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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.

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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

‘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

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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

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.

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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

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…

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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.

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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

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.

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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

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

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"

Daily Mirror

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.

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The Independent UK

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

‘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

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

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

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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

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…

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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

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

Evening Standard

France would not oppose Russia expulsion from 2022 World Cup, says federation president

The president of the French Football Federation has joined calls for Russia to be expelled from the 2022 World Cup following their invasion of Ukraine.

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