Deschamps says the collective force is with France

IMAGE: France players celebrate after the match as France progress to the semi-finals. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters Didier Deschamps made only one late substitution as France beat England......

Makelele to join Paris St Germain from Chelsea

French midfielder Claude Makelele is to join Paris St Germain from Chelsea, the Ligue 1 club said on Monday. The 35-year-old former international would be presented at a news conference later in......

France's Thuram, Makelele quit after Euro defeat

Defender Lilian Thuram and midfielder Claude Makelele announced their international retirements after France were eliminated from Euro 2008 following their 2-0 defeat by Italy on Tuesday. - Images:......

I cannot turn down France: Makelele

Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele said he had little choice than to accept his France call-up for the Euro 2008 qualifiers against Georgia on September 2 and Italy four days later."My name is on......

Makelele hints at international retirement

Chelsea's Claude Makelele hinted he may have played his last match for France.The midfielder told some of his France team mates after their World Cup qualifier on the Faroe Islands on Wednesday......