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Reaction
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Didier Deschamps apologises to Albania following national anthem mix-up
The mix-up led to a delayed kick-off.Sep 7, 22:05
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Albania players unimpressed after wrong national anthem is played in Paris
The visiting fans showed their displeasure as they whistled from the stands.Sep 7, 20:01
The Match
Match Report
Their superior goal difference - four better than Turkey's and nine better than Iceland's - is what is keeping the world champions in first place.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Euro 2020 qualifier between world champions France and Albania, including predictions and team news.
Build-up
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Blaise Matuidi: 'Injured players no excuse for France'
Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba are two of Les Bleus' absentees.Sep 6, 13:29
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Manchester United's Paul Pogba pulls out of France squad with ankle injury
The midfielder was limping after Manchester United's match at Southampton.Sep 2, 16:03
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