If you all are aware of this French team of 98? In 2002 it was a
disastrous outing for them having knocked out even in the first
round and an embarrassing exit. What the coach do afterward? He LL
no choice gotta recall back the old ppl of the 98 team for
desperate measure.
Relying on old guards seem to pay off for French in this World Cup
but one wonder after this Cup, the old man team still can play in
Euro 2008 or even World Cup 2010 ?
French will experience the same problem as the German team of the
early to mid-90s team when they keep on retaining the old players
to get glory for the country but after some time. age will caught
up and it will be a uphill task to climb. Germany been through that
phase and now their hopes is on youngsters like Podolski,
Stweinger, Klose, Lahm, Friederich etc.. on Euro 08 and WCup
2010.
French may get the 2006 WC but if the situation doesn't improve
with new influx of good young talented players, they will remain
anoymous and trophy-less for the next decade. The only spark I see
in French team so far is that guy Riberry he is good 
Sidenote: Germany of 2002 squad is even more lousy than 2006 but
reach the Finals and yet this better team is out at Semi-Finals so
I believe LUCK play a BIG part in soccer tournament. Let's all see
the Euro 2008 Germany squad on fire
