Raymond Domenech has survived as France coach. Photograph: Patrick Stollarz/Getty Images
Raymond Domenech has been given the green light to continue as France coach, with his new mandate now being to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Domenech’s position has been under heavy scrutiny following his team’s poor showing at Euro 2008, where they [...]

Reports suggest that Lance Armstrong could return to the Tour de France next year. Photograph: Peter de Jong/ AP
Rumours that the American cyclist Lance Armstrong will come out of retirement next year to compete in five road races, enabling him to compete for an eighth Tour de France title, have sparked confusion.
Armstrong, 37 next week, [...]

Raymond Domenech has a contract with France that runs until the 2010 World Cup. Photograph: Patrick Stollarz/Getty
The French Football Federation (FFF) today decided to retain the services of their manager Raymond Domenech despite Les Bleus’ ignominious first-round failure at Euro 2008. The decision is sure to anger the manager’s many detractors among French fans and [...]

England coach Tony Smith is shaping his side for the World Cup this autumn. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA
Friday morning in Toulouse and after some violent overnight thunderstorms the anticipation is building for what promises to be a full-blooded international tonight. There will be plenty more chances to say that this year, with autumn’s World Cup rushing [...]

How best to deploy Thierry Henry will be Raymond Domenech’s toughest decision. Photograph: Guillaume Horcajuelo/EPA
France remains the greatest talent generator in Europe. The regular rearing of excellent players means there is no chasm between generations. And so, two years after reaching the World Cup final, Raymond Domenech will travel to the Euros with a squad [...]