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FRANCE


République Française



FFF (Fédération Française de Football)


Coach: Raymond Domenech
Confederation: UEFA
FIFA Ranking (Nov 09): 7
Record Appearances: 12 (1930, 1934, 1938, 1954, 1958, 1966, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1998, 2002, 2006


HISTORY

Although the origin for the founder of the World Cup as well as the first president of FIFA, Jules Rimet, France did not have a proud record in the tournament. Three times the French qualify for the semi-finals: first, in 1958 when it strengthened Just Fontaine, who holds the record created 13 goals in one tournament! The second and third times in a row pada1982 and 1986. Finally, Les Bleus to create a new history of World Cup champions in their own lands thanks to a 3-0 victory over Brazil in 1998. Four years ago, France qualify for the final. France likely to conquer Italy, but history later recorded the incident to Marco Materazzi Zinedine Zidane ...

ROAD TO SOUTH AFRICA 2010

Not a record to be proud. French break-out to the more crowded South Africa discussed the incident thanks to Thierry Henry's hand at play-off match against Ireland. Many people think that France was not worth competing in South Africa. France began qualifying with a bad campaign plus a bad game too. 3-1 defeat of Austria, a 2-2 draw against Romania, and only a 1-1 draw against Serbia, they have to go through play-off to snatch a World Cup ticket. Not ideal qualifications. Chair Raymond Domenech will not be safe until the World Cup was held the middle of next year.

POWER

France has a great team ... on paper. France has a row of players from big European clubs, they should be able to become a candidate probe World Cup champion. See the front-line quality that they possess. Nicolas Anelka, Franck Ribery, Thierry Henry, Karim Benzema, and Yoann Gourcuff. You could say this is the strongest front lines on paper at the upcoming World Cup. France World Cup full of experience and have proved it in 2006.

WEAKNESSES

Les Bleus had no balance in the middle of the defense. William Gallas are good, but not a central defender Eric Abidal. France needs more quality defender, but their relationship on the field is not smooth. French media considers worthy consort Sebastien Squillacci central defender Gallas as a duet. Other weaknesses? A man named Raymond Domenech!

TRAINER

Domenech may be the most hated coach in world football today. Many, too many in fact, his mistakes in the past. Selection of team that does not make sense, style of management which are unpredictable ... No one can answer that question. South Africa '10 may be the last chance for him in the squad.
STAR PLAYERS


Thierry Henry: overdo considered a player foul due to the game against Ireland. In fact, his career record as a respected player. World Cup 2010 to be the last chance for him triumphant with the national team uniform. Record 51 goals for Les Bleus carved, 51 goals, is the best.


Franck Ribéry: Not a good season for Bayern Munich midfielder was due to frequently bothered by injuries. For many observers, Ribery is the actual leader of the French on the field. The team is no longer the same team, if not enforcement. Qualifier must be lived with severe Ribery often absent.


Nicolas Anelka: South Africa '10 became the first World Cup for Anelka. Penampiilan best appear in the last two years, could be seen when facing Ireland in the qualifying play-off match. Result has not been seen in the World Cup, motivation Anelka would double. He can rely on the field, but not in the locker room.

BEST XI



BEST MOMENTS

The late 1990s became a symbol of French triumph at the world soccer stage. In 1998 and 2000, France managed to win the World Cup and European Cup. France became the second team after Germany (West), which is able to reconcile the world title with the European champions.

OUTSIDE FIELD

* France is very famous for its food, beautiful scenery, and fashion. Paris became the city's most frequently visited by tourists the world.
* France is often performed badly at the start of the tournament, but capable of improvement. After struggling in the group, the French can win games against stronger teams.


TARGET WORLD Cup

The team with the power of France as tough as winning the World Cup proper. Maybe not a coach who can be counted, but the game lies in the hands pemain.Kunci Ribery. If appearing in his best game, the French may dijagokan champion for the second time.