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FIFA WC: France not mission impossible for Tunisia

FIFA WC: France not mission impossible for Tunisia

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

"Let's wait for the result of the match and we will see later. We are people who bear responsibility and hopefully I will be able to answer your question after the match." said Kadri.

French president can bless his lucky stars, again, as 'Les Bleus' win World Cup

French president can bless his lucky stars, again, as 'Les Bleus' win World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

It looks like Emmanuel Macron just got lucky again.

France ready to 'mess with England collectively'

France ready to 'mess with England collectively'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

'We have to look at the whole team, not just one player. If we play together, and stay compact we can do well. I would not target a single player.'

Patience is Giroud's virtue for young players

Patience is Giroud's virtue for young players

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

He owes his place in the team in Qatar to Karim Benzema's absence and will start again when the defending champions take on England in the quarter-finals on Saturday.

FIFA WC: Twice bitten France to keep Danes at bay

FIFA WC: Twice bitten France to keep Danes at bay

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

France started the Qatar tournament in style with a 4-1 win against Australia, but Denmark will be a sterner test at the 974 Stadium.

PIX: France thrash Netherlands; Belgium beat Sweden

PIX: France thrash Netherlands; Belgium beat Sweden

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

New France captain Kylian Mbappe lived up to expectations with two goals in a 4-0 statement home win against the Netherlands.

France hoping to get it done in regulation time

France hoping to get it done in regulation time

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

France's ideal scenario will be to contain the Barcelona forward and avoid ending the game on penalties, which are certainly not keeper Hugo Lloris's cup of tea.

The French bench is as tough as the starters

The French bench is as tough as the starters

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

While he only made one late substitution in the 2-1 victory over England, Deschamps used the bench more against Morocco.

France needs to reshuffle in Benzema's absence vs Aus

France needs to reshuffle in Benzema's absence vs Aus

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

France are looking to beat the Socceroos just like they did to kick off their 2018 journey in Russia.

Paris celebrates win after World Cup clash vs Morocco

Paris celebrates win after World Cup clash vs Morocco

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Fans were flanked by hundreds of police trucks securing the area as they let off fireworks and flares to the sound of honks and cheers.

FIFA WC: France's Mbappe has unfinished business

FIFA WC: France's Mbappe has unfinished business

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

'I have much more freedom here (than at PSG). The coach knows that there is a number nine like Olivier who occupies the defences. I can wander around, go into space, ask for balls.'

He is France's link between defence and attack

He is France's link between defence and attack

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Griezmann thankful for thankless role in France side

FIFA WC: Favourites France not taking Poland lightly

FIFA WC: Favourites France not taking Poland lightly

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

"They have experienced players. Obviously, Lewandowski is a stand-out player, one of the best strikers in the world. We should not underestimate them." said coach Didier Deschamps.

Who could win World Cup's Golden Boot?

Who could win World Cup's Golden Boot?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

An overview of contenders in the race for top scorer at the 2022 World Cup.

How France is preparing for WC giant-killers Morocco

How France is preparing for WC giant-killers Morocco

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The French fans will be largely outnumbered by the Morocco supporters

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who won the Golden Boot?

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who won the Golden Boot?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The number of assists is used as a tiebreaker to separate players who are level on goals scored. If they are tied on both counts, the winner is decided by who played the fewest minutes.

How France ended Morocco's dream run in Qatar

How France ended Morocco's dream run in Qatar

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Theo Hernandez's high hooked finish from a deflected Kylian Mbappe shot put the defending champions ahead and forced Walid Regragui's team to take the initiative, ending the game with more possession than Les Bleus.

Deschamps says the collective force is with France

Deschamps says the collective force is with France

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

"There are other steps and it starts on Wednesday. Let's be happy with what we've done tonight even if it's not enough. At least we broke the (defending champions') curse," he added.

Euro 2016: Quiet Kante shows he can make it count even for Les Bleus

Euro 2016: Quiet Kante shows he can make it count even for Les Bleus

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Blue is definitely the colour for the discreet N'Golo Kante, now shining for France on the pitches of Euro 2016 after playing a key role in LeicesterCity's fairytale run to the Premier League title in England.

Holders France crash out of Nations League after shock loss to Croatia

Holders France crash out of Nations League after shock loss to Croatia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Holders France failed to qualify for the final four of the Nations League when they slumped to a 1-0 defeat at home to Croatia

PICS: Mbappe salvages draw for France; Croatia win

PICS: Mbappe salvages draw for France; Croatia win

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

A round-up of Friday's action in the UEFA Nations League.

All eyes will be on Mbappe as France take on England

All eyes will be on Mbappe as France take on England

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

France hoping Mbappe will be enough to match England's impressive depth

Meet France's deadly striking duo

Meet France's deadly striking duo

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Giroud, at 36, brings experience and guile to France's attack, while Mbappe, 23, is blessed with pace

WC PIX: Giroud, Mbappe send France into quarters with Poland win

WC PIX: Giroud, Mbappe send France into quarters with Poland win

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup match between France and Poland on Sunday.

World Cup: France now have time to fine tune as they advance

World Cup: France now have time to fine tune as they advance

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Les Bleus needed a penalty, given by the video assistant referee, and goal-line technology to beat Australia 2-1 in their opening game and they were shaken up by Peru on Thursday but won 1-0 thanks to a Kylian Mbappe goal.

PIX: France down Ireland; Dutch overcome 10-man Gibraltar

PIX: France down Ireland; Dutch overcome 10-man Gibraltar

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

France defender Benjamin Pavard made a spectacular comeback to the team as his superb second-half strike saw them beat Ireland 1-0 away in Euro 2024 qualifying Group B match.

France's predicted starting XI for World Cup Final

France's predicted starting XI for World Cup Final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

France's probable starting line-up for World Cup final

Euro qualifiers: Record for Mbappe, Saka hits treble

Euro qualifiers: Record for Mbappe, Saka hits treble

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Mihaila late show for Romania stuns Swiss in thrilling draw

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Glimpses from Sunday's Nations League matches.

Half of UK fans betting on France to win Euro 2020

Half of UK fans betting on France to win Euro 2020

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The Euro Championship kicks off on Friday with Italy taking on Turkey.

France down Serbia to reach Davis Cup final

France down Serbia to reach Davis Cup final

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beat Dusan Lajovic 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(5), 6-2 to give France an unassailable 3-1 lead against Serbia and book their place in the Davis Cup final.

PHOTOS: France held by Croatia; Denmark edge Austria

PHOTOS: France held by Croatia; Denmark edge Austria

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

A reshuffled France drew 1-1 away to Croatia in their second Nations League game on Monday, four days after an opening defeat by Denmark.

WC Preview: France out to end Messi's World Cup dreams

WC Preview: France out to end Messi's World Cup dreams

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

After playing the most soporific game of the World Cup so far, France will feature in a seismic last-16 clash of former champions with a resurgent Argentina on Saturday, and they will have to drastically improve if they are to stop Lionel Messi.

Olympics Football: Japan edge towards knock-outs; France rebound

Olympics Football: Japan edge towards knock-outs; France rebound

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

A summary of the man's football matches at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday.

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Images from the Nations League football matches played on Thursday.

PICS: Griezmann goal helps France hold inspired Hungary

PICS: Griezmann goal helps France hold inspired Hungary

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

World champions France moved to four points while Hungary, on one point, kept up their slim hopes alive, in a group where they had been given little chance with heavyweights Germany and Portugal also in the mix.

'Pathetic' France get media bashing for WC debacle

'Pathetic' France get media bashing for WC debacle

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

'The Impostors', 'Disgraceful', 'Pathetic' were among the headlines on Friday thrown by French media at national team Les Bleus who are heading for a World Cup early exit after a 2-0 Group A defeat by Mexico.

Odd Balls from the Euros

Odd Balls from the Euros

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

There was as much action off the field as on it during the month-long Euro 2020 championships.

Nations League PIX: Spain maul Germany 6-0

Nations League PIX: Spain maul Germany 6-0

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The victory saw Spain finish top of League A4 with 11 points after six games, joining France in the final four tournament, which will take place in October 2021.

'Zidane not in frame for France job at the moment'

'Zidane not in frame for France job at the moment'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Zinedine Zidane will not be taking over as coach of the French national team any time soon as Didier Deschamps will remain in that job for the rest of his contract,