Frank Lampard is relishing the prospect of midfielder Eden Hazard joining Chelsea and could get a first-hand look at his quality during England's Wembley friendly with Belgium on Saturday.
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Patrice Evra untroubled by France form
Monday 28 May 2012
Patrice Evra is unconcerned by France's struggles in beating Iceland last night as they build up to Euro 2012.
Eden Hazard will join Manchester City, Chelsea or Manchester United
Friday 25 May 2012
Eden Hazard has confirmed he is heading to England and the role he is offered will be a key factor when he chooses between the Manchester clubs and Champions League winners Chelsea.
Eden Hazard will make decision on future after Belgium's international friendlies say agent
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Eden Hazard's agent claims an agreement has been reached with all parties interested in the Belgium international and said the player will make a final decision on his future after the upcoming international friendlies.
Amalfitano becomes the Magpies' latest French connection
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Newcastle United took the latest step in their successful French revolution yesterday when Romain Amalfitano arrived in the North-east to finalise a three-year contract. The Stade de Reims midfielder agreed in principle to move to Newcastle in February, and he returned to their Benton training ground to push through his transfer from the French side, who have just won promotion to Ligue 1.
Romain Amalfitano set for Newcastle transfer as the French connection continues
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Reims midfielder becomes first of three new signings from Ligue 1 to arrive at St James'
Strauss-Kahn faces inquiry over rape claim at party
Tuesday 22 May 2012
A year after being accused of sexually assaulting a New York hotel maid – a claim which cost him his post at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and a shot at the French Presidency – Dominique Strauss-Kahn faces fresh ignominy after a French prosecutor opened a probe into allegations of rape.
François Hollande delivers on gender in government
Thursday 17 May 2012
President François Hollande showed an unexpectedly ruthless streak yesterday by shaping a gender-balanced French government from which several friends, and one notable foe, were excluded.
No love lost as far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon picks election fight with Marine Le Pen
Monday 14 May 2012
Jean-Luc Mélenchon takes on the National Front leader in her constituency near Lille
Disgraced Strauss-Kahn faces new rape claims over sex party at Washington hotel
Saturday 05 May 2012
A Belgian prostitute has claimed that the former IMF chief used violence against her at an orgy
Belgian prostitutes make new Dominique Strauss-Kahn rape claims
Friday 04 May 2012
A judicial official says French investigators are studying accusations that Dominique Strauss-Kahn was involved in a rape in a Washington hotel in 2010.
Manchester United enter race for signature of £30m-rated Lille playmaker Eden Hazard
Tuesday 24 April 2012
Manchester United appear to have entered the race for Lille playmaker Eden Hazard.
François Hollande builds lead as Nicolas Sarkozy allies admit writing is on the wall
Thursday 19 April 2012
Poll saying socialist could win by 14 per cent leaves right wing in despair
Carrots might be cooked for Sarkozy as Hollande gets a presidential look
Thursday 19 April 2012
Polls show Socialist candidate set for landslide win against President. By John Lichfield in Lille
Hazard will be a tasty signing for Manchester City despite 'Burgergate'
Saturday 07 April 2012
There is a £40m price tag on Europe's most wanted winger, who is likely to be the latest joker heading for Eastlands
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