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France beats Nigeria 1-0 in World Cup opener

Last Updated: Sunday, June 26, 2011, 21:10

The Women`s World Cup has opened its three-week showcase, with France beating Nigeria 1-0.

World Cup cloud hangs over new French Ligue 1 season

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 13:38

The new French Ligue 1 season gets underway with French soccer desperate for an image uplift in the aftermath of the national team`s dismal World Cup showing.

Blanc to become next France coach, says FFF

Last Updated: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 17:54

The French soccer federation (FFF) and Ligue 1 side Girondins Bordeaux have reached an agreement that will see Laurent Blanc become the next France coach.

Clichy doubtful for France playoff with back injury

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 09:20

Left back Gael Clichy could miss France`s World Cup playoff against Ireland this month with a back injury his Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger fears could be a stress fracture.

Henry steers clear of controversy with precious 50th goal

Last Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2009, 23:44

France captain Thierry Henry found the best way out of controversy by scoring his 50th international goal to present his side with a brave 1-1 draw in Serbia.

France coach Domenech cautious before Serbia match

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 12:35

France coach Raymond Domenech was in cautious mood before his team`s World Cup Group Seven qualifier against Serbia on Wednesday.

Henry denies criticising coach Domenech

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 12:39

France captain Thierry Henry has denied criticising coach Raymond Domenech after a newspaper quoted the striker as saying the players were getting bored during training sessions.

France players are lost on the pitch, Henry tells coach

Last Updated: Monday, September 7, 2009, 18:10

France players are getting bored during training sessions and are lost on the pitch, striker Thierry Henry was quoted as telling coach Raymond Domenech.