J99
I think Benzema’s frustration at not being selected fueled this (race) argument more than any political lobbying.
I just don’t see someone like Deschamp being told who he can and cannot select for the national team.
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I just don’t see someone like Deschamp being told who he can and cannot select for the national team.
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As Graham Taylor once famous said, 'you don't need to be told to get the message'.
Read this article written in the Guardian. A left leaning paper who is actually celebrating diversity. Now think what right wing media were doing in France.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jul/09/france-portugal-colonial-history-african-flavour-euro-2016
No point in ignoring that it wasn't an issue. Because it was. How much played into team selection, only Deschamps can know. But at the very least it reduces the risk taking a manager takes. Imagine if Giroud/Gignac had not been selected and they had gone out of the tournament quickly.
Greizmann played up front for Atletico a lot in 14-15. And scored a lot of goals.
Lacazette just didn't fit in Deschamps plans, same with Gameiro.
Someone better tell City that Cahills the player they want and not Stones because he was picked ahead of him for England so he must better.
Nasri also wasn't in France world cup squad in 2014 despite the fact he had a very good season with Man City. Nasri was so upset that he's retired from International football. Lacazette another example of a striker who could have been taken, along with a few other decent French players. So it just goes to show you that overall France have very players unlike England where every Tom, d1111ck and Harry can get in.
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posted 2 hours, 55 minutes ago
Nasri also wasn't in France world cup squad in 2014 despite the fact he had a very good season with Man City. Nasri was so upset that he's retired from International football. Lacazette another example of a striker who could have been taken, along with a few other decent French players. So it just goes to show you that overall France have very players unlike England where every Tom, d1111ck and Harry can get in.
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Nasri played 8 games last year for City!
Even Sturridge managed more than that. Hell, even Wilshere got close.
And now Pepe has told Nasri he's fat!
can solo re-read what I said. I mentioned WORLD CUP 2014! in 2013-2014 season Nasri was on form for Man City and that was his best season with them. Despite his good form he was not included in the French World Cup squad. After this he decided to retire from International football!
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posted 18 hours, 23 minutes ago
can solo re-read what I said. I mentioned WORLD CUP 2014! in 2013-2014 season Nasri was on form for Man City and that was his best season with them. Despite his good form he was not included in the French World Cup squad. After this he decided to retire from International football!
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posted on 29/7/16
J99
I think Benzema’s frustration at not being selected fueled this (race) argument more than any political lobbying.
I just don’t see someone like Deschamp being told who he can and cannot select for the national team.
posted on 29/7/16
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posted on 29/7/16
I just don’t see someone like Deschamp being told who he can and cannot select for the national team.
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As Graham Taylor once famous said, 'you don't need to be told to get the message'.
Read this article written in the Guardian. A left leaning paper who is actually celebrating diversity. Now think what right wing media were doing in France.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jul/09/france-portugal-colonial-history-african-flavour-euro-2016
No point in ignoring that it wasn't an issue. Because it was. How much played into team selection, only Deschamps can know. But at the very least it reduces the risk taking a manager takes. Imagine if Giroud/Gignac had not been selected and they had gone out of the tournament quickly.
posted on 29/7/16
Greizmann played up front for Atletico a lot in 14-15. And scored a lot of goals.
Lacazette just didn't fit in Deschamps plans, same with Gameiro.
posted on 29/7/16
Someone better tell City that Cahills the player they want and not Stones because he was picked ahead of him for England so he must better.
posted on 29/7/16
Nasri also wasn't in France world cup squad in 2014 despite the fact he had a very good season with Man City. Nasri was so upset that he's retired from International football. Lacazette another example of a striker who could have been taken, along with a few other decent French players. So it just goes to show you that overall France have very players unlike England where every Tom, d1111ck and Harry can get in.
posted on 29/7/16
comment by Arsenal_49 (U10665)
posted 2 hours, 55 minutes ago
Nasri also wasn't in France world cup squad in 2014 despite the fact he had a very good season with Man City. Nasri was so upset that he's retired from International football. Lacazette another example of a striker who could have been taken, along with a few other decent French players. So it just goes to show you that overall France have very players unlike England where every Tom, d1111ck and Harry can get in.
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Nasri played 8 games last year for City!
Even Sturridge managed more than that. Hell, even Wilshere got close.
And now Pepe has told Nasri he's fat!
posted on 29/7/16
can solo re-read what I said. I mentioned WORLD CUP 2014! in 2013-2014 season Nasri was on form for Man City and that was his best season with them. Despite his good form he was not included in the French World Cup squad. After this he decided to retire from International football!
posted on 30/7/16
comment by Arsenal_49 (U10665)
posted 18 hours, 23 minutes ago
can solo re-read what I said. I mentioned WORLD CUP 2014! in 2013-2014 season Nasri was on form for Man City and that was his best season with them. Despite his good form he was not included in the French World Cup squad. After this he decided to retire from International football!
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Apologies, the year didn't register with me!
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