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Giroud scores first Euro 2016 goal

The Arsenal centre-forward once more answered his critics as his header marked the opening strike of the tournament, while Dimitri Payet took the ass…

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TEAM NEWS: Payet picked over Martial

The West Ham star accompanies Antoine Griezmann and Arsenal's Olivier Giroud in an attacking line-up, as Les Blues seek a positive start to their cam…

Betting: France 7/1 or Romania 50/1

With the opening game of Euro 2016 taking place at the Stade de France, NetBet are offering 7/1 on Les Blues or 50/1 for those who believe Deschamps'…

Betting: France 4/1 or England 6/1

Paddy Power are offering anyone without an account the chance to back either Les Blues or the Three Lions at a huge prices to win their opening group…

Strike chaos ahead of Euro 2016

Traffic around the Stade de France is expected to be high tonight after union bosses extended their industrial action into a 10th day

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Desailly: Griezmann must star for France

The World Cup winner has spoken of his experience of playing at a major international competition on home soil and has warned Didier Deschamps' men n…

France vs the Barca heartbreaker

Romania coach Anghel Iordanescu ended Catalan dreams 30 years ago and he aims to shock the world again as he leads his side against the hosts in the …

Pogba France's poster boy of Euro 2016

The latest in a line of French stars to turn out for Juventus, the pressure is on the 23-year-old before the competition, and he has set his own pers…

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Betting Special: France vs Romania

We take a look at the likely scorers at the Stade de France as Les Bleus try to find the net past a sturdy opposition side who managed to keep things…

Betting: France vs Romania

The Stade de France hosts the opening game of the European Championships and despite the expected fanfare, we are expecting the match to come to life…

France the team to beat at Euro 2016

With a plethora of attacking players capable of posing major problems to their opponents, Les Bleus are tipped to go far - but only if they overcome …

France can win Euro 2016 - Griezmann

The Atletico Madrid attacker believes that the blend of experience and "crazy" youths can help Les Bleus to glory, while he has praised Diego Simeone…

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Why France fans are booing Giroud

The striker has become a scapegoat but he remains an important member of the squad and has a commendable scoring record when playing for Didier Desch…

My dream is to repeat WC 98 win – Digne

The defender is eager to prove his critics wrong during the forthcoming European Championship, and says his side are ready to thrive under the pressu…

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VIDEO: Griezmann hails Pogba

The Atletico Madrid ace took some time out with Goal to answer questions on a broad range of subjects, including his best goal and his long-term futu…

VIDEO: Pogba & Griezmann show off

The France duo have been looking sharp in training as they prepare for the Euro 2016 opener against Romania on June 10 - check out their impressive f…

Schneiderlin called up for France

The Marseille star becomes the latest members of Les Bleus' squad to drop out with injury, following defenders Jeremy Mathieu and Raphael Varane

Mathieu out of Euro 2016

The Barcelona centre-back has struggled with injury in recent months and a calf strain has seen him ruled out of the summer competition and replaced …

Benz can end nightmare season on top

The Champions League final will offer the striker the opportunity to end what has been a trying campaign on a high ahead of a summer of unwelcome ina…

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Cabaye concerned about Euro security

The France midfielder has identified Belgium, Spain, Germany and England as France's main rivals for success at this summer's European Championship

I’m going to Euro 2016 to win it – Digne

The 22-year-old has paid tribute to his club's influence over the course of his loan move from Paris Saint-Germain and said it will be "a dream" to p…

Wenger picks his Euro 2016 stars

The 66-year-old Frenchman feels players with energy left in their legs following a gruelling domestic campaign could be the difference makers at this…

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Payet & Kante in France's Euros squad

Didier Deschamps has named a strong 23-man squad for this summer's tournament with the West Ham talisman and the Leicester midfielder taking their pl…

Benz absence hurts France - Lizarazu

The France great believes that Les Bleus will be hampered by the loss of their centre-forward but is hopeful that Antoine Griezmann can continue his …

Matuidi offers support for Sakho

The Liverpool defender could miss out on representing his country at Euro 2016 after failing a drugs test, something that saddens his France team-mat…

Trezeguet: Griezmann can fill Benz void

The Euro 2000 winner says that there is a good deal of expectation on the forward but believes he can produce the goods after a fine season

Frequently asked questions

A young group of players who lived around Marabastad in Pretoria, most notably Frank Motsepe, Roy Fischer, Ingle Singh and Bernard Hartze, formed the club in the 1960s.

Mining magnate Patrice Motsepe bought into Sundowns in 2003 and less than a year later raised his stake from 51% to 100% and renamed the club 'Mamelodi' Sundowns.

The club play home games at either Loftus Versfeld Stadium in central Pretoria, or Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville.

The club have a variety of nicknames, including: Bafana ba Style, Masandawana, Ka bo Yellow, Shoe Shine and Piano, and The Brazilians.

31 domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (2016), one Caf Super Cup (2017) and the African Football League (2023)

The club have won a total of 17 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (14) and NSL (3).

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