Ben Arfa back in France contention

7 May 2012 France coach Laurent Blanc says Newcastle United's Hatem Ben Arfa has played himself back into contention for a place in his squad at Euro 2012.

Ferguson praise for Blanc

24 Apr 2012 Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has expressed his admiration for France coach Laurent Blanc.

Blanc plays down club talk

18 Apr 2012 France coach Laurent Blanc insists he has no intention of quitting his role after EURO 2012 despite being linked with some of Europe's top club sides.

Abidal due for liver transplant

11 Apr 2012 Barcelona's France international Eric Abidal was scheduled to undergo a liver transplant on Tuesday, a club spokesman said without confirming whether the operation had begun.

Ginola loses defamation case

5 Apr 2012 A court in Toulon has rejected David Ginola's claim for damages against former France coach Gerard Houllier over remarks concerning Ginola's role in France's failure to reach the 1994 World Cup.

France downs Germany in Bremen

1 Mar 2012 France continued its impressive run with a 2-1 friendly victory over Germany in Bremen.

Lloris to skipper France

29 Feb 2012 Lyon goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been named France captain for EURO 2012.

Low wary of France threat

28 Feb 2012 Germany coach Joachim Low has warned his players France is now a whole different proposition to the team which capitulated so spectacularly at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Platini praises 'creative' Germany

27 Feb 2012 Germany has won fulsome praise from UEFA president Michel Platini, who called it young, creative and the best team in Europe in an interview.

Amalfitano gets Les Bleus call

24 Feb 2012

Marseille midfielder Morgan Amalfitano has been handed his first call-up to the France squad for next week's international friendly against Germany.

France to take on Estonia

8 Feb 2012 France will face Estonia in its final warm-up match before taking on England in its first EURO 2012 Group D clash.

Germany and France to meet on Elysee anniversary

14 Jan 2012

Germany has rearranged a friendly international with France to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Elysee Treaty next year.

Capello content with draw

3 Dec 2011 Coach Fabio Capello was relieved to avoid the difficult Group B at Euro 2012 and content with England's 'balanced' Group D draw.

France held by Belgium

16 Nov 2011 France extended its unbeaten streak to 17 matches but there was little for either side to cheer in a dreary friendly 0-0 stalemate against neighbour Belgium.