Association: Federation Francaise de Football
Nickname: Les Bleus
Uniform: Blue-White
Captain: Thierry Henry
Coach: Raymond Domenech
France During World Cup:
State Team France has a history quite sweet in the way the World Cup. As one of 13 contestants in the first World Cup held earlier in 1930, France recorded just six times failed to reach the final round. Recognized as one of Europe’s biggest powers, France was filled with great talents worthy entry in the historical record. Michel Platini’s call it (now President of UEFA) which brings Roosters team ranked fourth in 1982 World Cup in Spain and third in the 1986 Mexico World Cup. In addition, there Lilian Thuram who has the most caps with France. Similarly, Didier Deschamps, Laurent Blanc, Fabien Barthez and Bixente Lizarazu. One name that can not of the French national team is a descendant of Algerian striker Zinedine Zidane. Along with Zidane, France through a golden period in the late 90s era. Despite failing stepped into the World Cup finals in 1994 in the United States, a fleet of Les Bleus with a perfect pay when lifting the trophy in front of the French public, four years later. In fact, when coach Aime Jacquet had a chance to scathing criticism from the public and the media due to a strategy game that is very defensive. Public appeal to be heard back.
However, Jacquet had silenced the critics when the French finally won the title after Brazil melibas favorite candidate with a score of 3-0 landslide. Two goals dilesakkan Zinedine Zidane (27 ‘, 45 +1′), while Emmanuel Petit scored the winning goal at the end of the fight. Former Real Madrid star was named the FIFA World Player of the Year in 2000 after delivering France won Euro 2000. Squads then Roger Lemerre shot to the top of FIFA rankings until 2001.
The decision to hang boots Zidane past 2006, head to Marco Materazzi’s chest in the World Cup finals in Germany, could say the beginning of the decline of France. Euro 2008 in Austria and Switzerland and then to witness decline in quality of the French game. Appear unconvincing throughout the competition, the French ultimately failed to move into the finals after finishing in top protruding in Group C, aka Hell group shared with the Netherlands, Italy, and Romania.
French participation in the 2010 World Cup was not won easily. Roosters team stumbled in qualifying and could only finish as runner-up European Zone Group 7 under Serbia. As a result, France had to fight play-off against the Republic of Ireland. Not only that, the certainty of France qualified for the finals of any controversy related colored conducted handball striker and captain Thierry Henry in the second leg play-off. A William Gallas scored during extra time of birth after the bomber Barcelona looks to handball and provide 2-1 aggregate victory. Had characterized the tension by faction The Boys in Green who demanded an rematch, France and still drove to South Africa. France entered in Group A with host Bafana Bafana, the South American seed Uruguay, and Mexico.
France reaped praise and criticism for his squad that represents so many ethnic minorities. Les Bleus squad today also predominantly descended like Eric Abidal (Martinique), Karim Benzema and Samir Nasri (Algeria). No exception to the captain Thierry Henry who is the Antillean descent. Apart from the controversy over her in the play-offs and, no doubt, Henry became France’s most important figure at this time.
He started his career at AS Monaco (1994-1999), the new Henry’s name is widely known when he joined the elite English club Arsenal (1999-2007) who returned with his coach at Monaco, Arsene Wenger. Wenger carefulness Henry also likely to become a world-class player by placing it as a striker at Arsenal, leaving the winger position that had been Henry. Henry became Arsenal top scorer of all time with 226 goals incision in all competitions. Together with the current club, Barcelona, Henry did not forget the sharpness in front of the opponent’s goal. He helped deliver the treble in Barcelona grabbed 2008/2009 season with a total of 100 goals scored with Lionel Messi and Samuel Eto’o. Henry’s achievement is not only sleek stopped at the club. Since strengthening team past the Rooster 1997, Henry became the second player with most caps (117) under Lilian Thuram. However, Henry may be proud of having evicted top score Michel Platini as Les Bleus with a record 51 goals. Speed and toughness in one-on-one duel to the power of Henry in the hunt for goals. Not only that, he had become a mainstay of the team for assists gave thanks to his experience as a winger in the early days of his career.
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