So the World Cup is over and France are the 2018 World Cup champions, for the second time in their history – exactly 20 years after their first ever triumph, and as the French will say, Allez Les Blues. Many fans, players, and pundits will agree this was the best World Cup in recent history.... Read More

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July 15, 2018

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For the second time in their history, France are the #WorldCup champions

France have emerged World Cup champions for the second time in their history after a convincing 4-2 victory in their final tie against Croatia in Moscow. The game was slightly closer than the scoreline indicated but France were able to convert all their chances and Croatia were slightly unlucky at key moments in the game.... Read More

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July 6, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: France advance to the Semis ahead of despondent Uruguay

Les Blue were just too good and talented for Uruguay in their World Cup quarterfinal clash. Uruguay rarely got any rhythm in the game and looked despondent throughout the game – sometimes talent trumps hard work. France ensured victory over their South Americans opponents with goals from Raphael Varane and Antoine Greizmann in the first... Read More

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January 9, 2017

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Ronaldo wins FIFA World Best Player

Real Madrid and Portuguese forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the 2016 World Best Player at the maiden Best FIFA Football Awards in Zurich on Monday. Ronaldo defeated rival, Lionel Messi and Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann to clinch the award. The Real Madrid star had earlier won the Ballon d’Or in December last year, following... Read More

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December 2, 2016

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Messi, Ronaldo, Griezmann shortlisted for FIFA player award

World football governing body, FIFA on Friday announced the 3-man nominee for the Best FIFA Men’s Player award. Lionel Mess I, Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann make up the list. OFFICIAL: #TheBest FIFA Men's Player nominees🇵🇹@Cristiano🇫🇷@AntoGriezmann🇦🇷Lionel MessiMore info: https://t.co/fkx3HTBIa7 pic.twitter.com/LDotqElFg4 — FIFA (@FIFAcom) December 2, 2016

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October 24, 2016

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Ballon D’or: Ronaldo, Messi, Greizmann make 30-man shortlist

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona striker Lionel Messi are two of the top players to make the 2016 Ballon D’or shortlist. Atletico Madrid forward, Antoine Griezmann who was top scorer at EURO 2016 also made the list. The list released on Monday by France Football has the likes of Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez and... Read More

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August 5, 2016

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Ronaldo, Bale and Greizmann make UEFA top 3, not Messi

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has been dropped in the final shortlist released by UEFA in its top three players for the 2015/16 season. The Real Madrid pair of Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo, and Atlético Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann, are the final three nominees for the 2015/16 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award. Ronaldo led Real Madrid... Read More

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July 11, 2016

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#Euro2016: Antoine Griezmann and Renato Sanches scoop individual honours

Portugal beat France after extra time in the UEFA EURO 2016 final in Paris on Sunday to win their first major title ever. While Portugal walked away with the trophy, some individual players were honoured for their outstanding performance throughout the month-long tournament. France forward Antoine Griezmann won the UEFA EURO 2016 Adidas Golden Boot... Read More

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July 11, 2016

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In 60 pictures, relive the drama in Paris at #Euro2016 final

It was a mind-blowing finale at the Stade De France in Paris to wrap such an amazing month-long festival of European football. From the beautiful closing ceremony spearheaded by world renowned DJ, David Guetta and singer, Zara Larsson to the dramatic final played between two fantastic national teams-Portugal and France- witnessed by millions of people all... Read More

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July 11, 2016

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#Euro2016: Ronaldo tastes first major international title triumph

Portugal are champions of Europe and they defeated hosts, France in a dramatic final at Stade de France on Sunday night to do so. The night started badly for the Portuguese as they lost their gallant captain Cristiano Ronaldo – who had almost single-handedly dragged them to the final – to injury eight minutes into the... Read More

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July 8, 2016

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EURO 2016: Clattenburg to referee France-Portugal final

UEFA has chosen Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg to take charge of Sunday’s Euro 2016 final between France and Portugal. Clattenburg will take the centre stage at the Stade de France just six weeks after refereeing the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in Milan. The 41-year-old from County Durham also took... Read More

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July 8, 2016

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#Euro2016: France fight off wounded Germany to move into final

It was tagged the ‘battle of the giants’ but France came out on top as they fought hard to earn a 2-0 win against Germany on Thursday to clinch a ticket to the final of the Euro 2016. Germany came out strong in the first half as France could only muster 30% possession, however, a composed... Read More

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June 26, 2016

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#Euro2016: France narrowly win against resilient Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland hoped for a famous win but a vibrant second half display from the French saw the Irish succumb to a 2-1 defeat during the Round of 16 encounter of Euro 2016. A clumsy foul by Paul Pogba on Shane Long saw Martin O’Neil‘s men rewarded with a penalty in the second minute of the game and Robbie... Read More

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