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Job Far From Done, Warns Henry

Job Far From Done, Warns Henry

Thierry Henry believes the hard work is still to come for France as they look to book their place in next summer's World Cup at the expense of the Republic of Ireland. 18 Nov 2009
Keane Bullish About Irish Chances

Keane Bullish About Irish Chances

Robbie Keane is relishing being cast in the role of underdog as he attempts to lead the Republic of Ireland to a historic World Cup victory over France. 18 Nov 2009
Doyle and Co Chase Golden Goal

Doyle and Co Chase Golden Goal

Kevin Doyle knows the Republic of Ireland have nothing to lose as they attempt to rekindle their dreams of World Cup qualification. 17 Nov 2009
Evra Remains Cautious Ahead of Paris Return

Evra Remains Cautious Ahead of Paris Return

Defender Patrice Evra will take nothing for granted as France attempt belatedly to book their place at next summer's World Cup finals. 17 Nov 2009
Domenech Denies Henry Spat

Domenech Denies Henry Spat

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech played down reports that he and skipper Thierry Henry had a blazing row ahead of the World Cup play-off victory over the Republic of Ireland. 15 Nov 2009
Keane: We Must Believe

Keane: We Must Believe

ROBBIE Keane insists the Republic of Ireland must retain their self-belief if they are to stand any chance of realising their World Cup dream. 15 Nov 2009
Henry Primed for World Cup Showdown

Henry Primed for World Cup Showdown

France skipper Thierry Henry has likened his nation's World Cup play-off showdown with the Republic of Ireland to a Champions League tie. 14 Nov 2009
Domenech In Defiant Mood

Domenech In Defiant Mood

EMBATTLED France boss Raymond Domenech was in defiant mood as he arrived in Dublin for his side's World Cup showdown with the Republic of Ireland. 14 Nov 2009
Dunne Ridicules Domenech

Dunne Ridicules Domenech

Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne has launched a blistering attack on France coach Raymond Domenech as their crunch World Cup qualification play-off nears. 11 Nov 2009
I Should Have Been Picked: Vieira

I Should Have Been Picked: Vieira

FRANCE veteran Patrick Vieira has lashed out after he was left out of Raymond Domenech's squad for the World Cup qualifying play-offs against the Republic of Ireland. 6 Nov 2009
Zinedine Zidane relives his Predator moments

Zinedine Zidane relives his Predator moments

French World Cup-winning legend Zinedine Zidane talks us through his finest moments in a pair of Predators such as scoring the winning goals in the European Champions League and World Cup finals! ZZ was talking ahead of the 10th version of the boot - Predator X - launching next month. 6 Nov 2009
Ribery Likely to Miss Play-Off

Ribery Likely to Miss Play-Off

Midfielder Franck Ribery looks set to miss France's World Cup play-off against Republic of Ireland with a knee injury. 22 Oct 2009
Trapattoni Lifts Team for France

Trapattoni Lifts Team for France

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni will prepare his players for two "cup finals" as they attempt to dump France out of the World Cup. 20 Oct 2009
Henry Demands French Improvement

Henry Demands French Improvement

France striker Thierry Henry has urged his team-mates to do their utmost to get the fans back on their side during the World Cup qualifiers against the Faroe Islands and Austria. 9 Oct 2009
Henry Dismisses Domenech Talk

Henry Dismisses Domenech Talk

THIERRY Henry insists talk of a falling-out with Raymond Domenech is just "vicious gossip" and claims he still has confidence in the France coach. 10 Sep 2009
Chiefs Deny Domenech Bust-Up

Chiefs Deny Domenech Bust-Up

FRENCH Football chiefs were today trying to play down reports of a bust-up between the players and coach Raymond Domenech ahead of Wednesday's crucial World Cup qualifier in Serbia. 7 Sep 2009
France Suffer World Cup Setback

France Suffer World Cup Setback

France's hopes of booking a direct passage into next summer's World Cup finals suffered a setback after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Romania in Paris. 6 Sep 2009
Henry Sidelined for Les Bleus

Henry Sidelined for Les Bleus

Thierry Henry has pulled out of France's squad for their World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands on Wednesday. 11 Aug 2009
Kapo Eyes Return to France

Kapo Eyes Return to France

Wigan midfielder Olivier Kapo has revealed he is not happy at the Barclays Premier League club and wants to return to France. 7 Jun 2009
Vieira: Fans' Behaviour Was Unacceptable

Vieira: Fans' Behaviour Was Unacceptable

Patrick Vieira and other members of the France squad have hit out at the team's supporters, with the Inter Milan midfielder calling their behaviour in last night's defeat to Nigeria "unacceptable". 3 Jun 2009
Henry Delivers Upbeat Verdict

Henry Delivers Upbeat Verdict

FRANCE captain Thierry Henry believes his side's current position in World Cup qualifying Group Seven is better in reality than it looks on paper. 29 Mar 2009