France B national football team
Squad
Fabien Barthezcurrent- Franck Silvestrecurrent
Lionel Charbonniercurrent
Marcel Desaillycurrent
Gunnar Andersson1954–1954
Jean-Marc Guillou1971–1972
Christian Dalger1972–1972
Albert Rust1976–1976
Daniel Sanchez1976–1976
François Bracci1976–1976
Jean Petit1976–1978
Rolland Courbis1976–1976
Daniel Xuereb1981–1989
William Ayache1982–1988
Christian Karembeu1993–1993
Youri Djorkaeff1993–1993
Christophe Dugarry1995–1995
Lilian Thuram1995–1995
Zinedine Zidane1995–1995
Antoine Sibierski1996–1996
Frédéric Née1999–2001
Laurent Robert1999–2001
Olivier Monterrubio1999–2007
Frédéric Kanouté2001–2001
Jonathan Zebina2001–2007
Anthony Réveillère2007–2007
Djibril Cissé2007–2007
Jérémy Mathieu2007–2007
Jérémy Ménez2007–2008
Florent Sinama Pongolle2008–2008
Gaël Clichy2008–2008
Gaël Givet2008–2008
Jérôme Rothen2008–2008
Mathieu Bodmer2008–2008
Matthieu Delpierre2008–2008
Steve Mandanda2008–2008
The France national football B team is a national football team representing France that plays matches at a lower level than the main national team.
Commonly referred to as "France A–", the B team played matches against 'B' teams from other football associations from 1922 to 2001.
The France B team was officially created in 1922, making its debut with a match against Luxembourg A that ended in a 3–2 loss.
Biography
Formation
The France national football B team, often referred to as "France A–", was officially established in 1922. Although the team had its roots in earlier competitions, such as the 1908 Summer Olympics where two French teams participated, these matches are not recognized by the French Football Federation (FFF) as official B team games. The B team made its debut on January 15, 1922, in Luxembourg City, where they faced the Luxembourg A team and suffered a narrow 3–2 defeat, with Robert Elter scoring a hat-trick for the hosts.
Early History
Following their debut, the France B team quickly sought redemption, achieving a 3–2 victory against Luxembourg A in a rematch on February 25, 1923. Throughout the years, the B team played regularly, particularly until 1968, with their most active year being 1952 when they played eight matches against various national teams, losing only once. This period marked a significant era for the team, showcasing their competitive spirit and resilience.
Mediterranean Cup Participation
In the late 1950s, the France B team participated in the Mediterranean Cup, further solidifying their presence in international football. This involvement not only provided valuable experience for the players but also contributed to the development of football in France, as the B team often faced both A and B teams from other nations, enhancing their skills and tactical understanding of the game. The legacy of the France B team remains an important chapter in the history of French football, representing a platform for emerging talent and a stepping stone to the national team.
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Pre-history
The France B team was officially created in 1922, however, at the 1908 Summer Olympics, two teams from France participated in the tournament, the main team and a "B" side, but the matches that this team played in London are not recognised by French Football Federation (FFF) as official B team games. France B was eliminated in the first round by Denmark with a score of 9–0, but the main team did no better as Denmark then defeated France A in the semi-finals by a score of 17–1, conceding 10 goals from one player alone, which was a world record at the time. Remarkably, both French teams conceded pokers from Vilhelm Wolfhagen.
Early history
France B was officially created in 1922 and the team made its debut on 15 January 1922 at the ground of SC Luxembourg in Luxembourg City, where they lost to the Luxembourg A team 3–2, courtesy of a hat-trick from Robert Elter, but France B fought back and achieved some vengeance in their next game when they faced the Luxembourg A team again on 25 February 1923 at Stade Bergeyre in Paris, this time being them the ones to win 3–2.
Mediterranean Cup
Until 1968 (except for war years), the French B side played at least one match per year, with their most-scheduled year being in 1952 with eight matches against foreign nations A or B, of which France lost only once, a 3–1 defeat at the hands of Saarland. In the following year, France B participated in the 1953–58 Mediterranean Cup, where they faced the A…
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The France national football B team is a national football team representing France that plays matches at a lower level than the France national football team. In France, the team is usually called "France A–". They commonly played matches against 'B' teams from other football associations, from 1922 to 2001.
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