Tag: France

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.

The kick-off time for the 2017 Community Shield between Arsenal and Chelsea has been brought forward to accommodate the final of the Women's European Championships.

Jodie Taylor is hoping that France will underestimate England in their Women's Euro quarter-final clash on Sunday.

With so many Arsenal players potentially away on international duty, we took a look at the matches you should keep an eye out for this summer.

Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris says he’s spoken to Monaco's Thomas Lemar about the possibility of him joining this summer, amid rumours also linking him to Arsenal.

Tottenham are believed to be making the first moves to land Monaco right-back Djibril Sidibe.

Eight players across the club's various teams featured for their respective countries as the internationals continued. How did they fare?

Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has said he believes England boss Gareth Southgate has similarities in his approach to youngsters as club manager Arsene Wenger.

Four first-team players were in action for their respective countries on international duty, while some Ladies also featured during international friendlies.

Olivier Giroud's hat-trick against Paraguay during a 5-0 rout was France's first for 17 years, yet the 30-year-old is continually criticised by the media and supporters alike, who bemoan the notable absence left by Real Madrid's Karim Benzema in the squad.

Olivier Giroud revealed that he offers his guidance to Kylian Mbappe while the two of them play together for the France national team.

Arsenal are the first in line for Karim Benzema, after reports recently emerged he could leave Real Madrid this summer.

France manager Didier Deschamps has backed Arsenal's Olivier Giroud to continue scoring goals for Les Blues.