France

  • Injuries hurt France ahead of qualifiers Avoiding another unpredictable World Cup play-off won't be easy for France. Oct 5
  • Kheirallah heads to World Cup with France Former Sydney Rooster Mark Kheirallah has been named in France's 24-man squad for the rugby league World Cup in Australia later this month. Oct 2
  • Payet shines as France beat Sweden France midfielder Dimitri Payet has starred as he scored one goal and set up another in a 2-1 victory over Sweden in a World Cup qualifying match at the Stade de France on Friday.. Nov 11
  • France coach dejected after Euro stumble France coach Didier Deschamps did not hide his bitter disappointment after finding himself on the losing end of a final for a change. Jul 10
  • Euro final shaping as battle of sevens The fate of Sunday's intriguing European Championship final between France and Portugal weighs largely on two men wearing the number seven shirt, one already at the top of the game and the other one getting there fast.. Jul 8
  • Griezmann double sends France into final Antoine Griezmann's double fired France into the Euro 2016 final as an emotional smash-and-grab 2-0 win over a territorially dominant Germany on Thursday ended 58 years of tournament suffering at their hands.. Jul 7
  • New generation can upset Germans: Jacquet Aime Jacquet, who guided France to their 1998 World Cup triumph on home soil, believes the host nation have what it takes to knock out world champions Germany in their Euro 2016 semi-final on Thursday.. Jul 6
  • France bid to end run of losses to Germany Coach Didier Deschamps believes his players are ready to write a new page in the history of French football at Euro 2016 when the hosts attempt to beat Germany for the first time for 58 years in a competitive match.. Jul 6
  • Stylish France set for German test After tweaking his formation and starting team at Euro 2016, France coach Didier Deschamps seems to have found the perfect formula at just the right time.. Jul 3
  • France into Euro 2016 last eight Hosts France came from behind to beat 10-man Ireland 2-1 and reach the Euro 2016 quarter-finals after two second-half strikes from forward Antoine Griezmann at Parc OL on Sunday.. Jun 26
  • Henry handball gives Irish more motivation Thierry Henry's handball sent such shockwaves that barely anyone remembers it was actually William Gallas who scored the infamous goal for France that ruined Ireland's chances of a World Cup appearance more than six years ago.. Jun 24
  • France into last 16 after win over Albania A 90th-minute header by substitute striker Antoine Griezmann and a stoppage-time special by Dimitri Payet have secured France a heartstopping 2-0 win over Albania that sent the hosts through as the first team into the last 16 of Euro 2016.. Jun 15
  • Pressure eased on France, says skipper France captain Hugo Lloris believes hosts France have shaken off the early Euro 2016 pressure ahead of their second Group A game against Albania at the Stade Velodrome on Wednesday.. Jun 14
  • Albanian captain suspended vs France Albania are unlikely to pose much of a threat to France but Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann will be expected to produce sharper performances in Wednesday's Group A match at Euro 2016.. Jun 13
  • Hosts France get Euro party started Hosts France have enjoyed an uplifting start to Euro 2016 as Dimitri Payet's superb last-gasp strike bailed out Les Bleus in a 2-1 victory over a stubborn Romania side at the Stade de France.. Jun 10
  • France fans in party mode for Euro 2016 Thousands of Les Bleus fans swarmed around their beloved Stade de France in cheerful mood on Friday, brushing any security fears aside to offer feverish support to the host nation before their Euro 2016 opener against Romania.. Jun 10
  • France skipper Lloris plays down hype Hosts France may be the favourites to win Euro 2016 but they must not get ahead of themselves having not played a competitive game in two years, captain Hugo Lloris said on Thursday.. Jun 9
  • Les Bleus open Euro 2016 against Romania Hosts France kick off Euro 2016 against Romania on Friday, with the host nation desperate for a ray of sunshine after being hit by injuries and scandals in the build-up.. Jun 8
  • Schneiderlin in France Euro squad France coach Didier Deschamps confirmed his final Euro 2016 squad on Tuesday, including defenders Adil Rami and Samuel Umtiti plus midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin.. May 31
  • Injured Varane out of France Euro squad France's Euro 2016 hopes have suffered a setback when first-choice centre-back Raphael Varane was ruled out of the tournament through injury. May 24