Person: Robert Duverne

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France’s rhapsody in blue

In Brazil, another generation of France’s mix of ‘black, blanc, beur’ (black, white, Arab) will try to unite the country through football, writes Eoin O’Callaghan.

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Domenech condemns France players

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Domenech hits out at World Cup 'brats'

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McAllister teams up with Houllier

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Federation to hear Evra appeal tomorrow

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Anelka: My head was gone during Domenech row

France World Cup squad suspended

New France coach Laurent Blanc has taken the decision to suspend the entire 23-man squad which took part in this summer’s failed World Cup campaign for next month’s friendly against Norway.

Fri, 23 Jul, 2010

Blanc unveiled as France coach

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

Tue, 06 Jul, 2010

French revolution quelled

The France squad returned to training this morning, a day after refusing to take part in a routine session in protest at the decision to send home Nicolas Anelka.

Mon, 21 Jun, 2010

France crisis as players revolt

FRANCE’S chaotic World Cup campaign went into meltdown yesterday after the players mutinied over the treatment of Nicolas Anelka, who was sent home in disgrace following a row with coach Raymond Domenech.

Mon, 21 Jun, 2010

French players boycott training

France’s chaotic World Cup campaign is in disarray after the players boycotted training in support of Nicolas Anelka, who was sent home yesterday for a row with coach Raymond Domenech.

Sun, 20 Jun, 2010