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.
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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.
Hugo Lloris expected to miss rest of 2019 with dislocated elbow
Hugo Lloris is set to be out of action until next year after further tests on a dislocated elbow revealed ligament damage, Tottenham announced on Monday.
Claude Puel hails St Etienne’s solidarity after derby victory over Lyon
New St Etienne manager Claude Puel praised the selfless efforts of his players after a dramatic 1-0 Ligue 1 win over derby rivals Lyon thanks to a late header from Robert Beric.
Deschamps feels France have started to find rhythm after win over Andorra
France manager Didier Deschamps feels his side have started to find their rhythm again after the world champions saw off Andorra 3-0 in Saint-Denis to stay on course for Euro 2020 qualification.
France have few problems with Andorra in Paris
World champions France saw off Andorra 3-0 in Saint-Denis to keep the pressure on at the top of Euro 2020 qualification Group H.
France need to remain focused on Euro 2020 qualification – Hugo Lloris
Captain Hugo Lloris has warned France cannot afford to relax as they prepare to tackle Andorra and look to keep themselves ahead in the battle for Euro 2020 qualification.
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.
Football rumours from the media Aug 21, 2019
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Neymar transfer talks more advanced than before – PSG sporting director Leonardo
Neymar transfer talks are “more advanced than before”, according to Paris St Germain sporting director Leonardo.
Football rumours from the media Aug 6, 2019
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Jill Ellis credits United States players after ‘intense’ win over France
Head coach Jill Ellis saluted her players after United States overcame France to reach the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup.
Rapinoe double earns United States semi-final showdown with England
Megan Rapinoe did her talking on the pitch on Friday night as her two goals sunk hosts France and booked the United States a semi-final showdown with England at the Women’s World Cup.