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Wednesday 14 December, 2005
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Report: Rennes out with a whimper
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Rennes' abysmal UEFA Cup campaign finished with a 5-1 thrashing away to PAOK on Wednesday. More
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Report: Strasbourg leave it late
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Strasbourg rounded off their impressive UEFA Cup group campaign by claiming a 2-2 draw at home to Red Star Belgrade and topping the section. More
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Report: OM secure top spot
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Marseille beat Dinamo Bucharest 2-1 to seal their third win in four matches and ensure they finish top of UEFA Cup Group F. More
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Previews: Lyon take on nemesis Lille
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Lille will be looking for a repeat of last season as they try to become the first side to beat Lyon on Friday, while PSG travel to Ajaccio on Saturday and Lens entertain Le Mans on Sunday. Previews
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Darcheville talks up Gers move
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Bordeaux striker Jean-Claude Darcheville has revealed that he would find it difficult to turn down a move to Rangers. More
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New Strasbourg chief backs revival
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Strasbourg’s recently-appointed President Philippe Ginestet is counting on “the determination of the players” to get the club out of relegation bother. More
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Frau to miss UEFA Cup clash
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New Lens striker Pierre-Alain Frau will play no part in Thursday’s make-or-break UEFA Cup clash with Sampdoria. More
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Pauleta revelling in 'best' season
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Paris Saint-Germain striker Pedro Pauleta says he is enjoying the best season of his career in France after netting 12 goals in 17 games. More
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Deschamps remains Real priority
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Former France captain Didier Deschamps is one of three names being considered for the Real Madrid post, according to reports. More
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League chief visits Adailton
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Football League (LNP) President Frédéric Thiriez will visit Nancy defender Adailton in hospital today to offer his support to the wounded Brazilian. More
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Ligue 1 stars in awe of Pauleta
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A host of Ligue 1 stars have paid tribute to Paris Saint-Germain striker Pedro Pauleta, who has confirmed his status as France’s top marksman this season. More
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Tuesday 13 December, 2005
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Les Bleus line up friendlies
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France will arrange three additional friendly matches to fine-tune their World Cup preparations. More
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Real play down Zidane fears
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Real Madrid have dismissed rumours that Zinedine Zidane could be facing another spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury. More
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Bordeaux ace turns down Togo
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Bordeaux's Kodjo Afanou has rejected the opportunity to represent Togo in the African Cup of Nations, but may make himself available for the World Cup. More
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Metz give Pimenov another go
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Ligue 1 basement club Metz will give another trial to Russian international Ruslan Pimenov in a bid to end their goalscoring crisis. More
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Lowly Ajaccio hit by Chafni blow
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Ajaccio’s woes continued on Tuesday with news that midfielder Kamel Chafni is facing three weeks on the sidelines with a sprained ankle. More
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Nancy count cost of Strasbourg loss
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Last weekend’s 2-1 home defeat by Strasbourg is becoming more and more costly for Nancy after it emerged that striker Kim has been sidelined. More
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| Quotes of the Week |
| Tomatoes are getting in the way of Pedro Pauleta's dream move, Jean Fernandez may have let the cat of the out bag, while Alexander Frei and Raymond Domenech express their abject disappointment at the prospect of another France-Switzerland clash. More |
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Isaksson suffers fresh setback
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Rennes goalkeeper Andreas Isaksson’s injury-plagued season is set to continue after he aggravated a thigh injury against Paris Saint-Germain. More
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Marseille missing trio
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Marseille will be without defender Habib Beye and attacking duo Mamadou Niang and Sergio Koke for their UEFA Cup clash with Dinamo Bucharest. More
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Courbis will not give up hope
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Ajaccio boss Rolland Courbis is adamant that the Corsican club can avoid relegation despite their dismal run of form. More
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