I believe the Brits refer to the upcoming matches as “squeaky bum time.”
(Oh, please. Don’t blame me. I didn’t create the expression.)
To get our minds off of how much these upcoming qualifiers really, truly matter, here are a couple of videos you might enjoy.
First, best video game [...]

Just got this in my email. Raymond Domenech critics, I think you will approve:
“The national coach, after the draw in Serbia did not speak about the game in his interview but he spoke about his life and said : “I just want to thank all the people who are supporting us. I Thank my [...]

Not up for more detailed analysis, but I wanted to get the video posted. Lloris’ red is at about the 20-ish second mark. Especially watch the reverse-angle. Then tell us what you think.
Update: If you’re not certain, stop by the FFF site and watch the video with [...]

C’mon, Romania!!! Oh, and France, too.
If we can get a win today at Serbia, our fate is still in our own hands. Our guys can do that. Right?
According to Raymond when asked about the starting XI, « Tout est possible », but l’Equipe is expecting Domenech to go [...]

When it makes the Guardian, it has some legs to it, and the story is that Henry and Doms had a bust-up.
Following the match that ended in a 1-1 draw at the Stade de France versus Romania, Henry reportedly charged Domenech with a lack of style. Henry reportedly stated that the players were uninspired [...]

France’s lineup was something like this:
Gignac
Henry Gourcuff Anelka
Toulalan Diarra
Evra Escude Gallas Sagna
Lloris
With Henry and Anelka, it was a bit like a 4-2-1-3, but it was essentially the France formation (4-2-3-1).
And although it looks to me like Domenech is picking just about the right players, the team play is lacking [...]

So apparently Abou Diaby collided with Hugo Lloris in training, causing injury. Now Lloris is “something of a doubt” for the Romania game. This would leave l’OM’s Steve Mandanda as the keeper for the day. What do you think?
And not only that, but Franck Ribéry is also doubtful, having not [...]