Although France still have 5 of 8 qualifiers to play, their finishing spot in the group is likely to be determined over the next week as they host Georgia and then Spain at the Stade de France. Win both and Les Bleus are in the driver’s seat for automatic qualification. [...]
For our Les Bleus corresspondent Stephane Farenga “The road to World Cup 2014″ starts here—10 things France must excel at in order to be successful in Brazil You read that right. This isn’t about the things France must do to reach the World Cup, it’s about what they need to [...]
France have a great opportunity over the next 2 games to not only refine their play (vs Japan) but to make a serious statement in their World Cup 2014 qualifying group (vs Spain). With that in mind, here are 5 things France need to look at if there are to [...]
With Euro 2012 behind us and World Cup 2014 qualifying looming, France has a chance, to a certain extent, to start anew. With Didier Deschamps recently releasing his 23-man squad for his first competitive games, it’s time for FFW to weigh in and to take stock of Les Bleus. The [...]
Stephane came on board during the past season as our National team expert. He is so passionate and knowledgable. Love having him on the site. Hopefully we’ll hear more from Stephane this season. Make sure to follow the best name on twitter @HotDogFrog People tend to ask me why I [...]
Somewhere in France, Raymond Domenech is sitting alone. Sitting alone and giggling. France produced a woeful performance that sent shivers down this French fan’s spine as memories of the Domenech years flooded back. Conservative lineups. Slow, deliberate play. Creaking defence. Inept shooting. All that was thought to be dead and [...]
by Stephane Farenga Even though France were riding a 17 game unbeaten streak, they haven’t always displayed that combination of flair, robustness and efficiency that characterises the best teams. Despite that, Germany would have been on high alert in this friendly in Bremen. After all, France had claimed impressive wins over [...]
by Stéphane Farenga (@HotDogFrog) It’s the end of the line for l’Etoile but they can hold their heads up high after a battling display at the Stade Pourcin. Ajaccio coach Pantaloni wasn’t messing around despite facing an Etoile team that was only 9th in the 3rd division. He [...]