Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal star Samir Nasri beats Chelsea's Florent Malouda to French footballer of the year award
Samir Nasri has emerged from France's year of shame to be named the country's footballer of the year.[LNB]The Arsenal midfielder was deemed not good enough to feature in Raymond Domenech's 23 for the World Cup - but that probably worked in his favour among a self-flagellating jury of voters for the esteemed France Football magazine.[LNB]Nasri topped the poll ahead of Florent Malouda, who has enjoyed an excellent year at Chelsea but bears the scars of South Africa.[LNB] Flying Frenchman: Nasri has been in fine form for Arsenal this season[LNB]France was repulsed by its teams showing at the World Cup, where Les Bleus were dumped out in the first round and at one point went on strike in protest at the treatment of striker Nicolas Anelka.[LNB]Lyon goalkeeper Hugo Lloris came third, with banned duo Anelka and Manchester United defender Patrice Evra nowhere to be seen, unsurprisingly.[LNB]Nasri has regained his place in the France squad, now led by Laurent Blanc, and is an early contender for Footballer of the Year in England after a terrific start to the season with Arsenal. [LNB] Revolting: France players refuse to train at the World Cup[LNB]The 23-year-old has scored 12 goals in 21 appearances for the Gunners this season.[LNB]Didier Deschamps was named coach of the year after leading Marseille to the title, while 20-year-old Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila - a target for Liverpool - bagged the young player award. [LNB]Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian winger Nene was named the best foreign player in France.[LNB] Jamie Redknapp: Super Samir shows that Arsenal have finally replaced PiresLeo's London: Nasri's brilliant form means Arsenal can stop relying on FabNasri continues Gallas row by claiming he'd never swap Arsenal for TottenhamARSENAL FC
