Search steps up for Blanc successor
The French Football Federation will hope to make progress today in their search for a successor to former Les Bleus coach Laurent Blanc.
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Laurent Blanc's tenure with France concludes
Laurent Blanc will not stay on as France coach after his contract expired today, French sports daily L'Equipe has reported.
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Spain look to reverse losing trend
France coach Laurent Blanc has hailed the impact of Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye, while Spain are hoping for their first ever competitive win against Les Blues ahead of their Euro 2012 quarter-final in Donetsk.
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Blanc plays down French squad unrest
Head coach Laurent Blanc insists there is "no conflict" in the France squad ahead of Saturday's Euro 2012 quarter-final against Spain in Donetsk.
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Blanc sees France as outsiders
Laurent Blanc believes France are Euro 2012 outsiders despite a 21-game unbeaten run and confidence being sky high ahead of their opening encounter with England.
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Blanc: Our defence need to improve
France coach Laurent Blanc gave his defenders a Euro 2012 wake-up call despite seeing his side ease to a 4-0 victory over Estonia in their final warm-up game last night.
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Minister says Blanc not to blame in race row
France coach Laurent Blanc was today absolved of any blame following the controversy surrounding limiting the presence of ethnic minority players in the national set-up.
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French to investigate quota claim
The French Football Federation has opened an inquiry into into claims France boss Laurent Blanc and other coaches were seeking to introduce quotas limiting the presence of ethnic minority players in the national set-up.
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Blanc backs the Villa's Pires approach
France coach Laurent Blanc has backed Gerard Houllier's bid to try and lure Robert Pires back to the Barclays Premier League at the age of 37.
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Wenger: Blanc 'brave' to take France job
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Laurent Blanc has been 'brave' to take on the task of coaching France so early in his career.
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Entire French World Cup squad suspended
New France coach Laurent Blanc has taken the decision to suspend the entire 23-man squad which took part in this summer's failed World Cup campaign for next month's friendly against Norway.
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Blanc promises clean slate for players
Laurent Blanc has has pledged a clean slate for the players who orchestrated a training walkout ahead of this summer's final group game against the host nation.
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France confirm Laurent Blanc appointment
Laurent Blanc is set to become France coach after the French Football Federation reached an agreement with Bordeaux for him to take over after the World Cup finals.
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Laurent Blanc set to be next France boss
France are poised to name former World Cup winner Laurent Blanc as the man to take over from unpopular coach Raymond Domenech after the World Cup.
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Blanc believes Henry will stay put
Thierry Henry's former France team-mate Laurent Blanc believes Arsenal's 2-1 defeat by Barcelona in the Champions League final will lead to him staying with the Premiership club.
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Tigana, Blanc in reckoning for France job
Former France internationals Laurent Blanc and Jean Tigana have emerged as the favourites to succeed Jacques Santini following France's humiliating early exit from Euro 2004.
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Everton miss out on UEFA Cup spot - Prem Round-up
The last day of the 2002/03 Premier League saw the last appearances of both Laurent Blanc and Teddy Sheringham and the last game at Manchester City's ground, Maine Road.
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Fergie confident of getting result
Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson is quietly confident of getting a result in tonight's Champions League clash with Basle in Switzerland.
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United without several stars for Euro clash
Manchester United will be without seven of their first-team squad when they take on Basle in the Champions League in Switzerland tomorrow.