Pogba's swirling shot hands France victory over Dutch France midfielder Paul Pogba, the world's most expensive player, scored with a swirling long-range shot after 30 minutes to secure a vital 1-0 win away to the Netherlands in World Cup qualifying on Monday. The victory at the Amsterdam Arena... 11 Oct, 2016
Deschamps backs Pogba to come good given time at United Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba needs to be given more time to demonstrate his quality in England as his hefty price tag has raised expectations to a very high level, France coach Didier Deschamps has said. Pogba, who helped France... 05 Oct, 2016
France chief opens door for Benzema return PARIS: The president of the French Football Federation (FFF) has opened the door for striker Karim Benzema to return to the national team when legal proceedings against him for alleged blackmail have finished. The striker was suspended... 04 Sep, 2016
Digne hails �perfect� move Barcelona, July 14 France international Lucas Digne hailed the start of a “big adventure” at his unveiling as Barcelona’s latest signing on Thursday. The 22-year-old defender joined the club on Wednesday from Paris Saint-Germain on a... 15 Jul, 2016
Portugal look to spoil French party in Euro 2016 final PARIS: Hosts France are aiming to win their third European Championship on Sunday when they face Portugal in the Euro 2016 final with the outcome potentially hinging on the teams' attacking talismans Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine... 10 Jul, 2016
Griezmann swaps tears for joy with precious double MARSEILLE: Antoine Griezmann had plenty of painful memories to erase in Thursday's European Championship semi-final against Germany and he did that in style, scoring twice to lead the host nation to an historic 2-0 victory over the world... 08 Jul, 2016
France haven't won anything yet, says focused Deschamps MARSEILLE: France may have ousted rivals Germany for the first time in 58 years but it will mean nothing if they lose Sunday's Euro 2016 final against a Portugal team that have had more recovery time, said Didier Deschamps. Two goals by Antoine... 08 Jul, 2016
Griezmann focused on final after giving Germany Les Bleus MARSEILLE: France have found a new hero in Antoine Griezmann and the striker has his eyes firmly set on lifting the Euro 2016 trophy after his two goals fired Les Bleus past Germany on Thursday and into the final. Griezmann slammed home a... 08 Jul, 2016
Mueller to lead German line, France unchanged MARSEILLE: Thomas Mueller will lead Germany's attack in Thursday's Euro 2016 semi-final against France as coach Joachim Loew made three changes while France named the same team that beat Iceland in the last eight. Mueller has yet to score in the... 08 Jul, 2016
France bid to end 58-year run of losing to Germans in big games France not beaten Germany in competitive game since 1958 World Cup Coach says France will not sit back and just defend Hosts aim to emulate 1984 semi-final victory in Marseille MARSEILLE: Coach Didier Deschamps believes his players are... 06 Jul, 2016
France face Everest climb with slippery shoes PARIS: France showed against Iceland they could score plenty of goals but their defence once again looked porous and is a real worry for coach Didier Deschamps before facing much tougher opponents in Germany for a place in the European Championship... 04 Jul, 2016
You ain't seen nothing yet. We can win it! say Iceland PARIS: Captain Aron Gunnarsson says Iceland will take inspiration from fellow underdogs Wales when they take on hosts France in the quarter-finals on Sunday -- and the tiny country even believe they can win Euro 2016 outright. Iceland, with a... 03 Jul, 2016
