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Tuesday 8 November, 2005
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Domenech chickens out
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Les Bleus boss Raymond Domenech has backtracked on his promise to announce France's World Cup goalkeeper today. More
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| Quotes of the week |
| Raymond Domenech may or may not read the press, Robert Pires gets all excited and Patrick Vieira gives Ruud van Nistelrooy both barrels. More |
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Fiorentina plan Pires swoop
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Fiorentina are lining up a bid for Arsenal’s Robert Pires, according to reports in Italy on Tuesday. More
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| Ligue 2 Week 15: Late strike keeps Sedan top |
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Ligue 2 leaders Sedan needed an equaliser in the dying minutes at home to Châteauroux to maintain their advantage at the summit. More
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| Player of the Week: Sidney Govou (Lyon) |
| Sidney Govou’s exceptional recent performances are evidence that Gérard Houllier’s rotation policy is working to perfection at the Stade Gerland. More |
| Gaël Givet: Picking up the pieces |
| Having kept Pedro Pauleta and PSG quiet for 90 minutes, Monaco captain Gaël Givet spoke to channel4.com about life in the post-Deschamps era. More |
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Ligue 1 stars up for African award
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Two current and two former Ligue 1 players have been short-listed for this year's African Footballer of the Year award. More
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Les Bleus arrive in Martinique
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Raymond Domenech's France team have arrived in Martinique for their controversial friendly against Costa Rica on Wednesday. More
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Desailly ready for new adventure
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Les Blues legend Marcel Desailly says he hopes to re-launch his career in France after quitting Qatari club Al Gharafa. More
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Duguépéroux survives crisis talks
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Strasbourg boss Jacky Duguépéroux looks to have escaped the chop after being summoned for crisis talks with club officials. More
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Monday 7 November, 2005
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Trezeguet misses Martinique trip
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David Trezeguet has not flown to Martinique with the rest of the France squad for Wednesday’s friendly international against Costa Rica. More
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Cheyrou suffers ankle blow
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Bordeaux midfielder Bruno Cheyrou could be out of action for a month after limping out of Saturday’s game at Nice. More
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Le Mans star struck down by injury
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Le Mans forward Chiguy Lucau will be out of action until the New Year after twisting his knee against Marseille on Saturday. More
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Strasbourg ace hits out at slackers
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Strasbourg goalkeeper Stéphane Cassard has questioned the commitment of his teammates after the club slumped to the bottom of the table. More
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PSG chief denies Kalou rift claims
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PSG President Pierre Blayau dismissed suggestions that Bonaventure Kalou may be unhappy at the club after he stormed off the pitch on Sunday. More
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Carew wins Norwegian gong
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Lyon star John Carew has been rewarded for his exceptional displays for club and country by claiming Norway’s player of the year award on Monday. More
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Vieira laughs off United talk
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France midfielder Patrick Vieira has dismissed speculation that he might quit Juventus for a return to the Premiership with Manchester United. More
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Wenger urges France to spare Henry
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Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger has asked France Coach Raymond Domenech not to force Thierry Henry to play both match for Les Bleus this week. More
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Gerard faces six months out
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Monaco midfielder Gerard Lopez could miss the remainder of the season after he was stretchered off during Sunday’s goalless draw with PSG. More
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| Feature: Anelka hopes to have final word |
| Three-and-a-half years and many colourful remarks later, Nicolas Anelka is set to pull on a France shirt again. Channel4.com marks the occasion by looking back at some of the Frenchman’s classic foot-in-mouth moments. More |