Person: Michel Hidalgo

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In 1984, France hosted very different Euros

When France last hosted the Euro finals 32 years ago, the tournament was smaller (eight contestants) and shorter (15 days) than the forthcoming 24-team, four-week marathon.

Wed, 08 Jun, 2016

France send Anelka packing

France striker Nicolas Anelka has been sent home from the World Cup after after refusing to apologise for his half-time rant at coach Raymond Domenech.

Sat, 19 Jun, 2010

FIFA defends seedings decision

FIFA last night insisted it would have been unfair on England if France had been made one of the top seeds for the World Cup – but insisted they were not being punished for Thierry Henry’s handball.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2009

No World Cup seeding for France 'an injustice', says former coach

Former France coach Michel Hidalgo has claimed FIFA’s decision not to name France as one of the eight top seeds for next summer’s World Cup might have been punishment for Thierry Henry’s handball.

Wed, 02 Dec, 2009

Domenech keen to get going

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech is impatient to play the second leg of the World Cup play-off against Ireland, perhaps because his future employment depends on it.

Wed, 18 Nov, 2009