Didier Deschamps spoke of his pride after his France side marked his 100th match as manager with a 2-0 win in Albania.
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Antoine Griezmann stars as France beat Albania
Antoine Griezmann scored one and created another as France secured top spot in their Euro 2020 qualifying group with a 2-0 win in Albania.
Didier Deschamps apologises to Albania following national anthem mix-up
France coach Didier Deschamps offered a public apology after the wrong national anthem was played for opponents Albania before kick-off in Paris.
Kingsley Coman bags a brace as France put four past Albania
A weakened France side scored four goals for the fourth time in five Euro 2020 qualifiers as the Group H leaders swept aside Albania 4-1.
Albania players unimpressed after wrong national anthem is played in Paris
The kick-off in France’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Albania in Paris was delayed – after the wrong national anthem was played.
Matuidi confident France have the depth to cope with missing stars
France midfielder Blaise Matuidi believes the World Cup winners cannot look for excuses despite a growing number of absentees.
Manchester City teenager Rabbi Matondo called up for Wales
Wales have called up exciting Manchester City teenager Rabbi Matondo for their friendly in Albania.
Alex McLeish wants to hear Hampden roar for Nations League decider
Alex McLeish called on the Tartan Army to pack out Hampden Park for Scotland’s crucial Nations League game against Israel on Tuesday night.
Scotland ease to Nations League win over Albania
Scotland are within 90 minutes of a Nations League play-off spot after an emphatic 4-0 win over 10-man Albania at the Loro Borici Stadium in Shkoder.
Everyone up to speed for Albania game, says Scotland captain Andy Robertson
Captain Andy Robertson insists every player in the much-changed Scotland squad will be up to speed for the Nations League double-header against Albania and Israel.
Scotland are focused on Euro 2020 qualification – Shinnie
Graeme Shinnie has stressed that the Scotland squad are every bit as keen as the Tartan Army to get to Euro 2020.
Clarke delighted to see MacDonald rewarded with Scotland call
Steve Clarke says goalkeeper Jamie MacDonald’s Scotland call-up is the Kilmarnock number one’s reward for years of consistency.
James McFadden tells Scotland to forget fear and seize chance
Scotland assistant boss James McFadden has told Alex McLeish’s squad to forget about fear and instead seize the chance to make themselves national heroes.
McLeish keen to show resilience and lead Scotland to Nations League play-offs
Alex McLeish has vowed to bounce back from Scotland’s struggles and lead his side to the Nations League play-offs.
Naismith keen to see Scotland go on the road
Steven Naismith says Scotland should forget about moving to BT Murrayfield – but reckons the national team must consider going on the road.
McLeish hails Naismith impact following Scotland’s win over Albania
Alex McLeish felt Steven Naismith was destined to have the biggest say in his Scotland side’s 2-0 victory over Albania in their UEFA Nations League opener.
Scotland beat Albania in Nations League opener
Scotland began their Nations League campaign with an encouraging 2-0 win over Albania at Hampden Park.
5 talking points as Scotland look to bounce back against Albania
Scotland take on Albania in their Nations League opener at Hampden Park on Monday night.
Tierney says Scotland know importance of Nations League opener against Albania
Kieran Tierney insists the Scotland players are well aware of the importance of Monday night’s UEFA Nations League opener against Albania at Hampden Park.
No Man’s Land: Navigating an increasingly political World Cup 2018
FIFA has gone to great lengths talking about the separation of football and politics, but…