# France

This week

19th March 2023 - 22nd March 2023

# Opinion

Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Latvia?

Stephen Kenny has some tough calls to make amid a crucial international window.

15.3k

Mon 7:00 PM

# misfortune

Ireland's rivals France and Netherlands suffer blows ahead of clash

Frenkie de Jong and Steven Bergwijn are among the players ruled out, while Mike Maignan has been confirmed as Les Bleus’ new number one

7.7k

Mon 6:59 PM

Last week

12th March 2023 - 18th March 2023

# opportunity knocks

5 uncapped players who could feature in Ireland squad to face France

Stephen Kenny will confirm the players he has chosen for the vital qualifier tomorrow.

9.5k

Mar 15th 2023, 7:00 PM

This month

March 2023

# Unhappy

Benzema disputes 'liar' Deschamps over World Cup claim

The Real Madrid forward pulled out of the France squad with an injured left thigh on the eve of the tournament.

8.9k

Mar 11th 2023, 1:11 PM

Last month

February 2023

# Unimpressed

Italy match leaves 'bitter taste', says France coach

Fabien Galthie expressed frustration after seeing his side let their tight grip loosen as the game wore on.

15.5k

Feb 5th 2023, 8:31 PM

# Wave Goodbye

France and Man United star Varane announces international retirement at 29

The player is now set to miss Didier Deschamps’ side’s trip to the Aviva Stadium in March.

7.6k

Feb 2nd 2023, 12:56 PM

Last year

2022

# Controversy

'Hateful' racist abuse of France's World Cup runners-up slammed

Kingsley Coman and Aurelien Tchouameni, who missed their penalties in the shootout, were targeted.

9.0k

Dec 20th 2022, 9:26 PM

# doubt

Deschamps' France future uncertain ahead of Ireland clash in March

Les Bleus face Stephen Kenny’s side in the next international window.

4.9k

Dec 19th 2022, 1:19 PM

# talking point

The bittersweet feeling of watching Lionel Messi

The 35-year-old fulfilled a lifelong ambition by winning the World Cup on Sunday, but some will have felt conflicted when observing the star in action.

53.3k

Dec 19th 2022, 8:30 AM

# Disappointment

France coach Deschamps rues 'cruel' World Cup final defeat

Kylian Mbappe scored twice in two minutes late on in Doha as France almost earned an improbable win.

9.2k

Dec 18th 2022, 8:35 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Argentina v France, World Cup final

Argentina faced France, as Lionel Messi aimed to end his international career on a high.

75.1k

Dec 18th 2022, 5:05 PM

# Les Bleus

Deschamps rules out shock return for Benzema as France battle mystery virus

The Real Madrid striker pulled out injured just before the start of the World Cup.

14.5k

Updated

Dec 17th 2022, 3:51 PM

# Opinion

Ranking the 10 best matches of the 2022 World Cup

Argentina-Netherlands and other memorable encounters.

9.8k

Dec 16th 2022, 12:01 AM

# talking point

Why England's latest World Cup exit feels at once familiar and unprecedented

Harry Kane’s penalty miss summed up a night in which France enjoyed the better fortune.

6.2k

Dec 12th 2022, 12:01 AM

# Regret

Penalty miss will 'haunt' Harry Kane for the rest of his life

Gareth Southgate’s side exited the tournament after the Tottenham forward blazed over his second spot-kick late on.

7.5k

Dec 11th 2022, 3:23 PM

# Contenders

Ranking the 4 remaining teams at the World Cup

France are most people’s favourites following their win over England.

65.8k

Dec 11th 2022, 12:30 PM

# Woe

Harry Kane will bounce back 'stronger' from penalty miss

Jordan Henderson praised the England star after his costly error.

9.2k

Dec 10th 2022, 9:40 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

England v France, World Cup quarter-final

England faced France as Gareth Southgate’s side looked to reach the semi-finals for the second consecutive time at the tournament.

68.5k

Dec 10th 2022, 8:09 PM

# New Era

England's 'superiority complex' held them back for decades, so what has changed?

Paul Hayward discusses his new book and how a sense of entitlement has hampered the English game for years.

18.0k

Dec 10th 2022, 7:00 AM

# talking point

The big decision facing Gareth Southgate ahead of France showdown

England are aiming to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966.

5.6k

Dec 9th 2022, 7:30 AM

# Opinion

Ranking the 8 remaining teams at the 2022 World Cup

Brazil and the other sides who are in contention to triumph.

66.1k

Updated

Dec 7th 2022, 12:00 PM

# main man

Kylian Mbappe misses France training ahead of England clash

The Paris St German star has scored five times in Qatar.

9.5k

Dec 6th 2022, 7:30 PM

# Crunch time

England braced for 'biggest test'

Gareth Southgate’s side recovered from a nervous start before powering to a 3-0 win against Senegal.

4.7k

Dec 4th 2022, 11:17 PM

# Take a Bow

Olivier Giroud makes history as France progress to World Cup quarters

Didier Deschamps’ side were too good for Poland as the former Arsenal striker broke Thierry Henry’s record.

31.4k

Dec 4th 2022, 4:57 PM

# Upset

Australia qualify for World Cup knockouts for second time, as Denmark suffer shock exit

Winger Mathew Leckie scored the winner on the hour with a smart run and finish.

20.7k

Nov 30th 2022, 5:00 PM

# Review

Kenny's Ireland don't need to look far for inspiration after largely forgettable 12 months

It’s been a mixed year for the Irish team.

10.9k

Nov 27th 2022, 7:00 AM

# choice

France captain Hugo Lloris will not wear anti-discrimination armband in Qatar

The Tottenham star had previously refused to say if he would participate in the initiative.

9.3k

Nov 16th 2022, 5:06 PM

# Explainer

How Ireland could still qualify for the Euros even if they finish bottom of their group

Stephen Kenny’s side were handed a tough draw, with Netherlands and France the favourites to progress.

13.3k

Oct 10th 2022, 12:00 PM

# Changes

Ex-France international Ribery set to retire at 39

The player’s agent Davide Lippi told AFP that the veteran will ‘very likely’ end his career.

5.1k

Oct 8th 2022, 3:46 PM

# tempestuous

France underage international abandoned amid blizzard of red cards

Bernard Diomede’s side unraveled in the second half.

16.3k

Sep 26th 2022, 9:13 AM

# Big Money

Barcelona agree to sign Chelsea target in reported €50 million deal

France intermnational Jules Kounde is set to leave Sevilla.

13.0k

Jul 28th 2022, 6:54 PM

# Staying at Home

Chelsea duo miss US tour due to vaccination status

France star N’Golo Kante and England international Ruben Loftus-Cheek won’t be making the trip.

10.7k

Jul 9th 2022, 5:33 PM

# Unhappy

Kylian Mbappe accuses French federation boss of ignoring racist abuse

The Paris Saint-Germain star’s decisive spot-kick against Switzerland was saved in a last-16 shootout, resulting in the world champions exiting Euro 2020.

3.0k

Jun 19th 2022, 4:19 PM