The road to South Africa!
The national soccer team captivated him many thousands of fans in the world during 1998 when they won the tournament. For the first time, the national team won the World Cup. Under the leadership of the star Zinedine Zidane, Europeans to beat Brazil 3-0 in the final. They reach the final of World Cup that its rival had won four times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994). On the other hand, many people welcomed achievement of the group as one of the greatest sporting moments in the history of the French.Mr Zidane, France has produced great footballers just Fontaine, Michel Platini congratulating them, Manuel Amoros, Luis Fernández, Jean Tigana, Eric Cantona and Alain Giresse. at the same time, there are some world-class coach: Henri Michel, Jean-Michel Cavalli and Philippe Troussier.
France: country Profile
The French Republic is located in Western Europe. It is bordered by eight countries: Spain and Andorra to the South, Monaco, Italy, Switzerland and Germany to the East, Luxembourg and Belgium in the North. Covers 211, 200 square miles (more than twice the size of Nevada, USA). More than 65 million people live in France. Paris is the capital. The country in other cities including Lyon, Marseille and Lille.From an economic point of view, has long been among the most industrialized nations of the world.On the other hand, France is very famous for the remarkable women of Joan of arc Madame Marie Curie, Marie-José Perec, scientists, gastronomy, multi-ethnic society and tourism. Annually, more than 70 million foreign visitors came The palaces, fashion boutiques, museums, galleries and luxury restaurants. is the country of origin for UNESCO. Lastly, France is the cradle of the Jules Rimet, one of the architects of the FIFA World Cup.
World Cup tradition
The European nation has made his debut World Championship in the early 1930s when took part in the first world event. thereafter the men's football team competed in Rome ' 34. Between July 4 and July 19, 1938, the World Cup III was held in Paris, where the host came in eighth position. From the 1950s to the 1970s, European democracy appeared at incidents in 1954, 1958, 1966 and 1978. From the early 80s, the national team came in fourth position, after Italy, West Germany and Poland. In the meantime, finishing Fifth in the games of the Olympiad XIX in the United Mexican States.
The biggest surprise of the Olympic Games in 1984 was France. The national team was Unbeatable, but in the case and picked up a gold medal for the first time, to the detriment of Brazil and of Yugoslavia (now Serbia). Meanwhile, one of the most interesting moments of the Olympic Games when they defeated Brazil. Therefore, it was one of the Favorites to win the Cup in 1986 in Mexico City, together with Brazil and Argentina.During this event, France, lead by Michel Platini congratulating them, placed third, outpacing Brazil and England.In spite of these gains, between 1990 and 1994, this would not be able to enjoy the world tournament in Paris at that time, he was awarded the 1998 World Cup.July 12, 1998, France defeated Brazil team 3-0 and became the sixth country to win the men's football World Cup.Won all seven of their games in the first round, the hit South Africa (3-0), Saudi Arabia (4-0) and Denmark (2-1).In the next round, were defeated Paraguay 1-0 and Italy (4-3).With a victory over Croatia (2-1) in the semi-finals, France qualified for the semi-finals for the first time.
Men's football team was runner up 18 World Cup in Germany this tournament was the 13th World Cup in France was last year involved. one of the 32 national teams to qualify for South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Alejandro Guevara Onofre: Freelance writer. Alejandro is author of a host articles/essays for over 220 countries and dependencies (and American States), ecology, history, tourism and national heroes Olympic sports, external relations and wild animals. in addition, he has published some books about women's rights, including the history of women in America "and" American famous. "
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