French striker Nicolas Anelka got an 18-match ban from the French federation. This happens as a consequence of what happened at the World Cup in South Africa. Then, the French national team, led by captain Patrice Evra, decided to boycott a training session, in support of Nicolas Anelka. The striker insulted then-coach Raymond Domenech and [...]
Dominique Cottrez, a woman from a French village near Lille, is facing accusations of having killed eight of her newborn babies. Even more, her husband is accused of disposing of the babies’ bodies. Cottrez has two full-grown daughters and she is said to have been killing her babies ever since 1988. Cottrez is 45 years [...]
Thierry Henry, the latest New York Red Bulls signing, has announced that he is retiring from international soccer. His national team, France, has a terrible performance at the World Cup in South Africa and the star striker has said today that it is the end of his international career. He has thus confirmed that he [...]
14th of July is Bastille Day, the French national day called Fête Nationale. On this day the French people are commemorating the 1790 Fête de la Fédération after the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789. This is a symbol of the modern French nation and the reconciliation of the French inside the constitutional [...]
Thierry Henry leaves Barcelona for the New York Red Bulls in what seems to be the summer’s most surprising move. The player has signed a multi-year contract with the MLS team and said his main objective is to help his new team win its first championship title. The now former FC Barcelona player has been [...]
Canada has increased security operations as leaders of rich and developing nations will attend the G8 and G20 summits that will take place between 24-27 June. Leaders from Germany, Italy, France, United Kingdom, United States, Russia and Canada will meet at Deerhurst Resort, 133 miles from Toronto. The security operations include closing the resort to [...]
France meets South Africa in a game that could be completely pointless in one situation. And the situation is the one in which Uruguay and Mexico end their game in a draw. In that case, all the hopes the French are clinging to will be gone down the drain. Both Uruguay and Mexico would then [...]
Mexico vs. Uruguay will be a very interesting match, between the leaders of group A at World Cup 2010. Both of these teams have 4 points before this last group game and a draw means qualification for both. If these two draw today, France goes home no matter what. Still, we have seen some very [...]
The French team’s training session today in South Africa came to an abrupt halt. Coach Raymond Domenech had a fight with team captain Patrice Evra and fitness coach Robert Duverne. At the end of the talk, Duverne threw his accreditation down. Right after this, the players have started heading for the bus and back to [...]
France vs. Mexico is a game in which neither team can afford mistakes. They both got just one point in the first game, so things are tight. Mexico got only a surprise draw against South Africa in the first game, while France got a draw against Uruguay. Yesterday, the host team lost 3-0 against Uruguay, [...]