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Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
2003 in France
Explore 11 historical events and records for France in 2003.
Historical records for France in 2003
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March
April
Treaty of Accession
Chirac backs France's participation in the treaty opening the final route to the 2004 enlargement.
May
2003 FA Cup Final Winning Goal
Scores the only goal as Arsenal defeat Southampton to retain the FA Cup.
June
Draft European Constitution
Giscard dEstang presented the Convention's draft constitutional treaty to European leaders.
November
Arsenal Victory at Inter Milan
Wenger’s Arsenal side defeated Inter Milan 5-1 at San Siro in the Champions League, producing a notable away result during the group stage.
Two Goals in San Siro Victory
Scores twice as Arsenal defeat Inter Milan 5-1 in the Champions League at San Siro.
Other events (month unknown)
Arsenal Retains FA Cup Against Southampton
Arsène Wenger's Arsenal defeated Southampton one nil to secure the FA Cup at the Millennium Stadium.
Makélélé Anchors Chelsea Midfield
Makélélé arrives from Real Madrid and provides the defensive structure Ranieri needs in Chelsea's improved midfield.
Transfer to Chelsea
Claude Makelele joins Chelsea from Real Madrid. Chelsea recruited the French holding midfielder to add defensive balance to its rapidly rebuilt team.
UEFA Jubilee Player Nomination
Cantona remained a prominent figure in discussions of France's finest footballers, his unconventional style still strongly associated with Manchester United.
Wenger Leads Arsenal Past Southampton
Wenger ends the tournament with Arsenal on top after the 1-0 final against Southampton.
How these records were prepared
Generated from the World History Database historical_events table. Identical display records are collapsed; descriptions otherwise retain the stored text. Coverage and source quality vary. Check primary and specialist sources before citing individual historical claims.