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10/02/10 02:52 GMT

FRANCE NEWS

A review of Tuesday night's action in the Coupe de France.

BORDEAUX GET FIXTURE HELP
Bordeaux's clash with Auxerre has been postponed to boost Bordeaux's Champions League hopes. (More)

BENZEMA IN DOUBT FOR LYON RETURN
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema will almost certainly miss out on a return to Lyon next week. (More)

GIGNAC FACING SPELL ON SIDELINES
Toulouse's star striker Andre-Pierre Gignac will be sidelined for at least three weeks. (More)

WENGER DENIES CHAMAKH DEAL IS DONE
Arsene Wenger says no deal has yet been done for Arsenal to sign Marouane Chamakh. (More)

DIARRA FEARS ALLAYED
Bordeaux have been boosted by the news Alou Diarra did not suffer a serious injury against Rennes. (More)

DESCHAMPS FRESHENS THINGS UP FOR CUP
A look ahead to the midweek action in the Coupe de France. (More)

MARSEILLE HIT FIVE AS LYON STUMBLE
A review of the weekend's action in the French Ligue 1. (More)

FIVE HELP MARSEILLE MOVE TO FIFTH
Marseille moved to fifth in Ligue 1 with a convincing 5-1 victory over Valenciennes. (More)

MONACO STUNNED BY ST ETIENNE
St Etienne moved away from the bottom three with a 3-0 win against high-flying Monaco. (More)

STALEMATE DENTS LYON RUN
Lyon's march up the table came to a halt following a goalless draw at Toulouse. (More)

LUCK OF THE DRAW FOR FRANCE
France have been handed a relatively kind pool in qualifying for Euro 2012. (More)

BORDEAUX STUNNED BY RENNES
Ligue 1 leaders Bordeaux were stunned by Rennes as they lost 4-2. (More)

MORE WOE FOR PSG
Paris St Germain lost 3-0 to Lorient as they crashed to a new low in their miserable season. (More)

MONTPELLIER KEEP PRESSURE ON BORDEAUX
Montpellier kept up the pressure on Ligue 1 leaders Bordeaux with a 2-0 victory over Boulogne. (More)

FIVE KEEP GRENOBLE MOVING
Grenoble stunned in-form Auxerre as they secured a 5-0 victory at the Stade des Alpes. (More)

DE MELO MAKES HIS POINT
Tulio de Melo's goal earned Lille a deserved 1-1 draw against Nice. (More)

SOCHAUX EXTEND GOOD RUN
Sochaux extended their recent impressive run as they drew 1-1 against mid-table rivals Nancy. (More)

MORE WOE ON THE ROAD FOR LE MANS
Le Mans were unable to end their dismal run on the road as they lost 2-1 to Lens. (More)

CHAMAKH SETS SIGHTS ON GUNNERS
Bordeaux's Marouane Chamakh has revealed he wants to sign for Arsenal in the summer. (More)

DINDANE STILL ON LOAN - POMPEY
Portsmouth have insisted Aruna Dindane remains on a loan deal from Lens. (More)

FIVE-YEAR BAN FOR DUPUIS
Boulogne sporting director Bruno Dupuis has been handed by a five-year ban. (More)

FFF BOSS RIDICULES BLANC REPORTS
Jean-Pierre Escalettes has rubbished reports Laurent Blanc has agreed to take over as France coach. (More)

HAZARD EXTENDS LILLE DEAL
Lille midfielder Eden Hazard has extended his contract with the Ligue 1 outfit until 2014. (More)

ST ETIENNE SURVIVE SCARE
A review of Wednesday's action in the Coupe de France. (More)

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