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Gignac scores first OM goal
Andr?-Pierre Gignac scored his first goal for new club Marseille in a friendly on Friday and played the whole 90 minutes at Ligue 2 club Ajaccio. The French international forward cannot wait to experience the atmosphere of the Stade V?lodrome.

Jelen on target in battle of EURO co-hosts
Auxerre centre-forward Ireneusz Jelen scored his fifth goal in 26 international appearances as Poland drew 1-1 in Lodz with fellow EURO 2012 hosts Ukraine.

Hoarau and R?my out, Briand in
Lyon forward Jimmy Briand has been called into the France squad to play Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday. Marseille�s Lo?c R?my (groin) and Paris Saint-Germain�s Guillaume Hoarau (shoulder) are both out of the crunch EURO 2012 qualifier.

Blanc: 'We were na?ve'
Laurent Blanc was left searching for positives to take from France's 1-0 defeat in their EURO 2012 qualifier with Belarus on Friday while Paris Saint-Germain striker Guillaume Hoarau admitted an inability to take their chances had cost Les Bleus.

Ligue 1 stars light up Europe
The Ligue 1 players wearing the blue of France were not the only top-flight stars in action during Friday's EURO 2012 qualifiers with Miralem Pjanic and Emir Spahic playing a starring role for Bosnia-Herzegovina.

R?my and Saha add to French worries
Marseille's Lo?c R?my and fellow forward Louis Saha are both doubtful to feature for France against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Tuesday after limping out of Les Bleus' defeat to Belarus on Friday.

France draw Blanc against Belarus
Laurent Blanc's first competitve match in charge of France ended in defeat as Les Bleus slipped to a desperately disappointing 1-0 defeat to Belarus in their opening EURO 2012 qualifier on Friday.

Fixtures shifted for European duo
The LFP's Competitions Committee has moved five Ligue 1 matches involving Paris Saint-Germain and Lille to allow the pair to compete freely in the Europa League.

Blanc poised for Belarus bow
Laurent Blanc takes charge of his first competitive game as French national team coach on Friday as Les Bleus aim to make up for their disastrous World Cup campaign with victory in their opening EURO 2012 qualifier in Paris.

Valbuena ready for fight for place
Marseille midfielder Mathieu Valbuena insists he is not afraid of the fierce competition for places within the French squad ahead of Friday's EURO 2012 qualifier against Belarus.

Clerc set for Nice revival?
Former Lyon defender Fran?ois Clerc, a free agent since the end of his contract with the seven-time champions at the end of last season, is on the verge of signing for south coast club Nice, according to coach Eric Roy.

Hoarau: �Now or never�
PSG striker Guillaume Hoarau is set to win his second cap as France take on Belarus in Friday night�s Euro 2012 qualifier at the Stade de France, and the 26-year-old is looking to lock down a place in the first-team as Les Bleus turn the page on South Africa.

Hoarau: �Now or never�
PSG striker Guillaume Hoarau is set to win his second cap as France take on Belarus in Friday night�s Euro 2012 qualifier at the Stade de France, and the 26-year-old is looking to lock down a place in the first-team as Les Bleus turn the page on South Africa.

Matuidi handed France call-up
Saint-Etienne midfielder Blaise Matuidi has been handed a call-up to the France squad for the upcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers following injuries to Yohan Cabaye and Karim Benzema.

Kombouar? frustrated at failure to land centre-half
Paris Saint-Germain coach Antoine Kombouar? expressed a certain frustration as his attempts to bring in a central defender were thwarted on the final day of the transfer window.

Zidane visit to inspire Les Bleus
France coach Laurent Blanc is hoping a visit from Zin?dine Zidane to the national team�s Clairefontaine training base will provide his players with some extra motivation ahead of their Euro 2012 qualifying double header against Belarus and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Late flourish as transfer window closes
There was a final flourish from Ligue 1 clubs before the summer transfer window slammed shut on Tuesday evening, with Paris Saint-Germain completing the capture of Valenciennes' Siaka Ti?n? and Arles-Avignon once again dipping into the market.

Transfer roundup: Spate of action as deadline approaches
With the summer transfer window set to close at midnight on Tuesday, Ligue 1 clubs have sprung into action to reinforce their squads, Lyon pouncing on a loan deal for Dynamo Kiev�s Pape Diakhat? and Monaco prising Nancy�s Chris Malonga form under the nose of Auxerre.

Five referees: The League Cup confirms its innovative reputation
This season the League Cup has become the first national competition in Europe to adopt a system of five referees.

EXCLUSIVE: The new Costa? No, the real Estrada
There�s a feeling of d?j? vu in Montpellier this season as a left-footed South American pulls the string in midfield. Last season it was Alberto Costa, who left for Valencia in the summer, and this season the name is Marco Estrada, the Chilean arriving with big shoes to fill. EXCLUSIVE LIGUE 1.COM INTERVIEW.

France V Belarus - Follow LIVE text commentary
France V Belarus Follow every kick as France take on Belarus in the Euro 2012 Qualifying
on 03-Sep-2010, kick off time 20:00 Chelsea striker Anelka hit with 18-match France ban

Nicolas Anelka's France career could be at an end after he was hit with an 18-match suspension by the French Football Federation...

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France away at Madagascar Follow all the action as France travel away to Madagascar in the International on 11-Aug-2010...

France World Cup squad suspended

New France coach Laurent Blanc has taken the decision to suspend the entire 23-man squad which took part in this summer's failed World Cup campaign for next month's friendly against Norway...

Henry confirms France retirement

Thierry Henry has confirmed his retirement from international football with France after completing his move from Barcelona to the New York Red Bulls...

Platini released from hospital

Michel Platini was released from hospital on Saturday morning following his collapse in a Johannesburg restaurant on Friday night...

UEFA play down Platini health fears

UEFA president Michel Platini is recovering in hospital after fainting in a Johannesburg restaurant on Friday night...

Desailly calls for Evra suspension

Marcel Desailly has called for France captain Patrice Evra to be suspended for at least two months for his part in Les Bleus' controversial World Cup campaign...

Livid Gallas blasts Domenech
France defender William Gallas has described his country's World Cup campaign as a fiasco...

Gallas sticks knife into Domenech

William Gallas has laid the blame for France's World Cup implosion at the feet of former coach Raymond Domenech...

Blanc expresses his pride

Laurent Blanc has expressed his pride after being unveiled as France coach on Tuesday morning...

Blanc promises French discipline
New coach Laurent Blanc has promised to bring discipline back to the France squad following his official unveiling as successor to Raymond Domenech...

Anelka's France career over?

Nicolas Anelka should never play for Les Bleus again, according to outgoing French Football Federation president Jean-Pierre Escalettes...

Thuram - France should ban Evra

Former France defender Lilian Thuram has called on the French Football Federation to ban current captain Patrice Evra from future international action...

Government denies French interference
The government of France has denied interfering in the running of the national team following an inquiry into Les Bleus' dismal showing at the World Cup...

Chambily calls for FFF overhaul

Guy Chambily, a member of the French Football Federation's federal council, has called for a complete overhaul of the organisation following France's World Cup debacle...

Escalettes to stand down

The president of the French Football Federation is to resign following his country's disastrous 2010 World Cup campaign...

Henry - I felt alone in French squad

France striker Thierry Henry revealed he had felt "isolated" in a World Cup squad where there was a "sickness" after a disastrous campaign in South Africa which will now be the subject of a government enquiry...

Government to launch enquiry

France captain Patrice Evra has revealed an enquiry is to be opened by the French government into Les Bleus' disastrous World Cup campaign...

Henry to meet Sarkozy

Thierry Henry will meet with France president Nicolas Sarkozy on Thursday following the national team's disastrous World Cup campaign...

FFF to probe implosion

French Football Federation president Jean-Pierre Escalettes will host a meeting next month to investigate the nation's dismal World Cup campaign...

Ginola threatens Houllier action

David Ginola has threatened to sue Gerard Houllier after the former France manager once again blamed him for Les Bleus' failure to qualify for the 1994 World Cup...

Evra to explain France woes

France captain Patrice Evra will call a press conference later this week to fully detail the reasons behind Les Bleus' disastrous World Cup campaign...

Domenech sad after French exit
France coach Raymond Domenech spoke of 'over-riding sadness' after Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to South Africa saw them bow out of the World Cup at the group stages...

Sad Domenech laments broken dream

France coach Raymond Domenech expressed his sadness as his tenure ended with his squabbling side making an early exit from the World Cup...

France v South Africa - Follow LIVE text commentary
France v South Africa Follow every kick as France take on South Africa at Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein in the World Cup Group A
on 22-Jun-2010, kick off time 15:00 Group A showdown - The lowdown
The third and final round of group matches gets underway this afternoon, as Group A reaches a climax with Mexico taking on Uruguay and France up against hosts South Africa...

Domenech slams 'foolish' players
France coach Raymond Domenech has labelled his players as "imbecilic" for refusing to take part in a training session on Sunday...

France prepared to replace Anelka

France will be without striker Nicolas Anelka for the all-important final Group A match against South Africa after the Chelsea forward was sent home for insulting coach Raymond Domenech...

Domenech backs Anelka expulsion

France coach Raymond Domenech insisted on Monday night the decision to send Nicolas Anelka home was the correct one...

France squad stand firm behind Anelka
The turmoil in the France squad has intensified after the players refused to train in protest at the decision to send Nicolas Anelka home...

Domenech backs Anelka axe
France coach Raymond Domenech has confirmed that Nicolas Anelka refused to apologise for the outburst at half-time of the 2-0 loss to Mexico which led to him being sent home from the World Cup finals...

Evra blasts French traitor
France captain Patrice Evra has called for the 'traitor' among his squad's camp to be rooted out following the sending home of striker Nicolas Anelka...

France send Anelka home
Nicolas Anelka has been sent home from the World Cup following an alleged dressing room bust-up with France coach Raymond Domenech...

Domenech: France need a miracle
Under-pressure coach Raymond Domenech has admitted France 'need a miracle' to reach the last 16 of the World Cup following their 2-0 defeat by Mexico...

Evra insists France are united
France captain Patrice Evra has rejected suggestions of squad disharmony in the build-up to Thursday's make-or-break Group A encounter with Mexico...

Domenech cool after stalemate
France head coach Raymond Domenech was not too downhearted despite his side starting their World Cup campaign with a drab goalless draw against Uruguay in Cape Town...

Malouda hints at French problems
Chelsea star Florent Malouda is not expecting France to enjoy a good World Cup campaign after admitting that Les Bleus have a lot of underlying problems within their squad...

Lloris happy with preparations
France number one Hugo Lloris is happy with the team's preparations ahead of the World Cup finals this month...

Ireland lobby FIFA for replay
The Football Association of Ireland has called for the Republic of Ireland's controversial World Cup play-off against France to be replayed after lodging a complaint with FIFA...

Trapattoni demands answers
Unhappy Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni wants FIFA to explain why they selected Martin Hansson to referee Wednesday's controversial play-off clash with France...

Dunne: Ireland were cheated
Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne claims Thierry Henry admitted to him that he cheated as France edged out Giovanni Trapattoni's team to secure a place in next summer's World Cup finals...

UEFA set to expand Euros
The European Championship looks set to expand to 24 teams from 2016 onwards after UEFA delegates backed a proposal to increase the size of the tournament...

Ribery backs Domenech stay
France playmaker Franck Ribery has voiced his support for coach Raymond Domenech, whose job is under threat after a dismal showing from Les Bleus at Euro 2008...

July D-day for Domenech
Under-fire coach Raymond Domenech will discover his fate following a meeting of the France Football Federation hierarchy on July 3...

End of the road for Bleus duo
Veteran duo Claude Makelele and Lilian Thuram have confirmed their international retirements following France's exit from Euro 2008...

Domenech unsure of future
France coach Raymond Domenech refused to answer questions on his future after his side's early exit from Euro 2008...

Vieira to miss crunch clash
Influential captain Patrick Vieira has been ruled out of France's must-win final Group C showdown with Italy on Tuesday...

Dutch dilemma concerns Dom
France coach Raymond Domenech fears an under-strength Netherlands could cost his side their chances of qualifying from a tight Group C...