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<blockquote data-quote="T_G" data-source="post: 652668" data-attributes="member: 175083">I have a few French friends, these are dear and lovely people. But, I have been to France many times and I cannot say I generally enjoyed the experience there because I did not agree with the attitude of people towards me. I suppose it is a matter of personal opinion, but I believe there are many many people around the world that would agree with me. The perceived view of the French is one of self centred people, a country with a pronounced disregard for other people or opinions other than theirs. as I said, it's my personal opinion. Nothing to do with football.Now here is the thing. What would happen if the president of France, of the self claimed Grand Nation, would suddenly appear in a world wide press conference and say: &quot;I have seen the game, seen the reply and I am troubled that we have qualified that way. We are a great nation who are proud of our heritage, and proud to be considered fair and sporting in everything we do. I therefore ask FIFA to order the game to be replayed in neutral territory.&quot;Would I be impressed? Yes. Would that change the way people think of France and the French? Yes. Would this be still talked about in 100 years as a sign of great sportsmanship? Yes.Would anyone have anything to lose from that (other than qualification)? Noeven the evil and corrupt mupppets in charge of the game would benefit from it - this in itself is bad but I would take it.So, Mr. Sarkozy - go and make history and be remembered for centuries, not just for being the husband of a sexy woman!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="T_G, post: 652668, member: 175083"] I have a few French friends, these are dear and lovely people. But, I have been to France many times and I cannot say I generally enjoyed the experience there because I did not agree with the attitude of people towards me. I suppose it is a matter of personal opinion, but I believe there are many many people around the world that would agree with me. The perceived view of the French is one of self centred people, a country with a pronounced disregard for other people or opinions other than theirs. as I said, it's my personal opinion. Nothing to do with football. Now here is the thing. What would happen if the president of France, of the self claimed Grand Nation, would suddenly appear in a world wide press conference and say: "I have seen the game, seen the reply and I am troubled that we have qualified that way. We are a great nation who are proud of our heritage, and proud to be considered fair and sporting in everything we do. I therefore ask FIFA to order the game to be replayed in neutral territory." Would I be impressed? Yes. Would that change the way people think of France and the French? Yes. Would this be still talked about in 100 years as a sign of great sportsmanship? Yes. Would anyone have anything to lose from that (other than qualification)? No even the evil and corrupt mupppets in charge of the game would benefit from it - this in itself is bad but I would take it. So, Mr. Sarkozy - go and make history and be remembered for centuries, not just for being the husband of a sexy woman! [/QUOTE]

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