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Paul Le Guen in line to replace Laurent Blanc as France coach - report
The former Paris Saint-Germain man could be the man the French Football Federation look towards if their current coach leaves his role after this summer's European Championship
20 Jan 2012 07:51:00
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With the future of French coach Laurent Blanc unsure, Paul Le Guen could be the man to take over the national side reigns, according to Le Monde.
Blanc could be set to exit his current role after disputes with French Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet over a new contract.
His current deal expires after this summer's European Championship, and the 46-year-old is keen to negotiate an extension before the showcase tournament - something Le Graet is opposed to.
Le Graet, however, has played down the possibility of Blanc leaving, telling reporters: "As there always is with a boss and an employee, there are differences in timing. I think you all know my position and that of Laurent's. But everything happens to be very friendly."
Despite France's successful Euro 2012 qualifying campaign, Blanc came under increased pressure in the summer when he was involved in allegations of racial quotas involving the French national side, with the former centre-half even reportedly offering his resignation.
Le Guen is currently in charge of the Oman national team, a role he has occupied since June 2011, although an offer to coach his homeland may be too good to refuse for the former Olympique Lyonnais man.
With the future of French coach Laurent Blanc unsure, Paul Le Guen could be the man to take over the national side reigns, according to Le Monde.
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Blanc could be set to exit his current role after disputes with French Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet over a new contract.
His current deal expires after this summer's European Championship, and the 46-year-old is keen to negotiate an extension before the showcase tournament - something Le Graet is opposed to.
Le Graet, however, has played down the possibility of Blanc leaving, telling reporters: "As there always is with a boss and an employee, there are differences in timing. I think you all know my position and that of Laurent's. But everything happens to be very friendly."
Despite France's successful Euro 2012 qualifying campaign, Blanc came under increased pressure in the summer when he was involved in allegations of racial quotas involving the French national side, with the former centre-half even reportedly offering his resignation.
Le Guen is currently in charge of the Oman national team, a role he has occupied since June 2011, although an offer to coach his homeland may be too good to refuse for the former Olympique Lyonnais man.
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