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Group A
Peter Mokaba Stadium
Polokwane
Kick Off:19:30[/center]


Team news

Florent Malouda is reportedly preparing to return to the starting line-up after he was left out against Mexico.

Rumours of a bust-up with Domenech have been played down and the Chelsea winger, who had an excellent campaign in the Premier League, could come in on the left.

However, William Gallas is a doubt after missing training with a muscular problem, potentially leaving France short of options in central defence.

But the 32-year-old, who was reportedly angry at the decision to award Patrice Evra the captain's armband, could pull through and continue his partnership with Eric Abidal.

Meanwhile, reserve goalkeeper Cedric Carrasso has been ruled out of the World Cup with a thigh injury.

Carrasso pulled a left thigh muscle in training on Monday and will miss the remainder of the tournament, but a request to replace him was turned down by Fifa.

Mexico manager Javier Aguirre has vowed to continue his attacking mentality when his side take on the 1998 world champions.

El Tri set out with a 4-3-3 formation against South Africa, and are expected to keep going with their three-pronged attack of Guillermo Franco, Carlos Vela and Giovani Dos Santos.

Mexico stalwart Rafael Marquez picked up a minor calf problem against South Africa but is likely to play in midfield.

He said: "I'm fine now, at 100 per cent. I've had trouble with the calf and against South Africa I even was thinking of being taken off, but I've been able to recover over the past few days."

COME ON MEXICO

So much to hate in this match. I placed my virtual money on Mexico though.

If Mexico win France are gonna be in trouble.

Vhero wrote:If Mexico win France are gonna be in trouble.

Whoopee.....

Vhero wrote:If Mexico win France are gonna be in trouble.

Indeed. Shame eh?

Come on Mexico!

can hardly hear the vuvuzelas...sounds like a footie match! Are the BBC using sound software or are the fans getting bored of that shit?

Probably the best goalless half of football so far at the World Cup. Come on Mexico.

blues-clues wrote:can hardly hear the vuvuzelas...sounds like a footie match! Are the BBC using sound software or are the fans getting bored of that shit?

There was one moment where just the vuvuzelas increased in volume significantly for around a second then went back to being muffled, so I think they're using something.

That Mexican left back looks pretty fucking handy, are you watching Bobby?

He was heavily involved in the friendly against England too, I've got a fantasy £10 on him to score anytime during the match

I have to say the WC referees are doing their utmost to ruin another world cup.

Pathetic yellow's given here and there.....You would'nt see them in the Prem.

Dameerto wrote:

blues-clues wrote:can hardly hear the vuvuzelas...sounds like a footie match! Are the BBC using sound software or are the fans getting bored of that shit?

There was one moment where just the vuvuzelas increased in volume significantly for around a second then went back to being muffled, so I think they're using something.

I think the crowd for both sides are trying their hardest to be heard. Far better atmosphere this game than the rest I've watched. Were the vuvzelas drowning out the crowd in the other 2 games today?

C'mon Mexico!! Just for the sake of the WC competition I'm in here.

That new united signing, hernandez, has been on the pitch about 30 seconds and he's already thrown himself to the floor and waved an imaginary yellow card. I hate the little twat already.



He'll fit in well at the swamp.

France appear to be in dire straits - they are all over the place and if I was French right now I'd be happy with a 0-0.

Viva Mexico!

...1 0 Mexico...

GETTTTT IIIIIIIIINN!!!!

Justice if France loose to a team playing in light green shirts!