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FIFA Disciplinary Committee Verdict on Henry: Not Guilty
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As I said yesterday, I feared the worst from this hearing. I couldn’t imagine what value this whole show trial was to FIFA unless they were going to dole out a harsh punishment to set an example. Why else keep the discussion alive unless you are going to do something. Doing nothing just means that we will have to endure the fall out all over again.
But, FIFA has again shocked me – though this time, happily so – by dismissing the charges.
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Henry to Appear Before FIFA Disciplinary Committee
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Every time I think everyone is ready to stop talking about Henry’s handball against Ireland, it is brought up again. The issue, which was voted the “French Sports Story of the Year” has dominated the headlines since it happened two months ago.
I’m not saying that issues like ... [read more]
Say it isn’t so Zizou!
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The British press is reporting that Zidane may be be offering his expertise and assistance to Algeria this summer in South Africa. Zidane, who is the son of Algerian immigrants to France, has already started working as an adviser to Real Madrid earlier this year as an introduction that may lead ... [read more]
Vieira to Man City
Comments(4)Patrick Vieira is moving to Man City on a 6-month loan from Inter Milan, according to the papers in England.
I have a big soft spot for Vieira. He’s a legend for the Arsenal, and he’s had some good performances for France. I loved his goal against Togo in the last World Cup.
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A Post Domenech France: The Four Possibilities
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Don’t look so sad, Ray! I bet you won’t miss us just as much as we won’t miss you!
Today, FFF President Escalettes announced that we will know the next French coach before the 2010 World Cup– we may even know as early as May.
We have already discussed ... [read more]
‘Big Boy’ Raymond Domenech
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In response to rumors that the FFF may send a few babysitters with Raymond to the World Cup, the FFF President has issued a soft denial- stating that this approach is unnecessary since Domenech is a “big boy.” He goes on to explain that the “big boy” is building something positive ... [read more]
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[caption id="attachment_1360" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Just what exactly is going on here? "][/caption] A very happy birthday as Charles Kaboré turns 22 years old today. If you're wondering as to why out of all OM players I've decided to make an article for Kabore well I'm trying something new for the blog. ...
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Lens-Le Mans (2-1) Victory! Recap
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FIFA Disciplinary Committee Verdict on Henry: Not Guilty
Let's be honest here. Henry is as guilty as can be as evidenced by 9 different camera angles. As a ... [Read More]FIFA Disciplinary Committee Verdict on Henry: Not Guilty
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Thats a difficult group if you look at what others got. Romania and B&H are dangerous. ... [Read More]FIFA Disciplinary Committee Verdict on Henry: Not Guilty
Our Group for 2012 qualifying: France, Romania, Bosnia, Belarus, Albania and Luxembourg. http://www ... [Read More]A Post Domenech France: The Four Possibilities
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