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Argentina won the Copa America on Sunday

French FA to report Argentina players 'racist' chant

The French Football Federation has said it will file a legal complaint alleging "racially offensive and discriminatory remarks" were made by Argentina players following their Copa America victory over Colombia on Sunday night.

Soccer • 17 Jul 24

Noel Le Graet had been FFF president for 12 years

French football federation president Le Graet resigns

Noel Le Graet has resigned as president of the French football federation.

Soccer • 28 Feb 23

The head of the French Football Federation ethics committee Patrick Anton had called for Noel Le Graet to stand down.

French football chief steps down after Zidane comments

Noel Le Graet has stepped aside as president of the French Football Federation, just days after making dismissive comments about Zinedine Zidane.

Soccer • 11 Jan 23

Noel Le Graet (l) said he 'wouldn't even pick up the phone' to the 1998 World Cup winner (r)

French football chief apologises for Zidane remarks

France Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet apologised to Zinedine Zidane after his comments on the former Real Madrid coach drew the ire of players, politicians and even the Spanish club.

Soccer • 09 Jan 23

Diacre brought France to a European semi-final for the first time in their history

France to offer Diacre extension after Euro semis exit

France will offer women's national team coach Corinne Diacre a contract extension following their run to the Euro 2022 semi-finals, the French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet has confirmed.

Soccer • 29 Jul 22

Roma's Jordan Veretout has been called up to replace Pogba ahead of the Kazakhstan game where three points will secure France's qualification for the finals

Paul Pogba pulls out of France squad with thigh injury

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has withdrawn from the France squad due to a thigh injury.

Soccer • 09 Nov 21

French sports minister wants action to fight homophobia

The head of the French Football Federation and the country's sports minister have promised to work together in attempts to stop homophobia in the country's stadiums, bringing to an end a very public disagreement.

Soccer • 11 Sep 19

French Football Federation