The faces of the fans on the street were as diverse as those they were cheering on the pitch. France’s victorious 1998 World Cup squad, nicknamed the “Rainbow Team,” was composed of players with ...

France lifted the World Cup for the first time in 1998, famously defeating Brazil on home soil in a final remembered as much for Ronaldo’s mysterious pre-kickoff disappearance as for the game itself.

France are widely tipped as one of the favourites to win Euro 2016 outright, and with such a phenomenal squad it’s little wonder. With home support behind them in their own backyard, Les Bleus will ...

France were the hosts of the 1998 World Cup and they gave their fans reasons to celebrate throughout the tournament. They were flawless in the group stages, recording comfortable wins over South ...

We arrived to a half-deserted Orly, where a rotating strike had grounded Air France, with more threatened to come. Giant robots roamed the streets, and conceptual artists with faces wrapped in ...

In 1998, the World Cup expanded to 32 teams, graced Paris with 70 ft statues, and featured notable player dramas. France defeated Brazil in the Cup Final. At France 1998, football's greatest stage was ...

Bloated by a further eight teams, taking the number of finalists from 24 to 32, the 1998 tournament in France underscored the World Cup's position as the king of sports events. The 64 matches were ...

As several members of the France squad that won the 1998 FIFA World Cup can testify, the status of world champion is no guarantee of protection against the cruel whims of the football gods. Zinedine ...

Vincent Candela discusses France becoming world champions in 1998, being rewarded with a gift from a disco goddess, his unbelievable Roma testimonial and his country's hopes of a third global crown in ...

France and Belgium have clashed on the field for more than 120 years, but on Tuesday, in the World Cup semifinal in Saint Petersburg, the stakes will be higher than ever before. Men who usually play ...

France featured a 32-team lineup, highlighted by four giant parade figures depicting tales of English football legends. Football remains a powerhouse in France. At France 1998, football's greatest ...