Playing fields of England add spice to France/Belgium rivalry

'We know all these players so well. We know them at a tactical level' 'We know what they are capable of doing and we know their individual qualities' IMAGE: France's Olivier Giroud and Adil Rami......

Rami happy to play the joker if not any World Cup football

IMAGE: France's national soccer team player Adil Rami attends a training session. Photograph: Stephane Mahe /Reuters France defender Adil Rami is revelling in his role as team joker even though he......

Portugal drop nearly half of Euro-winning squad for World Cup

IMAGE: Portugal’s players celebrate with the trophy after winning Euro 2016 at Stade de France in Paris July 11, 2016. Photograph: John Sibley/Livepic/Reuters Nearly half of Portugal's......

PHOTOS: Griezmann shines as Atletico thrash Marseille to win Europa League

IMAGE: Atletico Madrid's players celebrate winning the Europa League. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann struck twice as the Spanish side outclassed......

Football Briefs: French clubs face disciplinary action over Europa League violence

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Marseille's Adil Rami and players clash after the match. Photograph: Philippe Laurenson/Reuters French clubs Olympique de......