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PARIS -- For a side that has needed late goals to win matches at the European Championship, it would seem a safe bet that Frances players are practicing penalty shootouts ahead of their quarterfinal against Iceland on Sunday.But it would be a losing bet.We havent practiced penalties, France right back Bacary Sagna said. Because were counting on making the difference earlier.Earlier than the 89th winner against Romania, perhaps? Or would that be earlier than the 90th-minute breakthrough goal against Albania? How about failing to score against Switzerland, then?More wasteful finishing against Iceland could send the game into extra time -- and then the dreaded penalties.Poland, which lost on penalty kicks to Portugal in Thursdays quarterfinal, had back-to-back shootouts. Like the Champions League final in May between Madrid rivals Real and Atletico, big games often prompt a dramatic finale from the spot, as France knows only too well.France lost the 2006 World Cup final against Italy in a shootout, with then coach Raymond Domenech revealing they had not practiced penalties. In 1982, West Germany beat Les Bleus in a shootout at the World Cup semifinals.France led in both of those games, yet lost, and also lost a shootout to the Czech Republic in the semifinals at Euro 96.But despite the painful memories, Frances confidence is high at this tournament.We have the ability to go all the way and Im only thinking about the final, Sagna said Friday. I cant see myself going on holiday so early, nor can I see myself letting the fans down ... We believe in ourselves.Still, he agrees with teammate Patrice Evra that France has to start dictating games, rather than relying on match-winners like attacking midfielder Dimitri Payet or forward Antoine Griezmann to come through.We have players who play in big clubs; most of them play in the Champions League. We have to start games better and impose ourselves, said the Manchester City defender. We should be ready from the off, not at halftime. Weve had a little bit of luck (so far).The 33-year-old Sagna stands to win his 62nd France cap, while Evra is in line for his 78th and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris his 80th.But despite considerable experience, France does not cope well with nerves.The danger in this match is the Iceland team (but) its also us, Sagna said. Because were capable of playing really well and (because) were among the favorites. Maybe we are trying too hard. 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There are surprises among the Vezina candidates, but most of the others are standard top-tier performers, even if the two Hart Trophy runners-ups have never been quite as good as they have been through the first half of the season. ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -- Although four-time world champion Alain Prost rates Lewis Hamilton as one of the best Formula One drivers ever, he would be happy to see Nico Rosberg clinch the championship on Sunday as a credit to his resilience and mental strength.For one reason: He deserves it, Prost said on Saturday. Lewis is an exceptional driver, we all know that. Rosberg had to work hard to be close to him.Rosberg leads Hamilton by 12 points heading into Sundays title decider, with both winning nine races this year.The German driver is odds on to seal his first world championship, needing only to finish the race third if Hamilton wins.Depending on how they start, it can be an easy race for Nico, Prost said. Maybe Ferrari or the Red Bull is much closer to the Mercedes and we have a fight with three, four cars. That would be a little bit different in terms of pressure.Prost cautioned Rosberg against racing too conservatively, as it could leave him open to getting caught in the middle of other drivers.The pressure is on his shoulders, not Hamiltons. For Nico, it is difficult to push at the maximum, its better to be second and not risk too much, Prost said. Thats normal, you cannot reproach him that. The problem is that if you start to have (Sebastian) Vettel, (Max) Verstappen, (Kimi) Raikkonen, and (Daniel) Ricciardo beside you. The pressure is difficult.Should Hamilton upset the odds, the British driver will join Prost as a four-time F1 champion.Hes right at the top ... I would never say `This driver is No. 1. But hes one of the best, the 61-year-old Frenchman said in the Yas Marina paddock area. Hes an exceptional driver, so I would prefer to have him (getting four titles) because he deserves what he gets.Hamilton has won 52 races, one more than Prost in an outstanding career with McLaren, Renault, Ferrari and Williams.ddddddddddddProst won his championships in 1985, `86, `89 and `93, and during his heyday was involved in red-hot tussles with Ayrton Senna.The tension ebbed and flowed before reaching breaking point when they were rivals on the same McLaren team during the `89 campaign.The flamboyant, charismatic, and thrilling Senna was much loved and a huge fans favorite with worldwide appeal, whereas the more stoic Prost was nicknamed The Professor for his meticulous, almost surgically precise approach to driving.He was seen as the antithesis to Senna and sees this juxtaposition somewhat reflected in the Hamilton-Rosberg rivalry.The media, the public, all think he (Rosberg) is very below Lewis Hamilton. Psychologically, its very difficult to manage that, especially when you fight against Lewis, Prost said.In a way, I was in the situation in `89 when (everyone) was really behind Ayrton. Its very difficult to manage that psychologically. I have sympathy with Nico, because hes considered like this and I can understand how he can feel.While he considers Rosberg still to be a little bit behind Hamilton in terms of their driving ability, he thinks Rosberg does not get enough credit. A title win, Prost says, would have a liberating effect and might enable Rosberg to go up a gear next year.If Rosberg wins then maybe next year we have a different situation, he said. (Could) he be better if he had the support of everybody? We dont know. Thats why, in a way I would like to see him champion because then we can see. ' ' '