Even the Elephants are angry at Thierry…
It has been a while since we have caught up with the team, potential teammates, managers and alumni during the international down-time.

Today marks the first day that I was proud to have Raymond Domenech represent France. The man has managed to string together several intelligent words and shown [...]

Not to dwell on the play-off saga any longer, but I missed this story about Domenech fighting with Bixente Lizarazu(former Bordeaux, Bayern, Marseille and France defender) on the French National Radio minutes after beating Ireland. If you can’t understand the video, this article should help you understand what is going on. Interesting tidbits [...]

Just got this in my email. Raymond Domenech critics, I think you will approve:
“The national coach, after the draw in Serbia did not speak about the game in his interview but he spoke about his life and said : “I just want to thank all the people who are supporting us. I Thank my [...]

Remember these music videos? I came across a new one the other day and couldn’t resist sharing, though some of you may have already seen this one.
“Un Raymond d’Amitié: Raymond et Yoann” – Zizou is replaced in Raymond’s heart.

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)
Coupet
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 [...]