A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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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Hugo Lloris to train with France
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is fit enough to train with France, according to his manager Didier Deschamps.
Nov 11, 16:31
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Didier Deschamps aware of Antoine Griezmann form
France boss Didier Deschamps admits that he has been impressed by the recent performances of Real Sociedad's Antoine Griezmann.
Nov 11, 15:03
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Mauricio Pochettino certain of Morgan Schneiderlin France call-up
Mauricio Pochettino is surprised that Morgan Schneiderlin has not already been called up to the France squad.
Nov 11, 08:01
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Didier Deschamps unmoved over Partrice Evra selection
France coach Didier Deschamps insists that he had no hesitation in picking Patrice Evra for next week's World Cup decider against Ukraine.
Nov 8, 15:00
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Didier Deschamps hails Oliveir Giroud impact
Didier Deschamps says that Olivier Giroud has been a key man for France following their win over Finland.
Oct 16, 11:17
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World Cup playoff draw to be made on October 21
France will discover on Thursday if they will be top seeds for the World Cup qualifying playoff draw, which takes place on Monday, October 21.
Oct 15, 23:49
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France beat Finland to take place in World Cup playoffs
France run out 3-0 winners against Finland to confirm their place in the World Cup playoff draw this evening.
Oct 15, 20:55
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Team News: Paul Pogba starts for France against Finland
Young Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is selected for France in their World Cup qualifying match against Finland this evening.
Oct 15, 18:29
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Didier Deschamps fears Zlatan Ibrahimovic clash
Didier Deschamps says that he would rather France did not draw Sweden or Portugal in the World Cup playoffs.
Oct 15, 15:09
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Yohan Cabaye admits fears over France recall
Newcastle United midfielder Yohan Cabaye admits that he feared things would have changed for France ahead of his international recall this week.
Oct 8, 19:48
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Didier Deschamps: 'Mathieu Flamini has found a good level'
France coach Didier Deschamps admits that Mathieu Flamini's return to form at Arsenal in recent weeks has caught his attention.
Oct 8, 19:36
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Eric Abidal: Dropping Karim Benzema will not solve anything
France defender Eric Abidal believes that dropping Karim Benzema will not help solve the striker's current confidence issue at international level.
Oct 8, 00:45
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Didier Deschamps admits Karim Benzema is struggling
France boss Didier Deschamps concedes that Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is struggling for form.
Sep 24, 15:05
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Alex: 'Mamadou Sakho right to join Liverpool'
Paris Saint-Germain defender Alex understands Mamadou Sakho's decision to leave for Liverpool in search of first-team football.
Sep 13, 15:40
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Didier Deschamps singles out Franck Ribery display
Didier Deschamps praises Franck Ribery following his France's first win in five games.
Sep 11, 11:15
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France produce comeback to beat Belarus and secure playoff spot
France twice come from behind to beat Belarus 4-2 and secure playoff spot.
Sep 10, 20:56
Didier Deschamps
Didier Deschamps focused on France job
Didier Deschamps says that he will not be influenced by the fans' opinions ahead of France's match with Belarus.
Sep 10, 12:45
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Didier Deschamps defends Karim Benzema strike rate
France manager Didier Deschamps says that Karim Benzema is not to blame for his lack of goals at international level.
Sep 7, 14:42
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Samir Nasri: 'I crossed the line with the France team'
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri regrets his actions that resulted in his getting booted out of the French national side.
Sep 4, 10:10
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France coach Didier Deschamps explains Yohan Cabaye omission
France manager Dider Deschamps admits that Yohan Cabaye's transfer limbo forced him out of consideration for next month's World Cup qualifiers.
Aug 30, 20:41
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Andre-Pierre Gignac gets France call-up
Didier Deschamps calls up Andre-Pierre Gignac to his France squad.
Aug 29, 14:31
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Blaise Matuidi rejoins Paris Saint-Germain training
Paris Saint-Germain manager Laurent Blanc confirms that Blaise Matuidi has recovered from a head injury to be considered for Sunday's trip to Nantes.
Aug 23, 21:43
Eric Abidal
Eric Abidal thought France career was over
Monaco defender Eric Abidal expresses his shock at being named in the squad for France's clash with Belgium on Wednesday, some 16 months after a liver transplant.
Aug 13, 21:25
Leon Britton and Samir Nasri
Samir Nasri hoping for France recall
Samir Nasri reveals that he is hoping to be recalled to the France squad for their friendly against Belgium later this month.
Aug 7, 14:33
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Didier Digard confident of France call
Nice midfielder Didier Digard declares that he is a match for any player for a place in Didier Deschamps's France squad.
Aug 5, 17:55
Newcastle's Moussa Sissoko celebrates his equaliser against Southampton on February 24, 2013
Moussa Sissoko eyes World Cup spot with France
Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko wants to earn a place in France's squad for the World Cup next year with a strong season for the Magpies.
Jul 6, 17:18
Didier Deschamps
Didier Deschamps: 'France lacked commitment'
Didier Deschamps is disappointed with France's commitment in the games against Uruguay and Brazil.
Jun 10, 14:46
Brazil's Oscar celebrates his goal with teammate Neymar during their friendly soccer game against France on June 9, 2013
Brazil break French resistance
Goals from Oscar, Hernanes and Lucas Moura see Brazil defeat France in Porto Alegre.
Jun 9, 20:54
Laurent Blanc
Didier Deschamps: 'Laurent Blanc in Roma talks'
Didier Deschamps says that Laurent Blanc is in talks with Roma about the possibility of becoming their new manager.
Jun 6, 05:36
Didier Deschamps
Didier Deschamps "can't wait" for Uruguay, Brazil clashes
Didier Deschamps admits that the France camp are looking forward to their two friendlies in South America.
Jun 5, 13:15
Lyon's Clement Grenier celebrates scoring on September 1, 2012
Clement Grenier replaces Samir Nasri in France squad
France manager Didier Deschamps adds Clement Grenier to his squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Brazil after the withdrawal of Samir Nasri for unconfirmed health reasons, while Gael Clichy also misses out through injury.
May 28, 15:55
Marseille coach Elie Baup on the touchline during the match against Montpellier on January 19, 2013
Elie Baup to sign Marseille extension
Marseille manager Elie Baup is expected to sign a new one-year deal with the Ligue 1 club.
May 24, 20:11
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri react during the match against Parma on January 27, 2013
Napoli president reveals managerial candidates
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis reveals a number of names that he has contacted about becoming the club's next coach.
May 22, 15:54
Djibril Cisse celebrates scoring for QPR
Djibril Cisse eyes World Cup place
Djibril Cisse is hoping that he can earn a place in France's 23-man squad for next year's World Cup.
Apr 30, 12:52
Jack Cork
Jack Cork: 'France should pick Morgan Schneiderlin'
Jack Cork believes that "brilliant" Morgan Schneiderlin deserves a place in the France squad.
Apr 23, 14:41
Didier Deschamps
Report: Didier Deschamps to answer doping questions to French Senate
Didier Deschamps will be asked questions about doping in football by a French Senate committee, according to a report.
Apr 10, 17:43
Didier Deschamps
Didier Deschamps: "We had opportunities"
France coach Didier Deschamps feels that his side had their opportunities in their defeat to Spain.
Mar 27, 00:55
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