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Busquets: Pressure on for Spain in France
Ian Holyman, France Correspondent | March, 25 2013Sergio Busquets says Spain have little room for error when they take on France on Tuesday, while he hopes their opponents do not "park the bus" in front of goal during the crucial World Cup qualifier.
Article | ConversationSpain have no room for error, says Monreal
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | March, 25 2013Nacho Monreal has said Spain have "no margin for error" in Tuesday's crucial World Cup 2014 qualifier against France.
Article | ConversationFrance's Evra wants 'arrogance' against Spain
Ian Holyman, France Correspondent | March, 25 2013"A little arrogance" is what Patrice Evra believes France require to face up to the challenge posed by Spain on Tuesday and keep Les Bleus ahead of the reigning world and European champions en route to Brazil 2014.
Article | ConversationAlba misses France game through injury
March, 23 2013Jordi Alba will miss the game with France and will return to Barcelona after suffering a hamstring injury in the World Cup qualifying draw with Finland, his club have confirmed.
Article | ConversationLloris calls for focus from France team-mates
Ian Holyman, France Correspondent | March, 22 2013France captain Hugo Lloris has told his international team-mates not to worry about their defeats in recent friendlies, adding he prefers to win "games that count" as Les Bleus prepare to face Georgia in Friday's 2014 World Cup qualifier.
Article | ConversationDugarry: Benzema can't run away from pressure
Ian Holyman, France Correspondent | March, 21 2013World Cup winner Christophe Dugarry has told Karim Benzema to stop moaning about being expected to inspire the French national side to the 2014 World Cup and come to terms with his standing as one Les Bleus' key players.
Article | ConversationFrance's Valbuena aware he has big shoes to fill
Ian Holyman, France Correspondent | March, 21 2013Mathieu Valbuena is conscious that following in the footsteps of Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane as the French national team's creative hub is "a big responsibility".
Article | ConversationFrance's Benzema bemoans criticism
Ian Holyman, France Correspondent | March, 20 2013Karim Benzema has expressed his annoyance at continued criticism of his performances for France as the Real Madrid striker struggles for goals at international level.
Article | ConversationVarane in line to make France debut
Ian Holyman, France Correspondent | March, 19 2013France coach Didier Deschamps has suggested Raphael Varane will make his senior international debut in the coming days following the centre-back's recent performances for Real Madrid.
Article | ConversationMy France career is over, says midfielder Diarra
Ian Holyman, France Correspondent | March, 19 2013Lassana Diarra has told L'Equipe he believes that his international career is over after he again missed out on a France call-up.
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