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Qualifiers 2010 France - Republic of Ireland

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:51:24 GMT

Intl Football: France sneak through to join World Cup heavyweights

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:11:01 GMT

Barcelona star Thierry Henry kept the ball in play from Florent Malouda's ball to the far post before squaring it for William Gallas to head home during extra-time at the Stade de France to make it 1-1 on the night - a result that knocked the Irish out.
Source: Clubcall.com

France qualify for Football World Cup

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:27:58 GMT

PARIS: Former champions France secured their World Cup spot Wednesday after a dramatic 1-1 draw with the Republic of Ireland at the Stade de France. Giovanni Trapattoni's visitors, beaten 1-0 in Dublin last Saturday in the play-off first leg, took...
Source: The News

Soccer: France qualify for World Cup in controversial fashion

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:22:17 GMT

PARIS, Nov 18 (Reuters) - A controversial goal in extra time by defender William Gallas sent France to next year’s World Cup with a 2-1 aggregate playoff win over Ireland on Wednesday.
Source: Vancouver Sun

2010 FIFA WORLD CUP: Controversial goal helps France book ticket to South Africa

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:58:25 GMT

A controversial goal by William Gallas in extra time gave the French side its ticket for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa as les Bleus drew with Ireland 1-1 in the second leg of the play-off in Paris on Wednesday.
Source: France 24

Football: France, Ireland play extra time in World Cup playoff

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:42:30 GMT

A controversial goal in extra time by defender William Gallas sent France to next year's World Cup with a 2-1 aggregate playoff win over Ireland on Thursday.
Source: TVNZ

Other Football News: Robbie Keane urges Republic of Ireland to see off France in Paris

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:20:12 GMT

CAPTAIN Robbie Keane has urged the Republic of Ireland not to throw away all their hard work as they attempt to wrench World Cup qualification away from France.
Source: Liverpool Echo

Riots in France as Algeria lose football WC qualifier

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:14:14 GMT

HOME RUNS: Nobody was hurt in the clashes. Police say 500 officers were mobilised.
Source: IBN Live

Football Betting 1 On 1: Ireland v France – Football Odds – £310 Free Bets!

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:16:21 GMT

Republic of Ireland entertain France at Croke Park on Saturday in the first leg of their World Cup play-off.
Source: The Soccer Blog

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Wed, 27 May 2009 18:01:30 GMT

France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (L) awards World Rally champion Sebastien Loeb the Officer de la Legion d'Honneur, or Legion of Honor, France's highest award, at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, May 27, 2009.

Photo from AP Photo by HAROLD HINSON

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:52:12 GMT

In this photo provided by Harold Hinson, NASCAR chairman Brian France, right, speaks as NASCAR president Mike Helton, left, looks on during the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour Hosted by Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. , Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009.