On a rainy night, Germany won back some respect with a battling performance after their shock World Cup group- stage exit in Russia, their earliest in 80 years in the tournament. The French looked to be nursing a post-World Cup hangover, lacking their usual speed and creativity, and but for Areola’s key saves in the second half the final scoreline would have been different in the League A, Group 1 game. “It was a tight match and we were better sometimes and at other times they were better,” said France coach Didier Deschamps. “Obviously the players are not at the peak of their fitness at the moment but they gave it (their) all. “Our goal was to win the game but we played a 0-0 in Germany which is still a good result.” His Germany counterpart Joachim Loew breathed a sigh of relief, knowing a slip-up against France would only have piled on more pressure. “This game was obviously a special one for us and what was important was the way we … [Read more...] about Areola saves France in Nations League draw with Germany
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France, Germany to launch inaugural UEFA Nations League
Didier Deschamps and France return to action for the first time since the World Cup in a heavyweight clash against Germany. (AFP/FRANCK FIFE) France boss Didier Deschamps has retained the entirety of the squad that triumphed in Russia, with the exception of captain Hugo Lloris and fellow goalkeeper Steve Mandanda, both ruled out by injury. As just the third man to win the World Cup as both a player and coach, Deschamps is more aware than most of the increased exposure that comes with such success but believes it can serve his team well. "It's a galvanising effect to have this title, in terms of confidence," Deschamps said. "This title of world champion, you have to manage it but it's not a weight or a burden to carry. It's quite the opposite." "With all the positive aspects being world champion has brought, on the sporting front but also from a human and psychological standpoint, it's a huge boost. "It won't prevent them from going through tougher times, but it's not necessarily … [Read more...] about France, Germany to launch inaugural UEFA Nations League
France begins vaccinating cows, sheep against anthrax
The eastern French region of Hautes-Alpes said on Monday (Sep 3) it has begun vaccinating cows and sheep against an anthrax outbreak in the region. Cows struck by anthrax often die in less than 24 hours. (Photo: AFP/Joe Klamar) Anthrax has been detected in 23 locations, local authorities said in a statement, with 54 animals killed, mainly bovines. Vaccination doses for 5,000 cows and 10,000 sheep have been rushed to the area to tackle the worst anthrax outbreak in France in nearly 20 years. Anthrax is an infection spread by spores of the Bacillus anthracis bacteria which occur naturally and can be ingested by livestock and passed on to humans, usually through skin contact, causing black lesions. If left untreated it can be fatal. AFP … [Read more...] about France begins vaccinating cows, sheep against anthrax
France to introduce advanced aviation techonologies to Vietnam
The Hanoitimes - General Patrick Charaix, commander of the PEGASE mission, said the French government and Air Force attach high importance to cooperation with Vietnam. France wants to introduce advanced aviation technologies to Vietnam, said a delegation of the French Air Force long-range operational Mission PEGASE with a Hanoi official on August 27. The French Air Force has organised and coordinated Mission PEGASE in the Indo-Pacific region, with the attendance of three Dassault Rafale fighters, one Airbus A400M strategic airlifter, one Boeing C-135FR Stratotanker, and one Airbus A310 passenger transport aircraft. Vietnam is one of the destinations in addition to Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, India, and the United Arab Emirates that the squadron was scheduled to visit on its return journey to France after it has completed its Pitch Black 2018 military exercise in Australia from July 27-August 17. Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Duc Chung receives a gift model of … [Read more...] about France to introduce advanced aviation techonologies to Vietnam
Visit boosts VN-France defence relationship
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — A French Air Force squadron visited Hà Nội yesterday on its way back to France from an exercise in Australia. The squadron is on a mission projecting wingspan aerial devices in Southeast Asia, known by the name of PÉGASE, to reinforce France’s presence in the region. Comprising of three Rafale fighters, one A400M transport aircraft and one C-135 re-fuelling tanker, the squadron has 100 crew members, led by General Patrick Charaix. The A400M transport aircraft yesterday afternoon departed Nội Bài International Airport in Hà Nội for Hạ Long City as part of a flight test in Việt Nam. Apart from its visit to Việt Nam during August 26-29, the squadron will also visit some other countries in Asia-Pacific, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and India. The visit is part of the commemoration of the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the fifth … [Read more...] about Visit boosts VN-France defence relationship