruguay-France preview

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:00:26 +0000

The second match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa pits together two former world champions: Uruguay, the winners in 1930 and 1950; and France, who triumphed 1998.

Raiders of the first goal

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:59:57 +0000

The exact location of the first ever FIFA World Cup goal might have been lost for ever, had it not been for an old man’s childhood memories.

Troubled France can triumph, says Evra

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:59:42 +0000

Captain Patrice Evra brushed aside France’s troubled build-up to declare on that they can win the FIFA World Cup.

What do you expect from Day 1?

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:59:42 +0000

With the Opening Ceremony, South Africa versus Mexico and Uruguay taking on France, FIFA.com wants to know what you expect from the Opening Day?

Vieira backs France to spring surprise

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:59:41 +0000

FIFA World Cup winner Patrick Vieira believes France could spring a surprise in South Africa, saying the pressure on the squad would bring them together.

Lugano: We’re at peak form

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:59:11 +0000

Uruguay go into their FIFA World Cup™ opening game against France in Cape Town on Friday with captain Diego Lugano warning that they are in top form.

Domenech seeking French formula

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:57:29 +0000

The much-criticised Raymond Domenech has made some bold decisions regarding personnel and tactics recently. FIFA.com looks closer at Les Bleus.

Lloris wary of Uruguay threats

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:55:50 +0000

France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has warned his team-mates that there is more to their Group A rivals Uruguay than star strike duo Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez.

Tabarez discusses progression hopes

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:52:02 +0000

Oscar Tabarez has spoken about Uruguay’s determination to beat France in their curtain-raiser and chances of advancing from Group A.

Govou pulls no punches

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:51:05 +0000

Winger Sidney Govou says he has to do better for France at the FIFA World Cup and admits that his form heading into the tournament is “not good”.

We have work to do, admits Gourcuff

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:46:23 +0000

France midfielder Yoann Gourcuff accepts that his side have work to do before their 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa opener against Uruguay on 11 June.

Abidal admits to Gallas difficulties

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:45:54 +0000

France defender Eric Abidal admits that he is yet to gel completely in the centre of Les Bleus’ back four with William Gallas.

Domenech unworried by lack of goals

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:42:49 +0000

France manager Raymond Domenech has played down his squad’s troubled build-up to the FIFA World Cup which culminated in a 1-0 defeat by China.

Domenech: China defeat worries me

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:41:37 +0000

France coach Raymond Domenech admitted he was concerned after seeing his team slump to a 1-0 defeat against China in a friendly on Friday.

Deng consigns France to shock defeat

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:40:40 +0000

A vicious free-kick by Deng Zhuoxiang earned China a 1-0 win over France as Les Bleus slumped to a dispiriting defeat in their last pre-South Africa 2010 warm-up.

Cisse: France will silence critics

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:37:34 +0000

France striker Djibril Cisse says his side will be motivated by the desire to silence their critics when they embark upon their South Africa 2010 campaign on 11 June.

Lloris pleased with French preparation

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:37:19 +0000

Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris reckons France are more than ready for the FIFA World Cup and have had the perfect preparation for their first Group A game against Uruguay.

Tabarez sticking to his principles

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:36:50 +0000

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has vowed to stick to his principles against FIFA World Cup group rivals France in their opening match.

Valbuena climbing towards glory

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:36:35 +0000

The shortest member of France’s FIFA World Cup team, up-and-coming midfielder Mathieu Valbuena could bring a huge spark to a struggling Les Bleus.