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    Thierry Henry swaps sports as Arsenal legend lends helping hand to break Irish hearts once more in Six Nations

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    FRANCE football legend Thierry Henry is turning his attention to rugby ahead of this weekend’s Six Nations fixtures.Les Bleus are due to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, and were visited in-camp by the Arsenal legend before travelling.Thierry Henry met with the France rugby squad and no doubt recounted his controversial part in beating Ireland at footballCredit: Twitter @FranceRugbyHenry handled the ball before making a match-winning assist against the IrishCredit: AFPHenry is experienced in beating Ireland – he played when the two sides faced each other for a crunch World Cup qualifier in 2009.Deep into extra time in the second leg, with the aggregate score tied at 1-1, Henry controlled the ball with his hand in the box before squaring to William Gallas, who scored the winner.Looking back, Henry has described the moment as a low point in his career, saying “It’s true I regret it and that is why shortly afterwards I went to each Irish player to speak to them.”After that we did not celebrate, not even in the dressing rooms.”Read more rugbyThe goal drew criticism from former players, with France legend David Ginola going so far as to say “I’m very embarrassed by the situation. I don’t feel very proud to be French this morning.”Now, though, Henry is prepared to share his experiences in beating Ireland.He was pictured on France Rugby’s X profile meeting the team and being presented with a signed shirt.The post caption thanked Henry for “inspiring moments of sharing” with the squad.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA France Rugby Instagram post showed Henry meeting various France players and staff including Antoine Dupont, Yoram Moefana, and head coach Fabien Galthié.Henry was pictured speaking in front of the entire team and to smaller groups of players.Thierry Henry aims huge dig at Arsenal in awkward CBS Sports moment as fans ask ‘why are you s***ting on your own club?A win for France on Saturday would see them go top of the Six Nations standings despite losing to England at Twickenham in week two of the tournament.Ireland, though, are chasing a fifth Six Nations grand slam, and remain unbeaten through matches against Wales, Scotland, and England.Henry is among the most successful French athletes of all time, having won both the World Cup and European Championship with the national side, also adding a wealth of titles at club level.He took to the dugout last summer with the France Olympic Football team, coaching his young squad to a silver medal after falling to Spain in the finals.Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta finished the tournament as his top scorer, with five goals in six matches.Henry held court with the France rugby teamCredit: Instagram @francerugbyFabien Galthié has been France head coach since 2019Credit: Instagram @francerugbyAntoine Dupont is the star of the France team, playing at scrum halfCredit: Instagram @francerugby More

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      Fans claim Kylian Mbappe has ‘no clue what’s going on’ after PSG star reacts during France’s win over New Zealand

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      FANS are convinced that Kylian Mbappe doesn’t understand rugby as he watched on perplexed as France beat New Zealand.The Rugby World Cup got underway last night with the host nation beating the All Blacks 27-13.
      Mbappe’s reaction to France’s try seemed delayedCredit:
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      He eventually lifted his arms in joyCredit:
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      Supporters think Kylian Mbappe doesn’t understand rugbyCredit: Rex
      Mbappe seemed far less interested than international team-mate Antoine GriezmannCredit: Rex
      Among the special guests at the Stade de France were football quartet Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Ousmane Dembele and Dayot Upamecano.
      Cameras kept an eye on them as they watched on from the stands and fans believe the PSG star didn’t have a clue what was going on.
      France attacked as a stony-faced Mbappe looked on and eventually scored a try.
      The crowd celebrated and the 24-year-old joined in by raising his arms but some supporters think his reaction was late and he was just trying to fit in.
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      One said on social media: “He raised his hands because others did. Mbappe is so hilarious.”
      Another reacted: “This man has no idea what is going on.”
      A third added: “He looks like he doesn’t understand the game but is just celebrating like everyone else.”
      More commented: “He seems so confused and lost.”
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      France beat New Zealand as the hosts kicked-off the World Cup in styleCredit: Getty
      More believed only Griezmann seemed to enjoy his night out at the rugby, as a fan wrote: “The only person who looks interested amongst them is Griezmann. Dembele and Mbappe are not amused.”
      The France team will return to their more familiar game on Tuesday as they meet Germany in a friendly.
      They already beat the Republic of Ireland 2-0 earlier in the international break.
      As for the rugby, Mbappe will have another attempt to get into the sport on Thursday as France face Namibia.
      The 2018 World Cup winner remains at PSG for the time being after the club failed to offload him over the summer.
      Mbappe has informed the Parisians that he plans to run down his contract at the Ligue 1 champions and then leave on a free in 2024. More

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      France national anthem lyrics: La Marseillaise words in French and English

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      FRANCE are attempting to retain the World Cup in Qatar as they get their campaign underway.And once again they will be singing their iconic anthem La Marseillaise when they come up against Denmark.
      But what are the lyrics and what is the history behind it?
      France begin their defence of the World Cup tonight against
      What are the France national anthem lyrics?
      Allons enfants de la Patrie,Le jour de gloire est arrivé!Contre nous de la tyrannie,L’étendard sanglant est levé, (bis)Entendez-vous dans les campagnesMugir ces féroces soldats?Ils viennent jusque dans vos brasÉgorger vos fils, vos compagnes!
      Aux armes, citoyens,Formez vos bataillons,Marchons, marchons!Qu’un sang impurAbreuve nos sillons!
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      What are the France national anthem lyrics in English?
      Arise, children of the Fatherland,The day of glory has arrived!Against us, tyranny’sBloody standard is raised, (repeat)Do you hear, in the countryside,The roar of those ferocious soldiers?They’re coming right into your armsTo cut the throats of your sons, your women!
      To arms, citizens,Form your battalions,Let’s march, let’s march!Let an impure bloodWater our furrows!
      When was Les Marseillais written?
      Les Marseillais was written in 1792 by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle in Strasbourg after the declaration of war by France against Austria.
      It was originally called “Chant de guerre pour l’Armée du Rhin” (“War Song for the Rhine Army”).
      The French National Convention adopted it as the country’s national anthem in 1795. More