 "The Independent on Sunday (London, England)")
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Football: Trial and trauma for Gallas and the new generation; France v Republic of Ireland.(Sport)
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The Independent on Sunday (London, England)
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October 3, 2004| Author:
Burt, Jason
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Byline: JASON BURT
Tattooed on William Gallas's right arm, in French, is the inscription: "Only God and my family can judge me". In the madness of football it amounts to his own private moment of sanity.
Except that Gallas, along with his French international team-mates, is facing a judgement day this Saturday. France play the Republic of Ireland in a World Cup qualifying game in Paris. Defeat may not only cause the new coach, Raymond Domenech - just four game...
