Euro 2012 France

Profile of France

France is one of the most successful nation in the history of the European Cup. They have two
which won the tournament in 1984 and 2000.

European Cup history was not separated from the French. They are the host of this tournament in
The first implementation in 1960. After that their long absence in the final round before
become a champion when it returns to host in 1984.

France has a tough task in the European Cup this time. Because Les Bleus overshadowed
poor results in the last two major tournaments. They failed to qualify from group stage at Cup
2008 European and 2010 World Cup.


ROAD TO EURO 2012
France started the qualifiers with unconvincing. They are surprisingly
have lost 0-1 at home to Belarus. Yet after Les Bleus were able to rise
by winning four consecutive wins.

France finally competing with Bosnia & Herzegovina to qualify for the Poland-Ukraine.
They pass directly certainty finally determined at the last party against Bosnia. goal
Edin Dzeko 40th minute penalty goal Samir Nasri returned 78 minutes. Results 1-1 it is enough
France led the group champion D by collecting 21 points, just a difference of 1 point
with Bosnia.


BRIEF FACTS
Nickname: Les Bleus (The Blues), L'Equipe Tricolore (Tri-color The Team)
Coach: Laurent Blanc
Participation: 7 times
Best achievement: Winner 1984, 2000