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If France takes on Tunisia in the final match of Group D of the Qatar World Cup, it will be the second time the two teams have met in a friendly match. The first and only previous meeting took place in October 1971, just over 51 years ago, when the Eagles of Carthage triumphed 2-1 in the Mediterranean Games group stage in Izmir, Turkey. Since then, four friends have followed, but the November 30 match is expected to have the most riding on it, with a fiery atmosphere.

Marseille lost 1-0 at home to Europa League champion Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday, and careless defence cost the team yet again in the Champions League. Coach Igor Tudor's side is undefeated in the French league, but his team lacks a cutting edge at this level. Marseille looked organised and unhurried, just like last week against Tottenham Hotspur, but they fell behind in the 43rd minute after a defensive mistake allowed attacking midfielder Jesper Lindstrom to score. Daichi Kamada, a Japan midfielder, thought he had made it 2-0 in the 79th, but his bid was rejected due to offside.