Most of the interviewees in the new documentary seek to correct what they see as unfair criticism of Anelka. Few discuss his failings.
- Senior Lecturer in French and Francophone Studies, Bangor University
En analysant les réactions après l’attentat contre Charlie Hebdo, on observe que ces dernières sont souvent très éloignées des valeurs auxquelles était attaché le journal.
Charlie Hebdo’s often biting and dark humour frequently troubles people in France, and many reactions to the attack in France were not in keeping with the values of the publication.
Stéphanie Frappart’s Ligue 1 appointment is well deserved, but the reasoning behind it seems bregruding.
With a booming hip hop culture, Paris is the best place to introduce break dancing to the Olympic games.
The French set up FIFA and the World Cup.
France’s performance at Euro 16 could provide the country with a much needed boost – if its footballers can stand up to the test, that is.
EA Sports’ FIFA 16 game is to include women’s teams but this isn’t the success it seems.
It’s not all about spoilt footballers in France.
French football has again become embroiled in controversy following comments by Bordeaux manager Willy Sagnol about black African players. In a question-and-answer session with readers of a regional newspaper…
Nicolas Anelka has received a five-match ban and £80,000 fine for performing the controversial quenelle gesture after scoring for West Bromwich Albion last month. Although this may sound like a clear verdict…
French comedian Dieudonné M’Bala M’Bala has been acquitted over a video in which he called for the release of a man who tortured and murdered a Jew in 2006. The court ruled it could not prove he was behind…
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