Appeal postponed for Roncero

But it should be considered on appeal on Wednesday following the punch of Thierry Toulousain at Dusautoir, Rodrigo Roncero will have to wait three weeks before its sanction.

First Instance sentenced to one month's suspension for hitting Thierry Dusautoir, Pillar Stade Français Rodrigo Roncero had decided to appeal. Since he was suspending the player was able to participate in the test-matches fall of Argentina. Its location should be studied on Wednesday, but the review of his case was postponed for about three weeks at the request of his lawyer, who has other business to deal with. The Gaucho will therefore be taken by the Top 14 match this weekend against Biarritz, as well as two meetings of the Heineken Cup against Harlequins in December.

Roanne: Gray joined linfirmerie

The joy of victory, gained Tuesday evening after extension to Riga under the Eurocoupe has somewhat been affected by injury Taj Gray in the ranks of Roanne. The pivot Americas, verve since the beginning of the season, received a shock in the shoulder at the 5th minute and suffers from a lesion of the fairing of the right shoulder tells us the official website of the choir. An injury that will be worth it to stay open during the next three weeks.

Top 14 Rugby: Biarritz Delmas aside and recruits Gonzalez

Biarritz Wednesday dismissed coach Jacques Delmas, guilty designated for a failed early-season (8th of the Top 14), far ambitions of the club, which still hopes to reverse its recent decline in entrusting his fate to his former captain Jean-Michel Gonzalez . In the spotlight for several weeks, Delmas, coach on the front BO since 2004 and under contract until June 2010, will ultimately not passed in November. His deputy Jack Isaac, in charge of rear end since 2007, remains along with "Gonzo". After the departure last June of a Patrice Lagisquet tired and worn out by ten years bench is the second wheel tandem champion France in 2005 and 2006, finalist in the European Cup in 2006, which folds in less baggage six months. Because "exemption (Delmas) in attending the training course and the club this week in Hendaye, terms politically and legally correct release of BO Wednesday, is not connected to anything other than setting on the sidelines, germinating for some time around Aguilera. Weakened after defeats in Dax (18-30) and Clermont (6-32) in late September, Delmas, unevenly supported by his locker, was found shortly after colors with a cardboard face Montpellier (46-3), but the defeat Aguilera to the neighbor against Bayonne (12-14) and non-revolt in Toulon (5-10) Saturday, have sealed its future. As premonition several media Monday, it was only a matter of days. Wednesday morning, Delmas has seen thus mean that decision at a meeting with club boss Serge Blanco, president Marcel Martin and the recently appointed sporting director Lawrence Rodriguez, before leaving the team for a three day behind closed doors in Hendaye. Without him. There is no doubt that the BO (5 v., 6 d.), 8th of the Top 14 to 11 pts 4th, Perpignan before hosting Stade Francais (3rd) Saturday at Aguilera for the shock of the 12th day, would well bumpiness past again. It plombe an atmosphere more gloomy past two years between bad choices and game-mast, coups de gueule and cloakrooms closed Failed final stages in Top 14 as UEFA Cup. In short, an end of cycle. There is no doubt that in appointing two weeks ago as sports director Lawrence Rodriguez, former coach of the 2002 BO champion, and entrusting the management of fronts to Jean-Michel Gonzalez, a former international hooker (35 selections from 1992 to 1996), Captain club champion in 2002 and 2005, leaders have tried biarrots betting on local fiber, friendship. This will be enough to bounce back and highlight the theme of the rank? Since his departure from the BO in 2003 for professional reasons, Rodriguez, a relative of the boss Blanco, was not very happy returns for its Top 14, either in 2004-05 Pau or Brive in 2005-06 . Gonzalez, 41 years, despite its experienced player and captain iconic darling of Aguilera and locker room leader, has experience of coaching for one season at the helm of the SA Bayonne, which changes Fédérale 3 . As for Isaac, former Australian center BO, also champion in 2002 and under Gonzalez Rodriguez, he retained his position - after having been approached thus also - thanks in part to its indispensable English in a group of 14 nationalities. Good luck.

The PSG at Swiss?

Sportingly, the PSG is better. After two seasons particularly black, the club from the capital found finally a respectable standing. What attract the interest of investors. For several months, the majority shareholder, Colony Capital, is seeking a new partner to replace Morgan Stanley, who wishes to disengage, and instructed the bank Lazard folder. Colony Capital does not sell It would just received a first concrete proposal from an investment holding company of Switzerland, Credit Alps. The Helvetic Society, which specializes in wealth management, is ready to invest 65 million euros provided to become the sole owner of Paris-SG. Jose Veiga, a former agent of Luis Figo and former CEO of Benfica Lisbon, was appointed by the CEO, Fabrizio Cerina, the role of intermediary for the occasion. This offer has no chance of success. At least in its present form. Colony Capital has no intention to actually sell its shares, as specified director Sebastien Bazin in the columns of Parisien: "We are not selling our participation." A phased withdrawal? On the other hand, the sum raised is much less than the total value of the club, determined by its current owner to 125 million euros (to recall, Canal + had sold 26M € in 2006). Currently, only 33.3% of the shares of Morgan Stanley, the second shareholder of the club, are for sale. A relatively complex assembly would in reality the new entrant, under a capital increase to acquire 40% of the club for an amount of 50 million. The file does not lay by the wayside. One solution would be to convince investors to take only 40% in the first instance, while promising him a majority within two or three years. Only flat, Butler Capital, the third shareholder with 4.2% stake, has priority in case of sale of the club. This means that the case is not concluded yet.

Gerets: "Fighting for UEFA"

"It is often said that my players do not play as a whole but this time they did and they were f ... to play a beautiful football, really nice to see. Overall, except for the match at PSV, which was a scandal at all other Champions League matches, it deserved when at least one point. The players deserved a little more than the three points today. It is poorly served. We will fight for UEFA to continue living on the European level. It would be a great reward for my players, "said Eric Gerets, the coach Olympian on the site of the OM. Marseille is currently 3rd in its group, with the same number of points but the advantage on PSV.

Boston has the resource

The match of the night: We knew the Big Three, it will perhaps have to change the name to Big Four! Confined to shine Garnett, Pierce and Allen last year, Rajon Rondo recalls last few matches that can also affect the fate of a meeting. Wednesday, the leader of the Celtics who, in large part, enabled his team to win face Golden State (119-111) a 14th victory in 16 matches, the 6th consecutive year. With 22 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, the former leader from Kentucky made the most beautiful line Celtics stats later. It was important to fill that hole conceded by the champion title in a second quarter-time way for visitors (19-39). The match had started well for Garnett (21 points, 13 rebounds) and his band led by 7 units at the end of the first-quarter time (35-28). But Corey Maggette (32 points including 11 in the 2nd quarter-time) took fire before the break and Boston took a big draft (54-67). Worn by Ray Allen so far (25 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists), the Celtics responded with champions in the 3rd quarter-time. The Warriors cashing a 22-10 under the battering of Garnett in the racket, and missiles with Allen and Pierce (21 points, 6 rebounds, assists). Rondo, he gave the spin back to California, put baskets as beads (16 points) and Boston took command before the last quarter-time (86-83). Houspillés by the charismatic Don Nelson, the Warriors did nothing cowardly in the money time. The leadership changed hands seven times but on a "and one" appropriate to 6 minutes from the buzzer, Garnett made a break (106-102) finally decisive. Rondo distributing the remaining caviar to perfect its line stats. With 83 items on the last 5 games, Rondo is now monitoring closely. Supporters of the NBA no longer know where to give the Celtics meet the head! The night of Frenchies: Despite a great strength, Ronny Turiaf Warriors were therefore inclined to Boston (see the match of the night). Active defense (5 against), the former Laker has been rather quiet in attack (2 points to 1 / 3 shooting, 2 rebounds in 22 minutes). A Portland, Nicolas Batum has done his best game of the season when the Blazers win easily on the Heat (106-68). Holder, the former Manceau a score 15 points (3 / 4 to three points) including 10 in the first quarter meanwhile, picked up 6 rebounds and 2 passes issued in 22 minutes. Opposite, Yakhouba Diawara was less to celebrate (5 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist in 20 minutes). At Philadelphia, Mike Pietrus (9 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists) and Orlando have become the face of Sixers (96-94) as Boris Diaw (2 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists in 22 minutes) in Minneapolis and Phoenix ( 110-102). New defeat in contrast (the 13th in a row!) For the Thunder Johan Petro (7 points, 5 errors in 12 minutes) at Cleveland (82-117). In the 5 major Charlotte, Alexis Ajinça a successful exit Plua accomplished in the NBA (9 minutes to 6 points and 1 rebound) but could not prevent the defeat of the Bobcats against Toronto (93-86). Same for Joakim Noah (2 points, 5 rebounds in 12 minutes), dominated in San Antonio at Chicago (88-98). Still recovering, Tony Parker did not play. The Perf ': The top scorer of the evening is named Chris Bosh. Inside Raptors, who already attracts many coveted because it will be like LeBron James or Dwyane Wade, free agent in 2010, a martyred Ajinça and internal Bobcats with 39 points (15/20 shooting), 11 rebounds and 2 against in 45 minutes. John Salmons was almost as well with Sacramento. But his 38 points (4 / 5 three-point) were not sufficient to prevent New Jersey from becoming the Kings for the first time in 11 years (116-114 AD). Nice double double for Al Jefferson (28 points, 17 rebounds) of the Timberwolves, victims (102-110) of the homogeneity of the Suns (all holders to 12 or more points, including 20 for Nash). Finally, the title of clutch player of the night is awarded to Rashard Lewis. The rear of a Magic justified his salary myrobalan (15 million the year) by planting a three-point to 4 seconds of the buzzer to give Orlando the victory against Philadelphia (96-94).

Foot - C1 - Planus: "Making a feat in Rome"

Authors of a convincing performance Wednesday evening at Chaban-Delmas against Chelsea (1-1), Bordeaux players had the feeling of accomplishment after the meeting. Marc Planus, who agreed with embarrassment that Bordeaux has conceded a goal on a rare adverse, preferred to emphasize the game and state of mind made by the Girondins. Everything will depend now in two weeks in Rome and the central defender (photo L'Equipe) is aware that his team will make a small feat if it wants to qualify for the quarter-finals.

"Marc Planus, what are your feelings after this result against Chelsea zero?
After a tie, there is never content. But we must not forget that we faced one of the best teams in Europe or the world. We must relativize and say that a point is a good thing, especially when you're done yet just minutes from the end. What is positive is that we found the resources to get the equalizer. During the match, they left little space and they had few opportunities. We, we had some particularly in the first period. This is satisfactory but there is nothing done. This will be especially important if we manage to do something in Rome.

Is he not of frustration anyway?
Yes of course but we have still been conducted. The slightest mistake, even to fifty meters of our goals is paid cash. At the moment, it's hard. It is really not helped. But the fact back in the game, it's a good thing. There are one or two months, I do not think we'd revenues in this match like that. Tonight, it was able to be welded and did not particularly daunted. We played our football. This was, I think, a very nice match to watch.

Bordeaux will now have to go defend his chances in Rome. It inspires you what?
It is already well for Bordeaux to know that it is mathematically possible to qualify in Rome. If we were told initially that we play qualification in the last match, I think everyone would have signed. In Italy, he will have to make an achievement, there is no choice. Anyway, we knew he had to be an achievement to qualify. When we saw the draw, was clear.

Do you feel capable of going to win in Italy?
On a match is possible. But many, we can not compete with teams like Chelsea or Rome. We are aware of. We can be ambitious at a time, we must be realistic. Tonight, we knew that everything could happen. There was a determination which was increased tenfold. It was able to make their pitch by compensating for our lack of technical aggression and envy. It was match well and I hope that we will come to Rome to tip the balance in our favor. "nop

Paris must sacrifice the UEFA Cup?

LIFE footballer wife sometimes curious paradoxes. It s'escrime, during a season, to push through a European seat and, when arguing continental competition, one is tempted to let the pretext given the championship. For what purpose? Pick simply a European ...

Aspire to be this vicious circle will never far away.
Parisian side, nobody said that "sacrificing" the UEFA Cup and not play out tonight to face Spain's Santander. But for PSG, fifth from L 1, the appointment of the week is set Sunday with the move to Rennes, the current 4th to the goal difference.

"The championship is our competitive basis, I have to say and I have not changed their view, confirms Paul Le Guen. In my mind, the Rennes match is even more important than Santander. But it spares no competition. It would be a bad trial for us, "he insists. Last year it was built some things in the League Cup and French Cup and reached the finals twice. "

"It offers playing time for everyone"

Last of his group, with a game less than its opponents, the PSG must prevail to preserve its chances of qualification. Le Guen has nevertheless decided to leave Giuly, Makelele, Camara and Hoarau on the bench. Further evidence that Paris did not have great ambitions in this demanding competition for bodies and not profit. "We must be lucid: today, it was more likely to win the League Cup as the UEFA Cup," added Le Guen. We are in the quarter-finals of the first and when the time comes, it will be difficult to an impasse. "

Thence to infer that his club is "deadlocked" on the UEFA Cup, there is not one that his players will not cross. "There has qualified for the UEFA Cup and for us, the players, there is no question of letting aside, explains Fabrice Pancrate. It offers playing time for everyone. Moi matches cut allowed me to score points. I want to eat grass. And even if, to go after is a long history of fighting, it's still a prestigious competition. All players will want to play at Manchester City next week. "Just like Pancrate, the liners will be keen to show they deserve more time Thursday

So even if the PSG has virtually no chance of winning the UEFA Cup is not devoid of interest. For the image of the club, also out of respect for its history and 25 000 spectators (including 3 000 Spaniards) who go to the Park tonight, Paris can not afford to play extras.

Security will be strengthened this evening near the Parc des Princes. A surveillance subway will be exercised while a specific filter and palpation will be set up at the entrance of the stadium. Eighty-four people are denied access to the stadium.

LoC-Real Madrid: Raul joined Inzaghi

Scorer for Real Madrid Tuesday evening, face BATE Borisov (1-0), under the fifth day of Champions League, Raul has increased its total output C1 to 62 goals, and is currently the top scorer in its history. It has two units ahead of his teammate, Dutchman Ruud van Nistelrooy (60). The Spaniard joined Filippo Inzaghi also leads the best goalscorers of all European competitions combined, with 64 achievements.

Liverpool has its two stars Football - Champions League

For the receipt of Marseille at the 5th day of Champions League, Liverpool will rely on its two stars, Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres. A very bad news for Marseille enlightens as the duo play the Reds this season even if they have been aligned together 11 times.

Marseille drew the jackpot. Since October 5 last 10 matches all competitions combined, Rafael Benitez had never been able to align its entrance two stars. Each time, its Spanish striker, Fernando Torres, its iconic player, Steven Gerrard, could not accompany his companion near the green of England because of various injuries. During this long period of time, however, concluded by five wins, two defeats and two draws, the Reds have been less flamboyant than the beginning of the season. Lack of opportunity for OM: the two leaders of the Mersey club will be well go for the shock of the 5th day of C1.

Absent for many weeks because of an adductor injury, Torres came back last week and was established this weekend against Fulham (0-0). A match where the absence of Steven Gerrard has been sorely felt: "We have not played well, we did not have enough energy and our passing game was not good," Benitez had analyzed in After this void. This corresponds perfectly to the qualities of English, real conductor capable of rameuter its troops even in bad times. And this is not the AC Milan who say the opposite after the final of the Champions League in 2005.

Both will be part of the deal with Marseille. And - except for the show - is anything but good news for the Olympians. For Gerrard-Torres is clearly the winning ticket in Liverpool. "As coach, I do not like players out of the lot, but Gerrard and Torres have written something like 54 goals between them since they play together. It is clear that these are two important players for us," concedes Benitez. But how could it be otherwise?

The figures speak for themselves effect: all competitions combined, Gerrard, who signed a double victory against OM to go (1-2), is the top scorer of the Reds season with 7 goals (in tied with Dirk Kuyt) in 17 appearances, before Torres, 5 goals in 15 matches. Better still, Benitez was able to play all eleven times since the beginning of the year 2008-2009 for a review of 9 wins and two invalid. That speaks volumes about their impact. "Last season, the agreement between Torres and Gerrard was really good and he began to have signs that it is improving this year," said Benitez. Marseille is not polished.

Basketball - Pro A - Roanne - Gray out 3 weeks

After Etienne Brower (hip) and Marcellus Sommerville (meniscus), Roanne is denied a new element with his squad: Taj Gray. The U.S. domestic than 24 years (2.04 m) will be unavailable for three weeks because of an injury to his right shoulder resulting from a clash Tuesday night, in the face of Eurocoupe ASK Riga (winning 79-75). Gray will not be replaced in the choir, his unavailability below the 45 day minimum required by the National League.

Foot - C1 - Lyon - Lloris: "We have the charisma"

Unlike Claude Puel, Hugo Lloris did not go so far as to say that Lyon has no doubt his performance delivered the most successful of the season against Fiorentina (2-1) on Tuesday. The doorman of OL has simply pointed out the progress of his training in the Champions League. The Rhone club was already facing a mad mad mad match in the Romania against Steaua Bucharest (5-3), on 21 October. It has now demonstrated a new strength, helped, it is true, by the awkwardness of the attackers Italian club. "What happened in Bucharest has served as a lesson, he says. It was very strong, especially during the first quarter of an hour. Tonight, there has been exemplary in our game begins. "

The former Nice regrets half-word to Gilardino cashed at the very end of the first period (45th). "2-0 at half time, it would have been better, we realized the game a little more difficult in the second period." It also "damage that OL has not put away by inserting the purpose of 3-1, but emphasizes all the efforts made by his teammates. "Compared to that, we can congratulate everyone," he said, with special mention for its central hinge Cree-Boumsong. "She knew perfectly master the onslaught of a Fiorentina, who played the ball very well and has often tried to play in his back. It was not obvious, but it was ambitious from beginning to end. It did not take this goal could make us very badly. "

"The character and charisma to go far"
Matches like this, Lloris coming back. "There were bars, poles, guard stops, goals. All the ingredients for a great match. It is that Lyon is won. It proves we have the character and charisma to go far in this competition. " The French international has not wanted to comment on the chances of final victory of his team. Prior to speculate, he agreed to the first?''The group final against Bayern Munich on 10 December. The issue will be important, but not necessarily crucial. "Being able to receive the return match is an advantage, but when we're in this competition, we do not think we are there to play and win anywhere, he says. It will be a beautiful match during which he will have fun and give our supporters.

Proa Basket: Nancy Orleans and leads the championship

Nancy Orleans and dance lead at the top of the French Championship basketball with seven victories each after the 8th day marked by the large victory of taking the title from Gravelines, who won.

Nancy Orleans and dance lead at the top of the French Championship basketball with seven victories each after the 8th day marked by the large victory of taking the title from Gravelines, who won.

Nancy - Gravelines (100-76). The SLUC killed the suspense from the first-quarter time (26-11) against northerners came for first place in Lorraine. The French champions were speaking the richness of their workforce with six players between 12 and 18 points and six three-point markers for a remarkable total of 17 out of 30 long distance. Ricardo Greer summed alone qualities of the team (12 points, 9 rebounds, 4 interceptions, 7 assists). With a game less qu'Orléans, Nancy is the true leader of the Proa.

Orleans - Dijon (88-78). The Orléanais began the match in imposing their opponent a terrible 16-0, confirmed gap at half time. The second period was much less convincing for the agreement, although led by Laurent Sciarra at ease with his previous club (10 points, 5 assists). The strong American winger Brian Greene did not go far triple double (13 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists).

Cholet - Le Mans (56-80). The Manceaux have put an end to a series of four backs (two in Proa, two in Euroleague) providing a big boost in the second quarter-time (26-8). The Brazilian MSB Joan Paolo Batista (20 points) took advantage of the absence of Claude Marquis to dominate inside. For Cholet, still blocked two victories, the horizon darkens.

Besançon - Rouen (91-85). Besançon has secured its place in the heart of the pack by controlling end of the duel promoted. The winger Justin Hawkins (38 points, including 7 in 3-point baskets) has passed the board of the evening.

Pau-Orthez - Chalon-sur-Saone (57-88). Eighth defeat in as many matches, and one of the hot, béarnais for Elan, which goes over from spin. Until probes? The Palois were, it is true, deprived of two Americans wounded. The new leader has disappointed Daniel Horton (7 points, 7 bullets).

Toulon-Hyeres - Vichy (67-81). Vichy has eradicated the red zone by winning his third success in a row after a series of five defeats. The Varois are in a dynamic reverse with five setbacks in six matches

Villeurbanne - Roanne (94-69). The ASVEL had no trouble winning the derby with a more balanced group (6 players over 10 points against 3 to the choir) and Laurent Foirest full success (19 points on 6 / 8). Roannais later, Taj Gray (28 points) was too isolated.

Le Havre - Strasbourg (73-83). The GIS, which is decidedly not like bases, won his fourth success of the season, third on the outside. No signs of thinning the side of Le Havre, beaten for the seventh time in a row and penultimate.

Webber successfully

Good news for Mark Webber. Following his injury Saturday (fractured leg), the Australian pilot was made. The Red Bull team confirmed that the operation was successful and that doctors had put a metal rod on his right leg. There still remain for some days in Tasmania before returning to Britain to begin his rehabilitation.

F. Lopez: "A miracle" Davis Cup

Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco were impressed by their own performance. Saturday, at double the Davis Cup final, the two Spaniards broke the Argentine pair David Nalbandian / Agustin Calleri in four sets and allowed Spain to lead 2-1.

Emilio Sanchez (team captain of Spain): "This is a victory that pick. It has experienced all sorts of emotions in the third set. First Argentines who were evil, then we lâchons that suddenly and finally a tie-break unbelievable. But the final is not played. Nothing is done. "

Feliciano Lopez (ESP, double winner): "It was almost a miracle that wins the tie-break (third set). It's a game I will never forget. It was a rare game in a incredible atmosphere. "

Fernando Verdasco (ESP, double winner): "I do not know if it was the biggest game of my career, but twice, no doubt. We played great tennis. We knew we could not let us not deal with them because they eat you right away. "

Perrin: "Lack of success"

Alain Perrin has become very frustrated after the defeat of Saint-Etienne Nice to meet Geoffroy-Guichard (0-1).

For his second match at the head of the Greens, Alain Perrin has again experienced defeat at the coming Nice Geoffroy-Guichard (0-1). Disappointed but not shot, the former Lyon coach trusts in better days. "In terms of opportunities, shots on goal, presence, it has seen a continuation of what we saw at the club, a lack of success. We feel great frustration of having done a good match and a good collective performance and obtaining a bad result. By flying and playing the kind of match after match, one can hope. I think you saw a team that was not resigned, who made her match, sought to play well, has provided opportunities on a difficult terrain, facing a team that dominated us in power. A force of repeat matches like this, we will be able to be rewarded, "he entrusted especially after the match.

Rugby: Coach XV de France blame the lack of play

Marc Lièvremont has more Saturday blamed the lack of intent to play France that the bankruptcy at the foot of David Skrela in the 18-13 defeat against Australia.

The XV of France did not record a test, penalty, a scrum down just before the break. She briefly took three point lead early in the second period (13-10), a drop of Maxime Medard after the only successful penalty from David Skrela on six attempts.

"We felt we could kill the match and failed to do so. There remains an enormous feeling of frustration," responded Marc Lièvremont, regretting "the three or four balls we got rid when leading. "

"For me, the black point is we did not build a good rugby. The players showed me the last three weeks they knew they play well and have not shown on this match there. This is the big failure is whether we have the potential to rival the best in the world and we did not tonight, "continued the French coach, visibly marked .

"It seemed to me that when we played, it has done so not too bad. I make the distinction between the balls we played too fast in the first half and we refused play in the second. "

THE BANKRUPTCY OF Skrela IS "ANECDOTES"

Marc Lièvremont nevertheless noted positive elements, such as "commitment and courage of this team and the good performance of its fray.

In his eyes, 18 points at the foot missed by Skrela, who also missed a drop, are "anecdotal".

"For me, it does not, it's part of the game, sometimes as a bad arbitration - and it was excellent today - bad bounces, and so on." Lièvremont said.

"Despite this, we had the weapons to win this match," he judged.

"David has made a rather good party despite its failure Thursday at the foot. We did not want to blame but rather to comfort and encourage."

Robbie Deans, the coach of New Zealand to Australia, for its part welcomed the effectiveness of its team, which scored two tests by Stephen Moore and Peter Hynes on two of its incursions ball in the hands 22 meters French.

"Today was very difficult, very hard," he said in a French approximate. "France has put a lot of pressure.

Arsenal: Gallas criticized and ostracized from the team

The defender William Gallas, who was attacked in England for criticizing his teammates, was left out of the Arsenal team for the championship match against Manchester City Saturday, a rejection that could convince merits of a return to France.

After a meeting with Wenger and his coaching team stretched according to witnesses, Gallas went home without board the bus which was driving the team towards the airport.

Gunners coach, Arsène Wenger is therefore went beyond the call to withdraw its Capitanata that have accumulated Friday in England. A fine should be imposed on the Blues defender. But it is now his future at the Gunners who is concerned As the winter transfer market.

The praise after the victory over Manchester United on November 8 (2-1), will therefore hardly lasted.

Gallas, 31 years old, was wrong to criticize his teammates, regretting their "inexperience" and felt that as captain he served as a "shield" and was "unjustly criticized."

The British were particularly shocked by the recent story of an altercation on October 29 at the half-time the match against Tottenham (4-4) with Dutchman Robin Van Persie does not cite it. A transgression of the sacrosanct "secret wardrobe" that its partners have not forgiven.

The day seems his autobiography, "Word to the defense" (in which he takes another young player, the French team this time), the press has been unleashed against what the Daily Telegraph calls "crotchety in the series. "Gallas is playing a leading role in the disqualification of Arsenal, slice the Evening Standard.

Groups of supporters are no longer wondering if the cuff should be withdrawn but must inherit the names of Kolo Toure (vice-captain but injured), Gael Clichy, Cesc Fabregas and Manuel Almunia being discussed.

Isolated before the new episode, Gallas will not benefit a great support in the locker room. This is not the first time that it takes its partners since becoming captain from Thierry Henry in the summer of 2007.

Last year, he publicly criticized Theo Walcott. In February 2008, he pointedly shunned on the lawn after a penalty conceded by Clichy allowing equalization of Birmingham at the end of the match.

His mood swings, like those kicks rageur in billboards, are deemed as signs of immaturity that motivation.

Gallas and physical punishment, recently photographed at the exit of a nightclub a cigarette in his mouth, is not protected by very average performance, as evidenced by its responsibility on the second goal of the Aston Villa week (2-1).

All this might reflect on the desirability of a return faster than expected in France. Only Marseille, Lyon, Paris-SG and perhaps Bordeaux seem to correspond to its status. The Parisian club leaders seem interested.

Frapolli satisfied

Olivier Frapolli, the coach of the U.S. Créteil was naturally pleased with the qualifications of his own at the expense of Metz at the 7th round of the French Cup on Friday evening (2-1).

In the outgoing 4th L2, Créteil, the current 13th National has achieved the first feat of the 7th round of the French Cup Friday evening (2-1). A performance which delighted Olivier Frapolli. "The Cup is to pass, and tonight (ie: Friday) we are all very happy! By leaving the game in Metz, the players have, too, perhaps, to comply with the data for the first half. Even if we were done, they did not panic, and have not delivered too. Returning to score, the group has confidence in him. In second period, the match was more balanced and we held with values of combativeness. Créteil is it a cut? I do not know. It prepares every game the same way, and I hope soon we can say that we are also a team championship, "dropped the coach of Lusitanos after the meeting.

France-Australia: forget last summer

Les Bleus left the Wallabies this evening, four months after two heavy defeats recorded this summer in Australia (34-13 and 40-10).
Marc Lièvremont and his players have every intention to take their revenge at the Stade de France.

They did not appreciate the remarks made at the time, especially by the Australian breeder at the end of the second test match of the tour: "I think Robbie Deans had smiled, as the French waited their holidays."
This condescension is still not passed: the 3rd row Fulgence Ouedraogo, for example, which was part of young players sent to fire this summer, remembers having felt "they had not respected us." The match tonight will be for him "a little revenge."
Same feeling for Louis Picamoles: "wearing the blue jersey, it represents France. We want to be respected, seen as a team, a true".

Marc Lièvremont feels that his team is ready for the challenge. The XV of France remains on two victories against the Argentine Pumas 15 days ago, and against a selection of the Pacific Islands last week (see our articles).
Faced with the Wallabies, the French coach expects a complicated game: the team led by Mortlock he is "very tight and difficult to maneuver."

Tennis - Davis Cup - Everything remains to be done

The Argentine tango is played in two stages. And for its first Davis Cup final at home, Argentina has stumbled. If David Nalbandian was able to print the cadence face his rival Spanish David Ferrer (6-3, 6-2, 6-3), Juan-Martin Del Potro played against time to face Feliciano Lopez (4-6, 7 -6 [2], 7-6 [4], 6-3). Twice Saturday already looks as decisive.

The coup poker Emilio Sanchez, team captain of Spain, was successful. Feliciano Lopez, Fernando Verdasco preferred-yet-ranked in the role of No. 2, has fully fulfilled its role, and given hope to his clan. Better still, he impressed and repeated his performance of the Masters Series in Miami. In pure attacker, he made vasciller the giant 1, 98 m despite the loss of the first set (4-6, 7-6 [2]), before bending one of the revelations of the year. Physically first, leading to intervention by the physiotherapist to 2-3 in the fourth round. Technically then, like some passing distributed end of the race, and many stolen winning.

Nalbandian double-aligned
On the ultra-fast carpet Stage Islas Malvinas, the qualities of striker David Nalbandian have also made it perfectly earlier. The Spaniard David Ferrer (No. 12) did try to break the rhythm and push behind Argentina's bottom line short. He tried to be aggressive and stop chains winners of its opponent. Without positive response most of the time, except for rare occasions when he forced his nature and has ventured to the net. "I did not think it would be easier for him. It has evolved to a very high level and I was not high "conceded the Spaniard, still No. 4 in February, and losing at the end of this season. Break prematurely in each of the three sets, Ferrer was never really an jeopardized Nalbandian and determined that it will be difficult to pick this weekend. "It was a great match" said the Argentinian, who won in less than two hours (1:59) its 17th victory in the singles event. "It could not be better in the fast way to win," said the native of Cordoba.

Of course, one can wonder. And if Rafael Nadal, injured a knee, was able to play? In the absence of "if", and while the No. 1 worldwide take his vacation in Mauritius, will focus Saturday on how to address the double, which already looks decisive. At the base, the Argentine captain, Alberto Mancini, wanted to bring Jose Acasuso and Agustin Calleri facing the pair Feliciano Lopez-Fernando Verdasco. Given the context and the brilliant performance of David Nalbandian, he chose to leave Calleri on the sidelines. And when we know that since 1972, only three teams have lost twice raised the Silver Salad weekend ... more! And, even if Argentina is unbeaten at home for ten years.

Sailing - Vendee Globe - Peyron, the first in the South

Loick Peyron (Gitana Eighty) is the first to be spent in the southern hemisphere, Friday evening around 22:00 (GMT), and retains the head of the Vendee Globe in scoring 5:00 Saturday morning. The skipper has 21.2 miles ahead of Sebastien Josse (BT) and 36.1 on Jean-Pierre Dick (Virbac-Paprec). À 5h00, they were eight in the South, and the next to cross the Equator should be Jeremiah Beyou (Delta Dore) and Jean Le Cam (VM Matériaux).

"At the moment we will pass," said Peyron on a video posted on the site of the race, and as usual I welcomed Aeolus and Neptune are outside asking for the right to enter the southern hemisphere. It is always impressive as a passage even if it is done at night, it is always nice. North farewell, see you soon in a few months. "

Memories of Giuly

On the site of PSG, Ludovic Giuly has raised its future reunion with Lyon, scheduled Saturday night for the 15th day of Ligue 1.

"I spent all my youth there. I started at 11 years and I stayed until I become a professional. I have all my family there, so inevitably I am committed to Lyon. Gerland remains one of the finest stadiums in France. Smells football there. When you Lyonnais and you to be successful in your club pro trainer, it leaves memories. "

Rossi has the ambition Formula 1 - Tests in 2009

If it has not achieved its goals in Mugello, the six world champion Moto GP, Valentino Rossi, who enlivens rumors soon see driving a F1. Chronos to support the Doctor has "undoubtedly the potential to become a good driver." Friday, it gives the cover.

Just for once, Valentino Rossi has shown that it was almost as fast on four wheels than two. Thursday, the six Moto GP champion has engaged in a series of tests on the circuit denied the Scuderia Ferrari at Mugello. Before getting into the F2008, its objectives were clear: "Let's say I would be content to limit the gap to second round at any of my test," said Doctor, referring to the tests carried out here by Luca Badoer (1:21.010) and Kimi Räikkönen (1:21.079) last September.

1:22.010 was the time to match! In the morning, Rossi has finished below its ambitions since thirty laps, he did not better than 1:23.930. At the same time, Luca Badoer ran three seconds faster than him. Disappointed but far from being slaughtered, "Il Dottore" took over the runway in the early afternoon and signed his best lap in 1:22.500, 3.5 seconds slower than the circuit record, established in 2004 by Brazilian Rubens Barrichello of Ferrari. Moreover, the session was shortened by bad weather.

"I have no doubt the potential"

Valentino Rossi will have the day Friday to get there. Meanwhile, he used the event to return to the last race World Championship in Brazil that F1 has crowned the young British Lewis Hamilton. "I support Ferrari and I'm disappointed for Massa, but I think Hamilton deserves to win the title. It is very fast. And when I look fly, it gives me the impression of someone who has the guts to exceed. "

Anyway, the prodigy Tavullia shows once again his growing interest in Formula 1. This year he has already piloted an F1 twice on the test track of Ferrari at Fiorano and during official F1 testing in Valencia, where he had conceded a half-second to Michael Schumacher. "With hard work and effort, I could become a Formula 1 driver," he said. "It's hard to say if I can win or not. But I have no doubt the potential." What further fueling rumors that see in a car soon, at Reds, of course.

Tennis - Davis Cup - It's now or never

A few hours to take part in his third final in Davis Cup, Argentina has all the cards in the hands to lift his first Salad money. Not only does it face from Friday amputated a Spain Rafael Nadal, but the team led by David Nalbandian (Photo L'Equipe, with its captain Alberto Mancini) and Juan Martin Del Potro is intrinsically better classified. It will also play at home in Mar del Plata. Considerable advantages.

The more superstitious can rely on this statistic: Spain has already twice won the Davis Cup. First in 2000 and again in 2004. A few months after the gold medal stalled by Rafael Nadal in the Beijing Olympics, they could say that the Olympic years relate to lucky Iberian players. The less sensitive to such signs tell them that Spain is moving in Argentina considerably weakened by the absence of Rafael Nadal (knee), Olympic year or not. In the absence of No. 1 worldwide, David Ferrer (No. 12 in ATP) will be a leading light in relation to its end of season well starving. And his first opposition to David Nalbandian (No. 11) Friday (16h00) will set the tone.

Accustomed to the test (20 matches since 2002) and in shape at the end of the year (winner in Stockholm final in Basel and Paris), "El Rubio" party favorite. The other South American leader will be Juan Martin Del Potro (9th), opposed Feliciano Lopez (No. 31), preferred to Fernando Verdasco. "It was a difficult choice, but Feliciano has shown more things in training," explained the captain Emilio Sanchez. On the great Argentinian 1, 98 m, its health concerns toenails are in parentheses. "I feel that I will gently better" reassured player 20 years, being eliminated hens Masters in Shanghai. "And I am now slowly getting used to short." Contrary to usual, it is on carpet and room than men to Alberto Mancini receive their Latin cousins, not on clay. First of fear (cleared) to wipe the lifts of Rafael Nadal, but also to talk about the qualities of players' multi-area of Nalbandian and Del Potro.

In addition, training supplemented by Argentine Agustin Calleri and Jose Acasuso will build on the 11 000 supporters in the precincts of the Islas Malvinas Stadium. For lovers of statistics, even superstitious, 62 of the 95 finals contested since 1900 were won at home. In case of victory, the party would be best for Argentina, which hosts its first final of the event. First, she would forget his last two defeats in the final against the USA (in 1981) and Russia (2006). Then it deletes its two previous setbacks against Spain (1926 and 2003). Finally, she would sit at the top of the ranking of nations Davis Cup, where Spain does appear that the 2nd if successful.

Foot - C1 - OM - Diouf disgusted by the CAS

Foot - C1 - OM - Diouf disgusted by the CAS

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has decided Thursday that Atletico Madrid will finally match a camera and a fine halved following the incidents face Marseille (75 000 therefore instead 150 000). This decision has not at all pleased Pape Diouf, president of Marseille. "Since the beginning, a sanction that we felt strong and energetic occurred to Atletico Madrid for all the evils that had been listed that day. Now, week after week, the penalty is reduced and reduced again, strongly reacted according to Diouf about reported by the website of the OM. Today, the convenient explanation that we are given is that it seems that nothing has really been established. There is no evidence on what is now blamed for the Atletico and its supporters including racist attitudes they may have. I am deeply disappointed. Ago as an encouragement to all the excesses and all dishonor. "

Atletico, "an attitude not always fit"

The CAS has, however, concluded that "several serious errors in security" had been committed. "This is a bitter victory because this is the kind of success that we want win. It seems a little easier for bodies like UEFA and the CAS touching finger organizational problems. But this is not the purpose of the struggle that has been declared against all kinds of violence including racist violence. This shows that this body did not want to be too lax while suffering the Spanish influence to the extent that it was lifting shields who accompanied the first decisions and when we also know how these issues are addressed in Spain, for Diouf concedes that Atletico did not "always a worthy" because he "appreciated that the leaders of the Atletico have the courage to recognize things from the beginning." J ' I saw leaders who have not always implemented their statements and actions. All this is unfortunate, "says the boss of the OM.

Flin, the F 1 because of the shade for tractors

THE GOLF are more than ever in the race to host the Grand Prix of F 1. They even appear in pole position after the announcement Wednesday night of abandoning the project Val d'Europe (Seine-et-Marne) by Disney and Lagardère Sports. "Our project is the best, said a few weeks ago Pierre Bedi, the UMP boss of the General Council, sponsor of the circuit. It may be less successful than others, but it is the safest. We are the only site to being able to host the 2011 French Grand Prix. We have concrete political, economic and financial. " Finding an operator for the organization of courses The department has already taken an option on 178 acres of agricultural land, located on the common Flins and Mureaux. These famous land originally intended to host a major project to organic farming (see above). In the process, he launched an architectural competition to develop the circuit and secure the funding necessary. One of its major assets. The project of 122 million euros will be financed by a large part of the business tax 130 million euros in 2007 collected by the department. Now it remains to find an operator for the organization of races. And we could see emerge ... the name of Lagardère Sports. "We do not want to manage the event live. Lagardère knows he is welcome ", had launched a few weeks ago Pierre Bédier. Since then, contacts have not ceased. In recent weeks, they have even intensified. In the entourage of Lagardere Sports, considering the draft of the Yvelines serious and credible. "The project must obtain the support of all stakeholders to be credible in terms of image and finances in the eyes of Bernie Ecclestone (Note: the large Argentier F 1)," says one at Lagardère Sports.

Vla France is not Formula 1 Grand Prila France is not Formula 1 Grand Prix

Lagardere Sports, which dealt with Euro Disney, the plan to build a circuit in Val d'Europe near Paris, threw in the towel. The funding of just over 60 million, has been cordoned off.

There will be no French Grand Prix Formula 1 next year - we already knew. But there will be no more in 2010 - that's new.
Six projects were in the running to succeed Magny-Cours, more profitable enough. The Val d'Europe was the most advanced ... But its developers, Lagardère Sports and Euro Disney, finally threw in the towel.

According to the official, "despite the quality of the record compiled by the two private partners and the support of Bernie Ecclestone (the large Argentier of F1), it proved impossible to reach agreement with other stakeholders, including the 'Appointment was a prerequisite, leading to the development of a viable project. "

Blueberries in the running

For this face Denmark, Erick Mombaerts has decided to renew a large part of the workforce used in the unsuccessful qualifying campaign for Euro 2009. All players called were born after 31 December 1987, therefore exit Loïc Remy, Yoan Gouffran, Blaise Matuidi or Stephane Ruffier. Sofiane place now Feghouli, David N'Gog, Mamadou Lamine Sakho and Gassama to name a few. Beaten by Germany (1-0) in dams, Blueberries fired a cross on Euro 2009. This new generation is therefore planning to the next appointment Continental in 2011 and especially to the London Olympic Games in 2012. Besides players, new faces have appeared in the staff. Patrice Bergues Patrick Gonfalone replaced as coach of the guards, coupled with the arrival of two physiotherapists, Guy Puravet and Thierry Hocquet. Erick Mombaerts, breeder of Blueberries since last August, meant to take full control of the team and draw a line under the era René Girard. In the columns of daily L'Equipe dated Wednesday, the former Toulouse coach has said it will "inspire the group to its culture of wins and make it a leader in his age group and not a breeding ground for A . Sankharé find fault In a stage of Aalborg almost empty and swept by the wind, blueberries have struggled to find their mark, dominated the first time in the rough physical power of the Danes. Established at the tip of the attack, David N'Gog relies on its large size and technique to put them in danger. But only strikes distant gardien Lossl worry about. Little to put the tooth finally. The second period will be more prolific opportunities and is shortly after the hour of play than men to Erick Mombaerts finally found the flaw. The Monegasque Yohan Mollo share in the backs of defenders and serves Younouss Sankharé withdrawal, including entering the wrong footing dish of the doorman Danish (1-0, 70th). The score does more, even if Frederic Nimani and Moussa Sissoko could double the bet. The next appointment of Blueberries are provided outside since françaises will travel to Tunisia on February 11 next, before other trips scheduled in the Netherlands, England and the Czech Republic.

Vendee Globe: Loick Peyron (Gitana Eighty) still ahead

PARIS (AFP) - Loick Peyron (Gitana Eighty) was still in the lead Thursday morning to score 0500 (04h00 GMT) the Vendee Globe race around the world to sail monohull nonstop and without assistance.

Vincent Riou (PRB), not localized, is between Sebastien Josse (BT) and Armel Le Cléac'h (Brit Air).

The ranking Thursday at 05h00 :

1. Loick Peyron (FRA / Gitana Eighty) to 21068.9 miles from the finish

2. Sebastien Josse (FRA / BT) to 39.2 in the first

3. Armel Le Cléac'h (FRA / Brit Air) to 55.9

4. Jean-Pierre Dick (FRA / Virbac-Paprec) to 59.4

5. Yann Elies (FRA / Generali) to 84.6

No effect Maradona

450 journalists accredited, all cameras Hampden Park, facing the Argentine bench ... For its first sortie to lead the albiceleste, the entire football world had eyes only for Diego Maradona to kick-off to face Scotland. Appointed ago just three weeks instead of resigning Alfio Basile, el Pibe de Oro has yet to prove especially since it was previously known as insignificant experiences as a coach. Its status as former best player in the world and world champion in 1986 are by no means guarantees success. Diego Maradona is expected to know by turning all its critics and hopes to restore a soul to a team largely ballotée World Cup playoff in 2010. Deprived of its three best, Messi and Riquelme, respectively selected by FC Barcelona and Boca Juniors, and Agüero, returned to the bedside of his pregnant wife, Argentina gives the impression early match to be inspired by Maradona appointment. Immediately in the right tempo, the Albiceleste recite champagne football in the first quarter of an hour. While Tevez and Lavezzi not hesitate to press very high, midfielder, led by neo-captain, Mascherano, gives a real lesson to his technique. The match takes on the appearance of performance, as Burley's men are reduced to mere role of tenure. Ballot, cornered in their last thirty meters, the Scots are desperate after an elusive ball (73% ball possession for Argentina) and bear the brunt of South American waves that are quick to dig holes in béantes 'rearguard opponent. Following a formidable triangle game started by Tevez, Rodriguez has just reward domination of one-way Argentines (8th, 0-1). Diego Maradona could start fine dream. There remains work The breeder albiceleste déchantait yet quickly. After the start of the match thundering, the Albiceleste are unable to keep pace. Wait too early match, onlookers, leaving the Scots head above water after a quarter of an hour and realize that Argentina is not the machine to crush all dreaded. Based on their physical power in midfield and their dominance in the air, troops Burley, without complex, have subsequently done playing field and have obtained several notable occasions, including through the inevitable McFadden (22nd, 42nd). Outweigh the technical, Argentines have never managed to press the accelerator to find the hole in a wall Scottish very compact. Needing some inspiration and motivation, Mascherano and his teammates have finally made a very poor copy, unworthy of their potential and talent. The absence of Messi, Riquelme and Agüero were felt. Despite the victory, Maradona still has work to do. The statement: Javier Mascherano It is very important. It's a new era. We played well in the first period. It was beaten into second. It is a good start. We are proud of. When we see Maradona on the bench is fantastic. It is difficult to compare the coaches. When there is a new breeder, the motivation is still there. But there are probably a little more when Maradona. Now, we must still improve.

The Bleus year ends with a final disappointment

In five years, in ten years, which will be recalled from France - Uruguay? This confrontation is not friendly to those engrave in stone. Admit it, the Blues last night failed to trace deeper than this tie (0-0). What they showed was no real interest, particularly during an insipid first period.
How to travel internationally with a background as light? The question is asked. That's the negative side. For the positive, it will highlight the exemplary attitude of the public, quick to observe the "Marseillaise" and support his team.

Originally supposed to serve as liaison between the qualifying matches of the fall and spring with filigree, double face confrontation to Lithuania on 28 March and 1 April, this meeting refers observers to their questions. Doubt and mistrust will continue to support in the coming months, not hesitant of lights. Each match of the French team, the breeder, eternal optimist, wants his players, however, that add a further ingredient to their range: fluidity, boldness, confidence or desire, depending. This morning, it may add impotence.

A short solutions

The show will have been disappointing for the supporters Bleus, between a Euro disastrous and painful reconstruction, have little régalés this year. This means the task that awaits Raymond Domenech in building a new French team, which is struggling to emerge. The defense, its main site, was far Moreover, given all guarantees of security. Unprecedented, with Lloris established in the goals, the association Mexès-Gallas, with the Roman finally on the right of the axis and Fanni on the right side, it has increased the approximations.

With a little more address, the former Parisian Cristian Rodriguez could, before the break, extract the part of its torpor (22nd). The same applies to Gargano (63rd). Paradoxically, the French, for the first time since June 9 in 2008, have not conceded goal. "It was a long time, Domenech confirmed. When it was 0-0, is 0 for defense and 0 for the attack. The second 0 is less satisfactory. "

To justify this creativity mast, Domenech advance its arguments: "I tried to make management for clubs. In these times, it is disadvantageous for the offensive. All imperfections disappointments here and there, are linked to these changes. This is not an excuse but an explanation. "

The integration of newcomer Steve Savidan, author of a tense first shot full of guts (54th), then returned a chisel (62nd), a somewhat rekindled the flame. At least the Blues, more sparkling second period, they avoided losing, which threatened, it said, two or three times. In a time of austerity, we console as we can ..

France-Uruguay: Laporte leave the podium in the event of whistles

Fearing that once again the Marseillaise is sifflée, Secretary of State for Sports Bernard Laporte threatened Tuesday November 18, to leave the podium if uncivil events occur during the friendly match France-Uruguay, which is played Wednesday at Stade de France. "Obviously, there is a gradation between three provocateurs who whistle in a forum and the situation of France-Tunisia", it noted, however, in the minister's entourage. "But if there is a comparable situation, he left the stage, make it.
On the eve of the match, Bernard Laporte installed with the Sports Minister Roselyne Bachelot, the committee responsible for improving Rocheteau citizenship in stadiums.

A difficult decision to apply

The controversy was born on October 14 last, after the friendly match against Tunisia at the Stade de France where the French anthem was amply whistled in the stands. The government had recommended the suspension of matches to incidents of this kind.
But if these events were actually repeated uncivil, the decision to interrupt or not to contest the match would be "complex", says on the Secretariat of State for Sports. "It would be a collective decision, sports authorities and public, but in such events is ultimately the Ministry of Interior is responsible for security" is also stressed.

It was at Parc des Princes that will rub Lens at PSG

That's bent. But as the supporters sang and gold dreamed of playing Bollaert will not have the same flavor at the Parc des Princes, but fate and golden balls Luis Fernandez had wanted to. This has not moved beyond measure Gervais Martel.

The President of Racing has not forgotten the banner, but it quickly evacuated the extra-sporty look, to focus on the field: "It's a disappointment for our fans, as everybody expected that, but I prefer dix-offer their nine matches in Ligue 1 next season, a quarter-final of the League Cup. The players and the environment club may be disappointed, but we must not forget the commitments we made this season. "
A relief?

While emission "Luis Attack" sold revenge Paris - Lens (the match was fired last), Gervais Martel looked quietly at The Cleavers. There was also no representative from RC Lens in Paris.

This does not mean that the club is not interested in artesian these reunion with PSG, but Gervais Martel mind turned to deadlines championship: Sedan, Reims and Brest by the truce the derby in Boulogne-sur - Wednesday four days before Paris.

Lens does not sell his quarter-final, but President blood and gold is somewhat fatalistic in relation to this draw: "In ten years, has played 70% of our matches cut out, but it comes out two leagues 1 (Sochaux and Lorient) and the Park is not an impregnable fortress. "In any case, the boss of Racing play down this story banner. For now, he just hopes that everything will go well, for security at the Park. "It might have been a little hot Bollaert," concedes there, but this does not concern more than that!

Guy Delcourt, the mayor of Lens, which was ignited after the final calm the game today: "If the encounter was played in Lens, one might have feared to be arrested in case of incident and that the fault rests with the club. "No false ... Yesterday, we had the distinct impression that this "boost" of the sort (Luis thank you!) Suited everyone. It was quickly realized when, hot on the set of RMC, Frederic Thiriez launched: "The fact that the match takes place in Paris is good. This is not a contrast between two teams is a contrast that the Parisian public we must. Paris will host show he knows that his audience is not twelve idiots! "The president of the Professional Football League said he had" suffered greatly "in the case of the banner. The draw just finished, he announced that the leaders already considering Parisian book a "special welcome" to Lens. With a nice banner? •

> THE FINAL QUARTER OF Vannes (L2) - Metz (L1) Nice (L1) - Le Havre (L1) Bordeaux (L1) - Chateauroux (L2) Paris SG (L1) - Lens (L2) - The 13 and 14 in January the club first appointed. In case of qualification, Lens face in the semi-finals the winner of Bordeaux - Châteauroux.

James in seducer

It is no secret. LeBron James wants to land next to New York when it is free agent in 2010. His famous Yankees cap tree in the middle game of Indians, the baseball team from Cleveland, had done much attention a few months ago. And when "King James" is on the side of Big Apple, it makes it a point of honor to amaze local supporters. Tuesday, it was not the Knicks but their neighbors as the Nets faced Cavs. Under the eyes of Jay-Z, friend of James and shareholder of the team of East Rutherford announced last few years on the side of Brooklyn, the No. 23 made the show with a triple objective. Allowing Cavaliers to sign an 8th consecutive success (82-106), becoming at 23 years old, the youngest player in NBA history to cross the threshold of 11 000 points (to Kobe Bryant), and give an overview Nets fans of what would be their evenings playing it for them.

With 31 points (9 / 20 shooting), 8 rebounds and 4 assists, James has fulfilled his contract. The mission was largely accomplished in the 3rd quarter-time the Cavs inflicting a severe the Nets 28-13. Before that, the team of Vince Carter (12 points, 6 assists, 6 errors) had started since led to the end of the first-quarter time (28-26) and break (52-49) through a Devin Harris in all the right moves (23 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds in the final). But the leader of the Nets and his teammates crack the return of locker rooms. Mo Williams (16 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds) equalizing on a three-point basket and launched a big series that went on a 12-0 lead for the Cavs. Delonte West (16 points, 5 rebounds) gave heart to joy behind the arc (4 / 4) and Cleveland cold New Jersey in the last two quarters-time (28-13, 29-17) for 8th victory consecutive quiet (106-82). "I think we must make the best choice for himself and his career," James boots after a key question about his possible future in New Jersey and New York already saving their dollars to buy the pearl. For now, it is better to be in Cleveland next to the Big Apple. The classification of the Eastern Conference is there to remember.

The night of Frenchies:
Five French were on deck last night. 4 points, 1 rebound, 1 interception in 9 minutes Ajinça Alexis at the Charlotte defeat against Dallas (83-100). 5 points (1 / 3 three points), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 against in 12 minutes of play as a holder for the Blazer Nicolas Batum, beaten by the Warriors (109-106) Ronny Turiaf (2 rebounds, 2 against, 1 assist in 11 minutes). In the 5 major Bulls dominated the Lakers (110-116), Joakim Noah had merely 2 points (plus 5 rebounds and one against in 12 minutes). 6 points (2 / 4 three-point), 1 rebound in 12 minutes to finally Yakhouba Diawara with Miami took the best on Washington (87-94). Note that Mickaël Piétrus has not played with Orlando. The former Palois suffers from shore.

The Perf ':
Stan Van Gundy had predicted before the game and the Magic coach was right. Chris Bosh has made a construction site in the racket Orlando last night. 40 points with a precision of a surgeon (14/19 shooting, 12/16 to-lancers francs), added 18 rebounds and 4 assists in 45 minutes Thursday Bosh finishes at two points of his career record (42) but its perf has been insufficient to address trio Turkoglu-Lewis-Nelson (22 points) and the Magic beat Toronto (103-90). Although helped by the 19 rebounds from Troy Murphy, Danny Granger had 34 points score (4 / 5 three-point) to deliver victory to Indiana to face Atlanta (113-96). Even balance sheet for Pau Gasol (14/21 shooting), which allows the Lakers to rebound against Chicago (116-109). Finally, the perf 'collective is to make assets Grizzlies who shot 54.2% (10/16 three points) to dominate the Kings (109-94).

Gallas: "It's too easy"

WG: If you wear the jersey of the French team is already a good motivation, able to represent his country. Because when you play for the French team, we want to give for 90 minutes, whether in a stadium of 50 000 or 80 000 people. We will do everything to win.

When Taulier east of the French team, we did not want to s'économiser despite the love of the jersey?

W.G.: No, we must see differently. When you are young, you dream of playing in the French team. So when it happens, we should not complain because it is a championship match three days later. It was fortunate to be in the French team.

The defense was the strength of the French team before. Today is his weak point. How do you live?

W.G.: It is very hard. It has received many purposes. We never could bring the same defense, there have always been injured or suspended. Indeed, for this match against Uruguay, Eric (Abidal) is injured so it will still have to find someone to replace him in defense. It is a very important sector in a team, we need bases. He will do with it. It was a few days to find automation. I hope we will have time to address this problem before major competitions.

Feel a difference compared to the last rally under pressure before the matches against Romania?

W.G.: You feel better. The media have not released for some time, they were always behind us. They said so much that it was not obvious to work. Today is different. And if we make a good match against Uruguay, do not we put too much pressure for the next matches. We try to ignore all this, but it is never clear.

On a personal level, you have sometimes been disappointing lately ...

WG: I have been disappointing, that's what everyone says. And it is that I am there to support me a little. On my last matches with the French team, I think the word is a bit hard. I heard a lot about my case, including that I fuyais dueling. A few years ago, it was said that I did not have much to do in the team because I was well placed. And that the French team won. When it is less well, we try to put the blame on a player, and the easiest solution is to keep the player on the cape. But we must justify these criticisms and I think that the media went too far. We must look at the images and analyze the game a player to know if it was disappointing or not. The criticism about me after the matches against Serbia were not justified. Anyway, I do not need me so critical, I know if I was good or not.

Is not there a problem more general?

WG: It depends on the outcome of the French team. If we won all our matches, I do not think I would have been criticized. I am not saying that I realize the same benefits as the 2006 World Cup. But not here to say I'm disappointed that I flee or dueling. If I have one in my area for 45 minutes, I will not go in another area just to show that I do not flee the duels. In a case like that, for example, face Portugal at the 2006 World Cup, the media said I was well placed. Today, I am told that I dueling flee because the French team is worse. It's too easy.

Sailing - Vendee Globe - Peyron in scout

As the pot-au-black, positions are unchanged. It's always Loick Peyron (Gitana Eighty) leading the fleet with 38 miles ahead of Sebastien Josse (BT). Jean-Pierre Dick (Virbac-Paprec II) is third at 47 miles. For the first time since last Thursday, the first five remained in the same order twice. The fleet spread a little more than the previous day and the first seven are held in less than 100 miles.

Peyron will serve as a guide and should address the famous pot-au-black in the day. Whether seasoned or novice, all fear this area which alternates between calm dishes, thunderstorms, rain also that sudden downpours and winds that can gust up in one go! Dominique Wavre (Tenemos), which had crossed twenty times recognizes much lottery with the feeling of spending a lot of energy for nothing. In addition, the risks of damage are important. A note on the score of this morning (5:00), Vincent Riou (PRB), the outgoing winner, was not located.

Foot - ESP - Eto'o 'dream to play in Marseille "

It is a divine surprise for fans of the OM. They will discover, by reading L'Equipe on Tuesday that Samuel Eto'o dream to play for Marseille. A somewhat surprising statement of the attacker's FC Barcelona, we know fairly attached to the capital. The Cameroon international has grown in the Paris region and even has an apartment in Paris. "I dream to play a day in Marseille, even if I am Parisian, which ensures that is under contract with Barça until 2010. I have an apartment a few meters from here (the headquarters of TF1). I grew up in Paris. I come often. France for me is like Cameroon. So the end of their career, when my body tells me stop, I'll perhaps one last season in France. And also a season in Majorca. I do it well. "

Lyon had failed to come this summer. Jean-Michel Aulas was on the spot while Barcelona wanted to get rid of them, like Ronaldinho and Deco. But Josep Guardiola, the coach of Barça, was seduced by the player's performance during the stages of pre-season and finally decided to keep it. In Lyon, Karim Benzema burns, another crack of the attack. Both players could play together in the future because Barcelona is one of the possible destinations for "Benzemax." "The Barça is the biggest club in the world. And the biggest club in the world needs the greatest players in the world. Benzema is one today. "

No phone calls at midnight from Guardiola
In this interview with L'Equipe, Samuel Eto'o admits, despite his 13 goals in 11 matches, it is only 80% of its capacity. After a very early season poussif his team Guardiola has tightened the screw and then Rijkaard appears over. "I think Rijkaard gave us confidence too. And, you know, trust with the football ... "development, however Eto'o denies the flicage de Guardiola and the famous phone at midnight. "The blows son at midnight, no. We have children and we adults. But the fines is important. In a team like Barcelona, the details are that the group stay together. When you do not eat at noon after practice with teammates, it's normal to remember that this is not correct. These are the details that lead us to victory today. "

30,000 spectators in Fez against poverty ... and to see Zizou

Moroccan 30,000 spectators braved the cold Monday evening in Fez (center) to support the fight against poverty and pay tribute to Zinédine Zidane, the star of a gala match organized by the The United Nations.

Standing as one man, the audience warmly applauded Zidane when former captain of the French team has walked the lawn stage of Fez.

A release of red and green balloons, the colors of the Moroccan flag, was kicked off of the match between "friends of friends Zidane and Ronaldo, both of which are ambassadors for UNDP (United Nations Development).

A quarantine former professionals from Europe, Africa and South America attended the match whose revenue will go to implementation, Morocco, projects that benefit the poor.

This meeting, run every year since 2003 and which ended in a draw (6-6), is intended to raise awareness of the importance of the goals of the Millennium Development Goals ". They aim to halve world poverty by 2015.

According to a survey published in June by the Moroccan High Commission at (HCP), it remains in Morocco 2.8 million people living below the poverty line. The investigation revealed that it had dropped by 40% in six years.

Monday evening in Fez, Ronaldo has shown signs of fatigue and has played only 20 minutes without providing a great physical effort.

Zidane, he has retained its freshness and technical, two years after retiring.

His precise passes, dribbles and its remarkable goal, scored in angle-closure were ovationnés by supporters, who scandaient his name.

"Fez is proud to host this game solidarity against poverty, as the city celebrates the 1200th anniversary of its foundation", told AFP the Sports Minister Nawal Moutawakil, on the sidelines of a reception where he was Ronaldo handed a gift from the UNDP for its efforts to promote sport in Morocco.

"This match against poverty is also a means of bringing people", said Minister of Sports.

Zinédine Zidane has, in turn, assured AFP that he would continue the fight against poverty in the world. "

"Being in Africa today is a plus. All people tonight (Monday) at Fez feel concerned. It meets for the good cause. It is a strong message: we must eradicate poverty or At least the medium term reduction in Africa, "said the former Blues captain.

The Director of UNDP in Geneva, Cecile Molinier, told AFP that the match Fez was an "act of solidarity on the part of an emerging country". "Thousands of tickets have been purchased by Moroccans as a sign of support. It is a symbolic gesture that forces admiration."

After this game, the UNDP intends to call soon to "create a global fund which would help rich countries to alleviate poverty in the world," she continued.

"We must not allow the international financial crisis further marginalizes poor countries, particularly in Africa. They need us in these difficult times," she insisted.

In 2009, organizers hope to organize the 7th edition of the match against poverty in Dubai (UAE).

Football: Raymond Domenech return the book on business

Raymond Domenech resumed Wednesday to face Uruguay on the reconstruction site of the French team spirit now freed from any uncertainty about his personal future.

For this first match since his confirmation to lead the Blues on October 15, the breeder continued seeking a difficult balance to find with profusion of goods in attack but shortage of defense.

The status of troops, however, is offensive in mind that Domenech was responsible for instilling in the French team.

"(The fans) like me feel that there is something that is being born, to build in this team, she wants to play," he said in a video broadcast Monday on the website of the French Football Federation (www.fff.fr).

The seats are becoming increasingly expensive to run the game of offensive Bleus alongside Thierry Henry and Franck Ribéry.

Nicolas Anelka has never been so prolific. It dominates the classification of England goalscorers Premier league with 12 achievements, including seven in his last three outings in the league with Chelsea.

Absent on injury during the last two matches of France in October, Anelka had boosted the French Thursday, replacing Karim Benzema at half time to win the match against Serbia in September (2-1 victory).

AVALANCHE OF INJURED IN DEFENSE

Spearheading the new generation to take power one day French team, Benzema has found the path nets and the top scorers of the Ligue 1. At one month of its 21 years, he tipped Sunday for the Lyon summit of the championship against Bordeaux.

Since his first tenure against Serbia, Yoann Gourcuff for his part Thursday directed the French with as much ease that animates the game Bordeaux.

Samir Nasri can also claim responsibility for the creation without counting the "forgotten" in this friendly match at the Stade de France, Hatem Ben Arfa and Florent Malouda.

This multiplication of talent did not prevent attendance Domenech novice 30 years, Steve Savidan.

The problem is reversed in defense, where no quartet to emerge, not to mention the absence of definitive hierarchy among guards.

The quest for a good formula is complicated by an avalanche of injuries since Julien Escudé and Bakary Sagna, originally called, have added their names to the list of wounded that already make up Eric Abidal, Willy Sagnol or François Clerc.

Raymond Domenech has also recalled Mikael Silvestre, who disappeared more than two years and the match against Togo in the World Cup in 2006.

The breeder has worked to mobilize its troops for this friendly match against Uruguay, far from any official deadline amid a fall generally responsible for the players with their clubs.

"The idea of this match is to continue building this team that must lead us to the World Cup matches to the month of March to be turning in the qualification," he said in reference to the double confrontation against Lithuania in Group 7 of the 2010 World Cup qualifying in South Africa.

"We must show all those who are likely to be in this team that every game is important."

Chabal entry

True to its line hammered during the autumn tour, Marc Lièvremont chose stability to face Australia next Saturday at the Stade de France. Despite the victory obtained messy face the Pacific Islanders in Montbéliard (42-17), the tricolor staff has more than two changes among the holders. A change and a half might say, Jean-Baptiste Elissalde, KO last Saturday and preserved, giving logical place to Sébastien Tillous-Borde, who had relieved in the course of the match Bonal. The only real change occurs in the second line with the tenure of Sébastien Chabal, who found his former fellow Bourgoin, Lionel Nallet. Author of "excellent returns" against Argentina and the Pacific Islanders, in the words of staff, the Sale player replaces Romain Millo-Chluski, who has played 80 minutes twice a week.

The importance of the scrum
Focus on freshness therefore main argument advanced by Marc Lièvremont to counter the physical strength of Wallabies, who have bend Italy (20-30) and England (14-28) at the end of the match. The entry of Sébastien Chabal in the XV for the first time during this tour also expresses the will of Bleus to contest the Australian scrum, considered "truqueuse, intelligent, and install a more mobile pack. Focusing on "the qualities of pusher" of "Anesthetist", the staff tricolor maintained its confidence in the first line Lionel Faure, more experienced than Fabien Barcella, and Nicolas Mas, "the best technician of the group." In the third line, Louis Picamoles, who was entitled to a return as the holder remains on the bench in favor of Imanol Harinordoquy, "best-in" and more able to "put pressure on the excellent Australian hinge" . Finally, for the third time in a row, the back line does not move, with the exception of the expected position of scrum half.