FIFAworldcup.com: What memories do you have of the game against Italy back at Argentina 1978?
Rocheteau: I was a substitute for that match and looked on from the bench. It was the first World Cup for our generation and we were drawn in a very tough group with Italy and the hosts. We started off […]

I am not sure it was a penalty. Anyway, Zidane to take the shot and… it is goal. 1-0 for France.

France hopes the second WOrld Cup trophy will be in their grasp.

Footballers across the globe are known for their rituals and superstitions, and the French are no different. While Les Bleus will be relying on their on-field prowess in Sunday’s Final, they will no doubt also have taken note of a few interesting precedents which, […]

French players feel they won because, at some point, they really got together to overcome the problems and win.

People used to think Raymond Domenech was crazy. Ever since he became coach of France his confidence has been striking: “We must qualify for the World Cup, but that is merely a first step. Our final objective […]

The best player in the semifinals? Of course, Zinedine Zidane.

Zidane’s creative play and match-winning spot-kick in the 33rd minute earned him top votes from seven out of the website’s nine language channels. The three-time FIFA World Player of the Year was most popular among Korean readers, who gave him 70 per cent of their […]

Berlin is becoming a French town before the World Cup final that could take Zinedine Zidane to the legend.

Even the sky was tearful as the inhabitants of a small village near Hameln turned out to bid a bitter-sweet farewell to the France squad after their final training session on Friday.
The volunteers from the media centre […]

Have you been able to watch many of the FIFA World Cup matches?
Even though we’re recording at the moment, I’ve watched nearly all the games. I must have only missed about three or four. I’m mad about football and I have several different teams to support. I’m French with Italian roots, so I couldn’t […]

Hope and winning desire from France, this is what all the interview is about.

FIFAworldcup.com: With the Final fast approaching, what’s the mood like at the chateau?
Govuo: For the moment, the tension hasn’t really started mounting. We’re enjoying a period of relaxation, topping up our energy levels after the last match. We were quite tired […]

Both France and Italy have some reasons to win. Find out which are the best ten reasons for both of them.

Italy

Because, for many of the Italian players, Germany 2006 represents a last chance to win a major title with the Azzurri. After all, the likes of Fabio Cannavaro, Francesco Totti, Filippo Inzaghi and Alessandro […]

France fans are confident their national team, lead by Zinedine Zidane, will win the second World Cup trophy.

Almost nine out of 10 French are convinced their team will beat Italy and take home the FIFA World Cup™, according to a poll in Le Parisian newspaper on Saturday.
The poll of 513 people showed 86 per cent […]