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  • Final four win through in Europe

    Final four win through in Europe

    Wednesday 18 November 2009

    France, Portugal, Slovenia and Greece were the teams left celebrating at the end of a dramatic evening of play-off action in the European Zone.

  • Gallas breaks Irish hearts

    Gallas breaks Irish hearts

    Wednesday 18 November 2009

    France stumbled through to South Africa 2010 with an unconvincing 2-1 aggregate win over an excellent Republic of Ireland side in Paris.

  • Keane bullish about Irish chances

    Keane bullish about Irish chances

    Tuesday 17 November 2009

    Republic of Ireland forward Robbie Keane says his team enjoys the role of underdog going into the FIFA World Cup play-off decider against France.

  • Henry warns against complacency

    Henry warns against complacency

    Tuesday 17 November 2009

    France still have a lot of work to do to reach South Africa 2010 according to Thierry Henry, despite a 1-0 victory over Republic of Ireland in Dublin.

  • Coupet: Lloris is a phenomenon

    Coupet: Lloris is a phenomenon

    Tuesday 17 November 2009

    After helping France on to the cusp of South Africa 2010 qualification, goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has earned high praise from Gregory Coupet.

  • Trapattoni optimistic for France challenge

    Trapattoni optimistic for France challenge

    Tuesday 17 November 2009

    Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni's remains defiant about his team's chances against France in Paris on Wednesday despite a first-leg deficit.