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World Cup Selection Dilemma: Who do France use to replace Payet?

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World Cup Selection Dilemma: Who do France use to replace Payet? Dimitri Payet’s thigh injury in Marseille’s Europa League final 3-0 loss to Atletico Madrid not only hindered the French side’s chance of European glory, but had an impact on France’s chances of World Cup glory. Payet would’ve been selected by Didier Deschamps for Russi...

World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for France

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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for France As the World Cup edges closer, we continue our run down of all 32 nations competing in Russia. After rounding off Group B with a preview of Iran on Saturday, it’s time to delve into Group C, starting with Euro 2016 finalists France. Les Bleus will hope to go one better in Russia and are one of...

2018 World Cup Group C: France in toughest FIFA ranked group

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2018 World Cup Group C: France in toughest FIFA ranked group While Group A was formed of the lowest averaged FIFA ranked members, Group C is the toughest. The average FIFA ranking of France, Peru, Denmark and Australia is 17.75. Interestingly, however, only France qualified for the 2018 World Cup automatically, whereas Peru, Denmark and Australia all needed t...

Martial can use Germany clash to accelerate his Manchester United career

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Martial can use Germany clash to accelerate his Manchester United career After working his way back into contention for France, Anthony Martial must now use Tuesday’s clash with Germany to show Jose Mourinho he is capable of being Manchester United’s match winner. Martial will be rewarded with his first start for France in over a year when Didier Deschamps&rs...

Why the future is bright for flourishing France

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Why the future is bright for flourishing France When it comes to strength in depth on the international stage, you’d be hard pressed to find better than England’s neighbours across the channel. Much has made of the plethora of young talent in the France ranks and for good reason. While Les Bleus flattered to deceive in their 3-1 win o...

France’s G force aids post-Euro recovery

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France’s G force aids post-Euro recovery Flourishing at international level is about a combination of persistence, momentum and opportunity, and rarely have those trio of features been as boldly displayed together in recent times as by Kevin Gameiro. The 29-year-old always seemed destined to be a player’s player - respected and admir...

France Regroup Quickly After Euro 2016 Final Disappointment

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France Regroup Quickly After Euro 2016 Final Disappointment Given his extensive links with Italian football, the auspiciousness of the venue for France’s first match since falling at the last hurdle in Euro 2016 - Bari - is unlikely to have been lost on Didier Deschamps. As his side try to get themselves back on the road towards eventual greatness a st...

Euro 2016 Re-cap Quiz

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Euro 2016 Re-cap Quiz Three days have now passed since an ultimately forgettable Euro 2016 final, edging us three days closer to the start of the new domestic campaigns across Europe. As we begin to look ahead to the upcoming season, however, we thought we'd give you a little test of your short term memory and indeed kno...

Sissoko Vindicating Deschamps’ Selection Ahead of Euro 2016 Final

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Sissoko Vindicating Deschamps’ Selection Ahead of Euro 2016 Final Didier Deschamps’ decision to include Moussa Sissoko in his France squad for Euro 2016 in favour of Hatem Ben Arfa left the majority of the host nation a little frustrated. While Ben Arfa’s dazzling performances in Ligue 1 last season saw him secure a move to Paris Saint-Germain, Sissoko...

Should Kante Regain Starting Berth for France Against Germany?

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Should Kante Regain Starting Berth for France Against Germany? Any doubts over whether Iceland could spring an upset against hosts France on Sunday were quickly put to rest. While the Nordic island nation had won countless admirers during their time at Euro 2016 as the plucky underdogs fought hard to secure a spot at the quarter-final stage of the tournament, a...