Tag: France

Alexandre Lacazette has just 16 caps for France and has not been selected for his national team since November 2017 when he played 76 minutes against Germany and scored two goals, so what's the problem? If Lacazette knows, he isn't saying...

Matteo Guendouzi received a call-up to the French senior national team on Wednesday, after Corentin Tolisso had to pull out with an injury.

During the summer, it was reported that Matteo Guendouzi was set to get a new Arsenal contract to reflect his importance to the first team but there has been nothing mentioned since, so what happened?

A number of the Arsenal squad have headed out on international duty over the current break, so let's have our usual look at when they'll all be in action.

Matteo Guendouzi was called up to the France squad this week and, as is customary in football, had to get on a table and sing in front of his teammates.

Matteo Guendouzi has replaced Paul Pogba in the French senior squad for the international break after the Manchester United man had to pull out with injury.

Arsenal’s goalkeeper, Pauline Peyraud-Magnin, picked up a knee injury while playing for France on Thursday, forcing her off in the 22nd minute and it looks like her season could be over.

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti visited the Emirates Stadium to watch Arsenal play Chelsea on Saturday, appearing in photographs of the game on Instagram.

Matteo Guendouzi has revealed that it's his 'dream' and his 'objective' to play for the France senior side, despite his eligibility to play for Morocco.

Matteo Guendouzi wants to commit to the senior France national team, despite rumours linking him to a switch of allegiances to play for Morocco.

Alexandre Lacazette has said he is 'always available' for his national team after he had to turn down his latest international call-up due to an injury.

Matteo Guendouzi has been hailed by the French media after the Arsenal 19-year-old made his first appearance for their u21s in a 2-2 draw with Croatia on Thursday.

Alexandre Lacazette withdrew from the France squad almost immediately after being called up.

One of the main reasons Arsene Wenger found it so hard to let go at Arsenal is because the manager has little else in his life to distract him, but there is plenty out there for him to do.

The World Cup is back in France, 20 years after the 1998 home win and now France have a second star on their shirt.

Laurent Koscielny celebrated in the France dressing room after his country collected their second World Cup trophy.

We've now reached the semi-final stage and France could well do it again, with Didier Deschamps emulating Aime Jacquet's formula of a team based on hard work, defensive structure and unity, along with creative geniuses in attack.

In this second podcast of our summer World Cup series, Anita recaps day three of the action which featured France v Australia, Argentina v Iceland, Peru v Denmark and her home country, Croatia against Alex Iwobi's Nigeria. Sylvain Jamet also makes a surprise appearance to discuss an Arsenal-less France's opening game.

Speaking in a Q&A with fans, Henrikh Mkhitaryan named his favourites to win the World Cup this summer, but left out two major contenders for the competition.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has admitted he does not understand Alexandre Lacazette’s World Cup snub by France.

Laurent Koscielny won't play against Colombia on Friday night thanks a hip problem, but the France national team hope to see him return to face Russia next Tuesday, according to local media.

Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit is concerned for Laurent Koscielny's World Cup chances.

France assistant manager Guy Stephan has urged Olivier Giroud to find more game time before the 2018 World Cup next summer.

Karim Benzema has payed Olivier Giroud a bit of a back-handed compliment following the 31-year-old's 29th goal for France.

Dimitri Payet says he still rates Olivier Giroud, even if he's not getting the best run in the Arsenal side at the moment.

Olivier Giroud has apparently returned to Arsenal after suffering a thigh injury while away with the France national team.

This week, Laurent Koscielny announced his retirement from international football.

Olivier Giroud has shown his support for his former France teammate, Patrice Evra, after the ex-Marseille defender was banned from football until June 2018 for kicking a fan.

Olivier Giroud managed to pick up a thigh injury while playing for France during their 2-0 friendly win over Wales on Friday.

Four Arsenal stars featured in France's international friendly win over Wales at Stade de France on Friday evening.

Laurent Koscielny has announced that he'll retire from international football after the World Cup in Russia next summer.

Nine Arsenal players have been called up for their countries for their upcoming international matches.

Antoine Griezmann has revealed that he would like to play alongside Alexandre Lacazette for France again.

Alex Iwobi not only scored for Nigeria on Saturday evening, he sent his country through to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Olivier Giroud wasn't too proud to get his good looks touched up before France's press conference.

Arsene Wenger has revealed that three Arsenal players won't be going on international duty for their respective countries.

Laurent Koscielny, Olivier Giroud and Alexandre Lacazette have all been called up for France.

Didier Deschamps hails Olivier Giroud's mental strength ahead of France's World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg.

Thomas Lemar has spoken about his future after starring in France's 4-0 victory over the Netherlands last night.

Laurent Koscielny, Olivier Giroud and Alexandre Lacazette have been selected for France by Didier Deschamps.