Reaction
Bixente Lizarazu: 'France can turn it around'
Bixente Lizarazu says that France can still turn around their World Cup playoff tie against Ukraine.
Nov 16, 20:58
Samir Nasri: 'France defeat was harsh'
Samir Nasri believes that France did not deserve to lose to Ukraine in the first leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff.
Nov 16, 15:22
Karim Benzema: 'France can still qualify for World Cup'
Karim Benzema says that France can still qualify for the 2014 World Cup, despite losing the first leg of their playoff 2-0 to Ukraine.
Nov 16, 14:15
Didier Deschamps critical of Franck Ribery treatment
France coach Didier Deschamps blasts the "aggressive" treatment of Franck Ribery during Friday's 2-0 defeat to Ukraine.
Nov 16, 13:10
Didier Deschamps: 'France must believe in comeback'
France boss Didier Deschamps says that his team must not yet throw in the towel regarding their World Cup hopes following the 2-0 defeat to Ukraine tonight.
Nov 15, 23:18
The Match
Match Report
Ukraine score two goals in the second half to take control of their World Cup playoff against France.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live coverage from Kiev where Ukraine host France in the first leg of the World Cup 2014 qualification playoffs.
Team News
Loic Remy and Mathieu Debuchy start down France's right flank for tonight's clash with Ukraine.
Head to Head
Jun 15, 2012 5pm
Group D
Ukraine
0-2
France
Form Guide
Build-up
Mesut Ozil 'keeps fingers crossed' for Arsenal teammates
Mesut Ozil gives his backing to Arsenal teammates Laurent Koscielny and Olivier Giroud, who will face Ukraine with France in their World Cup playoff.
Nov 15, 16:07
Hugo Lloris anticipates "battle" in Kiev
France captain Hugo Lloris challenges Les Bleus to show their quality against Ukraine in the first leg of their World Cup qualifier in Ukraine.
Nov 15, 15:31
Didier Deschamps relishing "special" World Cup decider
France coach Didier Deschamps insists that he has prepared meticulously for the "special" circumstances of a World Cup playoff against Ukraine.
Nov 15, 14:55
Franck Ribery: 'Failure to qualify would be catastrophic'
Franck Ribery says that it would be a "catastrophe" if France did not qualify for next year's World Cup in Brazil.
Nov 15, 04:49
Robert Pires: 'France must respect Ukraine to qualify'
Robert Pires is confident that France will beat Ukraine and advance to the World Cup in Brazil next year.
Nov 13, 20:18
Rio Mavuba: 'Ukraine playoff biggest of Didier Deschamps France reign'
Rio Mavuba says that France's recovery period will help them for their World Cup qualifying playoff against Ukraine.
Nov 12, 19:13
Didier Deschamps wants France to relax for playoff
Didier Deschamps wants France to get in the correct mindset by relaxing ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifying playoff with Ukraine.
Nov 12, 18:52
Hugo Lloris to train with France
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is fit enough to train with France, according to his manager Didier Deschamps.
Nov 11, 16:31
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