Papin backs Liverpool ace Torres as Ballon d'Or chance
tribalfootball.com (Free subscription) | 27/10/2009
French legend Jean-Pierre Papin rates Liverpool ace Fernando Torres as the best player in the world. read more
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The Road to South Africa: The Players Who Have Never Played In A World Cup
The Flat Back Four (Free subscription) | 12/10/2009
As the football world turn their focus on which nation will qualify for World Cup 2010, Sweden, Argentina, France and Portugal stand as the countries who might not make it to South Africa. If these countries fail to qualify, then some of the world's best players will not be gracing the biggest stage in football. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic will have to console themselves...
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The Joy of Six: Classic World Cup qualifying deciders
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 09/10/2009
From France blowing it against Bulgaria to England holding out in Rome, we look at half a dozen classic qualifying deciders 1. France 1-2 Bulgaria, 1993 A strike force of Eric Cantona and Jean-Pierre Papin having camouflaged the tactical poverty of manager Gérard Houllier, who prioritised caution and physicality over skill and adventure, France had arrived at the top of their qualifying group...
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Olympique de Marseille profile
Realmadrid.com (Free subscription) | 30/09/2009
Olympique de Marseille are currently third in the Ligue 1 table with 14 point having won four matches, drawn two and lost one. They are third in the UCL Group C table after dropping the opener at home to Milan. The last time Real Madrid and the French side met was in 2003/04, when the Whites won both legs of the tie.
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France v Romania / Worth watching
imscouting.,com (Free subscription) | 04/09/2009
France v Romania, 2010 World Cup qualifier, September 5, 2009
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When Bulgaria (almost) ruled the world
SoccerLens (Free subscription) | 16/07/2009
The Parc des Princes, November 1993. France are seconds away from securing qualification for the 1994 World Cup, albeit nervously. Tied at 1-1 with Group rivals Bulgaria, they know a point is enough to send them to America the following summer. In possession is David Ginola, as enigmatic, stylish and confident then as he would [...]
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Marco Van Basten
Football Kits Online (Free subscription) | 23/05/2009
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France’s passion play
FIFA - Latest News (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
The meeting of Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille is a historical, cultural and social importance that makes it much more than just a football match.
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Agoos, an American idol
FIFA - Latest News (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008
After collecting several MLS winners' medals and notching a successful FIFA World Cup appearance, Jeff Agoos has started on the coaching trail.
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Ligue 1 round-up: Off-field tragedies overshadow FC Nantes' French travails by Ben Lyttleton
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 26/08/2008
David Sommeil's heart attack and the death of two Marseille fans put the weekend's Ligue 1 action into perspective
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Papin ready to return to management
ESPN (Free subscription) | 19/08/2008
Jean-Pierre Papin is eager to return to management after coming to terms with his failed spell as coach of Lens.
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GFA Settles On Eastern European
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/08/2008
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says it will name an 'Eastern European' as new head coach for the Black Stars by close of day on Tuesday.
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It's Papin Or Finke for Stars Job?
All Africa (Free subscription) | 08/08/2008
Ghana's search for a new coach will go on a little longer than expected after money and health issues knocked favourite Josef Hickersberger from his top spot billing.
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FOOTBALL - FRANCE: Lens appoint former player to replace coach Papin
France24 (Free subscription) | 27/05/2008
RC Lens appointed Jean-Guy Wallemme as the club's new coach in replacement of Jean-Pierre Papin (photo), who was sacked following their relegation to Ligue 2. An emblematic player for Lens, Wallemme spent 13 years at the northern club.
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Tigana set for return
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 22/05/2008
Jean Tigana is being tipped to return to management in France shortly.