Lille's Florent Balmont celebrates after scoring his penalty against Girondins Bordeaux during their French Ligue 1 soccer match at Lille Metropole Stadium in Villeneuve d'Ascq November 26, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

Lille's Florent Balmont celebrates after scoring his penalty against Girondins Bordeaux during their French Ligue 1 soccer match at Lille Metropole Stadium in Villeneuve d'Ascq November 26, 2009.

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