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Gullit backs France for Euro 2016

After winning the World Cup in 1998, the Netherlands legend has a feeling that Les Bleus might come out on top once again

'Benzema upset by Euro 2016 snub'

The Real Madrid manager divulged that the 28-year-old marksman has taken the news of his omission from France's plans ahead of this summer's European…

Benzema snub was difficult - Le Graet

The head of French football's governing body insists the nation must concentrate on the group instead of one striker as they look to win the tourname…

Griezmann saddened by Benzema news

The Real Madrid striker will be a loss to France at Euro 2016 but Atletico's frontman is ready to take extra responsibility in his absence for Les Bl…

Benzema lawyer slams prime minister

The Real Madrid striker has been ruled out of the running for France's Euro 2016 squad and his representative believes he has been treated unfairly b…

Okazaki backs trio for Euro 2016

With the Foxes on the brink of winning a stunning Premier League title, their Japanese star believes that the England duo and France's new sensation …

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Benzema 'dreams' of France return

France coach Didier Deschamps and FFF President Noel Le Graet are set to discuss whether the Real Madrid striker is ready to represent his country at…

Euro 2016 dream alive for Mathieu

Barcelona have stated that the 32-year-old centre-back will be fit again within eight weeks, meaning he could still represent his country at the Euro…

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'We want to win Euros for Paris victims'

The Crystal Palace midfielder says Les Bleus will have extra motivation in their quest to win their third European Championships when they host the t…

Payet display thrills Deschamps

The West Ham star made an excellent return to national team duties after nine months out of Les Bleus, and his coach was delighted with what he saw

France quartet sit out Netherlands

The coach has assessed his players and is ready to rest a number of options for the weekend's encounter - but they could play against Russia

Dutch match to pause in Cruyff's honour

Supporters at Amsterdam ArenA will pay tribute to the Dutch great during the Oranje's friendly with France on Friday, with the Dutch football associa…

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VDB reveals Spain's main Euro rivals

The La Roja coach thinks this summer's European Championships will be wide open, but singled out the hosts as the team he feels will provide the bigg…

Griezmann backs Benzema to fire

The Atletico Madrid star lent his support to the Real man, who is currently suspended from his national team following an alleged blackmail attempt o…

Ribery opens door to France comeback

The 32-year-old would need talks with French coach Didier Deschamps before considering an international return, but it's something he's considering

Benzema hits back in France row

After being criticised by France's sports minister, the Real Madrid forward has hit back at any criticism of his ethical "respect"

Sports minister unsure on Benzema

The Real Madrid striker's recall would send out a poor message to others, according to the figurehead, but he accepts the sporting position is compli…

Le Graet wants long Deschamps stay

The 1998 World Cup winner will be tasked with bringing home glory in this year's European Championships, but the country's FA are looking towards the…

Deschamps drops Koulibaly clanger

The 47-year-old has been tracking the Napoli centre-back for France's Euro 2016 squad having been unaware the defender has already played internation…

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Laporte: I want to play for France

The Athletic Club centre-back has moved to clarify comments on his international future, insisting he wants to represent the Euro 2016 host nation

'I want Benzema & Valbuena at Euros'

With France hosting the upcoming European Championships, the attacker is hoping his country can welcome back two of its star players despite legal is…

Trezeguet backs Benzema for Euro 2016

The retired striker has added his name to the list of current and former players hoping the Real Madrid star will be allowed to play at the tournamen…

Le Graet: Benzema like a donkey

The FFF president believes the Real Madrid striker deserves another chance despite being "carried away by stupidity" in the Mathieu Valbuena case

'I love Benzema but I'm not dishonest'

The president of the French Football Federation has admitted his affection for the Real Madrid striker but says his organisation's handling of his cr…

Zidane: Benzema must play at Euros

The Real Madrid coach has insisted France cannot afford not to select a player of the striker's calibre as he continues to be excluded from internati…

Valbuena happy to play with Benzema

The France team-mates are embroiled in a sex-tape scandal and are in danger of missing out on Euro 2016, but the Lyon man insists they can work toget…

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