Tottenham get major new Mathys Tel injury update as statement issued after squad announcement Bad news for the Tottenham forward Evening Standard · Nov 9
French FA accuses Infantino of ‘seriously damaging’ football as it withdraws support The French Football Federation’s president, Philippe Diallo, has strongly criticised his Fifa counterpart, saying ‘trust has been broken’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 10
France legend Zidane succeeds Deschamps as boss of Les Bleus Zinedine Zidane was officially appointed as France's new head coach on Tuesday, succeeding Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation announced. Radio France Internationale · Jul 28
Former Manchester United Nemanja Matic Banned for Taping Over Pride Badge During Ligue 1 Match Nemanja Matić received a two-match ban in Ligue 1 for covering the rainbow Pride badge on his shirt. The French Football Federation stresses the importance of respecting LGBTQ+ inclusion campaigns to combat discrimination in football. International Business Times UK · Jun 6, 2025
Corinne Diacre sacked as France Women’s manager five months before World Cup The French Football Federation (FFF) claim a fracture between players and management left them with no choice but to make a change The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023
‘Everything is at stake’: the fight for equal pay in Canadian football As Canada Soccer undercuts support for the women’s team in a World Cup year, Kaylyn Kyle discusses the dispute The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023
French football chief Noel Le Graet resigns amid sexual harassment investigation The French Football Federation have confirmed boss Noel Le Graet has resigned from his post following allegations of sexual and moral harassment Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023
Embattled French football chief Noël Le Graët forced to quit French Football Federation (FFF) president Noël Le Graët resigned on Tuesday after he was suspended in January amid an investigation into allegations of sexual and moral harassment. Radio France Internationale · Feb 28, 2023
French football chief Noël Le Graët resigns amid sexual harassment probe France's longtime football boss Noël Le Graët resigned as head of the French Football Federation (FFF) on Tuesday amid a legal investigation into alleged harassment and a damning audit commissioned by the sports ministry. France 24 · Feb 28, 2023
French football chief Le Graët on the brink after report damns sleazy texts Noël Le Graët, French football’s most powerful administrator, is expected to come under increasing pressure on Thursday to quit his post as president of the French Football Federation (FFF) after the publication of a report damning his stream of alcohol-fuelled sleazy late night text messages to female employees, as well… Radio France Internationale · Feb 16, 2023
French football supremo Le Graët faces sexual harassment inquiry Noël Le Graët, France's top football administrator for more than a decade, is under investigation for sexual and moral harassment, it was revealed on Tuesday. Radio France Internationale · Jan 17, 2023
Embattled French football boss Le Graët faces sexual harassment probe The head of the French Football Federation Noël Le Graët has been placed under investigation for sexual harassment, prosecutors told AFP on Tuesday, days after he was suspended from his duties amid an escalating row sparked by derogatory comments he made about French football legend Zinedine Zidane. France 24 · Jan 17, 2023
No man disrespects Zidane: French football boss Le Graët says sorry French football chief Noël Le Graët apologised on Monday for what he conceded were clumsy comments about the former France international Zinedine Zidane and his possible appointment as boss of the France national team in the wake of their defeat to Argentina in the World Cup final last month. Radio France Internationale · Jan 9, 2023
Real Madrid accuse FFF president of ‘lack of respect’ towards Zinedine Zidane The Spanish giants have defended their former player and manager The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023
Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023 French FA chief apologises to Zinedine Zidane after Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappe blasts President of the French Football Federation, Noel Le Graet, was involved in controversy at the weekend for less than complimentary comments about Zinedine Zidane - and has now been forced to apologise
Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023 Kylian Mbappe receives Real Madrid backing over Zinedine Zidane "disrespect" row Real Madrid have criticised France FA president Noel Le Graet following his comments about Zinedine Zidane which striker Kylian Mbappe described as "disrespectful"
France 24 · Jan 9, 2023 Mbappé slams French football boss Le Graët for 'disrespecting' Zidane French Football Federation President Noel Le Graët was forced to apologise on Monday for what he dubbed "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team, with Les Bleus striker Kylian Mbappé among several who blasted his "disrespect" for the 1998 World Cup champion.
The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2023 Didier Deschamps staying on as France head coach The 54-year-old’s future with the national team was questioned following the conclusion of the World Cup in Qatar
France 24 · Dec 16, 2022 ‘Bad news ahead of the final’: Mystery illness afflicts France players at World Cup Several France players have caught colds, the French Football Federation said, as the team prepares for the World Cup final against Argentina, with defenders Raphaël Varane and Ibrahima Konaté the latest to fall ill on Friday. FRANCE 24’s special correspondents report from Qatar on this mystery illness.
Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022 France chief forced to deny Didier Deschamps rumours before England World Cup clash France boss Didier Deschamps' current contract with the French Football Federation expires at the end of the year, and Zinedine Zidane has been heavily tipped to succeed him in recent months
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022 France star Kylian Mbappe breaks his silence to discuss Golden Boot chances The forward has five goals at this World Cup after his double against Poland but claims he is only interested in team glory
Al Jazeera · Nov 24, 2022 Criticism of Qatar ‘excessive’ says French football chief: Report French Football Federation President Noël Le Graët defends the decision to host the World Cup in Qatar.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 21, 2022 Tensions in France Squad Ahead of Nations League Matches France's last competitive football games before the World Cup should be a chance for coach Didier Deschamps to test his best team. But as France prepares to play Austria in the Nations League on Thursday, tension hangs over the defending champion because of ongoing issues off the field. They concern…
Radio France Internationale · Sep 20, 2022 Mbappé and French football chiefs call off hostilities over image rights Star striker Kylian Mbappé on Tuesday ditched his planned boycott of France team publicity shots after French football chiefs agreed to rethink their stance over the way players are used in marketing campaigns.
Daily Mirror · Apr 2, 2022 Ligue 1 chief reacts to Kylian Mbappe snubbing sponsorship commitments as concerns grow One club president in Ligue 1 has not taken kindly to the Paris Saint-Germain striker refusing to participate in his sponsorship obligations and issued a warning to others