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France come from behind to beat Chile in friendly

The Euro 2024 favourites were left reeling after conceding just eight seconds into their game against Germany in Lyon last weekend, which they went on to lose 2-0.

'Germany defeat a wake-up call for France'

France were completely outclassed by Germany in their 2-0 defeat on Saturday and should treat the loss as a wake-up call ahead of the European Championship, midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said.

Mbappe expects future to be decided before Euros

Kylian Mbappe believes he will know which club he will join next season before the European Championship kicks off in June, the France forward said on Friday.

World Cup winner Pogba handed four-year doping ban

France star Paul Pogba has been given a four-year ban from football by Italy's anti-doping tribunal after testing positive for testosterone last August, his club Juventus said on Thursday.

Deschamps ‘happy to go back to Italy’ for Nations League

France coach Didier Deschamps admits he is ‘happy to go back to Italy’ for the Nations League after his experience at Juventus.

France to play Italy and Belgium in Nations League

World Cup runners-up France, European champions Italy and Belgium will face off in the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League, while holders Spain will be favourites to win a group comprising Denmark, Switzerland and Serbia.

No parcels please during Olympics, France tells Parisians

France's government is asking Paris residents to avoid ordering parcel deliveries this summer during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, according to an official website.

6 beautiful cemeteries to visit around the world

Cemeteries are indeed associated with grief and sadness. On top of that, a lot of people consider them to be eerie places to visit. However, cemeteries can also be incredibly enchanting. At its core, they are designed in a way to make visitors who come to pay tribute to their loved ones feel comfortable.

Macron seeks to revive presidency with vow for 'stronger' France

With over three years of his second and final term to run, Macron has been on the back foot in recent weeks after a series of crises and a growing challenge from the far right.

March 23, 2023
March 23, 2023

France begin new era with Mbappe as captain

The aftermath of that loss on penalties to Argentina in Qatar has been turbulent, to say the least

March 21, 2023
March 21, 2023

Mbappe named new France captain after Lloris retirement

Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris brought an end to his international career in January after losing the World Cup final a month earlier

February 17, 2023
February 17, 2023

Zidane says he needs 'a project'

The 50-year-old, out of work since 2021, had been thought to be in line to take over as France coach after the Qatar World Cup, only for Didier Deschamps to extend his stay

January 29, 2023
January 29, 2023

Chelsea sign France Under-21 defender Gusto

Chelsea continued their winter spending spree by announcing on Sunday they have completed the signing of France under-21 right-back Malo Gusto from Lyon.

January 7, 2023
January 7, 2023

France head coach Deschamps extends contract until 2026

France head coach Didier Deschamps has extended his contract until June 2026, the French football federation (FFF) said in a statement on Saturday.

January 5, 2023
January 5, 2023

PSG's Messi to be rested for French Cup match

Lionel Messi will be rested for Paris St Germain's French Cup game at third division side Chateauroux as the Argentine forward needs more time to recover from his world Cup winning campaign, coach Christophe Galtier said on Thursday.

December 24, 2022
December 24, 2022

'French didn't mention this' - referee hits back in criticism over Argentina goal

The World Cup final ended nearly a week ago but the drama around it continued as the match referee showed a photo on his phone during a news conference to respond to claims that Lionel Messi's extra-time goal should not have stood.

December 20, 2022
December 20, 2022

Jubilant welcome for French team on World Cup return

Supporters packed a square in central Paris on Monday to give a rousing welcome to the French football team despite their loss to Argentina in a nail-biting World Cup final.

December 19, 2022
December 19, 2022

French team to meet fans on World Cup return: Federation

Fans will on Monday get the chance to meet the national team on its return from Qatar where they lost to Argentina in a nail-biting World Cup final, the French Football Federation (FFF) said.

December 19, 2022
December 19, 2022

Benzema bids farewell to France

Ballon D'Or winner Karim Benzema announced he was ending his international career on Monday, the day after France lost in the World Cup final to Argentina.

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