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Giroud out of France’s 2014 World Cup qualifier with Finland7

The Arsenal striker has been ruled out with a muscular injury but could return for Tuesday's clash against Belarus.

M’Vila & Ben Arfa excluded from France squad, Menez & Diaby recalled2

The former Marseille coach has picked his 23-man squad for the next international matches, and has recalled several notable players.

France recall Diaby for World Cup qualifiers2

France coach Didier Deschamps recalled midfielder Abou Diaby, who has not played for the national team for over a year, for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers in Finland on September 7 and at home against Belarus four days later.

Lyon’s Gourcuff sidelined for three months4

Olympique Lyon playmaker Yoann Gourcuff will be sidelined for up to three months after injuring his left knee during the Ligue 1 game against Troyes at the weekend.