The midfielder will captain France in an international friendly against Ivory Coast on August 17.
Italy drew 0-0 with France in a passionate and tough-tackling Euro 2008 qualifier on Saturday, which dropped the world champions to third in Group B.
France needed a late goal from Thierry Henry to snatch a 3-2 win over Costa Roca in a friendly international.
The enfant terrible of French football earned a surprise recall by France for their friendly internationals against Costa Rica on November 9 in Martinique and Germany three days later.
France coach Raymond Domenech said he was not angry at Zinedine Zidane for his headbutt in the World Cup final.
France coach Raymond Domenech criticised Vikash Dhorasoo today after discovering the Paris St Germain midfielder was planning a documentary film on the World Cup runners-up.
Zidane's exit was killing moment: Domenech\nFrance coach Raymond Domenech said he understood key man Zinedine Zidane's loss of control which led to his dramatic sending-off.
When he took the field in the 84th minute in the France-Switzerland match on Tuesday, he became the first player of Indian parentage to play in World Cup finals.
An early goal by Thierry Henry set up a 2-0 win for France against Denmark in a World Cup warm-up match
France's goalless draw with Israel confirmed a lot of work will be needed to overcome the absence of Zinedine Zidane.
The duo return to the squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Israel and the Faroe Islands.
The ace midfielder was named in the team for France's final two World Cup qualifiers next month despite a groin injury.
Trezeguet had recently played in the Indian Super League for Pune City FC.
Nicolas Anelka could be a part of the Indian Super League football tournament as Mumbai City FC's negotiations with the former France and Chelsea striker are at an "advanced" stage.
The 35-year-old, who has played for a host of English Premier League clubs including Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool, will join compatriots David Trezeguet and Robert Pires in the league, that will run from October 12 to December 20.
France, who have earned a reputation for leaving it late at this European Championship, would be well-advised to wake up early when they face Iceland for a place in the semi-finals, veteran defender Patrice Evra warned on Thursday.
A lot has changed for France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris and defender Bacary Sagna since they were part of the team that left the 2010 World Cup in South Africa in disgrace.
The 51-year-old was a member of the Croatian team that finished third in the 1998 World Cup.
Lionel Messi was at the top of his game as Barcelona earned a 3-2 win at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday to move up to third in La Liga.
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.
France winger Franck Ribery's decision to retire from international football after missing the World Cup could lead to a suspension from club football, UEFA president Michel Platini said on Sunday.
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