Laurent Blanc stands down as coach of French national team . French federation announce he will not be renewing his contract . The former Bordeaux coach , who was a key player in France 's 1998 World Cup triumph and their victory at the 2000 European championships , appeared to have restored their fortunes going into Euro 2012 . France suffer a tame quarterfinal exit to Spain at Euro 2012 . Reports of rifts in management echoes of disastrous 2010 World Cup results .
Laurent Blanc stands down as coach of French national team . French federation announce he will not be renewing his contract . France suffer a tame quarterfinal exit to Spain at Euro 2012 . Reports of rifts in management echoes of disastrous 2010 World Cup results .