French football has been hit a 'race quota' row with the country's sports minister demanding clarification from the national federation of their policy.
Former French national coach Raymond Domenech is suing the French Football Federation (FFF) for unfair dismissal, demanding 2.9 million euros after his sacked in the wake of France's disastrous World Cup campaign.
Patrice Evra has failed in his appeal against a five-match supension from the French national team.
English Premier League side Aston Villa have confirmed the appointment of former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier as their new manager in succession to Martin O'Neill.
Four members of the French national soccer team were punished by a disciplinary commission Tuesday following an inquiry into the team's much-criticized performance and behavior at this year's World Cup.
France's World Cup squad boycotted training on Sunday in protest at the decision to send home star striker Nicolas Anelka.
France striker Nicolas Anelka has been sent home from the World Cup in South Africa following a row with national coach Raymond Domenech.
Former French Ligue One champions Bordeaux have confirmed that they have agreed a deal for coach Laurent Blanc to take over as French national coach from Raymond Domenech after the World Cup finals.
Soccer fans should not "dwell" on the hand ball committed by French player Thierry Henry, former teammate Zinedine Zidane said in his defense Saturday.
Irish football officials have finally conceded that there will be no replay of the controversial World Cup playoff against France.
French Football chiefs are playing down reports of a bust-up between the players and coach Raymond Domenech ahead of Wednesday's crucial World Cup qualifier in Serbia.
national anthemupdated: Wed Oct 15 2008 13:18:00
Any football match in France before which the country's national anthem is booed will now be "immediately stopped", French Sports Minister Roslyne Bachelot said Wednesday after meeting with President Nicolas Sarkozy.
France coach Raymond Domenech will appeal against his one-match ban for breaching UEFA's disciplinary regulations, the French Football Federation (FFF) said on Tuesday.
France coach Raymond Domenech has been suspended for one match after being found in breach of UEFA's disciplinary regulations.
Arsenal captain William Gallas will be sidelined for three weeks with a groin injury, the Premier League club said on Monday.
English Premiership club Tottenham have signed French midfielder Adel Taarabt on loan from French first division Lens.
Teenager Gonzalo Higuain, the French-born son of Argentine parents, has told France he will not play for them in a friendly against Greece next week.
France coach Raymond Domenech has extended his contract and will remain in charge of the national team at least until after the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa, the French Football Federation (FFF) said on Friday.
Arch rivals Marseille and Paris Saint Germain will appeal after both had a point deducted following their controversy-plagued French league clash in Paris last month.
France have agreed to postpone their friendly against Senegal on August 17 after a request from the Senegal football federation.
Marseille and France goalkeeper Fabien Barthez has been given a six-month ban, three of which were suspended, for spitting at a referee.
Paris St Germain must play their next Ligue 1 game behind closed doors due to crowd trouble.
Former France internationals Laurent Blanc and Jean Tigana have emerged as the favorites to succeed Jacques Santini following France's humiliating early exit from the European Championships.
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