The article reflects on the changing dynamics in international football, highlighting the success of African teams like Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and Cameroon in qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. Meanwhile, traditional football powers like France are struggling, as evidenced by their defeat to Ukraine. The piece suggests that French football has been in decline since the glory days of winning the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000. The author emphasizes the challenges faced by the French national team and the increasing strength of African teams, symbolizing a shift in the football landscape.
FOOTBALL: CAN THE EMERGENCE OF AFRICAN NATIONS HARM FRANCE?
