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# Les blues

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2022
# Les blues
Geyoro hat-trick helps flawless France to 5-1 hammering against Italy in Euros opener
Les Bleues looked like they would score with every attack in the Group D clash.
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Jul 10th 2022, 10:37 PM
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Racing wing Taofifenua among three uncapped players in French Six Nations squad
Though uncertainty swirls around French participation, the tournament remains scheduled for next month.
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Jan 12th 2021, 9:16 AM
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France stage 'internal investigation' into Scotland controversy
Eight players have been left out of the France squad for the next game against Italy.
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Feb 14th 2018, 8:52 PM
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French rugby players questioned as witnesses by Scottish police at Edinburgh Airport
Police Scotland say “no crime has been committed” following their inquiries.
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Feb 12th 2018, 1:25 PM
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Laporte vows no conflict of interest as France confirm sponsorship deal with Altrad
The FFR say the deal guarantees at least €35 million for the amateur game.
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Jan 8th 2018, 3:48 PM
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France coach Deschamps to sue Cantona for defamation
The former Man United forward accused Deschamps of racial discrimination in his selection process for the national team.
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Nov 29th 2017, 3:16 PM
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'This France team are better than the 1998 World Cup winning side I was in'
Marcel Desailly believes the hosts are capable of doing something special at Euro 2016.
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Jun 2nd 2016, 6:00 AM
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France coach Guy Noves makes 6 changes for Ireland clash in Paris
Joe Schmidt will name his XV later today.
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Feb 11th 2016, 10:29 AM
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Karim Benzema suspended by French Football Federation over sex-tape scandal
The striker is unavailable for selection until the case is settled.
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Dec 10th 2015, 3:52 PM
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France have named an ominously strong squad for the Six Nations
Clermont’s electric wing Nao Nakaitaci could make his Test debut, while Louis Picamoles is back in the frame.
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Jan 15th 2015, 10:54 AM
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South Africa native Spedding one of three debutants for France
Philippe Saint-André has gone for the 13th half-back pairing of his reign as head coach.
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Nov 5th 2014, 12:51 PM
# Les blues
All you need to know about France ahead of the Six Nations
We’ve taken a look at how Les Bleus are shaping up for this year’s tournament.
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Jan 23rd 2014, 7:00 AM
# France
Official suspended as inquiry launched into French football 'racial quota' row
The French Football Federation’s technical director Francois Blaquart has been suspended amid allegations of a project to enforce racial quotas in France’s famed youth academies.
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Apr 30th 2011, 3:12 PM