Leonardo has tendered his resignation as sporting director of Paris St Germain and will leave the French champions at the end of August.

Marseille coach Elie Baup says Joey Barton remains a key member of his squad despite the midfielder having angered club chiefs by labelling Paris St Germain defender Thiago Silva an “overweight ladyboy” in an online tirade.

Joey Barton was gagged by Marseille last night after angering club chiefs by labelling Paris St Germain defender Thiago Silva an “overweight ladyboy” in an online tirade.

He may have become public enemy number one after his sleight of hand denied the Republic of Ireland a place in the 2010 World Cup but a new biography of Thierry Henry argues the Frenchman was as much a victim of the incident as the Boys in Green.

Didier Deschamps last night agreed to take on one of the toughest tasks in internatinoal football after he agreed to become the new France coach.

The French Football Federation (FFF) have opened disciplinary proceedings against four members of France’s Euro 2012 squad.

The French Football Federation have opened disciplinary proceedings against four members of France’s Euro 2012 squad.

The French Football Federation will hope to make progress today in their search for a successor to former Les Bleus coach Laurent Blanc.

Laurent Blanc is to step down as coach of France, the French Football Federation have announced.

Captain Hugo Lloris has leapt to the defence of his France team-mates, saying they should not be judged on reports of infighting during Euro 2012.

French Football Federation president Noel le Graet has labelled Samir Nasri’s behaviour “intolerable” after the midfielder’s alleged foul-mouthed rant at a journalist following Les Bleus’ Euro 2012 exit.

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French Football Federation president Noel le Graet has labelled Samir Nasri’s behaviour “intolerable” after the midfielder’s alleged foul-mouthed rant at a journalist following Les Bleus’ Euro 2012 exit last night.

The French Football Federation paid tribute to former Arsenal striker Sylvain Wiltord, who has announced his retirement.

A knee injury has ruled midfielder Samir Nasri out of France's upcoming friendlies against the United States and Belgium.

Arsenal’s defensive injury crisis has deepened after Bacary Sagna was ruled out until the new year with a broken leg.

FRANCE coach Laurent Blanc was yesterday cleared to continue in his job following an investigation into the racial quotas row.

France coach Laurent Blanc was today cleared to continue in his job following an investigation into the racial quotas row.

World Cup winner Patrick Vieira has declared himself shocked at reports that France boss Laurent Blanc and other coaches were seeking to introduce quotas limiting the presence of ethnic minority players in the national set-up.

THE French Football Federation (FFF) have opened their inquiry into claims France boss Laurent Blanc and other coaches were seeking to introduce quotas limiting the presence of ethnic minority players in the national set-up.

TWO separate investigations opened yesterday into reports of a controversial alleged plan to introduce quotas for dual-nationality players in the France national football team.

THERE was once a time when French football was thought to lead the world.

Francois Blaquart has been suspended from his post as technical director with the French Football Federation following allegations the footballing body is seeking to introduce quotas limiting the presence of ethnic minority players in the national team.

FEBRUARY 25 is election day and, as we say in relation to December 25, there’s only 20 shopping days left. During that period we’ll decide, if we haven’t done so already, the recipient of our coveted support to form the next government.

Raymond Domenech’s lawyer has confirmed his client will seek a compensation payment of €2.9m from the French Football Federation after his exit as national team coach.

GERARD HOULLIER has set his sights on bringing Champions League football to Aston Villa within three years after being confirmed as Martin O’Neill’s successor as manager.

Gerard Houllier was today unveiled as Aston Villa’s new manager – but does not expect to formally take charge for nearly another fortnight.

Gerard Houllier is relishing the "tremendous challenge" ahead of him after being confirmed as Aston Villa's new manager.

GERARD HOULLIER admits he found it impossible to turn down the chance to return to the Barclays Premier League as Aston Villa’s new manager.

Aston Villa have confirmed the appointment of Gerard Houllier as their new manager.

Patrice Evra’s appeal against his five-match ban from the France national team will be heard by the French Football Federation tomorrow.

Gerrard Houllier is due to meet French Football Federation president Fernando Duchaussoy tomorrow amid reports that he is set to become Aston Villa’s new manager.

CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti believes the French Football Federation went over the top in banning Nicolas Anelka for 18 matches.

Nicolas Anelka today claimed he was “dying with laughter” despite the 18-match suspension imposed by the French Football Federation which is likely to spell the end of his international career.

NICOLAS ANELKA’S France career could be at an end after he was yesterday hit with an 18-match suspension by the French Football Federation.

Nicolas Anelka’s France career could be at an end after he was today hit with an 18-match suspension by the French Football Federation.

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has accused Dutch physiotherapist Dick van Toorn of needing glasses for failing to spot that Arjen Robben had a serious injury.

Patrice Evra insists he is “surprised” that he and four France team-mates have been singled out by the French Football Federation following their farcical World Cup campaign.

THE French Football Federation (FFF) has called five players to appear before its disciplinary committee to discuss the behaviour of the national team during the World Cup.

Laurent Blanc has expressed his pride after being unveiled as France coach this morning.

THE French Football Federation plan to elect a replacement on an interim basis for departing president Jean-Pierre Escalettes on July 23.

The French Football Federation have been unable to agree on a replacement for departing president Jean-Pierre Escalettes who, despite officially resigning from his role today after accepting responsibility for the national team’s failings, will now remain in place for the next three weeks.

A THREAT by FIFA yesterday to ban France’s national and club teams from international competition if the government did not stay out of soccer affairs failed to stop political debate over France’s World Cup debacle.

FRENCH Football Federation president Jean-Pierre Escalettes has shouldered the blame for a disastrous World Cup campaign after confirming he will resign from his post.