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Euro 2016 - Get ready for the French renaissance

Euro 2016 – Get ready for the French renaissance

May 17, 2016 by Back Page Football

Host nation France are one of the favourites for this summer’s European Championships having assembled a squad rich in top class talent.

Leicester City and Vardy are much like Montpellier and Giroud

Leicester City and Vardy are much like Montpellier and Giroud

February 4, 2016 by Cormac O'Shea

Cormac O’Shea draws comparisons between Leicester City’s rise up the Premier League table and that of Montpellier in Ligue a few years ago.

The lesser known transfer surprises of the summer – Part 3

The lesser known transfer surprises of the summer – Part 3

October 14, 2015 by Sarthak Kumar

In the last edition of a three-part series, Sarthak Kumar scours the world transfer market for more under the radar deals around the world.

The lesser known transfer surprises of the summer – Part 2

The lesser known transfer surprises of the summer – Part 2

October 4, 2015 by Sarthak Kumar

In the second edition of a three-part series, Sarthak Kumar scours the world transfer market for more under the radar deals in Europe.

France must make a decision on Didier Deschamps before it's too late

France must make a decision on Didier Deschamps before it’s too late

June 20, 2015 by Craig Vickers

With their current form unimpressive and a tournament on home soil 12 months away, are France right to stick with Didier Deschamps, asks Craig Vickers.

The season that was in Ligue 1

The season that was in Ligue 1

May 21, 2015 by Mohamed

As the Ligue 1 season reaches its conclusion, there’s no better time to look back at some of the major stories that unfolded.

Paris Saint-Germain - from chaos to glory

Paris Saint-Germain – from chaos to glory

February 26, 2015 by Tom Clegg

A look at the relatively brief history of one of France’s biggest and most successful football clubs, Paris Saint-Germain.

Philippe Mexes - AC Milan’s very own Kenny Powers

Philippe Mexes – AC Milan’s very own Kenny Powers

February 11, 2015 by Oli Baise

After an early career that promised so much, Philippe Mexes is quickly turning into a comedy character at AC Milan, writes Oli Baise.

For good or for bad, Henry was unforgettable

For good or for bad, Henry was unforgettable

December 19, 2014 by Matthew Coyle

Thierry Henry has retired. For many admirers, his jaw-dropping deception in Paris leaves a smudge on an otherwise stellar legacy.

Florian Thauvin's pursuit of excellence

Florian Thauvin’s pursuit of excellence

November 30, 2014 by Mohamed

Florian Thauvin is one of the many positives from Marseille’s start to the Ligue 1 season, and he can only get better.

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