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 [...]

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 this should be [...]

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 to a more [...]

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 [...]

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 how much the [...]

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 with the team [...]

Hope everyone who celebrated had a nice holiday and a happy New Year!
While commuting to work today (which by NYC public transportation is bad enough as it is) I stumbled upon two stories which really just made my Monday even worse.

Ribery: Simply not his year (understatement)
First, Ribery injured his toe [...]