The journalists who interviewed Nicolas Sarkozy yesterday on TF1 and Europe 1 radio have been criticised for not asking any tough questions. Elsewhere, a Japanese politician breaks down on front of cameras after accusations of misuse of public funds - the video has gone viral. Finally, some say French media have gone "hysterical" in their over-the-top analysis and historical comparisons ahead of tomorrow's World Cup quarter-final match between France and Germany.

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