World Cup celebrations rock France; Les Bleus set for Champs Elysees victory parade
The victory has created a sense of national unity, with commentators playing up the fact the squad, the second-youngest in the competition, includes many with central and north African heritage, even if all but two were born in France.
Jul 16, 2018, 16:48 PM IST
FIFA World Cup good for French economic growth: Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire
France’s World Cup soccer triumphs, which have taken “Les Bleus” to the tournament final, should be generally positive for the country’s economy, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said.
Jul 11, 2018, 13:50 PM IST
Jubilant France hopes for FIFA World Cup glory after two-decade wait
Delirious supporters draped in the Tricolor flag spilled on to Parisian boulevards as the blare of car horns reverberated through the French capital. In a fan zone outside City Hall on the banks of the River Seine, jubilant supporters embraced and lit smoke flares.
Jul 11, 2018, 10:06 AM IST
FIFA World Cup semifinal Belgium Vs France: Rivalry simmers between nations
It’s a showdown between “Asterix” and “Tintin”. Les Bleus (The Blues) versus Les Diables Rouges (The Red Devils). France against Belgium. The World Cup equivalent of a local derby, with a heavy dose of national rivalry thrown in.
Jul 10, 2018, 17:36 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Peru's Wilder Cartagena, Luis Advincula believe win possible against France
Peru defender Advincula said he shared Cartagena's view that a win is possible against France's strong squad.
Jun 20, 2018, 14:13 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: France's Antoine Griezmann says Les Bleus need to work hard and be better
"We did not play a great game against Australia so we have to improve and work hard in practice leading up to the Peru clash," Griezmann stated.
Jun 17, 2018, 12:39 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: France's Hugo Lloris discusses team's favourite status
France will debut at the FIFA World Cup against Australia on Saturday.
Jun 16, 2018, 10:44 AM IST
World Cup qualifiers: Paul Pogba fires France to 1-0 win over Netherlands; Belgium, Portugal run riot
France are equal on seven points at the top of Group A with Sweden, who beat Bulgaria 3-0 at home in Solna. The two countries will play on November 11 at the Stade de France.
Oct 11, 2016, 10:00 AM IST
Sex Video Tape scandal: French forward Karim Benzema banned for Euro 16
The Real Madrid forward was already served an indefinite ban by the FFF for his alleged involvement in the Mathieu Valbuena sex tape scandal.
Dec 11, 2015, 16:42 PM IST
Arnaud Clement sacked as France Davis Cup captain
Davis Cup captain Arnaud Clement has been sacked following France`s quarter-final defeat against Britain, the French federation (FFT) said on Friday.
Sep 18, 2015, 18:13 PM IST
