On this day 20 years ago world champions France beat Italy 2-1 with a golden goal from substitute David Trezeguet in the final of Euro 2000 in Rotterdam.
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Zinedine Zidane: Understanding the unknowable
Everyone remembers where they were on 9th of July 2006. I was at home, about…
Ligue 1 season cancelled but LaLiga teams get nod to start training in May
Ligue 1 became the second major European league to be cancelled after political intervention on Tuesday, but Spain’s LaLiga inched towards a possible resumption.
Deschamps expresses pride after France mark his 100th game with victory
Didier Deschamps spoke of his pride after his France side marked his 100th match as manager with a 2-0 win in Albania.
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.
Varane demands more from Mbappe and France’s forwards
France skipper Raphael Varane insists Kylian Mbappe can do more for the national team.
A look back at Thierry Henry’s infamous handball 10 years on
The Republic of Ireland head into a Euro 2020 qualification battle with Denmark on Monday evening on the 10th anniversary of the infamous Thierry Henry handball which shattered their World Cup dreams.
Robbie Keane reflects on Thierry Henry’s handball against Ireland 10 years on
It is a moment which is etched firmly and painfully in the memories of a generation of Irish football supporters.
France boss Didier Deschamps denies any talk of complacency in win over Moldova
France boss Didier Deschamps denied that his team’s lacklustre display in the 2-1 victory over Moldova was down to Les Blues having already qualified for Euro 2020.
Moldova pay penalty as Giroud rescues France in Paris
Olivier Giroud’s late penalty saw France move to the top of Euro 2020 qualifying Group H with a 2-1 victory against stubborn Moldova at Stade de France.
France boss Deschamps defends Giroud selection and says door not shut on Martial
France boss Didier Deschamps insists Olivier Giroud has earned his trust but refused to close the door on Anthony Martial.
Matteo Guendouzi called into France squad
Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi has been called up to the France squad for their upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Moldova and Albania.
PSG deserve more praise for recent exploits after Marseille triumph – Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel insists Paris St Germain deserve more praise for their exploits after thrashing Marseille 4-0 in Le Classique.
Lampard hits out at Deschamps and France over Kante treatment
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has criticised France for their handling of injured midfielder N’Golo Kante during the international break, describing the situation as “not a laughing matter”.
Giroud’s lack of game time at Chelsea worries Deschamps
France coach Didier Deschamps praised Olivier Giroud for delivering under pressure but admits a lack of game time with Chelsea is damaging his international chances.
Kaan Ayhan earns Turkey a point against wasteful France
Turkey’s Kaan Ayhan punished France for wasting chances with a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw in the Stade de France which keeps Group H open.
France look to wrap up Euro 2020 qualification against Turkey
France coach Didier Deschamps has shrugged off talk of revenge ahead of his side’s potentially crucial Euro 2020 qualifier against Group H rivals Turkey.
Deschamps ready to talk Turkey after inching past Iceland
Didier Deschamps admitted France had needed to dig deep after taking another step towards Euro 2020 with a hard-fought win in Iceland.
Giroud penalty gives France victory over Iceland
Olivier Giroud scored the only goal from the penalty spot as world champions France claimed a 1-0 victory in their crunch Euro 2020 qualifier in Iceland.
Raphael Varane confident France can cope without key players for Iceland clash
Didier Deschamps must cope without some of his big-name stars as France look to boost their Euro 2020 qualifying hopes with victory in Iceland on Friday night.