France Soccer

France Soccer 2010 World Cup Coach

ZinaButt — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:22:51 +0000

Next year, France will travel to South Africa for the 2010 World Cup. When they go there they will remain under the direction of Raymond Domenech. Domenech’s fate will rest almost exclusively on the French side’s performance in South Africa. Most of the discontent comes from Guy Chambily, who still seeks a vote on Domenech’s position as coach. Despite the in-fighting Les Bleus will not get a new head coach before the world’s most watched sporting event. It’d be hard to demote Domenech as he got the squad into the World Cup, which was his main goal. Of course, it is clear that he will stay or go based on the French performance in Group A and the rest of the cup.

France Soccer Jacket

ZinaButt — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:29:14 +0000

How am I supporting France during this World Cup? Well, right now you can see me around the streets in this France soccer jacket. I even purchased one of my son for this Christmas. I truly think that this is France’s year, despite all of the haters out there. I tend to like these world cup soccer jackets generally too. There is something nice about wearing some home country pride while your an expat.

Djibril Cisse to Panathinaikos

ZinaButt — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:47:13 +0000

Word has come down that Marseille has agreed to a deal that will send Djibril Cisse to Panathinaikos. The 27 year old star from the Ivory Coast has also played in England for Liverpool. This will be a great treat for football fans in Athens and a tough loss of talent for La Ligue.

France Soccer World Cup Qualifying

ZinaButt — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 19:07:20 +0000

France soccer team current sits second in Group 7 Europe World Cup qualifying, two points behind Serbia. France has already defeated Serbia, but its loss against Austria and draw with Romania are keeping it from first place in the group. The good news for the squad is that it has two games left against winless Faroe Islands.

Samir Nasri to Arsenal

ZinaButt — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:29:28 +0000

Samir Nasri has announced on his personal blog that he will be transferring to Arsenal. The French national will leave Marseille for a 4-year $31.6 million deal. Nasri has been with Marseille since age 9. Many consider him the next Zidane, though he saw action in only one game during the Euro 2008 soccer tournament. France soccer professional leagues will miss his play.

Zidane: Didier Deschamps May Be Next Coach

ZinaButt — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:56:17 +0000

Former French soccer player, Zinedine Zidane seems to be jockeying for former teammate Didier Deschamps as the next coach of the France national team. ‘It’s true someone who could replace the current coach is clearly Didier Deschamps. He’s got everything it takes. He knows the group, he knows football very well and I think it’s quite in order for him, one day, to take over.’

Can Claude Puel Lead Lyon to Champions Success?

ZinaButt — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:45:34 +0000

It is official: Claude Puel has taken over the reins of Lyon, leaving his former team in Lille. There has already been a lot of transition around the Lyon clubhouse after winning the French soccer championship a few weeks ago. The move became official after weeks of rumors of the transition in the press. Many still believe that Puel will make wholesale changes to the team in the name of Champions League success. At the press conference Puel did note, “The important thing is (the players) have technical ability but also an unbreakable spirit.”

Euro 2008 Nightmare Ends for France

ZinaButt — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:08:40 +0000

Wow. Disappointing. France exits the UEFA Euro 2008 championship with a mere 1 point and at the bottom of Group C results.

Today’s match-up was excitement filled, but none of it positive for the French national soccer team. It started with Franck Ribery going down with a tough injury only 7 minutes in, continued with Eric Abidal being sent off a mere 18 minutes later. The Italians dominated most of the game, especially the opening half. If Luca Toni was more precise for Italy, the game could have easily ended 4-0.

Embarassing: Netherlands Trounces France Soccer

ZinaButt — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:51:02 +0000

The French national soccer team got an old fashioned whoopin’ in their second UEFA Euro 2008 game versus Netherlands. France soccer lost to the Tangerine machine 4-1. France took 2 more shots than Netherlands, but its opportunities were not strong and only 47% landed on net compared with 80% for the Dutch. Henry netted the only French goal in the 71st minute to make the score 2-1, but Robben immediately answered for the Dutch the next minute. Sneijder put it further out of reach in the 90th minute. France still has a chance to move on, but Romania must lose to Netherlands, who is already into the quarterfinals.

Disappointing Start for France

ZinaButt — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:52:39 +0000

France tied Romania 0-0 in the opener of the UEFA Euro 2008 soccer championship. The tie puts France in a tough position with Netherlands trouncing Italy 3-0 in Group C play. The game was largely dull with neither keeper playing much of a role in the outcome. Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry both sat out the game for France, which clearly put France in a different position than it would have liked. France will surely need to draw points in their match-up with Netherlands on Friday.