France Soccer News

France won the 1998 FIFA World Cup behind the play of Zinedine Zidane.  Les Bleus have developed some of the top players in the history of the sport and their domestic league Ligue 1 regularly develops top talent that plays throughout Europe.

  • Rennes record win at Nancy

    Rennes record win at Nancy

    Friday, 9. November, 2012

    Rennes had to survive a late scare before wrapping up a 3-1 victory at Nancy in Ligue 1 on Friday night.

  • Chamakh pondering Arsenal exit

    Chamakh pondering Arsenal exit

    Tuesday, 6. November, 2012

    Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh has revealed he is weighing up his future at the Emirates Stadium.

  • Lille coach eyes Cole return

    Lille coach eyes Cole return

    Monday, 5. November, 2012

    Lille coach Rudi Garcia has admitted he would love to have Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole back at the club.

  • Olympiacos v Montpellier preview

    Olympiacos v Montpellier preview

    Monday, 5. November, 2012

    Olympiacos coach Leonardo Jardim has taken the pressure off his players ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Montpellier.

  • Toure in running for award

    Toure in running for award

    Monday, 5. November, 2012

    Reigning African Footballer of the Year Yaya Toure has been included on the 10-man shortlist for the 2012 award.

  • Lucas unsure over PSG decision

    Lucas unsure over PSG decision

    Monday, 5. November, 2012

    Brazilian star Lucas Moura admits he does not know if he has made the right decision by snubbing Manchester United.

  • Marseille climb, Lyon success

    Marseille climb, Lyon success

    Sunday, 4. November, 2012

    Marseille capitalised on Paris Saint-Germain's defeat on Saturday to move level at the top with a 2-0 win at Ajaccio.

  • Cabaye offers Cole advice

    Cabaye offers Cole advice

    Sunday, 4. November, 2012

    Yohan Cabaye has suggested Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole should consider a return to Lille in order to play regularly.

  • Brest see off Lorient

    Brest see off Lorient

    Friday, 2. November, 2012

    Goals from Eden Ben Basat and Charlison Benschop helped Brest to a 2-0 win over Lorient on Friday night.

  • Toure: Arsenal would appeal

    Toure: Arsenal would appeal

    Friday, 2. November, 2012

    Monaco striker Ibrahima Toure admits he would welcome the opportunity to test himself in England, possibly at Arsenal.

  • No Mancini denial over Monaco

    No Mancini denial over Monaco

    Friday, 2. November, 2012

    Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has not denied reports that he spoke to Monaco last season.

  • French Ligue 1 preview

    French Ligue 1 preview

    Friday, 2. November, 2012

    A look at the weekend's fixtures in Ligue 1, with Marseille away to Ajaccio.