Tag Archives: France
Entire France team suspended
Well, “suspended” is a term loosely used here. New France coach Laurent Blanc will not pick any of the 23 players from the World Cup for the next friendly against Norway on 11 August. It’s something that needed to be … Continue reading
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Slovak’d!
For the first time in World Cup history, the two finalists from the previous World Cup did not make it to the knockout stage. France’s exit was hardly unexpected, given that they weren’t very good and, perhaps more importantly, karma’s … Continue reading
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A solitary giggle
Poor King Charles laid his head on the block January 1649, down came the axe, and In the silence that followed, the only sound that could be heard, was a solitary giggle, From Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England Nicolas … Continue reading
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Pace is the trick
On the opening day of the 2010 World Cup, it became clear that South Africa was inspired, Mexico was hungover, France is not as good as it should be, and Uruguay may be the monkeywrench. Mexico should have beaten South … Continue reading
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World Cup 2010: Group A jerseys
With the World Cup just around the corner, it’s time to take a look at what the teams will be wearing. I’ll start with Group A and move on from there over the next few days. Let’s start with everyone’s … Continue reading
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FIFA is that crazy girlfriend you can’t avoid
There’s no other explanation for the decision to investigate Thierry Henry’s handball. Or maybe that just makes Sepp Blatter indecisive. Or maybe he’s just insane. Who really knows at this point? The whole Ireland-France situation has devolved into the worst … Continue reading
Saturday Night Links: anonymous edition
Ireland has given up its quixotic quest to become the 33rd team in the 2010 World Cup. Well, I’m glad that’s settled. I was getting worried that the Irish FA might embarrass itself. Arsène Wenger says he’ll spend money in … Continue reading
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UPDATE: No replay for France v. Ireland
Because FIFA said so. And that happened even though Thierry Henry said it would be the fairest solution. Arsène Wenger chimed in, as well, noting that the referee should have asked for help: “For two reasons; first of all Henry … Continue reading
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Henry’s handball: indicative of morality?
Thierry Henry’s unjust goal puts France through. Continue reading
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Holland v. France
I spend a lot of time playing Football Manager. One might call me an addict. My addiction started about 5 years ago with Championship Manager 4 which, unbeknownst to me, was a bad version of the game. Two years ago, … Continue reading
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