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Best Bet: End-to-end action expected when France face Peru

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Best Bet: End-to-end action expected when France face Peru While both of these sides will have a keen eye on the earlier kick-off in Group C between Denmark and Australia, Peru will be preparing to go on the offensive against their esteemed opponents today.The South Americans play to their strengths, and that is on the attack, even if they were wasteful in ...

World Cup warm up: France vs Peru - Will Deschamps ever get it right for Les Bleus?

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World Cup warm up: France vs Peru - Will Deschamps ever get it right for Les Bleus? Is Didier Deschamps the right man to lead France to major tournament glory? It’s been a question asked of Deschamps ever since he replaced Laurent Blanc in the wake of their Euro 2012 disappointment. It’s now been six years and he has done little to suggest he can get the best out of ano...

World Cup Scout: France vs Australia - Tottenham and Arsenal target eager to impress

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World Cup Scout: France vs Australia - Tottenham and Arsenal target eager to impress To some, Benjamin Pavard’s inclusion in France’s World Cup squad was something of a surprise. The 22-year-old has limited international experience and plies his trade for a VfB Stuttgart side that finished outside the Bundesliga top-6 last season. However, the youngster flourished in Ger...

The Best Bet: Assessing the trade potential in France vs Australia

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The Best Bet: Assessing the trade potential in France vs Australia France are favourites to win when they face Australia, of that there is no doubt. Les Bleus are as short as 1.22 with some bookmakers to secure all three points against the Socceroos on Saturday and finding value in the Group C opener is easier said than done.However, when comparing the contrasting ...

World cup warm up: Favourites France will look to exert dominance over Australia

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World cup warm up: Favourites France will look to exert dominance over Australia France face Australia on Saturday to kick off the only four-match day at the World Cup. Les Bleus, who are one of the favourites to lift the trophy next month, will be confident of dispatching of the Socceroos with consummate ease, even accounting for their indifferent form in the build up to Russia...

World Cup Selection Dilemma: Who do France use to replace Payet?

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World Cup Selection Dilemma: Who do France use to replace Payet? Dimitri Payet’s thigh injury in Marseille’s Europa League final 3-0 loss to Atletico Madrid not only hindered the French side’s chance of European glory, but had an impact on France’s chances of World Cup glory. Payet would’ve been selected by Didier Deschamps for Russi...

World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for France

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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for France As the World Cup edges closer, we continue our run down of all 32 nations competing in Russia. After rounding off Group B with a preview of Iran on Saturday, it’s time to delve into Group C, starting with Euro 2016 finalists France. Les Bleus will hope to go one better in Russia and are one of...

2018 World Cup Group C: France in toughest FIFA ranked group

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2018 World Cup Group C: France in toughest FIFA ranked group While Group A was formed of the lowest averaged FIFA ranked members, Group C is the toughest. The average FIFA ranking of France, Peru, Denmark and Australia is 17.75. Interestingly, however, only France qualified for the 2018 World Cup automatically, whereas Peru, Denmark and Australia all needed t...

Martial can use Germany clash to accelerate his Manchester United career

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Martial can use Germany clash to accelerate his Manchester United career After working his way back into contention for France, Anthony Martial must now use Tuesday’s clash with Germany to show Jose Mourinho he is capable of being Manchester United’s match winner. Martial will be rewarded with his first start for France in over a year when Didier Deschamps&rs...

Why the future is bright for flourishing France

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Why the future is bright for flourishing France When it comes to strength in depth on the international stage, you’d be hard pressed to find better than England’s neighbours across the channel. Much has made of the plethora of young talent in the France ranks and for good reason. While Les Bleus flattered to deceive in their 3-1 win o...