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Vieira Confident of World Cup Place

Vieira Confident of World Cup Place

Manchester City new boy Patrick Vieira believes he is "100%" likely to be heading to the World Cup with France despite the fact he is yet to play for the Barclays Premier League outfit. 25 Jan 2010
Henry Handball May Change The Game

Henry Handball May Change The Game

FIFA will come under pressure to change their rules after Thierry Henry escaped punishment for his handball against the Republic of Ireland. 19 Jan 2010
No Penalty For Henry Handball

No Penalty For Henry Handball

THIERRY Henry has escaped punishment for his handball against the Republic of Ireland after FIFA's disciplinary committee ruled they had no power to sanction the France striker. 19 Jan 2010
Henry Set for FIFA Hearing Tonight

Henry Set for FIFA Hearing Tonight

Thierry Henry will face FIFA's disciplinary committee today over his infamous handball against the Republic of Ireland. 18 Jan 2010
World Cup Boost for Vieira

World Cup Boost for Vieira

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech insists Manchester City bound Patrick Vieira will be part of his World Cup squad as long as he plays regularly for his new club. 8 Jan 2010
Bordeaux Boss Plays Down United Reports

Bordeaux Boss Plays Down United Reports

Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc has rubbished speculation linking him to either the France job or Manchester United. 6 Jan 2010
New Blow for Ribery

New Blow for Ribery

Bayern Munich and France star Franck Ribery has suffered another injury setback. 5 Jan 2010
Blanc's Bordeaux Win Again

Blanc's Bordeaux Win Again

DEFENDING champions Bordeaux consolidated their position at the top of Ligue 1 with a 4-1 victory over Lorient. 20 Dec 2009
Domenech Keeps France Job

Domenech Keeps France Job

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech will remain at the helm for the World Cup following a lengthy debate by the French football federation board today. 19 Dec 2009
Domenech Under Fire (Again)

Domenech Under Fire (Again)

Guy Chambily, a member of the French Football Federation's federal council, has called for national coach Raymond Domenech to be removed from his post. 16 Dec 2009
Doyle Hoping Wolves Have Turned Corner

Doyle Hoping Wolves Have Turned Corner

KEVIN Doyle admits he may never recover from his World Cup misery against France - but at least Wolves' survival bid is taking his mind off Thierry Henry's handball. 14 Dec 2009
Saha Targets South Africa

Saha Targets South Africa

Everton striker Louis Saha would love to be part of France's World Cup squad in South Africa. 8 Dec 2009
Ireland Unhappy With FIFA Response

Ireland Unhappy With FIFA Response

Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne has accused FIFA of "taking the mickey" after reports the side were being considered for a special award. 5 Dec 2009
Domenech Predicts Difficult Group

Domenech Predicts Difficult Group

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech is delighted to be facing host nation South Africa in the 2010 World Cup. 5 Dec 2009
France Cry Foul Over Ban And Seedings

France Cry Foul Over Ban And Seedings

France were today coming to terms with a double whammy after learning Thierry Henry could be banned for the start of the World Cup finals - and the country will not be seeded for the draw. 4 Dec 2009
Henry Hits Back Despite FIFA Probe

Henry Hits Back Despite FIFA Probe

Thierry Henry, on the day FIFA announced they had opened proceedings against him for his infamous handball, helped Barcelona open up a five-point lead at the top of the Primera Division with a 2-0 victory over bottom club Xerez. 3 Dec 2009
Blatter Says Sorry To Ireland

Blatter Says Sorry To Ireland

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today apologised to the Republic of Ireland for earlier comments which dismissed their hopes of being granted an additional place at next summer's World Cup finals. 3 Dec 2009
Henry May Miss World Cup Opener

Henry May Miss World Cup Opener

THIERRY Henry may be banned from the start of next summer's World Cup finals after FIFA's disciplinary committee probe the French striker for his infamous handball. 3 Dec 2009
Ireland's Last Chance Looks Doomed

Ireland's Last Chance Looks Doomed

The Republic of Ireland's plea to be allowed to play in the World Cup finals will be discussed by FIFA tomorrow - but looks doomed to failure. 1 Dec 2009
Barca Quartet Lead Ballon D'or Race

Barca Quartet Lead Ballon D'or Race

FOUR players from Champions League winners Barcelona are among the 10 finalists in the running for the Ballon d'Or named today by France Football magazine. 30 Nov 2009
Henry Flak Leaves France Boss 'Furious'

Henry Flak Leaves France Boss 'Furious'

France coach Raymond Domenech has condemned the backlash against Thierry Henry following his part in the controversial goal which secured the country's World Cup qualification. 25 Nov 2009