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French sympathy for Irish, Swedes blast ref
There was plenty of sympathy for the Republic of Ireland in the French media on Thursday morning after the controversial extra-time goal that denied them a place in next summer's World Cup finals.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Dramatic finale for Africa
Don PetersDon Peters on a dramatic final day of World Cup qualifying in the African region.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009Ireland in trouble as France fail to fall for Trap
Kevin PalmerKevin Palmer examines the mood in Ireland after France served up a dose of reality at Croke Park.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009England to get its kicks like '66?
Ravi UbhaIt has been more than 40 years since England won a World Cup, and the natives are getting decidedly restless. Does the Three Lions have what it takes to knock off Brazil (and others) in South Africa?
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009Can Brazil hold it together for 2010?
Ravi UbhaIt's never too early to talk about favorites for the World Cup. Ravi Ubha reports.
Story | Conversation | July 31, 2009Media's love affair with Trapattoni over
Kevin PalmerKevin Palmer reports as the Irish media bring the curtain down on Giovanni Trapattoni's honeymoon period.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008Pressure eases on Domenech before job verdict
Patrick VignalFrance coach Raymond Domenech is focussing on getting another good performance out of his team in Tuesday's friendly against Tunisia rather than worrying about the outcome of a midweek meeting that will decide his future.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008Les Bleus midfielder Flamini denies quit claims
AC Milan midfielder Matthieu Flamini has denied considering quitting the France team following his failure to make the Euro 2008 squad.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2008Nasri hopes to emulate Pires for club and country
Samir Nasri said he hopes to emulate fellow midfielder Robert Pires by having a successful club career at Arsenal that would also secure his international place with France.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008Lions unlikely to roar in Asia
Jason DaseyJason Dasey highlights Singapore's attempt to qualify for the World Cup.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2007Italian press unite to salute victorious Lippi
Italy's press united on Thursday to salute departing World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2006All eyes on Berlin for judgment day
After more than two years of competition featuring 194 teams, 910 games and more than 2,600 goals, the World Cup will be decided on Sunday with either Italy crowned champions for the fourth time or France for the second.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2006France wakes up after World Cup party
Francois MurphyMuch of France woke up hoarse and groggy on Thursday after a night of partying to celebrate the country's qualification for the World Cup final thanks to a narrow victory over Portugal.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2006Italy's press head over heels in love with Azzurri
James EveItaly's sports press hailed its players as heroes after they beat Germany 2-0 to reach the World Cup final but the good news from Berlin had to share the front pages with stories of the soccer scandal sweeping the country.
Story | Conversation | July 05, 2006Defying the scientists
Roberto GottaRoberto Gotta dissects the qualities that have made Italy a World Cup finallist.
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