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France rise in FIFA rankings

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Gallas scores as the Irish defenders appeal for handball
France have risen two places in the FIFA world rankings following their controversial World Cup play-off win over the Republic of Ireland. Meanwhile, Spain have replaced Brazil in first place. [+]

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