Tag: France
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WC Group E Round Up: France unbeaten, Ecuador out
France remained unbeaten with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador, which saw the South Americans eliminated with Switzerland progressing, writes Declan Olley (@declanolley). Les Bleus will now face Nigeria in Brasilia on Monday while Ecuador will exit the tournament at the group stage after Switzerland bettered their result with a 3-0 win over Honduras.Ecuador captain Antonio…
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Benzema: Ronaldo helped my son
The father of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has acclaimed team mate Cristiano Ronaldo for his efforts in befriending his son and acting as a mentor, which he said helped him find his feet at the club. Benzema signed to Real Madrid from French Ligue 1 side Lyon in the summer of 2009, just weeks…
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Real Madrid legend Zidane appointed B team coach
Real Madrid and France legend Zinedine Zidane has been appointed manager of Real Madrid’s reserve team Castilla. The former Real Madrid favourite acquired top level coaching experience last season working at his old club alongside boss Carlo Ancelotti, as assistant first team coach. The side Zidane will manage from the start of the 2014/2015 season…
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World Cup players set for the sideline this week
With a brand new week of World Cup fixtures kicking off today, Football Express News take a look at which players are not certain to feature in their next instalment of international campaign owing to injury and illness. Cameroon captain and striker Samuel Eto’o, whose recovery from a knee operation left him out of last…
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VIDEO: Ollie Silverton reporting from Brazil – Friday 20th June
Ollie Silverton reporting for Titan Bet on Copacabana beach, Brazil. Ollie catches up with French and Swiss football fans during half time of the France v Switzerland clash.
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FT: France 5-2 Switzerland
France were in superb shape as they beat Switzerland on Friday night by five goals to two. France started the game better and could have made it 1-0 within a matter of minutes when Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, but he sent his effort wide of the target. Didier Deschamps continued to cause a problem…
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Liverpool target’s exit hits snag
AC Milan’s pursuit of Liverpool target Adil Rami has reportedly hit a stumbling block. The Serie A giants are still hopeful of landing the Valencia centre-half, who spent most of last season on loan at the San Siro, but TuttoSport claims a takeover bid for ownership of the Spanish club is holding up the deal.…
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Inter line up ex-Spurs target
Inter Milan are reportedly on the verge of signing former Tottenham Hotspur target Yann M’Vila from Rubin Kazan. A source close to White Hart Lane told Football Express News the north London outfit were keen on the France international last year, only to see him leave Ligue 1 side Rennes for the Russian club. According…
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Milan close in on Liverpool target
AC Milan are reportedly closing in on the permanent signing of Liverpool target Adil Rami from Valencia. Il Corriere della Sera claims the San Siro giants are in advanced talks with the La Liga outfit and the 28-year-old’s representatives, making a deal likely this week. The France international spent last season on loan at Milan,…
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FT: France 3-0 Honduras
Karim Benzema inspired France to an opening day win over a very physical Honduras. After a scrappy opening couple of minutes, France took full advantage of some dodgy defending by Honduras when Antoine Griezmann and Karim Benzema both came close. And, it would be the latter who opening the scoring from the penalty spot after…
