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    <title>Articles tagged 'euro-2008' on World Cup Blog</title>
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<title>Calls for replay seem to be going nowhere</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/?p=1182</link>
<dc:author>jeff</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-11-21 23:30:43</dc:created>
<description>The France-Ireland match and the aftermath have been extremely emotional for all involved.

The Match

France humiliated themselves with a pathetic performance, arguably the worst of the ...</description>
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<title>Calls for replay seem to be going nowhere</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/calls-for-replay-seem-to-be-going-nowhere.html</link>
<dc:author>jeff</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-11-21 23:30:43</dc:created>
<description>The France-Ireland match and the aftermath have been extremely emotional for all involved.

The Match

France humiliated themselves with a pathetic performance, arguably the worst of the ...</description>
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<title>Post-Game Recovery, OR:  &quot;But I'm SAD!&quot;  </title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/?p=1165</link>
<dc:author>Laurie</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-11-20 12:08:45</dc:created>
<description> A few years back, when my daughter was maybe three, she did one of those things which, before you have kids, you swear your ...</description>
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<title>Post-Game Recovery, OR:  &quot;But I'm SAD!&quot;  </title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/post-game-recovery-or-but-im-sad.html</link>
<dc:author>Laurie</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-11-20 12:08:45</dc:created>
<description> A few years back, when my daughter was maybe three, she did one of those things which, before you have kids, you swear your ...</description>
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<title>France through to World Cup - Henry handball sets up decisive goal -  Poor performance from France</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/?p=1137</link>
<dc:author>jeff</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-11-18 22:58:23</dc:created>
<description>If you're only going to have 5 players play well, make sure they include at least three defenders and the goalkeeper.  I'm writing in ...</description>
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<title>France through to World Cup - Henry handball sets up decisive goal -  Poor performance from France </title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/france-through-to-world-cup-henry-handball-sets-up-decisive-goal-poor-performance-from-france.html</link>
<dc:author>jeff</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-11-18 22:58:23</dc:created>
<description>If you're only going to have 5 players play well, make sure they include at least three defenders and the goalkeeper.  I'm writing in ...</description>
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<title>Bosnia Herzegovina 0 - 1 Portugal : Time to celebrate!</title>
<link>http://portugal.worldcupblog.org/?p=632</link>
<dc:author>Miguel</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-11-18 17:47:02</dc:created>
<description>
We are going to South-Africa!

Quick notes while I spend the next hour writing this one up:

- Meireles paved the way with his first goal during ...</description>
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<title>Watching the Game?  Leave Comments and Streams</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/?p=1134</link>
<dc:author>Laurie</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-11-18 14:06:57</dc:created>
<description>First thing:  If you're catching the game on delay on Setanta, DON'T read the comments.  I broke down and forked over my $19.99 ...</description>
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<title>The decisive moment is only a few hours away - Will France be going to the World Cup?</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/?p=1129</link>
<dc:author>jeff</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-11-18 11:37:26</dc:created>
<description>Anybody else feeling edgy?

I'm getting a little tired of reading that this France side aren't &quot;a spot&quot; on the 1998-2000 side.  Time for the ...</description>
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<title>The decisive moment is only a few hours away - Will France be going to the World Cup?</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/the-decisive-moment-is-only-a-few-hours-away-will-france-be-going-to-the-world-cup.html</link>
<dc:author>jeff</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-11-18 11:37:26</dc:created>
<description>Anybody else feeling edgy?

I'm getting a little tired of reading that this France side aren't &quot;a spot&quot; on the 1998-2000 side.  Time for the ...</description>
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<title>World Cup Playoff Leg 1: Ireland 0, France 1</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/?p=1116</link>
<dc:author>jeff</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-11-15 11:54:59</dc:created>
<description>France won the first leg of the World Cup playoff away to Ireland 1-0, but the tie is still up in the air.  

France ...</description>
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<title>World Cup Playoff First Leg: Ireland 0, France 1</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/world-cup-playoff-leg-1-ireland-0-france-1.html</link>
<dc:author>jeff</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-11-15 11:54:59</dc:created>
<description>France won the first leg of the World Cup playoff away to Ireland 1-0, but the tie is still up in the air.  

France ...</description>
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<title>Spain v Argentina Preview</title>
<link>http://spain.worldcupblog.org/?p=405</link>
<dc:author>Anthony</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-11-14 14:34:12</dc:created>
<description>Kick off for today's match against Argentina is in less than an hour and this is going to be hands down, one of the best ...</description>
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<title>This Is IT.  Ireland-France.  Leave Comments and Streams Here</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/?p=1110</link>
<dc:author>Laurie</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-11-14 13:22:16</dc:created>
<description>

So President Nicolas Sarkozy went on Facebook to wish les Bleus good luck.

Pretty sure that will be all it takes to push them over the ...</description>
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<title>Dunne gets stuck-in: Extraordinary pre-match comments on Domenech</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/?p=1086</link>
<dc:author>jeff</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-11-11 01:18:12</dc:created>
<description>From the Guardian:Ireland defender Richard Dunne said, &quot;You can see the reaction of the people at the tennis (Paris Masters), when they put his (Domenech) ...</description>
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<title>Dunne gets stuck-in: Extraordinary pre-match comments on Domenech</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/dunne-gets-stuck-in-extraordinary-pre-match-comments-on-domenech.html</link>
<dc:author>jeff</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-11-11 01:18:12</dc:created>
<description>From the Guardian:Ireland defender Richard Dunne said, &quot;You can see the reaction of the people at the tennis (Paris Masters), when they put his (Domenech) ...</description>
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<title>The Irish Opponents:  Who Will be Playing for Ireland?</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/?p=1072</link>
<dc:author>Laurie</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-11-01 12:35:11</dc:created>
<description>On paper, this shouldn't even be much of a matchup.  France has the players with the big names and the big money.  

You ...</description>
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<title>Pedro Mendes misses play-offs</title>
<link>http://portugal.worldcupblog.org/?p=596</link>
<dc:author>Miguel</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-10-23 13:08:39</dc:created>
<description>After two very timely appearances for the NT against Hungary and Malta, Pedro Mendes suffered a knee injury during Glasgow Ranger's last Champions League match. ...</description>
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<title>Official:  The Playoff Opponent is Ireland</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/official-the-playoff-opponent-is-ireland.html</link>
<dc:author>Laurie</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-10-19 12:24:49</dc:created>
<description>It's official.  France's playoff opponent is Ireland.  

And Raymond Domenech is kissing the boots of UEFA for deciding to seed the draw.  ...</description>
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<title>We've Been on Quite a Journey</title>
<link>http://italy.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2006/weve-been-on-quite-a-journey.html</link>
<dc:author>Julian</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-10-17 13:30:34</dc:created>
<description>

September 6th 2008. The setting: the entire peninsula is devastated after what we saw at the Euros three months earlier. Our illusions of the solidarity, ...</description>
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<title>France 3, Austria 1</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/france-3-austria-1.html</link>
<dc:author>jeff</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-10-15 10:32:53</dc:created>
<description>France are finding a bit of form.

And none too soon.

Domenech has pulled a rabbit out of the hat in Gignac.

Gignac put the match to rest ...</description>
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<title>France-Austria:  For Absolutely Nothing but Pride.  Leave Comments and Streams Here</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/france-austria-for-absolutely-nothing-but-pride-leave-comments-and-streams-here.html</link>
<dc:author>Laurie</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-10-14 13:36:36</dc:created>
<description>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 ...</description>
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<title>5-0</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/5-0.html</link>
<dc:author>jeff</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-10-12 12:16:20</dc:created>
<description>From FIFA:

&quot;Serbia secured qualification in style, with Nikola Zigic, Marko Pantelic, Zdravko Kuzmanovic and Milan Javanovic (2) on target in a 5-0 win over Romania ...</description>
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<title>Lineups for Faroes, Plus: Leave Comments and Streams Here</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/lineups-for-faroes-plus-leave-comments-and-streams-here.html</link>
<dc:author>Laurie</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-10-10 12:39:20</dc:created>
<description>LES ÉQUIPES PROBABLES

FRANCE: Mandanda - Sagna, Gallas, Abidal, Evra - Govou, L. Diarra, Toulalan, Henry (cap.) - Anelka, Gignac
ILES FÉROÉ: Mikkelsen - Danielsen, Gregersen, Eliasen, ...</description>
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<title>Let's Finish The Job</title>
<link>http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/lets-finish-the-job.html</link>
<dc:author>Julian</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-10-08 22:30:17</dc:created>
<description>One game. One more win and we are through to South Africa without having to worry about playoffs. One more match: a convincing enough display ...</description>
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<title>Serbian Hooligans Could Be the Answer to Our Problems</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/serbian-hooligans-could-be-the-answer-to-our-problems.html</link>
<dc:author>Laurie</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-10-08 20:42:23</dc:created>
<description>Could Serbian hooligans solve all our problems?  

From Prost Amerika Soccer:



FIFA have already fined the Serb FA $40,000 for incidents in all their previous ...</description>
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<title>Media stepping up to the plate</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/media-stepping-up-to-the-plate.html</link>
<dc:author>jeff</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-10-07 08:27:12</dc:created>
<description>Recommended reading from Met:

Here’s a must-read from Amy Lawrence, especially for the comments that follow:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2009/oct/07/raymond-domenech-france-world-cup

And also:

Has anyone else noticed that Fox Soccer Channel is advertising ...</description>
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<title>No Gourcuff, No Ribery, No Problem?</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/no-gourcuff-no-ribery-no-problem.html</link>
<dc:author>jeff</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-10-05 23:26:05</dc:created>
<description>Hope for the best and prepare for the worst, I always say.

And thank goodness for Group 9, because the worst, if France can win at ...</description>
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<title>Killin' That In-Between-Games Time with Some Fun Videos</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/killin-that-in-between-games-time-with-some-fun-videos.html</link>
<dc:author>Laurie</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-09-23 11:53:24</dc:created>
<description>I believe the Brits refer to the upcoming matches as &quot;squeaky bum time.&quot;  

(Oh, please.  Don't blame me.  I didn't create the ...</description>
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<title>Serbia-France:  Leave Streams and Comments Here</title>
<link>http://france.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/serbia-france-leave-streams-and-comments-here.html</link>
<dc:author>Laurie</dc:author>
<dc:created>2009-09-09 12:03:04</dc:created>
<description>C'mon, Romania!!!  Oh, and France, too.  

If we can get a win today at Serbia, our fate is still in our own hands. ...</description>
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