French Football Weekly

FFW 16 - Top at Christmas

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The full crew are back to give a halfway summary as Lens claim top spot for the festive period. PSG & OM pursue whilst the struggles continue for the ...

FFW 15 - Ultra Culture

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's Kris & Jez on the mic this week talking World Cup draws, big wins for Lille, Lens & PSG as the title race hots up, but it's the blues for Strasbo...

FFW J14 - No Peace in Nice

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jez, Phil and Tom discuss the last round in the league and in Europe, focussing - again - on what is happening in Nice, as the fans attacked the team ...

2025.56 J13 - Fireworks on the Rviera

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kris, Phil & Jez talk more trouble in Nice, praise for Marseille & maybe some worrying signs in Paris? A chat about the strugglers & an International ...

FFW J12 - Rising to the Challenge

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kris, Phil & Jez reflect on an cracking evening in Lyon as #PSG win it late! Question marks at Monaco and Nice but it's three in a row for Metz! Plus ...

2025.26 J10_11 - Attack v Defence

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kris, Phil, Jez & Tom unpack two rounds of League action & have the debate of what's best, play to win or not to be beaten! Plus, love for Metz, worri...

2025.26 J9 - Top Four

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kris, Phil, Tom & Jez focus on the top of the table this week. We ask, are OM really ready to rival PSG for the title, can RCL shock us all, is OL's s...

2025.26 J8 - Quarante

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kris, Phil, Tom and Jez marvel at a weekend of goals as OM hit the summit. Problems for Nantes despite their incredible tifo, and the misery for Metz ...

2025.26 J7 - Pretty in Pink

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kris, Phil Tom and Jez give flowers to TFC's road win, applaud a Pierre Sage rebuild at Lens and review a good week for French teams in Europe. There'...

2025.26 J6 - A Golden Era

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kris, Phil & Tom salute Ousmane & co after a night of celebrations, whilst at home it's a good weekend for OM and OL, but the bottom five's struggles ...

2025.26 J5 - Singing in the Rain

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kris, Phil & Tom grab their coats for a wet Derby Du Nord, a postponed Classique, Nice in crisis & the 'DNCG Derby' plus a #Ligue2 update & more! Enjo...

2025.56 J4 - Blue Co and Red Cards

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kris, Phil & Jez take a deep dive into the past weekend in #Ligue1 - the injury debate at #PSG, MCO gripes for #RCSA, and Sunday happy day for Habib B...

2025.26 J3 - Goals, Goals, Goals

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kris, Phil & Tom look back at a high scoring weekend as Ligue 1 heads for a break. Lille hit 7 (seven), Neves bags a worldly treble, and Pavard return...

2025.26 J2 - Like a Fine Wine

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kris, Phil & Jez discuss week 2 in Ligue1, deep diving into OM's interesting week, weighing up Lille & Monaco as challengers & spotlight the growing c...

2025.26 J1 - Le Retour

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kris, Phil, Jez & Tom are back as the new season in France gets underway, we discuss returning faces, promoted clubs, pressures at the top & much more...

Season 2024.25 Game 11 and France Preview

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The team review Game 11 of Ligue 1, and please bear in mind that this was recorded before France played Israel in the Nations League...

Season 2024.25 Game 10 - Here we go again

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris, Jez and Thomas review a round of games which could have big implications at both ends of the table, and the France squad announced for the next ...

Season 2024.25 Game 9 - A Classic Catastrophe

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Jez have a lot to talk about, with the first managerial departure of the season, issues at the Corsican Derby, and PSG winning the Classique ...

Season 2024.25 International Break 2 - Heated Shoe Prongs

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Phil look back at the international break, where Les Bleus won but maybe didn't impress, Les Espoirs qualified for the U21 Euros despite losi...

Season 2024.25 Game 7 - and we're off again

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Jez review game 7, some off-pitch news, and look forward to the upcoming Nations League matches.

Season 202424 Game 6

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Jez review the action in Ligue 1 and the Europa League, and the international retirement of Antoine Griezmann.

Season 2024.25 Game 5 - Goaltastic

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Phil catch up on all the action, including Nice winning 8-0 against Saint-Etienne, PSG dropping points for the first time this season, and OM...

Season 2024.25 Day 4 - We have a problem

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Jez look back at the international break, game 4, and pay tribute to Didier Roustan.

Season 2024.25 Day 3 - Watch the Video

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Phil look at the 3rd round of Ligue 1 games, including poor starts for some of the promoted teams, the biggest transfers now the window has s...

Season 2024.25 Day 2 - Anyone for Tennis?

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PSG beat Montpellier 6-0 and TV deals are still making people unhappy - Kris and Phil round up all the action

Season 2024.25 Day 1 - Here we go!

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Jez review the opening round of games, and the ongoing transfer shenanigans

Season 2024.25 Preview - The Invisible League

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Transfers, previews, the Olympics, and a really weird situation with TV rights - we're back!

2024 Euros - France v Spain

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The dream is over - France lose the semi-final against Spain.

2024 Euros - France v Portugal

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a nervy quarter-final against Portugal, France are through to a scary semi-final against Spain

Start by Hoop La Baby

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A song I remember from nearly 30 years ago that a friend found for me on ebay. It's as beautiful as I remember. x Phil

2024 Euros - France v Belgium

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A very late goal puts France through to a quarter-final against Portugal after a weird and frustrating game.

2024 Euros - France v Poland

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A draw with POland in the last group game leaves France second in the group, and facing Belgium in the Round of 16.

2024 Euros - France v Netherlands

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A goalless draw against the Netherlands in FRance's second game has Kris and Jez a little worried.

2024 Euros - Austria v France

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a stressful opening match for France, Kris and Jez discuss the impact that Mbappe's broken nose will have on the team more generally, and the re...

2024 Euro Preview

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris, Jez and Phil discuss the playoffs, managerial changes, and FRANCE as the Euros hove into view.

Season 2023/24 Round Up

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Jez discuss the Coupe de France, France, the playoffs, and are joined by special guest Tom (@WYSAF1) to talk Angers after a successful season...

Season 2023/24 Game 33 4 - Almost done

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After the last day of the LIgue 1 season the European places are more or less worked out. Phil referees as Kris and Jez discuss the relegation fight, ...

Season 2023/24 Game 33 - Nearly There

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The penultimate round of the season! With some games in hand complicating things slightly... Kris and Jez are both nervous about the relegation situat...

Season 2023/24 Game 32 - PSG are out. Again

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After PSG lose over both legs to Borussia Dortmund, Kris, Jez and Phil have a lot to say.

Season 2023/24 Game 31 - Heavy Weather

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PSG are champions, shock horror! Phil and Jez look back over the weekend's action, featuring every team scoring for the first time since 1976, discuss...

Season 2023/24 Game 30 - admin incoming

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

OM are through but Lille are out - PSG hammer Lyon in one match, but struggle in another - and the table is still a nightmare for Kris and Phil to wor...

Season 2023/24 Game 29 - comeback kids

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PSG pulled off a great result in Barcelona, but there were some other impressive comebacks in the league over the weekend. Kris and Jez have all the n...

Season 2023/24 Game 28 - you goal much this year

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was a week of confusing refults in Ligue 1, and Kris Jez and Phil are here to break down all the action before a look forward to the European games...

Season 2023/24 Game 27 - What time is it?

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An international break of mixed fortunes, a classique ditto, a very interesting multiplex, and two French teams facing off in the WCL semi-finals - Je...

Season 2023/24 Game 26 - Deja Vu all over again

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Jez round up game 26, the European draws, and look forward to the international break.

Season 2023/24 Game 25 - New Manager Bounce

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Phil discuss Ligue 1, Europe, the CdF Feminine, and how much it costs to watch football.

Season 2023/24 Game 23 - European Bingo

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A bad week for French teams in Europe, OM's good start under Gasset, OL's continuing bounceback, Strasbourg worrying tumble, and much more besides wit...

Season 2023/24 Game 22

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Phil look at the OM situation, teams going up, teams going down, Barbie, Europe, and the Coupe.

Season 2023/24 Game 21

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Jez look at PSG before the Champions League restarts, a chaotic Derby du Sud, and whether Toulouse and Montpellier might be getting themselve...

Season 2023/24 Game 20 - Kramer vs Kramer

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris, Jez and Phil look at the bottom of the table, where all our teams flourish.

Season 2023/24 Game 19 - Taking the Cake

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Jez are back after our own little winter break!

Season 2023/24 Game 16 - European Union

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After the last round of European group games, Kris, Phil and Jez look at the results and the draws, before rounding up game 16 of Ligue 1.

Season 2023/24 Game 15 - Surprise Surprise!

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some unexpected results in Ligue 1, and some big European games on the way. Kris and Phil try to work out all the permutations.

Season 2023/24 Game 14 - Grosso Modo

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sackings, replays, European football, weather - Kris and Jez talk about it all.

Season 2023/24 Game 13 - Cats

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

France won 14-0 against Gibraltar. Kris, Jez and Phil have thoughts on that, PSG winning 5-2 against Monaco, the various U17 teams, and much much more...

Season 2023/24 Game 12 - Limbs!

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A weird mash-up of results in Europe vs results in Ligue 1 - Kris and Phil try to make sense of it all. Are Lyon turning a corner? Can we be dealing w...

Season 2023.24 Game 11 - Heavy Weather

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

13 goals in 9 games - Kris, Jez and Phil try to get excited about an unexciting weekend.

Season 2023.24 Game 10 - Nolimpico

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We didn't get to see OM v OL on Sunday - Kris, Jez and Phil explain why, and what's going on on the field as well as on.

Season 2023/24 Game 9 - Beef Cherki

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Jez discuss a successful international break and game 9 in the league, which involved jockeying for position all over the place.

Season 2023/24 Game 8 - Olive in goal

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Much to discuss in game 8 of Ligue 1 after a less than stellar round of European games. Kris and Phil discuss equalisers, derbies, explosives, and upc...

Season 2023/24 Game 7 - Wahi the Lads

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Seven games in and Kris, Jez and Phil look at how well Monaco and Reims are doing, how surprising Clermont were against PSG, a quick discussion of ref...

Season 2023/24 Game 6 - Ain't no Sunshine

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kris, Jez and Phil look at a very one-sided classique, Marcin Bulka saving two penalties in Monaco v Nice, an eight-goal thriller at Nantes, and the E...

Season 2023/24 Game 5 - What is going on?

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After 5 games, the table is confusing. Kris, Jez and Phil try to work out if Brest are good or not, what the heck OL are doing, and whether OM are abo...

Season 2023/24 - International Breakages

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's an international break! Kris and Jez round up the matches against Ireland and Germany, and some other stuff that may have happened.

Season 2023/24 Game 4 - Accidentally Decent

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More OL problems, Monaco and Lens going in different directions, Lille labouring, and are PSG a team? We round up LIgue 1, look at the European groups...

Season 2023/24 Game 3 - Switchoffery

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unexpectedly interesting games and unexpectedly uninteresting games in Ligue 1 as PSG and Marseille pull themselves together and Lyon and Lille don't.

Season 2023.24 Game 2 - Blanc de Blanc

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

OM are out of the Champions League, OL can't defend, PSG still look underwhelming without Mbappe, and we have mixed feelings about Thierry Henry takin...

Season 2023/24 - Game 1 - Neymar Clarity

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

France are out of the World Cup after losing to Australia on penalties - Ligue 1 has restarted with some big scores, late goals, and unexpected result...

Season 2023.24 - Preview

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A bumper edition - Women's World Cup! Ligue 1 Transfers and Preview! Lil bit of Ligue 2! Welcome back, all...

That's Gratitude For You

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Jez round up the post-season happenings, including Toulouse sacking coach Philippe Montanier, the ongoing Mbappe situation, the disciplinary ...

Depths of Chaos Part II

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the end of the season for Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 - or is it? Kris and Phil cover the race for Europe, a couple of relegation battles, a promotion pu...

Depths of Chaos Part I

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the penultimate round featuring ten matches simultaneously in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, Kris and Phil try to keep track of everything - the race ...

Penpenultimate

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Round 36 saw the race for fifth place continuing, and Nantes and Auxerre both losing in their fight to avoid the drop. Kris, Jez and Phil round up all...

Call the Bomb Squad

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A busy weekend in French football, with two more teams relegated, the bomb squad called out, the Women's Coupe de France final, and the fall-out of a ...

The Dying of the Light

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a bumper pod this week as we have to cover all the goals in OL v Montpellier... Kris, Jez and Phil also discuss Messi, Aulas, Kombouare, petty cl...

Cooking with intention

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It was a rose-tinted spectacle in the final of the Coupe de France as Toulouse beat Nantes 5-1. In the league, Monaco were taken apart at home by Mont...

Malo Gusto OG leaves a bad taste for OL

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Jez review all the action including Nice crashing out of the Europa Conference League, Marseille going second with a win at Lyon, Lens stayin...

Vitinha 2...

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Jez look back at Auxerre v Nantes, Strasbourg v Ajaccio, and PSG v Lens, which wasn't as close as we had hoped.

French Football Fortnight

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's two weeks of action to cover, including two rounds of Ligue 1, the Coupe de France semi-finals, Women's Champions League quarter-finals, and n...

Magic Mike

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two wins for France in the international break - one more impressive than the other, but there were reasons. Meanwhile it's not been a good week for t...

Oh Captain my Captain

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The international break is upon us, so after reviewing the weekend's action Kris, Jez and Phil look at les Bleus as they head into Euro Qualifying.

Fun in Ligue 1

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PSG may have been knocked out of the Champions' League again, but the rest of French football seems determined to have a good time. Kris, Jez and Phil...

Room 201

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Neymar's out for the rest of the season - will PSG manage without him against Bayern? Kris, Jez and Phil round up the weekend's matches, discuss wheth...

A Verratti of Things

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well, I guess that's why they call it Les Bleues. There's chaos surrounding the French Women's team, and the FFF, in the run-up to the World Cup. On ...

Who's the Boss?

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mixed results in Europe, ongoing shenanigans at PSG, some chaotic and/or confusing results in the league - it's all going on in French football. Kris,...

Reims and Repeat

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's been three rounds of Ligue 1, the 8emes of the Coupe de France, and Kris, Jez and Phil have the restart of European completition to look forwa...

Missed Opportunities

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Coupe de France 16emes were followed by a round of league games in which none of the top teams managed a win. Kris, Jez and Phil round up all the ...

Thou shalt not take Zidane's name in vain

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PSG have had another setback losing to Rennes, so Kris and Jez discuss whether we have a title race, and if so, who's in it. There were also some big ...

Angers Management

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! Kris, Jez and Phil are joined by Tom (@WYSAF1 on Twitter) to discuss the two rounds of Ligue 1 action after a shortened Christmas brea...

World Cup Final - No, You're Crying...

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So near, so far. Kris and Jez try to stay positive after France lost to Argentina on penalties. Happy Christmas, everyone.

World Cup Pod - the Final Countdown

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

France are through! Kris and Jez review the semi-final against Morocco and look forward to the final against Argentina.

World Cup - Crossing yes, gloating no

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

France beat England to set up a tasty semi-final against Morocco. Kris and Jez are all over this...

World Cup - Poles Apart

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

France are through to the quarter finals after beating Poland 3-1. Kris and Jez are reassured after the last group game, and look forward to the next ...

World Cup - Reserves fail to take their chances

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Deschamps' multiple changes ended the group stage on a low note - although Tunisia are happy. Kris and Jez sigh their way through that one, and look f...

World Cup Pod - Griez the Man

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

France have already booked their place in the next round with a win over Denmark. Kris and Jez review that, and look forward to today's final group ga...

World Cup Pod - 51 not out

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

France won their opening match 4-1 against Australia, and Olivier Giroud stepped into the Benzema-shaped breach to score a brace and equal Thierry Hen...

World Cup Preview Pod - the Two Hernandezes

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Jez preview France's first game against Australia, covering player absences, likely formation and tactics, and hopes for the tournament as a ...

Half-Time Report

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's halfway - ish - in Ligue 1 and 2 as Christmas is coming early what with the World Cup and everything. Kris and Jez look at where things stand in ...

Here we Gigot again

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Jez are still talking about the weather, but manage to cover some football as well. Is there life in Ajaccio? Can Lens keep going? Was the Ol...

The Rise of Fall of the House of Tudor

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kris and Jez are suffering from the weather and the clocks changing, so try to cheer themselves up by looking at all the happenings in French football...