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Who doesn't like Henry and Zidane? Sould be a fun match!
France vs Switzerland: Henry & Zidane - Fun Match Ahead!
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the performance of the French national football team, particularly focusing on players Thierry Henry and Zinedine Zidane, in the context of their match against Switzerland. Participants express their opinions on the team's struggles, expectations, and past performances, with a mix of humor and critique.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express enthusiasm for Henry and Zidane, anticipating an entertaining match.
- Others note Switzerland's surprising ability to hold a tie against France, questioning the French team's performance.
- Concerns are raised about the French players' underwhelming performances, with specific criticism directed at Henry, Wiltord, and Ribery.
- Some participants remark on the inconsistency of players like Henry and Vieira when representing France compared to their club performances.
- There is a claim that France has not scored a goal in the World Cup since 1998, which some participants find significant.
- Participants joke about the team's qualification process and express disbelief at their performance level.
- A later post critiques Henry for making excuses regarding the team's lack of goals, suggesting a pattern of blame-shifting.
- One participant reflects on Zidane's retirement and his status as one of the best soccer players.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally express dissatisfaction with the French team's performance, but there is no consensus on the reasons for this or the implications of their struggles. Multiple competing views on player performance and team dynamics remain evident.
Contextual Notes
Some statements rely on subjective interpretations of player performances and team dynamics, and there are unresolved assumptions regarding the impact of individual players on the team's success.
Who May Find This Useful
Fans of football, particularly those interested in the dynamics of national teams and player performances in international competitions.
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heartless
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How tough it is to believe that after 30 minutes, Switzerland is still holding a tie :P
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Not hard to believe at all considering how they were playing. I expected better from France. It seems every guy up front had a bad day. Didn't like Henry and Wiltord very much while the youngster Ribery didn't seem to get one right.
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Reshma
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What's up with the French team? Henry, Viera are too good in their respective league teams, but when it comes to France, they simply collapse 
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France are yet to score a goal since the world cup final 1998 (edit:in the world cup)... Tells you something doesn't it ;)
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Reshma
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How did they even qualify? 
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Anttech
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No idea :) ... They are garbage
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NateTG
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Reshma said:How did they even qualify?
Well, they tied Switzerland (0-0, 1-1) in qualifying.
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Anttech
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Yes I know they have scored in an international match, I meant they haven't scored a goal in the WORLD CUP since 1998...
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Reshma
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Excuses come easy, but goals don't
Henry was back to his old habit of giving excuses. He blamed the hot grass for the goaless draw of Tuesday. Like he blamed the cynical decision of the linesmen during Arsenal's match against Barcalona.
I wonder what his next excuse for not scoring will be: his shoe laces were untied?
Henry was back to his old habit of giving excuses. He blamed the hot grass for the goaless draw of Tuesday. Like he blamed the cynical decision of the linesmen during Arsenal's match against Barcalona.
I wonder what his next excuse for not scoring will be: his shoe laces were untied?
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Pyrrhus
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Well you got to consider Zidane's career is over. He was one of the best soccer players.
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