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Laurent Blanc has left his job as manager of the French national team after his contract came to an end.
The 46-year-old, who has been linked with the vacant Tottenham post, took over from Raymond Domenech in 2010.
Like his predecessor, Blanc endured infighting between players which he admitted had been a distraction before their Euro 2012 quarter-final defeat against Spain.
Marseille boss Didier Deschamps is the early favourite to replace Blanc.
The 46-year-old, who has been linked with the vacant Tottenham post, took over from Raymond Domenech in 2010.
Like his predecessor, Blanc endured infighting between players which he admitted had been a distraction before their Euro 2012 quarter-final defeat against Spain.
Marseille boss Didier Deschamps is the early favourite to replace Blanc.
AnfieldEd
I am Leg End
Very surprised at that. Blanc should have had more time with the national team to implement his vision and strategy onto the team. I fail to see Deschamps as better than Blanc.
Hatem Ben Arfa
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Deschamps?
that is not good news for HBA. They fell out big time at Marseilles.
that is not good news for HBA. They fell out big time at Marseilles.
Beast
The Observer
Well no one cares about HBA except HBA ... so don't worry we won't lose any sleep
Lolo was right to leave ,he made couple of mistakes that shouldn't have done them
Didi is harsh and will maintain results over anything which suits tournaments like this but will have all the critics on his back
Lolo was right to leave ,he made couple of mistakes that shouldn't have done them
Didi is harsh and will maintain results over anything which suits tournaments like this but will have all the critics on his back
AnfieldEd
I am Leg End
Blanc should have had more time. FFS you gave Domenech 3 tournaments!!! Blanc could only do so much in 2 years. France do lack leaders on the pitch, that much is true. However I do feel Blanc has been harsly treated.
AnfieldEd
I am Leg End
Should have seen if he learned from those mistakes. All managers make mistakes it is if you learn from them or not that matters. If he wants go back to club coaching I can understand, however he should have gone after wc 2014.
Yugo Count Dante
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Was glad to hear Blanc left, he should have left before this tournament.
Hatem Ben Arfa
New member
something tells me that Patrice Evra will be targeted tonight by certain Uruguay players, Lugano in particular.
I wouldn't be surprised if there are some fireworks in this match.
Anyone think Uruguay players will refuse to shake Evra's hand?
I just have a feeling this will be a heated match. It's been a while since I've seen a good ruckus on a football pitch.
I wouldn't be surprised if there are some fireworks in this match.
Anyone think Uruguay players will refuse to shake Evra's hand?
I just have a feeling this will be a heated match. It's been a while since I've seen a good ruckus on a football pitch.
DucdeOrléans
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Impressed by the progress and maturity shown by Varane and Pogba. They look like real prospects. Not surprised by Raphael's progress though. Always looked a level or two above his counterparts. The talent pool is definitely there it just has to be utilized in a right way then there is a great chance of repeating past successes.
The EURO's in 2016 at home could be a good start.
The EURO's in 2016 at home could be a good start.
misterplatin
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Just wondered that if we compare the present time to 90s ,it is quite similar to what France experienced 4 years before home world-cup in 98. At that time France produced some very good talents who stepped up at the WC .Now with 3 years left, which players do you see as leaders of the team at next Euros ? More importantly do you see a player being the creative force of team the way Zizou was in 98 ?
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