Les Cahiers du Football had an interesting article last week looking several possibilities for a starting XI for France. I thought it would be fun if I posted those formations here. Do you think that one of these other lineups might have had a better chance of succeeding?

FRANCE A: The Starters (at Euro 2008)
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Sagnol [...]

…and no, I’m not talking about Domenech (though he crashed too). The most hilarious part has to be the speculation as to whether he was the one driving.

I hate to say it, but this video of France’s team bus is a fairly accurate reflection of the squad’s performance in Swissaustria.

Reader Doumé has come up with the ultimate solution to all of France’s problems in this tournament.
“Just one thing: for corner kicks, get somebody else than Malou to cover the likely target. Instead, let’s put big Pat Vieira on him, and if he’s not available, oh, heck……Chabal !!!”
I’m not so sure about Vieira. I’ve [...]

If any of you don’t visit UEFA.com’s coverage of Euro 2008, you should because it’s full of a lot of interesting things like articles, photos, trivia, statistics, and all those other details that we footie nerds find so gripping (or maybe it’s just me…).
One of the newer features is their “Player Updates” which are [...]

In the past couple of days I’ve stumbled on two great, heart-melting photos of France players who aren’t going to Euros. Anybody else get a pain in their maternal area when you look at them?
(Guys, don’t answer that.)

First, Djibril Cisse and his son Cassius.

And then it’s Philippe Mexes, caught in [...]

Okay, gents, don’t say I never did anything for you. And now that I’ve given you this, no whining next time I post a shirt swap photo.
(And there’s no actualy nudity here, but I’d recommend against watching this at work. For what it’s worth.)
Oh, also? Just fyi, these [...]

It seems like I find the most interesting things when I’m looking for something else. Latest example? This video of Samir Nasri playing “Footy Tennis.” Enjoy!

I was just researching the France Team Profile for the Euro 2008 main page (which will go up later tonight) and found this video. Thought you’d enjoy it as much as I did!

I have no idea what the story here is. All I know is that this is Raymond Domenech’s significant other, Estelle Denis, the mother of his two most recent children. And the picture she’s holding is a nude photo of France/Marseille striker Djibril Cisse.
Larger version here, but I wouldn’t recommend clicking [...]

Hello everyone! I’ll be helping out Laurie and Jeff to keep you all updated as Euro 2008 approaches (we’re going to win, duh). As some of you know, I am fascinated by Raymond Domenech. He’s exasperating, makes strange decisions, and is on the verge of starting a cold war with Italy. He’d certainly make a [...]