France’s do-or-die match against Ireland is just around the corner, with the first match taking place on November 14th in Ireland and the second taking place on the 18th at the Stade de France (boo…). I don’t know about you guys, but I’ll be praying extra hard that France don’t screw up against a tough [...]

This is it! The final World Cup qualifier! Are you excited?
Yeah, neither is anybody else. Let’s still hope for a good showing.
As Jeff discussed, Serbia’s win over Romania means France has no chance to go top of the group. France’s win over Faroe Islands means that France is guaranteed the second-place [...]

This is it. For all the marbles. The group of players that will (absolutely positively will) get us at least to the UEFA playoffs for a World Cup slot.
Only “nouveau” is Nicolas Douchez from Rennes. (And FOUR goalkeepers? Have Lloris and Mandanda not impressed Domenech enough to guarantee [...]

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 [...]

UPDATE: L’Equipe is reporting that Peguy Luyindula will start on the wing, with Henry up top and no Benzema! Now this could get interesting.
New lineup: Mandanda – Sagna, Squillaci, Gallas, Evra – Toulalan, L. Diarra – Luyindula, Gourcuff, Ribéry – Henry.

Maxifoot is listing the following starting lineup:
Mandanda – [...]

I just realized that I had no idea when our boys’ next game was scheduled, which means it’s time for a calendrier update.
To get ready for Euros:
Wednesday, February 6
Friendly
Spain-France at Malaga
Wednesday, March 26
Friendly
France-England at Stade de France
Tuesday, May 27
Friendly
France-Ecuador at Grenoble, Stade des Alpes
Saturday, May 31
Friendly
France-Paraguay at Stadium de Toulouse
Tuesday, June 3
Friendly
France-Colombia at [...]

Here’s the draw for World Cup 2010: Group 7 France, Romania, Serbia, Lithuania, Austria, Faroe Islands
Anybody see any hidden landmines here?
Full list of all draws is here.