News for 'Les Bleus'

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.

France jerseys a big hit before World Cup final

France jerseys a big hit before World Cup final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Football fever has gripped the French capital and sales of the national team's soccer shirts are surging ahead of France's World Cup final against Croatia.

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.

France to lodge complaint over unfair WC playoff seeding

France to lodge complaint over unfair WC playoff seeding

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

France believe the seeding system is unfair for the World Cup playoffs in November and plan to ask football's ruling body FIFA to review it ahead of next week's draw.

Ahead of World Cup, France claims a win in off-pitch context

Ahead of World Cup, France claims a win in off-pitch context

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

France's official shirt costs 85 euros, even for a child, according to the French Football Federation (FFF) website.

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.

PIX: Euphoric France dreams of World Cup glory after 20-year wait

PIX: Euphoric France dreams of World Cup glory after 20-year wait

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

France began dreaming of World Cup glory after a two-decade wait after Les Bleus on Tuesday defeated Belgium to reach the final

It's official: Germany named 'Die Mannschaft'

It's official: Germany named 'Die Mannschaft'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Germany on Monday launched their new logo, including the use of term 'die Mannschaft', in an effort to increase international branding of the hugely popular World Cup winners.

World Cup warm-ups: France show attacking force in win over Italy

World Cup warm-ups: France show attacking force in win over Italy

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

France showed the full range of their attacking weapons as they continued their preparations for the World Cup in convincing fashion with a 3-1 win over Italy in a friendly on Friday.

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

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.

Blanc parts ways with PSG

Blanc parts ways with PSG

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Coach Laurent Blanc parted ways with Paris St Germain, putting pen to paper on a 22-million-euro ($25 million) severance deal.

Euro 2016: Switzerland follow France through to last 16 with a draw

Euro 2016: Switzerland follow France through to last 16 with a draw

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Switzerland followed France through to the last 16 of Euro 2016 by holding the host nation to a 0-0 draw in their final Group A match on Sunday after the unlucky French hit the woodwork three times on Sunday. France had the best chances in a lively first half but the intensity then dropped, with both sides looking happy with a result that means Les Bleus win the group with seven points from three games ahead of the Swiss in second two points back.

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.

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.

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.'

Euro 2016: Rami, Umtiti named in France squad

Euro 2016: Rami, Umtiti named in France squad

Rediff.com31 May 2016

France coach Didier Deschamps confirmed his final Euro 2016 squad on Tuesday, including defenders Adil Rami and Samuel Umtiti in place of the injured Raphael Varane and Jeremy Mathieu. Liverpool centre back Mamadou Sakho was not included even though his 30-day provisional suspension for failing a drugs test expired last weekend. Hosts France geared up for the finals with a 3-2 victory over Cameroon in Nantes on Monday. They take on Scotland in Metz on Saturday.

#WorldCup2018: How models celebrated France's win

#WorldCup2018: How models celebrated France's win

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

French models can't stop celebrating after France defeated Croatia to lift the 2018 World Cup.

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.

Gritty Paris suburb revels in local boy and superstar Mbappe

Gritty Paris suburb revels in local boy and superstar Mbappe

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Back in his hometown of Bondy, on the gritty northeast outskirts of Paris, there is immense pride at his exploits, but not that much surprise -- they always knew he'd make it big.

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.

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.

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

Nations League PIX: France, England win; Israel upset Belgium

Nations League PIX: France, England win; Israel upset Belgium

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Israel debutant Yarden Shua scored an 86th-minute winner as they upset more fancied Belgium 1-0 in Budapest on Sunday.

Griezmann to decide Atletico future before World Cup

Griezmann to decide Atletico future before World Cup

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Despite striking a brace to help Atletico win Europa League title against Marseille, the French player has been heavily linked with a switch to Barcelona.

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.

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.

'Argentina's Messi is different from Barca's Messi'

'Argentina's Messi is different from Barca's Messi'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

France's chance against Argentina in the World Cup last 16 might be that Lionel Messi does not benefit from the same support with the national team than at Barcelona, his club team mate Samuel Umtiti said on Thursday.

Euro 2016: Who will win the Golden Boot award?

Euro 2016: Who will win the Golden Boot award?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The race for Golden Boot award at the 2016 Euro Championship heats up with French players occupying the top three spots ahead of the semi-final round. France forward Antoine Griezmann leads the way in the race followed by his teammates Olivier Giroud and Dimitri Payet.

France forwards paying price for defensive efforts: Payet

France forwards paying price for defensive efforts: Payet

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

France entered Euro 2016 supposedly as an attacking side with defensive weaknesses, yet Les Bleus have confounded that image by conceding only one goal while scoring four in the group phase.

Former rebel now France's wise old man

Former rebel now France's wise old man

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

It has been a tortuous journey for France's Patrice Evra, once blamed for playing a dark role in the worst scandal in the history of the national team but now in the limelight as the wise old man of a team with high hopes.

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

France snub Valbuena, Benzema amid sextape scandal

France snub Valbuena, Benzema amid sextape scandal

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Mathieu Valbuena and Karim Benzema, embroiled in a sextape scandal, were omitted from France's squad on Thursday for the games with Germany and England later this month while Hatem Ben Arfa was recalled.

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