As if Frank Ribery hadn't endeared himself enough to Les Bleus fan, he has now declared himself
'almost German.' Politically, its a smart move at least for his club, Bayern Munich. After a long
negotiation process (which endured some controversy), Ribery signed a long-term contract last year
that will keep him at the club until 2015.
Now here's a man who would be welcomed back with open arms at Manchester United in some capacity.
Laurent Blanc was all class and elegance on the field during his 20 year playing career which
ended...
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It was a coming together of two world powers, so to speak. An England side that seems to have
lost their way took on a France side that seems to be finding theirs. Both were still in the
process of trying to blot out the same caustic memory of a depressing World Cup.
Since June's heartbreak, both countries have undergone changes in their own right.
