The Serbia National Football Team Nov 16, 2009
The campaign began well with victories over group minnows Malta and the Faeroe Islands, and the momentum was maintained as Yugoslavia amassed seven wins from ten matches, losing only once away to group winners Spain. This set up a potentially tricky two-legged play-off against the once mighty Hungary. (Suite101.com)
World Cup Qualifiers Oct 15, 2009
Romania 3, Faeroe Islands 1. France 3, Austria 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Salmon Do U-Turn in London River Until Thames Water Can Stop Sewage Spills Oct 14, 2009
Local salmon, which migrate as far as Greenland and the Faeroe Islands before returning to their native river, were once found in such numbers in the Thames before industrialization that thousands were caught and sold yearly in Londons , according to Clifton-Dey. Salmon were absent from the Thames from 1833 until 1974, when a stray was observed, he said. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Mexico, European powers wrap up World Cup bids Oct 11, 2009
beat the visiting Faeroe Islands 5-0 at as scored twice and , and added goals. At Medellin, scored a tiebreaking goal in the 72nd minute and Fabian Orellana added the final goal in the 79th as Chile (9-5-3) beat 4-2 and ensured it will finish among the top four in. (USA Today -- Sports)
Denmark, Germany, Italy in World Cup Oct 11, 2009
Andre-Pierre Gignac scored twice as France clinched a berth in next month s European playoffs for World Cup berths, routing the Faeroe Islands, 5-0, in Guingamp, France. In MLS, Cornell Glen scored an injury-time goal as San Jose earned a 1-1 tie with host Toronto FC.. (Boston Globe)
Ronaldo facing possibility of Portugal missing out Oct 9, 2009
The unpredictable French should prove too strong for the Faeroe Islands at Guingamp on Saturday, even with Franck Ribery ruled out with a knee injury and Thierry Henry doubtful with a groin strain. But the sight of Serbia packing their bags for the World Cup and a poor French performance against the last place Faeroes will put even more pressure on coach Raymond Domenech, who's job has been on the line since a tame first round elimination at Euro 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Gomis replaces Ribery in France team Oct 6, 2009
(AP) PARIS - France coach Raymond Domenech called up striker Bafetimbi Gomis to replace injured Franck Ribery ahead of World Cup qualifiers this month against Faeroe Islands and Austria. Bayern Munich winger Ribery is out of the double header with tendinitis in his left knee, the French football federation said late Monday on its Web site. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Gourcuff out of France team due to injured thigh Oct 2, 2009
PARIS (AP) -- Playmaker Yoann Gourcuff was left out of France's squad for World Cup qualifying matches against Faeroe Islands and Austria on Thursday due to a thigh injury. Gourcuff was hurt in Bordeaux's 1-0 win over Maccabi Haifa in the Champions League on Wednesday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Ciani gives Bordeaux 1-0 win over Maccabi Oct 1, 2009
France plays the Faeroe Islands in a World Cup qualifier on Oct. 10 before hosting Austria four days later with a playoff spot at stake. Blanc made a second change by bringing on David Bellion to replace a disappointing Cavenaghi in second half. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Switzerland and U.S. Sign Treaty to Share Tax Information Sep 24, 2009
Switzerland has also signed agreements with Denmark, Luxembourg, France, Norway, Austria, Britain, Mexico, Finland, Faeroe Islands and Spain and the government has authorized the signing of a 12th with Qatar. FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)
Dolphin slaughter in Japan Sep 20, 2009
We are not the only nation that kills dolphins, he said, pointing out that Canada, the Faeroe Islands, and Denmark also hunt dolphin. Yet some Taiji residents are conflicted. (Boston Globe)
Europe: England, Spain both book berths at Cup Sep 10, 2009
France needs to beat the Faeroe Islands and Austria, which still has a theoretical chance of capturing a playoff spot, to maintain its chance of direct qualification. Group 3 leader Slovakia strengthened its chances of automatic qualification by winning 2-0 in Northern Ireland. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
EUROPE: England, Spain qualify with perfect records Sep 10, 2009
France needs to beat the Faeroe Islands and Austria, which still has a theoretical chance of capturing a playoff spot, to maintain its chance of direct qualification. Ian Azzopardi's own-goal gave Sweden a 1-0 win over Malta that lifted it to within three points of Denmark with two matches to go. (USA Today -- Sports)
England, Spain qualify for World Cup Sep 10, 2009
France needs to beat the Faeroe Islands and Austria, which still has a theoretical chance of capturing a playoff spot, to maintain its chance of direct qualification ... Faeroe Islands 2, Lithuania 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Goal drought could cost France in WC qualifying Sep 7, 2009
In all, the side has managed to score just five goals in the last eight games it has played, including a drab 1-0 win against the Faeroe Islands. France was made to pay for its ongoing profligacy against Romania, which scored on only its second attack of the game. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP: France and Portugal suffer setbacks Sep 7, 2009
Austria downed the Faeroe Islands 3-1 in the other Group Seven match. Portugal still face shock elimination despite Brazilian-born striker Leidson marking his debut with a headed equalizer three minutes from time against Denmark in Copenhagen. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Europe: Villa, Spain rout Belgium in WC qualifier Sep 6, 2009
"France had a lot more chances, so in that respect they deserved to win. But given our sense of sacrifice and desire, the way we applied ourselves, and with the players never giving into defeat, I think it's a fair result.'' France took the lead when Yoann Gourcuff took a corner kick and William Gallas headed the ball down to Henry, who poked it into the corner for the net for his 49th international goal. Immediately after Romania's goal, France coach Raymond Domenech replaced Andre-Pierre... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Henry will ignore pain to help France's long odds Sep 5, 2009
Henry missed last month's qualifier away to the Faeroe Islands because of an Achilles heel problem, and the Barcelona striker also complained about a sore knee after last week's European Super Cup win against Shakhtar Donetsk. But Henry, who has scored 48 goals for France, is willing to put his country first to help Raymond Domenech's team beat Romania at Stade de France. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Thierry Henry ready to forget pain to help France Sep 5, 2009
Henry missed last month's qualifier away to the Faeroe Islands because of an Achilles heel problem, and the Barcelona striker also complained about a sore knee after last week's European Super Cup win against Shakhtar Donetsk ... France's final two matches are at home to Austria and the Faeroe Islands ... Two wins against Lithuania and a victory at the Faeroe Islands kept France in contention to win the group, and France will overtake Serbia at the top if it wins both games. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
France: Henry in, Vieira out Aug 28, 2009
Henry, France's record scorer with 48 goals in 111 games, missed the 1-0 win at the Faeroe Islands earlier this month due to an Achilles injury while Vieira was not called up for that game either ... Up front, Domenech is spoilt for choice, with Chelsea's Nicolas Anelka, Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, Andre-Pierre-Gignac of Toulouse -who scored the lone goal at the Faeroe Islands- and Nice's Loic Remy all available along with Henry. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Ribery: I'm staying at Bayern Munich this season Aug 18, 2009
He made a substitute appearance for France in Wednesday's 1-0 win at the Faeroe Islands in a World Cup qualifier. - AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Mexico's late goal beats U.S. Aug 13, 2009
Briefly: In other World Cup qualifiers, Germany beat Azerbaijan 2-0 to go ahead by four points in its group, and France labored to a 1-0 victory over the Faeroe Islands for a much-needed three points. Substitute Jermain Defoe scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in a friendly in Amsterdam. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Malouda: France has no excuses left vs. Faeroes Aug 11, 2009
CLAIREFONTAINE, France (AP) -- Winger Florent Malouda says France will have no excuses if it fails to beat the Faeroe Islands in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier, even if the playing conditions are poor and the Faeroes defend with 10 men ... France can expect windy conditions, a bumpy playing surface, and a team defending for a draw at the Faeroe Islands capital Torshavn. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Henry out of France's qualifier at Faeroe Islands Aug 11, 2009
CLAIREFONTAINE, France (AP) -Thierry Henry was ruled out Monday from France's World Cup qualifier at the Faeroe Islands due to an Achilles tendon injury. The French football federation didn't specify the striker's injury, but his club Barcelona disclosed the complaint on its Web site. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
T-wolves make Kurt Rambis their coach Aug 11, 2009
Henry ruled out of France's qualifier: France striker Thierry Henry has been ruled out of Wednesday's World Cup qualifier at the Faeroe Islands because of an Achilles tendon injury. Female ski jumpers' appeal hearing set for Nov. 12. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Coach: Austria must avoid damage to reputation Mar 5, 2009
Serbia and Lithuania each have nine points to lead the group, which also includes France, Romania and the Faeroe Islands. "A realist says we have no chance (to qualify), a dreamer says it's still possible," Constantini said. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Constantini named new Austria coach Mar 5, 2009
However, the team then lost to Lithuania and Serbia and drew with the Faeroe Islands, and are almost certain to miss out on qualifying from Group 7. Constantini is Austria's seventh coach since the team last reached the World Cup finals in 1998. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
