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Fresh bombshell raises questions over France's 1998 World Cup glory

A shocking confession from former French Sports Minister Marie-George Buffet has rocked the football world, revealing that surprise anti-doping tests were suspended for the national team prior to their 1998 World Cup triumph. Despite years of denials, the former official admitted that the government halted controls to avoid "disturbing" the squad's preparation for the home tournament.

War for FIFA's throne: Trump vows to save Infantino to the end

Bone-breaking battle

France v Spain: Semi Final - FIFA World Cup 2026

"Vile" and "rat": Spain star subjected to abuse over Palestine and Moroccan migrants

A Celta Vigo player displays the abuse

Political earthquake reverberates: Macron breaks his silence and deals a crushing blow to the FIFA president

What happened?

A new disaster rocks FIFA: UEFA threatens Infantino with legal action and warns him against destroying evidence

Winds of the crisis reach Wenger

France v England: Bronze Final - FIFA World Cup 2026

‘They’d already moved on to Zidane’ - Deschamps felt abandoned by French FA during World Cup

Didier Deschamps’ legendary tenure as France manager ended with a sense of isolation and frustration, according to new revelations regarding his final tournament. The World Cup-winning coach reportedly felt that the French Football Federation (FFF) had already mentally moved on to his successor before he had even finished his duties.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
6	Wexford FC	26	9	7	10	31	35	-4	34	W L W D L
7	Cobh Ramblers	26	10	4	12	27	37	-10	34	L W L L L
8	Treaty United	26	7	8	11	26	37	-11	29	W L W W W
9	Athlone Town	26	7	7	12	24	32	-8	28	L D L W L
10	Finn Harps	26	5	7	14	21	48	-27	22	L L L L W

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