Sunday, July 12, 1998
Upbeat Brazil set to extend their rule on planet earth
It's the dream final. Brazil and France, soccer's royalty and their gallant hosts, duel in the City of Lights for the glory of the biggest, longest and most-watched World Cup in history. After 31 days and 63 games, the record field of 32 countries has been whittled to these two. The perennial champions and a first-time finalist.
Brazil hold the aces, but France could be the jokers in the pack
Everything points to Brazil winning the World Cup, but I have a suspicion France are fated to lift the trophy for the first time in their history. When the hosts hit back against Croatia within seconds of Davor Suker scoring, I began to think their name must be written on the Cup.
A tactical build-up to the final
A look at the tactical battle which may decide the World Cup final between France and Brazil tomorrow. Defence -- France: Coach Aime Jacquet is unlikely to change his regular system of playing four across the back despite the enforced absence of the suspended Laurent Blanc whose place should go to Franck Leboeuf.
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