World Cup Afterglow Gives France a Sorely Needed Boost

With the golden World Cup trophy in hand, France's victorious national team is returning home to a grand "Merci!" from a grateful nation that was sorely in need of a boost. "Eternal Happiness" said Monday's headline in the sports daily L'Equipe, summing up the mood of many who hope this euphoria will last for months — even years. France was preparing to welcome home the national soccer team Monday for a victory lap down the grand Champs-Elysees,...

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