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- Raymond Domenech Survives as Criticism Rains Down on French Coach
- By Jeremy Cross 09/3/2010 5:19 AM GMT
If unity and harmony are important components for success at the World Cup, France may as well not bother boarding their plane to South Africa.
Managers have found themselves under pressure before ... More »
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- French Defeat Exposes Major Problems for Domenech and Henry
- By Ian Whittell 04/3/2010 5:33 AM GMT
It will come as no consolation to the millions of Irish football fans around the world, or the players who were robbed of their place at the World Cup Finals on that fateful night in Paris, but the ... More »
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- Iker Casillas and Spain Doing a Good Job of Handling Expectations
- By Ian Whittell 04/3/2010 5:04 AM GMT
Spain's clinical 2-0 demolition of France has provided further evidence, should any have been needed, that the only thing that can stop the reigning European champions lifting the World Cup for the ... More »
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- France Facing 'Problem' as Barcelona Freeze Out Thierry Henry
- By Jeremy Cross 03/3/2010 8:27 AM GMT
It is bad enough when supporters question your form and importance to the team, but players know they are really in trouble when doubts are raised by a colleague.
This is the situation currently ... More »
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- Surprise France Call-up for Djibril Cisse Thanks to His Goals in Greece
- By Jeremy Cross 02/3/2010 3:22 AM GMT
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- No Regrets Over West Ham Move as Julien Faubert's Frozen Out by France
- By Jeremy Cross 27/2/2010 7:00 AM GMT
Julien Faubert once put his international ambitions at risk by ignoring Raymond Domenech's advice, but the defender believes having the courage of his convictions will result in him having the last ... More »
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- France Vow to Keep Faith with Thierry Henry Despite Barcelona Problems
- By Jeremy Cross 24/2/2010 5:48 AM GMT
France coach Raymond Domenech made no secret of his delight at Patrick Vieira's move to Manchester City on a short-term contract until the end of the season.
So delighted, in fact, that Domenech ... More »
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- Jeremy Mathieu Plays it Cool as France Track the Valencia Defender
- By Jeremy Cross 09/2/2010 5:42 AM GMT
With the World Cup looming on the horizon, most players hoping to be involved cannot think of anything else.
Robinho has secured a move back to his first club Santos in Brazil from Manchester City ... More »
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- Man City Offer World Cup Lifeline to Mathieu Flamini and Patrick Vieira
- By Jeremy Cross 19/1/2010 6:36 AM GMT
Raymond Domenech won't be the first person to take advantage of Manchester City's generosity this season, but the France coach's World Cup prospects are certainly being boosted by events at the ... More »
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- Raymond Domenech is Desperate for Patrick Vieira to Make an Impact
- By Jeremy Cross 12/1/2010 7:50 AM GMT
Raymond Domenech is in need of friends. So, considering the criticism directed at the France coach in recent months, it is hardly surprising that he would welcome the return of an old ally in his ... More »
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- France Call Would Crown Abou Diaby's Season of Contrasts at Arsenal
- By Jeremy Cross 30/12/2009 12:24 PM GMT
Abou Diaby has gone from villain to hero in the eyes of Arsenal upporters this season, but it is France coach Raymond Domenech who the midfielder is most desperate to impress.
Diaby was slated by ... More »
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- Raymond Domenech Stands Firm Despite Mounting Pressure Within France
- By Jeremy Cross 16/12/2009 6:16 AM GMT
Raymond Domenech insists he has never thought about quitting as the coach of France. But it may not be his decision to make as opposition to Domenech being in charge for the World Cup is growing by ...
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- Laurent Blanc is Waiting in the Wings if France Fail
- By Jeremy Cross 14/12/2009 9:14 AM GMT
Raymond Domenech appears doomed before the World Cup has even started.
How else can you view someone who may have to win the tournament in order to keep his job as France manager?
Domenech is ...
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- French Voice of Reason in the Thierry Henry Furore
- By Jeremy Cross 11/12/2009 8:10 AM GMT
Hearing some commonsense from within French football has been a difficult task in recent weeks.
Despite Thierry Henry's act of cheating to secure Raymond Domenech's side a place in the World Cup ... More »
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- Louis Saha Seeks End to Anger over France Goal
- By Jeremy Cross 08/12/2009 7:42 AM GMT
Louis Saha may a fine goalscorer, but his diplomacy skills don't appear to match up to his talents on the pitch.
The France and Everton striker is desperate to make Raymond Domenech's World Cup ... More »
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- Raymond Domenech Ready for African Safari
- By Jeremy Cross 07/12/2009 12:50 PM GMT
Internal bickering and fierce criticism from the outside world continue to haunt France, but this doesn't seem to bother controversial coach Raymond Domenech.
Domenech appears to be on a hiding to ... More »
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- 2006: Zinedine Zidane Red Card Gifts Cup to Italy
- By Phil Ascough 07/12/2009 5:45 AM GMT
The overwhelming feeling after Germany 2006 was that football was settling into some sort of new world order. The big, traditionally successful World Cup nations were still at the top, but they were ... More »
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- 1998: Zinedine Zidane Leads France to Victory
- By Phil Ascough 07/12/2009 4:35 AM GMT
With 32 teams the World Cup all of a sudden was bigger than ever. But the debate lingers even now as to whether that meant better or just bloated.
Other innovations included the displaying by a ... More »
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- Thierry Henry Investigation Launched by Fifa
- By Ian Whittell 02/12/2009 11:00 PM GMT
Fifa's extraordinary general meeting in South Africa ahead of the World Cup draw proved far from extraordinary with the game's rulers doing little apart from promise an investigation into the Handy of ... More »
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- Sepp Blatter Stokes the Irish Ire
- By Ian Whittell 30/11/2009 11:57 AM GMT
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has further infuriated the Republic of Ireland by revealing that the FAI requested a place in the 2010 World Cup Finals as a 33rd competing nation.
The request was, ... More »
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