Champions League and the Europa League next week arriving on Matchday 5 will be rolled UEFA schedule. Although in the schedule of Olympique Lyonnais, representatives of the French league, the status of the host, UEFA stated all the way on. Previously, there was a cancellation two international matches following the threat of additional terror after attack Paris on Friday, November 13th, 2015.

European football was being tested by the issue of terrorism. Stade de France became one of the seven point battered terrorists on Friday. Luckily, the stadium security forces to act quickly so that the three bombs that exploded, none of which rocked the Stade de France, who was organizing the match France vs Germany.

After the attack Paris, the level of vigilance against terrorism in Europe is raised. For example, Belgium vs. Spain match was canceled due to security reasons and not the capture of fugitive attack Paris which is estimated to run to Belgium. While the match Germany vs Netherlands also canceled because of the threat of bombing HDI Arena, the match venue located in Hannover.

UEFA confirms the schedule Champions League and Europa League next week, 25 to 27 November will be still held. There are several representatives of the French league that competed in this competition between European countries. Including Olympique Lyonnais, Olympique Marseille and AS Monaco is an advanced host. UEFA released an official statement, there will be no change in the schedule.

"All matches are scheduled to continue as planned. UEFA has strict rules on security and safety related to the conduct of the match. UEFA is also working with the host club and local authorities to make sure, everything you need to ensure security for anyone involved in the game, are met. "

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Cardenal: the match between Real Madrid El Clasico against Barcelona should still be held

Madrid: Spanish Secretary of State for sport, Miguel Cardenal said the match between Real Madrid El Clasico against Barcelona should still be held next weekend. He guarantees titled El Clasico matches that take place safely even though the Europeans are uneasy due to the tragedy of Paris.

"There is no reason to cancel the match Real Madrid vs Barcelona. Everyone in Spain agreed with the decision. We will always exert maximum security," says Cardenal.

In addition to casualties and disrupt the security and stability of Europe, Paris bomb tragedy also affected the schedule of major sports events in Europe. One is a friendly match between Spain vs Belgium which had to be canceled.

Related to that condition, the match El Clasico will be held next weekend also was reportedly postponed. Because the La Liga match was certainly invited a lot of mass and is suspected to be an easy target for terrorists.

"We are in the best hands. We have the power and the state security system that understands exactly how to protect its citizens," said Cardenal.

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Qualifying draw for Euro 2016 France has been carried out and led to some interesting groups . Take for example in Group E where England are in a group with a country that has a power that far below them , except of course Switzerland . England drawn in Group E alongside Switzerland , Slovenia , Estonia , Lithuania , and San Marino . The two countries last course could be a barn goals for England and Switzerland are expected to easily qualify for the finals .

Defending champions Spain are also in the group of relatively mild . They joined with Ukraine , Slovakia , Belarus , Macedonia , and Luxembourg in Group C. The new Gibraltar joining UEFA had to be a group with Germany in the qualifying round .

While opponents Spain in the 2012 European Cup final , Italy , also in an easy group . Cesare Prandelli 's men are in Group H along with Croatia , Norway , Bulgaria , Azerbaijan , and Malta .

Large countries do have a greater chance to escape because of the new format in the 2016 European Cup . Michel Platini's decision to lump sum final round participants from 16 to 24 countries make the elite team need not worry anymore . If previously they had to be group winners qualify automatically for , so this time just by being runner - up was they had already qualified for the finals .

Yes , from the nine existing group , 18 countries will qualify for the finals with the status as the champion and runner - up group . The three best ranked countries also qualify automatically by applying the head to head rule which has been prepared UEFA .

Eight nations that inhabit the rest of the top three will compete for four tickets again via the play - offs . While the remaining tickets have certainly belonged to France 's status as host .

Here is the draw for the European Cup Qualifying 2016: 

Group A : Netherlands , Czech Republic , Turkey , Latvia , Iceland , Kazakhstan
Group B : Bosnia & Herzegovina , Belgium , Israel , Wales , Cyprus , Andorra
Group C : Spain , Ukraine , Slovakia , Belarus , Macedonia , Luxembourg
Group D : Germany , Republic of Ireland , Poland , Scotland , Georgia , Gibraltar
Group E : England , Switzerland , Slovenia , Estonia , Lithuania , San Marino
Group F : Greece , Hungary , Romania , Finland , Northern Ireland , Kep . Faroe
Group G : Russia , Sweden , Austria , Montenegro , Moldova , Liechtenstein
Group H : Italy , Croatia , Norway , Bulgaria , Azerbaijan , Malta
Group I : Portugal , Denmark , Serbia , Armenia , Albania

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match between Rennes vs PSG ends with the scores 1-3 in the French League continued from 2013 to 2014 week 18th , Saturday ( 14/12/2013 ) . This win still maintain two-point advantage over the U.S. who owned PSG who also won in Monaco this week . The game runs better . Both teams have been buying and selling on the attack early in the game . PSG got the first chance but the ball via Zlatan Ibrahimovic shot was wide . Rennes hit back through the action Pitroipa but still not see the results .

Goals scored in the 19th minute . Thiago Motta managed to steal the ball from Alessandrini and then fired hard that failed driven by Costil . 0-1 . Rennes at least had two golden opportunities to be able to equalize the score . both acquired by Kana - Biyik . Unfortunately , the execution of the defender is still failing to meet targets .

In the second half , PSG played more brilliant . They got the result on 52 minutes when Zlatan Ibrahimovic able to keep the score from the penalty spot after the referee awarded Hountoundji Matuidi dropped in the penalty box Rennes . Behind two goals do not make Rennes broke. 67 minutes , a beautiful goal by Romain Alessandrini packed free kick that failed dammed by Sirigu .

Four minutes later , Rennes should be equalized . Through a counter-attack , giving the ball to Konradsen Oliveira . Although a considerable space shot , unfortunately Konradsen failed to control his shot accuracy . Until finally PSG able to lock the victory with his eighth goal of the season as Edinson Cavani entering the game 91 minutes . PSG winning 1-3 .

Guingamp 0-2 AS Monaco

Monaco is synonymous with sharpness season striker Radamel Falcao . However, without the presence of players from Colombia , successfully lowered Monaco host Guingamp 2-0 in the French League matches continued at the Stade Municipal de Roudourou , Saturday ( 15/12/2013 ) In this game , the goal scored by Anthony Monaco Martial ( 4 ' ) and Layvin Kurzawa ( 42 ' ) . Referring to the statistics , Monaco deserved to win this match .

Because , Claudio Ranieri's team is dominant and aggressive . Ricardo Carvalho and his colleagues had the ball up to 68 percent . They also release 13 threat , where three of which led to the goal .

Rennes more to survive . Jeremy Sorbon and his friends have trouble developing the game is kept pressed Monaco . This victory led Monaco to a second place standings with 41 points . They are still two points behind Paris Saint - Germain on the throne .

Lineup Guingamp vs AS Monaco:

Guingamp : Guy N'Dy , Jonathan Martins Pereira , Jeremy Sorbon , Reynald Lemaitre , Christophe Kerbrat , Claudio Beauvue , Younousse Sankhare , Lionel Mathis , Thibault Giresse , Christophe Mandanne , Ladislas Petre Meyair Dounima

Monaco : Danijel Subasic , Layvin Kurzawa , Ricardo Carvalho , Eric Abidal , Andrea Raggi , Joao Moutinho , James Rodriguez , Mounir Obaddi , Jeremy Toulalan , Anthony Martial , Emmanuel Riviere

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Paris - Franck Ribery received a prestigious award from their own country. He was named the French Best players of the Year 2013 by the magazine France Football. Ribery's career throughout the year 2013 was uphill. He became one of the actors behind the success of Bayern Munich won the treble by winning the Bundesliga, Champions League and German Cup last season. Success was also ushered Ribery entered in three main candidates winning the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2013. 30-year-old footballer will be competing with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

In a poll conducted by the French footballer, both active and retired, occupying the top position outperformed Ribery young Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba, and Paris Saint-Germain player, Blaise Matuidi. It is the third title for Ribery. Previously, the former Olympique Marseille player took the title of Man of the French in 2007 and 2008.

"Now I have to chase a record Thierry Henry," said Ribery told France Football quoted as saying by Reuters. Henry noted already won this award five times.

In the category of coach, Rudi Garcia was selected as Coach of the French in 2013. AS Roma's allenatore outperform Didier Deschamps (France coach) and Christophe Galtier (AS Saint-Etienne).

Garcia, who also won this award in 2011 while still dealing with Lille, bringing Rome Italy unbeaten in the league this season. After 15 weeks, he drove the I Lupi won 11 games two positions standings.

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Cristiano Ronaldo ( Real Madrid ) is to score more goals than Franck Ribery ( Bayern Munich ) , but the French midfielder capable of creating hell for opposing defenders . So that was delivered by Ribery himself to Le Monde , the French daily . The statement said Ribery to reveal the reason why he deserves the Ballon d'Or this year . He said , " It is true Cristiano Ronaldo scored a lot of goals , but I am too . " He may find the net more than I , but our players in different positions . I did not score as often as he is , but I like that make life hell for opposing defenders .

Franck Ribery exemplifies what happens in the play - offs for the 2014 World Cup in Europe some time ago . Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal goal scorer of all time they get rid of Sweden with a 4-2 aggregate .

As for Ribery , he did not score in the match France against Ukraine , but the Bayern Munich player , he has great influence that led Les Bleus to fly to Brazil . " I successfully made three punished players off the field ( two of them yellow cards , and one due to yellow card accumulation ) . I was also involved in two of the three goals of France at the Stade de France ( which was made by Sakho and Benzema ) , but unfortunately , such things get less attention . "

Currently , Cristiano Ronaldo crowded discussed as a potential winner of the Ballon d'Or 2013. Franck Ribery were initially seeded , looks a bit drowned , but the midfielder did not feel tired . " I'm not afraid . I 've done that must be done . Now it is just waiting for the results . What we did at Bayern Munich musimlalu , treble winners , very historic , "said Ribery .

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French national team has ensured a place in the 2014 World Cup after beating Ukraine with a 3-2 aggregate advantage in the play-offs, Tuesday (19/11/2013). Les Bleus squad was immediately released the official uniform that will be worn in Brazil. The new uniform is still dominated by primary colors of blue, but this time for a uniform look more simple with white color combined at the collar, rooster logo, and sponsors.

Meanwhile, for uniform technology, Nike, as the main sponsor of France, still rely on the innovation of Nike Dri-Fit. In addition, the uniform was also combined with "burnout" mesh and laser cut ventilation holes in order to help regulate body temperature performance of the players.

"By adjusting the sweat and keep the body temperature remains cool even longer, the players feel more comfortable, sweat less, and perform better," said Martin Lotti, Nike's Creative Director for Football.

Lotti added French uniform design is kept simple this time because he wanted to highlight the historical impression. In fact, he admitted, every detail in the uniform fabric is processed with a focus to improve the comfort of the players during a match.

"When we asked the players to talk about the kind of protection they need during the game, they showed us scars and abrasions on the upper hip area," said Lotti.

"Some of our players showed the same injury so we intend to add protection, while balancing the needs of lightweight materials and the ability to breathe," he added.

For pants, French still be using the dominant white color that will blend with the red socks that blend the color depicts the greatness of the French flag. French midfielder Blaise Matuidi also said he was happy with the design of the new uniforms.

"When we played it was for the fans and the country. We want to make them proud. Latest Kit This is a symbol of French elegance with technology that will help us to do our best in Brazil," said the player of the Paris Saint-Germain.

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Paris - Paul Pogba willing to sacrifice to do anything for the sake of passing France to the 2014 World Cup . Included also change the style of play itself while the second leg World Cup play-off against Ukraine at the Stade de France on Tuesday ( 19/11 ) . During this time at Juventus , he was known as the type of attacking player and can make a lot of important goals . He was asked to change the style of attack became more staying ahead of the crucial match France against Ukraine .

The reason , in the French team is now crowded with players attacking character . Call it for example , Franck Ribery or Samir Nasri who usually occupy the post attacking midfielder . "The coach called me to create such a goal in Juventus . I will bend over backwards . At Juventus I play more attacking . Upon request I do not hold out much problem . I am comfortable in any position . " he said during the interview session L' Equipe .

Pogba did have to sacrifice one hundred percent if do not want to be embarrassed in the eyes of the world . As is known, the French threatened not to perform at the World Cup following a kekahan 2-0 of Ukraine in the first leg . So to be able to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil , France must win a minimum of 3-0 without reply . "I have no inclination in one position . Important thing just to be on the field . " Pogba said .

Pogba himself so far is pahlwan France in the World Cup junior level . A few months ago he led his partner won the U- 20 World Cup which took place in Turkey with status as team captain . With the precarious situation facing the senior French national team , it's time for Pogba to demonstrate ability at senior level as well as an opportunity for her to experience the World Cup for the first time .

French defeat in the first leg and it is therefore highly ironic . French filled a number of players whose names shine in the big European clubs . The majority of them are even top attackers , but whatever happens , a number of the star players wearing the uniform looks sluggish when Les Blues . French coach Didier Deschamps Ribery performance even complained that initially highly expected to bring French victory .

" Actually , Ukrainians know how dangerous the threat of Ribery , but they are very aggressive in front of Ribery . Ribery also did make some mistakes until we get a penalty . Indeed, this is something that is difficult when there is no room , " said Deschamps .

Ukrainian coach Mikhail Fomenko who led his team are unbeaten in six matches since December , 2012, also did not lose confidence in stating that timmya are in a high motivation for the challenge .

"France is a team of experienced and formidable opponent , but we are not afraid . I think all the players are very aware of what we have to finish the game against France , " said Fomenko .

Ukraine is currently the upper hand . Their chances to qualify for the World Cup is wide open . Condition they not conceded , even wit a goal draw or a 1-0 defeat was enough for them to get a ticket to Brazil .

Both France and Ukraine are both not reinforced because the defender a red card penalty . France lost Laurent Koscielny temporarily lose your Ukraine Olexandr Kucher .

Estimated lineups France vs Ukraine :

France ( 4-2-3-1 ) : Lloris ; Abidal , Debuchy , Grenier , Evra ; Pogba , Matuidy ; Ribery , Remy , Nasri ; Benzema

Reserves : Mandanda , Cabaye , Sakho , Clichy , Koscielny , Sagna , Sissoko , Giroud .

Absent : Koscielny ( Sanctions )

Coach : Didier Deschamps

Ukraine ( 4-2-3-1 ) : Pyatov ; Tymoshchuk , Shevchuk , Fedetskiy , Khacheridi ; Rattan , Edmar ; Stepanenko , Konoplyanka , Yarmolenko ; Zozulya .

Reserves : Dedechko , Devic , Koval , Sydorchuk , Mandzyuk , Rakitskiy , Morozyuk

Absent : Kucher ( sanctions )

Coach : Mikhail Fomenko

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KIEV - bad memory when diving in 1993 overshadows France first leg 2014 World Cup play-off against Ukraine at the Olympic Stadium , Kiev , Friday ( 15/11 ) . Roosters team trying to erase the memory of the victory in Kiev . In 1993 , when the French were driven by class players Eric Cantona , David Ginola , and Jean - Pierre Papin lost by a score of 1-2 at the hands of Bulgaria at the Stade de France thanks to Emil Kostadinov scored in the last minute . The defeat was also shut down the steps Les Bleus to the 1994 World Cup in the United States .

Didier Deschamps is now the head coach of the Roosters team to be a part of Gerard Houllier 's squad at the time. After 20 years passed , the former France captain was still often imagined failure . The incident probably happened 20 years ago , but is still embedded in my brain . I do not want to experience it again , "said Deschamps was quoted by Four Four Two .

So that this does not happen , Deschamps stressed the importance of the team in order to avoid the anxiety that can interfere with their performance in Kiev . Winger Franck Ribery added the importance of removing the fear and scored in Kiev to be more calm about the second leg at the Stade de France . What is expected by Deschamps and Ribery realized . At least the young courtier courtier - wide Les Blues Paul Pogba and Blaise Matuidi did not think of a bad memory 1993.

" France against Bulgaria ? I do not remember anything , " said Pogba told Reuters . " One minute I did not even really think about it , " added Matuidi .

French will not meet the ease of victory in the Olympic Stadium . Ukraine are unbeaten in 11 matches , 10 of whom achieved under cold hand polished Mikhail Fomenko , who took office in December 2012 . Ukraine 's success can not be separated from defensive solidity . Currently Ukraine through a seven- game winning streak with a record of clean sheets .

" They often let the wings is vacant and we should exploit . Aggressive team and they have a solid defense . I do not fear them , " said Ribery was quoted by Reuters .

France should be wary of relying duet aggressiveness Ukrainian winger Andriy Yarmolenko and Yevhen Konoplyanka . Of the last seven games , Ukraine has poured 24 goals . In that span they scored 17 goals against San Marino in two games .

" I want to have a defensive midfielder who was standing in front of me . It is important to address the full back who likes to go forward and also to ward off the counterattack , " said the French defender Laurent Koscielny . Arsenal 's players to get what she wants . Koscielny is likely to be paired with Eric Abidal or Raphael Varane will get support from an increasingly shining Pogba Juventus .

Lately Pogba often played as an attacking midfielder for Juventus , but Deschamps needed him as a defensive midfielder . Les Blues in my job is more likely to survive . I had no choice , but I love playing for this team , "said the former Manchester United . 

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Zurich: Group stage 2014 World Cup European zone has ended. Group has completed all nine matches. That is, nine teams have certainly earned the position as group winners each won a ticket or automatically to the 2014 World Cup finals which will take place in Brazil. 

 

The nine states that have ensured automatic qualification are: 

1. Belgium (Group A) 

2. Italy (Group B) 

3. Germany (Group C) 

4. Netherlands (Group D) 

5. Switzerland (Group E) 

6. Russia (Group F)

7. Bosnia-Herzegovina (Group G) 

8. England (Group H) 

9. Spain (Group I) 

By bagging quota of 13 countries in the final round, leaving the euro zone four tickets which will be contested by eight teams with the status of the best group runners-up. Denmark is a miserable fate. Although performed brilliantly in the last game by beating Malta with a great score half a dozen goals without reply (6-0), Team Dynamite have to accept the reality of his position as Group B runner-up placed in ninth or the last. That is, the chances of Denmark to Brazil has been destroyed. 

Eight states (runner-up) who appear in the play-offs: 

1. Greece (Group G) 

2. Portugal (Group F) 

3. Ukraine (Group H) 

4. France (Group I) 

5. Sweden (Group C) 

6. Iceland (Group E 

7. Romania (Group D) 

8. Croatia (Group A) 

As FIFA has decided, eight countries will compete in the play-off phase will be separated into two pots or seed. The format, the first pot contains countries that have the best ranking. Thus, Croatia (10), Portugal (11), Greece (12), and Sweden, will be placed as a pot or seed. Meanwhile, the rest of France (25), Ukraine (26), Romania (31), and Iceland (54) is placed as the second seed. In order to determine which country will face each other, FIFA plans to hold a drawing or raffle to be held at its headquarters in Zurich, October 21. Looking at the composition of the above, it appears likely the game will be the big-match in the play-off between Portugal and France. Play-off party will be held in two or leg. The first party was held on November 15 and the second leg was held four days a later

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The Spanish national team against Belarus in Group I qualifying match continued the 2014 World Cup European zone at Iberostar Stadium on Friday ( 11/10/2013 ) . Matador team needed a victory to stay away from the pursuit of France . Spain is currently at the top of Group I with 14 points . La Furia Roja won four victories and two draws . The points is able to emulate France in second place . Even so , France has played one more game than Spain . Because of that , victory over Belarus will make Spain away from the pursuit of France , as well as closer to the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil . In contrast , Belarus is now in the bottom of the standings . Egor Filipenko and new colleagues collected four points from seven games , but they can get past Georgia if ever able to beat Spain . At the first meeting last year , Spain won 4-0 over Belarus . 

Goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas will return to play for the Spanish national team , although he is not the main goalkeeper at Real Madrid . While the absence of defender Jordi Alba opportunities Atletico Madrid , Juanfran , playing as a left back . Atletico midfielder , Koke , is also likely to play as a starter , but he will be shifted as a right-back . His performance in that position in the last couple pretty good . In the stronghold of Belarus , there is no injured players . Georgi Kondratiev coach will put his best starting eleven . 

Head to Head 

Matches : 1 

Spain Wins : 1 

Belarus wins : 0 

Draw : 0 

Estimated Lineup Spanish vs Belarus:

Spain : Casillas ; Koke , Pique , Ramos , Juanfran ; Xavi , Busquets , Iniesta ; Pedro , Fabregas , Silva 

Belarus : Vyeramko ; Verkhovtsov , Martynovich , Filipenko , Bardachow ; Kalachev , Kislyak , Tsiharow , Drahun ; Kornilenko , Rodionov 

Last Game 5 Spain : 

6/24/13 Nigeria 0-3 Spain 

28/06/13 Spain 0-0 Italy 

07/01/13 Brazil 3-0 Spain 

15.08.13 Ecuador 0-2 Spain 

07.09.13 Finland 0-2 Spain 

Last Game 5 Belarus :

06.07.13 Finland 1-0 Belarus 

12/06/13 Belarus 1-1 Finland 

08/14/13 Belarus 1-1 Montenegro 

06/09/13 Belarus 3-1 Kyrgyzstan 

09/11/13 Belarus 2-4 France

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Karim Benzema will be reserves against Belarus

Gomel: Failure to pick three match points while serving match day six Group I qualifying preliminary round 2014 World Cup European Zone at Dinamo Arena to face Georgia, Tbilisi, Friday, September 6 and then make France hopes to compete with Spain on top of the table can be said to have closed. A goalless draw makes France are now three points clear of La Furia Roja. The results draw increasingly redden forces Didier Deschamps report card that failed to score a single goal in the last five games, two of them in the qualifiers. What is worse, the main striker Karim Benzema was barren in 15 games.

Therefore, there is speculation if in away games against Belarus in Central Stadium, Gomel, on Tuesday (10.09.13) evening, Deschamps will cross out the name of Benzema in the starting lineups. "You will see (composition) tomorrow," said Deschamps would not confirm speculation about it in his press conference session in Gomel, on Monday (09.09.13). "New players will find out tomorrow who will be deployed," he added.

Not wanting to explain about Benzema, otherwise Deschamps confirmed when midfielder Blaise Matuidi and PSG starlet Paul Pogba Juventus going down replaces Moussa Sissoko (Newcastle United) and Josuha Guilavogui (Atletico Madrid). Matuidi and Pogba miss the match against Georgia due to undergo a suspension due to yellow card accumulation. On the other hand, Deschamps has not made ​​a decision regarding the physical conditions that plagued Franck Ribery injured while performing your opponent Georgia. "The process of healing has not fully recovered. He still felt the pain. We should see the reaction tomorrow. There is still time this evening, if necessary, until the next day we would give him a chance, "says Deschamps. By pocketing five-point advantage from Finland, France almost certainly finished runner-up group alias playoff tickets

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