Perfect start for France in Federation Cup
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Moscow, Nov 26 - Nathalie Dechy picked up where Tatiana Golovin left off on Wednesday, defeating Maria Sanchez Lorenzo 6-2, 6-4 to give France a confidence-boosting 2-0 lead in their Fed Cup semi-final against Spain.
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All the action from Paris where France host Scotland in the RBS Six Nations.
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France finally got a goal, didn&#039;t get a win and now is in danger of another early exit from the World Cup.
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Goalkeeper Fabien Barthez became a hero as France held Ireland 0-0 in their World Cup Group Four qualifier on Saturday. It was the third straight draw for France on its home ground since Raymond Domenech became coach in July.
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Portugal completed a perfect first round at the World Cup on Wednesday with a 2-1 victory over Mexico in Group D. Maniche and Simao Sabrosa scored in the first 25 minutes before Kikin headed in a 29th-minute corner for Mexico, which qualified for the next round as runner-up in the group.
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As the rugby World Cup kicks off in Paris, Nicolas Sarkozy and his government are hoping to benefit from the inevitable feel-good factor.
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MOSCOW  - Tatiana Golovin and Nathalie Dechy led holders France to a 5-0 mauling of Spain to set up a Fed Cup final clash against Russia.
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Israel got its World Cup qualifying campaign off to a strong start Saturday when it held out for a goalless away draw against France in Paris.
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Newcastle United cruised into the last 32 of the Uefa Cup with a thoroughly convincing victory over in-form Sochaux in France. The Magpies hit four - with goals from Lee Bowyer and Shola Ameobi either side
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Germany, Spain and France are all in action in Saturday's qualifying matches.
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Hot favourites Russia, seeking their first Fed Cup title, will take on champions France in the final after crushing Austria 5-0 on Thursday.
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What seemed an ideal time to be playing France turned out to be exactly that. In fact with a shade more composure in front of goal the Republic of Ireland might even have
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SUN CITY, South Africa  - France, South Korea and Canada share the first-round lead midway through the opening day of the Women's World Cup of Golf at Gary Player Country Club on Friday.
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Resurgent Paris Saint Germain booked their spot in the French League Cup semi-finals on Wednesday with a 4-0 rout of Valenciennes as Japan midfielder Daisuke Matsui ensured Le Mans' passage at the expense of Lyon.
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The tension is building in Paris with less than two hours before kick-off in the World Cup final.
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In a fitting end to a season dominated by Russian women, the country won its first Fed Cup title Sunday by edging defending champion France 3-2 when Anastasia Myskina and Vera Zvonareva beat Marion Bartoli and Emilie Loit 7-6 (5), 7-5 in the deciding doubles match.
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Marseille&#39;s DR Congo-born striker Peguy Luyindula has been called up for France&#39;s World Cup qualifier against Ireland. France coach Raymond Domenech picked Luyindula to replace Juventus striker David Trezeguet.