by Dan | Apr 14, 2006 | Uncategorized
Jean Tigana says racism was partly behind his failure to be appointed coach of France two years ago. Tigana told France Football magazine he believes French Football Federation chief Claude Simonet blocked the 2004 appointment because of his skin colour. “I knew...
by Dan | Jul 13, 2004 | Uncategorized
Former Fulham Manager Jean Tigana was left to reflect on what might have been on Monday – and the discarded candidate for the role of France coach could only speak of “huge disappointment” as his dream job went to Raymond Domenech. Tigana, widely...
by Dan | May 26, 2004 | Uncategorized
Steve Marlet is hoping to win a permanent move to Marseille from Fulham after a successful loan spell at Stade Velodrome. The French international, who has been included in his country’s squad for Euro 2004, has spent the last season on loan at the French club...
by Dan | May 18, 2004 | Uncategorized
France coach Jacques Santini has named his 23-man squad for the European Championship in Portugal in the summer. Arsenal’s Patrick Vieira, Robert Pires, Sylvain Wiltord and Thierry Henry are selected, as are Manchester United duo Mikael Silvestre and Louis Saha....
by Dan | Mar 30, 2004 | Uncategorized
Fulham midfielder Steed Malbranque has been called-up by France coach Jacques Santini for France’s friendly against Netherlands in Rotterdam Wednesday. Malbranque has an excellent season for the Cottagers this season being an every present in the club’s...
