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Samir Nasri's World Cup omission slammed by girlfriend
The girlfriend of Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri slams France manager Didier Deschamps for leaving the 26-year-old out of his World Cup squad.
May 13, 22:18
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Samir Nasri left out of France's 23-man squad and reserves
Manchester City's Samir Nasri misses out on a place in France's 23-man squad for this summer's World Cup in Brazil.
May 13, 19:10
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Samir Nasri: 'I'll have to watch World Cup on TV'
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri is adamant that he won't be selected by France for their World Cup campaign.
May 12, 03:34
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Manuel Pellegrini backs Samir Nasri for World Cup spot
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes that it would be an "important mistake" if Samir Nasri wasn't included in France's World Cup squad this summer.
May 11, 19:52
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Yohan Cabaye stretchered off for Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Yohan Cabaye is stretchered off the pitch during his side's Ligue 1 match against Lille.
May 10, 20:09
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Andre-Pierre Gignac doubts chances of being named in World Cup squad
Andre-Pierre Gignac insists that he will not be taken to the World Cup by France manager Didier Deschamps.
May 9, 03:59
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Roberto Mancini: 'Samir Nasri has wasted his potential'
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes that Samir Nasri is wasting the chance to become a "world-class" player.
Apr 18, 01:38
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Didier Deschamps: 'We need to prove ourselves at the World Cup'
France manager Didier Deschamps says that he is desperate for the country to achieve success in the World Cup this summer.
Apr 16, 19:32
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Didier Deschamps delighted with Karim Benzema form
France boss Didier Deschamps lavishes praise on Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema.
Mar 25, 12:39
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Southampton's Mauricio Pochettino backs Morgan Schneiderlin for France call-up
Mauricio Pochettino believes that midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin deserves a chance to prove his worth for France in this summer's World Cup.
Mar 10, 06:52
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Antoine Griezmann and Lucas Digne get nod for France
Youngsters Antoine Griezmann and Lucas Digne are both called up by Didier Deschamps to feature in the France squad for their friendly clash against the Netherlands.
Feb 27, 21:12
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Didier Deschamps: 'France must be ambitious at World Cup'
France manager Didier Deschamps urges his team to be ambitious ahead of the World Cup in Brazil.
Feb 14, 02:27
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Didier Deschamps: 'Zinedine Zidane could be France manager'
Didier Deschamps says that Zinedine Zidane has the qualities to be the next manager of France.
Feb 1, 10:16
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On this day: George Weah scores winner on Chelsea debut
Fourteen years ago today, George Weah scored on his Chelsea debut to secure a 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Jan 12, 09:48
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Djibril Cisse eyes World Cup spot
Kuban Krasnodar striker Djibril Cisse is reportedly ready to join Bastia as he looks to earn a recall to the France squad for next summer's World Cup.
Dec 23, 10:56
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Didier Deschamps pleased with World Cup draw
Didier Deschamps says that he is glad France will not have to travel large distances during the group stages of next year's World Cup finals in Brazil.
Dec 7, 14:58
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Abou Diaby targets "dream" World Cup berth
Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby reveals that it would be a "dream" for him to conquer his injuries and travel to the World Cup with France in the summer.
Dec 7, 14:35
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Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa hopeful of France recall
Newcastle United defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa says that he is hoping to impress France manager Didier Deschamps, in order to earn a recall to the national side.
Nov 29, 20:54
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Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa: 'France success can aid Newcastle United'
Newcastle United's Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa says that the club can reap the rewards of the team's French internationals, with France qualifying for World Cup last week.
Nov 24, 20:14
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Hugo Lloris not getting carried away with World Cup dreams
Hugo Lloris says that France should not get too ambitious about the 2014 World Cup finals just yet.
Nov 21, 16:43
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France's Yohan Cabaye happy to silence critics
France midfielder Yohan Cabaye says that he is pleased with his side's manner of response against Ukraine on Tuesday.
Nov 20, 16:55
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Didier Deschamps extends France contract
France coach Didier Deschamps extends his contract with the French Football Federation to 2016.
Nov 20, 12:02
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Didier Deschamps signs new France contract?
France coach Didier Deschamps reportedly signs a new contract keeping him in charge until 2016.
Nov 20, 04:13
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Didier Deschamps: 'I knew we would make World Cup'
Didier Deschamps says that he had no doubts over France's ability to overturn the two-goal deficit to Ukraine and qualify for the World Cup.
Nov 19, 23:09
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Franck Ribery hails "beautiful" France victory
France winger Franck Ribery describes the 3-2 aggregate victory over Ukraine as "beautiful" as Les Bleus seal their progression to the World Cup in June.
Nov 19, 22:57
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Match Analysis: France 3-0 Ukraine
Sports Mole analyses France's 3-0 victory over Ukraine in this evening's World Cup playoff at the Stade de France.
Nov 19, 22:50
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France stun Ukraine to qualify for World Cup
France score three times against Ukraine at home to progress to the World Cup finals with a 3-2 aggregate victory in their playoff tie.
Nov 19, 21:53
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Team News: Karim Benzema starts for France against Ukraine
Karim Benzema leads the line for France against Ukraine in Paris this evening.
Nov 19, 19:46
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Live Commentary: France 3-0 Ukraine - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of France's 3-0 win over Ukraine in the World Cup playoffs.
Nov 19, 19:00
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Angry Olivier Giroud "ready to die" for France
Olivier Giroud says that he is willing to "die on the pitch" for France in order to help them qualify for the World Cup.
Nov 18, 20:52
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Didier Deschamps: 'France loss to Ukraine a slap in the face'
Didier Deschamps is confident that France can overturn their deficit to Ukraine and qualify for the 2014 World Cup.
Nov 18, 20:31
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Olivier Giroud, Samir Nasri, Loic Remy dropped by France?
Didier Deschamps will reportedly make five changes to his France side ahead of their clash with Ukraine on Tuesday.
Nov 18, 20:16
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Didier Deschamps expects Raphael Varane return
France boss Didier Deschamps reveals that Raphael Varane should be fit to return to the side for the World Cup qualifying play-off second leg against Ukraine.
Nov 17, 12:34
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Didier Deschamps critical of Franck Ribery treatment
France coach Didier Deschamps blasts the "aggressive" treatment of Franck Ribery during Friday's 2-0 defeat to Ukraine.
Nov 16, 13:10
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Didier Deschamps: 'France must believe in comeback'
France boss Didier Deschamps says that his team must not yet throw in the towel regarding their World Cup hopes following the 2-0 defeat to Ukraine tonight.
Nov 15, 23:18
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Live Commentary: Ukraine 2-0 France - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage from Kiev where Ukraine host France in the first leg of the World Cup 2014 qualification playoffs.
Nov 15, 19:01
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Didier Deschamps relishing "special" World Cup decider
France coach Didier Deschamps insists that he has prepared meticulously for the "special" circumstances of a World Cup playoff against Ukraine.
Nov 15, 14:55
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Robert Pires: 'France must respect Ukraine to qualify'
Robert Pires is confident that France will beat Ukraine and advance to the World Cup in Brazil next year.
Nov 13, 20:18
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Rio Mavuba: 'Ukraine playoff biggest of Didier Deschamps France reign'
Rio Mavuba says that France's recovery period will help them for their World Cup qualifying playoff against Ukraine.
Nov 12, 19:13
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Didier Deschamps wants France to relax for playoff
Didier Deschamps wants France to get in the correct mindset by relaxing ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifying playoff with Ukraine.
Nov 12, 18:52
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