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Jul 8, 2026
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France’s soccer model should be applied to the world at large
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OPINION
France’s soccer model should be applied to the world at large
CATHAL KELLY
PUBLISHED 1 HOUR AGO
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Immigration has brought so much talent to France, the world's third-ranked team, that many of its top players opt to play instead for their parental homeland.
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