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PARIS - NOVEMBER 19: Patrick Vieira of France passes the ball during the International Friendly between France and Uruguay at the Stade de France on November 19, 2008 in Paris, France. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

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Drew commented on France Squad for Irish Playoff Test Has No Room for Vieira

Matt, Thanks for the article. The roster you provided is very helpful. I do not know if I'll be able to follow this game living in...

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jesh raj commented on Republic of Ireland Matched Up with France in World Cup Playoff Draw

Im a les bleus fan and im disappointed with the draw i expected an easy draw. Well France will be under extreme pressure. France is not...

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ben perri commented on Republic of Ireland Matched Up with France in World Cup Playoff Draw

I am convinced that Domenech will come to play a 0-0 in Dublin with 10 player behind with 2 or 3 defensive midfielder and hopefully a...

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  True, Domenech always plays with two defensive midfielders, even against the Faroe Islands away he had...
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  Of course I wish that France played the World Cup but I prefer to be disposed...

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Andrew Jordan commented on Republic of Ireland Matched Up with France in World Cup Playoff Draw

Ireland deserved to be in the World Cup next year, but they could still beat France, who struggled during qualifying.

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  I think it'll be close, there's certainly a lot to play for and whoever handles the...

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Andrew McNair commented on Republic of Ireland Matched Up with France in World Cup Playoff Draw

Take a leaf out of Scotland's book...do your best to hold on and Ireland must MAKE sure they take their chance when it comes around...or in...

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  the only problem with the McFadden scenario it's France has no longer calimity landreau to concede...
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  Exactly, France may be favourites due to their big names, etc but I still think they...

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Sergey Zikov commented on Republic of Ireland Matched Up with France in World Cup Playoff Draw

Well, best of luck to Ireland from Russia. I know I'll be cheering for you to advance. France has only been a shadow of their former...

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Yoosof Farah commented on Republic of Ireland Matched Up with France in World Cup Playoff Draw

Hmmm... I don't think we'll be making it to South Africa next year.

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  It's a tough ask over two games, but I remember back in 2001 when Ireland beat...

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Keith Griffin commented on Republic of Ireland Matched Up with France in World Cup Playoff Draw

Would have preferred Portugal to be honest as I think no matter how bad France are playing they have the ability to unlock us even on...

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  The big names are definitely there for France on paper but they have been all throughout...
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As far as the personnel, you list is as near perfect as it can get, however, Roy Keane should come at No. 1. My reason for...

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Zidane is the greatest of all time! im still very sad that he has retired, and ill always remember the ride he took us all on...

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Redondo and Tardelli should be in the list....Redondo completely outclassed Keane when they played the champions league....Alex Ferguson said"he had a magnet on his foot" but...

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