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French to probe players' strike

7/16/2010 2:10:31 PM

French football federation president Jean-Pierre Escalettes has launched an investigation into the national team players' strike.

2010 World Cup

France Team Fact Box

Everything you need to know about France: their road to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, squad members, key players and tournament prospects.
Tournament News

France 'timebomb' at SWC

2010-07-15 11:41

Nicolas Anelka has described the tensions between the France SWC squad and their coach as a timebomb waiting to go off.

 
Tournament News

Number 10 flops at World Cup

2010-07-04 13:29

It has long been seen as a magic number, but the number 10 shirt has failed to live up to its star billing at the SWC.

 
Tournament News

French coach called to parly

2010-06-29 17:12

The French football coach and the ex-president of the French football federation will appear before parliament.

 
Tournament News

I felt snubbed - Henry

2010-06-26 07:18

Former France captain Thierry Henry says he felt sidelined after playing only a cameo role in his country's disastrous SWC campaign.

 
Tournament News

Blanc into French hot seat

2010-07-06 15:45

Laurent Blanc has promised to usher in a new era for Les Bleus after they were plunged into the darkest days of their history.

 
Tournament News

Blanc has mountain to climb

2010-07-02 14:11

France has begun its road to recovery after a disastrous World Cup by confirming talisman Laurent Blanc as the new coach.

 
Tournament News

French football chief quits

2010-06-28 18:48

Jean-Pierre Escalettes has resigned as French Football Federation president following France's chaotic SWC finals campaign.

 
Tournament News

Blame game avoids real issue

2010-06-25 10:24

The Blame Game is starting already with the early exits of Italy and France, but why are coaches taking the fall? asks Andrew Young.

2010 Star Player

Franck Ribéry

Ribery is an energetic player who burst into the limelight at the 2006 World Cup and has matured to become one of the world's top players.
 
National News

Coach fails at French parly

2010-06-30 16:15

French lawmakers say coach Raymond Domenech has refused to take responsibility for his team's performance at the World Cup.

 
Tournament News

Evra 'sorry' about SWC debacle

2010-06-26 09:32

Patrice Evra, who was dropped as France captain during their shambolic SWC, has apologised on behalf of the players.

 
Tournament News

France WC failures arrive home

2010-06-24 17:50

France's WC squad has arrived home to a cold welcome after their early exit that has been condemned by their media as a scandal.

 
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National News

Henry to answer to Sarkozy

2010-06-24 15:28

Thierry Henry has met President Nicolas Sarkozy to give an explanation for the French team's disastrous showing at the World Cup.

 
Tournament News

Malouda flees French WC camp

2010-06-23 19:17

Florent Malouda has become the latest player to quit the disgraced French camp ahead of their scheduled return to France.

 
Tournament News

French press slam Domenech

2010-06-23 11:33

France's exit from the SWC was greeted with derision by the French media and few tears were shed for coach Raymond Domenech.

 
Tournament News

Domenech refuses handshake

2010-06-23 07:21

SA's coach Carlos Alberto Parreira says Raymond Domenech refused to shake his hand after his team's win over Les Bleus.

 
Tournament News

Bafana make nation proud

2010-06-22 19:30

Gone: the first host nation to fail to make a World Cup second round. But forgotten? Disgraced, even? Most definitely not.

 
National News

Bafana can score 7 - fans

2010-06-22 15:10

If Portugal can score seven goals, so can Bafana Bafana, fans have said as they started arriving at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.

 
National News

French stars in tears

2010-06-22 14:20

A French minister has reduced the country's disgraced World Cup stars to tears as she gave them a dressing down over their tantrums.

 
Tournament News

Bookies fancy Bafana defeat

2010-06-22 10:19

Bookmakers have installed France as favourites to beat Bafana Bafana in their crunch final Group A game of the SWC in Bloemfontein.

 
Tournament News

High drama: Bafana D-Day

2010-06-22 07:15

Amid chaos in the French SWC camp, ex-skipper Lucas Radebe has questioned Bafana Bafana's ability to compete at this level.

 
Tournament News

Zidane slams French squad

2010-06-21 16:51

Former French star Zinedine Zidane has said that he disagreed with the current squad's controversial decision to refuse to train.

 
Tournament News

French squad end strike

2010-06-21 12:54

The French SWC squad has resumed training a day after they went on strike over the expulsion of striker Nicolas Anelka.

 
Tournament News

Le Bleus act like brats

2010-06-21 08:39

It's easy to argue the insurrection by France's SWC squad shows their spirit of revolution is alive - and refusing to practice free-kicks.

 
Tournament News

French team explain strike

2010-06-20 19:18

France's squad released a statement protesting at the exclusion of star Nicolas Anelka for an outburst at coach Raymond Domenech.

 
Tournament News

Domenech: 'He didn't say sorry'

2010-06-20 12:19

France coach Raymond Domenech says disgraced striker Nicolas Anelka could have remained in South Africa if he'd apologised.

 
Tournament News

Anelka lashes out at Domenech

2010-06-19 11:43

Nicolas Anelka unleashed a volley of insults at coach Raymond Domenech after being criticised during the 2-0 defeat to Mexico.

 
Tournament News

Evra: 'Small football nation'

2010-06-18 07:52

France defender and captain Patrice Evra says he feels like France has become "a small football nation, and it hurts."

 
Tournament News

France on brink of SWC exit

2010-06-17 22:40

Mexico stunned France in their SWC Group A match to leave the 1998 winners and 2006 finalists on the brink of elimination.

 
Tournament News

France held to goalless draw

2010-06-11 22:58

Lacklustre France have failed to turn their superior possession into chances as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Uruguay.

 
Tournament News

Uruguay v France - teamsheets

2010-06-11 19:47

Teams for Friday's World Cup Group A match between Uruguay and France at Cape Town Stadium have been announced.

 
National News

Poor to build shacks

2010-06-10 19:38

A shack dwellers' organisation says it will try to build shacks outside Cape Town Stadium to highlight its demand for proper homes.

 
Tournament News

Domenech: poor form no concern

2010-06-06 13:15

France coach Raymond Domenech has played down his squad's troubled buildup to the World Cup, culminating in a 1-0 defeat to China.

 
Tournament News

SWC: Full Squad Lists

2010-06-02 14:19

All 32 countries have submitted their final FIFA Soccer World Cup teams - find the comprehensive list for your country here.

 
Tournament News

France reveal new-look line-up

2010-05-27 09:54

France coach Raymond Domenech revealed what may become a winning formation for his side during their victory over Costa Rica.

 
Tournament News

France overlook Vieira

2010-05-24 09:12

Patrick Vieira's international career appears to be over after he was omitted from France's 30-man provisional SWC squad.

 
2010 World Cup

France 1998

2010-05-05 12:12

The 1998 FIFA World Cup, held in France, included red cards, head-butting, stunning goals and a crushing defeat against the run of play.

 
Tournament News

Henry 'may miss out' on SWC

2010-04-12 15:15

Raymond Domenech has refused to give assurances over Thierry Henry's place in France's 23-man squad for the Soccer World Cup.

 
Tournament News

Sarkozy in talks with Henry

2010-06-24 13:57

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has received France striker Thierry Henry for talks following the team's first round exit at the SWC.

 
Tournament News

Sarkozy to meet Henry

2010-06-23 13:48

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is to hold an hour-long meeting with France striker Thierry Henry following the country's SWC exit.

 
Tournament News

Parreira stunned by snub

2010-06-23 16:34

French coach Raymond Domenech's refusal to shake the hand of SA counterpart Carlos Alberto Parreira left his reputation in tatters.

 
National News

Zuma: Bafana made us proud

2010-06-22 22:59

Bafana Bafana have made South Africa proud and helped unite the nation, President Jacob Zuma has said.

 
Tournament News

Heartbreak in victory for SA

2010-06-22 19:05

Hosts SA suffered SWC heartbreak despite a stirring win over 10-man France, crashing out of the competition on goal difference.

 
Tournament News

French plane already booked

2010-06-22 15:17

Britain's Sky News says the French football team will leave straight for the airport if they fail to win against South Africa.

 
National News

Bloem ready for SA-France

2010-06-22 14:24

Roads around the Free State Stadium are closed and police are out in full force in anticipation of the Bafana Bafana-France game.

 
Tournament News

Les Bleus are our toughest yet

2010-06-22 12:04

Playing against a team that has nothing left to play for but pride puts Bafana in a precarious position, writes George Dearnaley.

 
Tournament News

French players may not face SA

2010-06-21 20:54

Some of the France team may not want to play against South Africa following a row over the expulsion of striker Nicolas Anelka.

 
National News

Sponsor dumps French team

2010-06-21 15:12

A major bank has suspended its sponsorship of the French World Cup football team after internal divisions exploded into a crisis.

 
Tournament News

Foul-mouthed Anelka back home

2010-06-21 10:14

France's Nicolas Anelka has arrived back in London after being sent home from the SWC after a foul-mouthed rant at coach Raymond Domenech.

 
Tournament News

Drogba backs disgraced Anelka

2010-06-21 07:55

Didier Drogba has rallied to support Chelsea team-mate Nicolas Anelka following the striker's expulsion from the French SWC squad.

 
Tournament News

French team go on strike

2010-06-20 17:23

France team director Jean-Louis Valentin said the French SWC team are refusing to train following a dispute on the practice field.

 
Tournament News

Evra: Traitor leaked details

2010-06-19 20:17

France captain Patrice Evra says there is "a traitor" among France's SWC staff who must have leaked details of Nicolas Anelka's rant.

 
National News

SA no longer 'feeling it'

2010-06-18 15:32

The World Cup may not be over, but after Bafana Bafana's performance against Uruguay, many South Africans are no longer "feeling it".

 
Tournament News

Zidane lashes out at France flop

2010-06-18 08:51

French legend Zinedine Zidane lashed out at coach Raymond Domenech after a campaign ending shock defeat against Mexico.

 
National News

Star's boots rushed to match

2010-06-13 13:18

SA traffic officers whisked football star Thierry Henry's customs-detained boots to the team an hour before the team's first match.

 
Tournament News

France, Uruguay deadlocked

2010-06-11 21:36

France and Uruguay were locked 0-0 at halftime, with Sidney Govou wasting a golden chance to give the French the lead.

 
National News

CT wakes up to World Cup

2010-06-11 15:17

Football fans from Africa to Australia and Latin America have packed downtown Cape Town to the piercing din of vuvuzelas.

 
Tournament News

Bookies: Mexico to beat Bafana

2010-06-15 11:34

Bookmakers have installed Mexico as favourites to beat Bafana Bafana in the opening game of the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

 
Tournament News

France touch down for SWC

2010-06-05 09:18

France have arrived in South Africa for the World Cup, already facing criticism after a poor result in a warm-up friendly.

 
Tournament News

Henry happy with 'joker' role

2010-05-31 12:25

French striker and top goalscorer Thierry Henry looks set to adopt a new role as coach Domenech rearranges the French attack.

 
Tournament News

Anelka finally gets his chance

2010-05-25 19:14

France's Nicolas Anelka has no intention of letting his chance to finally shine at a SWC slip after not getting selected before.

 
2010 World Cup

France Team Fact Box

2010-05-25 13:21

Everything you need to know about France: their road to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, squad members, key players and tournament prospects.

 
Tournament News

I'll be ready for SWC - Gallas

2010-05-04 11:44

France defender William Gallas is confident he will recover from a calf injury in time for next month's Soccer World Cup.

 
Tournament News

Police protection for France

2010-06-24 13:34

France's team returned to Paris under heavy police protection after their humiliating first round exit from the Soccer World Cup.

 
Tournament News

Irish revel in SWC 'justice'

2010-06-23 11:35

Irish newspapers have revelled in France's humiliating exit from the Soccer World Cup describing it as poetic justice.

 
Tournament News

Oh, so close for Bafana!

2010-06-23 09:59

George Dearnaley is happy to admit he got his Bafana v France prediction horribly wrong - but is a very proud fan today.

 
Tournament News

French fans cheered for SA

2010-06-23 07:31

French fans in Paris groaned and booed for their own team and even cheered for South Africa as they watched the critical match.

 
National News

Argentineans back Bafana

2010-06-22 15:51

Argentina supporters in Polokwane for the game against Greece would love to see Bafana qualify for the second round of the World Cup.

 
Tournament News

France drop captain Evra

2010-06-22 15:11

France have left out captain Patrice Evra for their final group game against South Africa in Bloemfontein.

 
National News

Tutu rallies South Africa

2010-06-22 12:54

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has rallied South Africa around the national side for their make-or-break World Cup match against France.

 
2010 World Cup

Glimmer of hope for Bafana

2010-06-22 07:36

The way the French have been imploding over the last few days suggests there might be some hope for Bafana, writes Mark Gleeson.

 
Tournament News

Domenech's mom feels insulted

2010-06-21 20:01

Disgraced striker Nicolas Anelka may finally have met his match - Germaine Domenech, the mother of France's embattled coach.

 
Tournament News

French press slam SWC squad

2010-06-21 11:28

The French press have poured scorn on the SWC squad saying their refusal to train has shamed the whole country.

 
Tournament News

Pride at stake for SA, France

2010-06-21 08:43

France and South Africa head into their final Soccer World Cup group game in Bloemfontein desperately trying to save national pride.

 
Tournament News

French SWC team in chaos

2010-06-21 08:19

France's SWC campaign has descended into chaos with a boycott of a training session and the resignation of a senior team official.

 
Tournament News

Ribery seeks French 'traitor'

2010-06-20 20:20

Franck Ribery said he was in "tears" when expelled striker Nicolas Anelka left the team and that the hunt was on for the "traitor".

 
Tournament News

Anelka kicked out of SWC

2010-06-19 17:31

France striker Nicolas Anelka has been thrown out of the Soccer World Cup for insulting coach Raymond Domenech.

 
National News

Jubilant fans beg for rooms

2010-06-18 08:52

Mexican fans celebrating their team's victory over France have bartered and begged for rooms to escape the bitter cold in Polokwane.

 
Tournament News

Domenech: We need miracle

2010-06-18 07:55

Embattled France coach Raymond Domenech has admitted that his star-studded, crisis-hit team desperately need a miracle.

 
Tournament News

Italy angry at trophy 'gaffe'

2010-06-12 20:55

Holders Italy were astonished that France's Patrick Vieira and not an Italian player was asked to hand over the SWC trophy.

 
Tournament News

Henry, Malouda start on bench

2010-06-11 20:29

France coach Raymond Domenech left Thierry Henry and Florent Malouda on the bench for their World Cup opener against Uruguay.

 
National News

Looking into the crystal ball

2010-06-11 09:36

Underestimating the underdogs and inflated egos could cost England, France and Mexico dearly at the 2010 World Cup, says a psychic.

 
Tournament News

Gallas to snub media for SWC

2010-06-08 14:43

William Gallas will not speak to media during the SWC, possibly due to his annoyance at the selection of Patrice Evra as captain.

 
Tournament News

Domenech confidence high

2010-06-03 14:55

France coach Raymond Domenech said Thurdsay he is confident that his team, who were runners up in 2006, can shine at this SWC.

 
Tournament News

France look to attack

2010-05-29 17:11

Raymond Domenech is being urged by his players to let them play attacking football, because they enjoy the new 4-3-3 formation.

 
Tournament News

French star in buggy accident

2010-05-24 10:31

France and Arsenal defender William Gallas has escaped serious injury after being involved in a buggy accident over the weekend.

 
2010 World Cup

France 1938

2010-05-12 10:34

As war loomed across Europe, the 1938 World Cup went ahead in France causing outraged boycotts amongst the South American nations.

 
Tournament News

'No way' France will win SWC

2010-04-23 12:22

France are not among the top three teams at the SWC and will not lift the trophy, UEFA president Michel Platini has said.

 

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