Euro 2020: France captain Hugo Lloris warns world champions against over confidence ahead of Hungary clash
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: France captain Hugo Lloris warns world champions against over confidence ahead of Hungary clash

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Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris says Les Bleus need to prepare themselves for a challenge different from the one against Germany on Saturday in front of a big crowd at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. Budapest: France captain Hugo Lloris said on Friday that he and his teammates should guard against complacency when they take on Hungary after having begun Euro 2020 in impressive fashion. Didier Deschamps’ side looked every inch the tournament favourites in beating Germany in Munich in their first Group F match, but Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris says Les Bleus need to prepare themselves for a different challenge on Saturday in front of a big crowd at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. “We can’t admire ourselves in the mirror too much, it was only the first match and the road is still very, very long,” Lloris told reporters.

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Euro 2024: Fatigue factor worries Deschamps as France starts Euros preparation
7 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Fatigue factor worries Deschamps as France starts Euros preparation

The Hindu  

France coach Didier Deschamps is concerned that a congested season may have taken its toll on his players as they prepare for next month’s Euros. The World Cup finalist is set to play Luxembourg and Canada in friendlies early next month before kicking off their Euro 2024 group stage campaign against Austria on June 17. You can never be sure,” …

Germany has belief back ahead of Euro 2024, says Lahm
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Germany has belief back ahead of Euro 2024, says Lahm

The Hindu  

Germany has regained its self-confidence after a 2-0 win against France last week three months before hosting Euro 2024, World Cup winner Philipp Lahm told AFP in an interview. Lahm, who is tournament director for Euro 2024, said the promising performance brought back “euphoria in our country” because the “German national team played football well and played football passionately”. “ …

Hugo Lloris insists he is not the WEAK LINK after English media labelled him France's Achilles heel
2 years, 1 month ago

Hugo Lloris insists he is not the WEAK LINK after English media labelled him France's Achilles heel

Daily Mail  

Hugo Lloris has hit back at his critics in a press conference after claims that he is the Achilles heel in France's star-studded squad ahead of Saturday's quarterfinal clash with England. Hugo Lloris dismissed comparisons with Jordan Pickford claiming he would do his talking on the pitch The Tottenham Hotspur shot-stopper was quick to brush aside claims of any pressure …

Euro 2020: French football chief 'doesn't think' Deschamps' job under threat
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: French football chief 'doesn't think' Deschamps' job under threat

The Hindu  

French football federation president Noel Le Graet said Tuesday he "doesn't think" that France's early exit from Euro 2020 will affect Didier Deschamps' future, but that he would talk with the coach. Le Graet was asked at the general assembly of the French Olympic committee if France's shock last-16 loss on penalties to Switzerland would put Deschamps' job under threat. …

Euro 2020: 'It's painful', says France captain Hugo Lloris after shock Round of 16 defeat against Switzerland
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: 'It's painful', says France captain Hugo Lloris after shock Round of 16 defeat against Switzerland

Firstpost  

Didier Deschamps’ team fell behind in Bucharest on Monday but Karim Benzema scored twice before Paul Pogba added a third to leave France seemingly on course for the quarter-finals. Bucharest: France captain Hugo Lloris admitted the world champions were punished for their failure to hold on to a two-goal lead as they lost 5-4 on penalties to Switzerland in the …

Euro 2020 Cup: Petkovic, Xhaka shower praises on the Swiss history-makers after stunning win over France
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020 Cup: Petkovic, Xhaka shower praises on the Swiss history-makers after stunning win over France

The Hindu  

Switzerland's extraordinary comeback to eliminate world champion France from the European Championship on Tuesday drew superlatives from both coach and captain after the side's penalty shootout success. Manager Vladimir Petkovic and skipper Granit Xhaka hailed the achievement of the first Swiss side to reach the last-eight of a major tournament since it hosted the World Cup in 1954 after fighting …

Euro 2020: 'When we know we can be going home, we are even stronger': France's captain Lloris ahead of Round of 16 clash
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: 'When we know we can be going home, we are even stronger': France's captain Lloris ahead of Round of 16 clash

Hindustan Times  

France's start to their Euro 2020 campaign hasn't been particularly smooth sailing. However, skipper Hugo Lloris said his team will derive motivation from the threat of elimination when they take on Switzerland on Monday. Euro 2020: France's goalkeeper Hugo Lloris warms up during a training session ahead of their round of 16 match against Switzerland. We don't like to lose …

Euro 2020: Dutch shows it still lag behind the European elite
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Dutch shows it still lag behind the European elite

The Hindu  

The Netherlands exited the European Championship on Sunday is a reminder that while it was making progress after years in the doldrums, it is still well off being one of the continent's top team. In a country more obsessed than most with the way its national team plays, it provoked a fiery debate and loud outcry, as it had when …

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Belgium coach Martinez hails team’s strong mentality after Portugal win
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Belgium coach Martinez hails team’s strong mentality after Portugal win

The Hindu  

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez hailed his team’s strong mentality after it ended Portugal’s reign at the European Championship with a 1-0 win in a bruising last-16 encounter in Seville on Sunday. They know how to take those moments that can hurt you, but I think we had incredible concentration and defended really well,” a beaming Martinez told the post-match news …

Euro 2020: Knockout Games Bring the Best Out of France, Says Hugo Lloris Ahead of Swiss Test
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Knockout Games Bring the Best Out of France, Says Hugo Lloris Ahead of Swiss Test

News 18  

A depleted France will draw motivation from the threat of elimination as they prepare to face Switzerland in their European Championship last-16 match, captain Hugo Lloris said on Sunday. World champions France topped Group F with one win and two draws ahead of Portugal and Germany but key players in their backline have picked up injuries to give coach Didier …

Euro 2020: French defensive woes do not affect our game plan, says Swiss coach
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: French defensive woes do not affect our game plan, says Swiss coach

The Hindu  

France's mounting injuries could mean a switch from a back four to a three-man defence for the world champions, but for Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic it matters little ahead of its Euro 2020 last-16 clash on Monday. With opponents like France if you give 100 per cent and they give 100 per cent then that's just not enough." "We have …

Euro 2020: Dutch capable of winning the trophy, says coach De Boer
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Dutch capable of winning the trophy, says coach De Boer

The Hindu  

Netherlands coach Frank de Boer said his team is capable of success at the European Championship but would need matters to go perfectly for it over the next fortnight to take the trophy. But the goal is to win the final, then it is completely successful," De Boer told Saturday's news conference on the eve of the game at the …

EURO 2020 Cup FRA vs SUI preview: Injuries pile up for France ahead of Switzerland clash
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020 Cup FRA vs SUI preview: Injuries pile up for France ahead of Switzerland clash

The Hindu  

World champion France is facing mounting injuries ahead of its Euro 2020 round-of-16 match against Switzerland on Monday, with coach Didier Deschamps struggling for options. The French qualified less convincingly than initially expected after drawing 2-2 against Portugal in their final group game, having won one of three Group F games. His replacement Lucas Digne is also nursing a hamstring …

EURO 2020 Cup: NED vs CZE Preview: High flying Netherlands meets old nemesis Czech Republic
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020 Cup: NED vs CZE Preview: High flying Netherlands meets old nemesis Czech Republic

The Hindu  

The Netherlands has turned its sceptical supporters into true believers after three straight wins at Euro 2020 but it comes up against an old nemesis in the Czech Republic in the last 16 on Sunday. Attitudes towards the Dutch team have swung from one extreme to the other as coach Frank de Boer had to weather a storm of criticism …

Euro 2020: Relief and a warning for Germany
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Relief and a warning for Germany

Hindustan Times  

Wednesday’s Group F clash between Germany and Hungary in Munich at the European Championship had an unusual backdrop to it — escalating diplomatic feud between the European Union’s leading nations and member state Hungary over the latter passing a law banning content deemed to promote homosexuality from school educational materials and children’s television shows. It was Leon Goretzka’s 84th minute …

EURO 2020: Benzema has another chance to score after six-year France wait
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: Benzema has another chance to score after six-year France wait

The Hindu  

After ending a nearly six-year wait for an international goal, Karim Benzema could score again as soon as Monday. A change of heart from Deschamps saw Benzema surprisingly recalled just before Euro 2020 and, after a frustrating performance last Saturday against Hungary, he was at his classy best against Portugal. “But he never stopped believing in himself and I’ve never …

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Deschamps hails magical night for France
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Deschamps hails magical night for France

The Hindu  

France coach Didier Deschamps described events in Budapest as magical and insane after his side drew 2-2 with Portugal on a night full of twists and turns which ended with Les Bleus heading into the Euro 2020 last 16 as the Group F winner. "We were seeing the scoreline in the night's other match as Hungary were beating Germany, and …

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: We did what we had to do, says Portugal coach Santos after draw with France
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: We did what we had to do, says Portugal coach Santos after draw with France

The Hindu  

Portugal coach Fernando Santos has described the dilemma he faced during his side's 2-2 draw Euro 2020 Group F with France on Wednesday but insisted his players went out looking for the win even though they risked being knocked out. Even when Cristiano Ronaldo equalised with his second penalty, Portugal was one goal away from going out until Leon Goretzka's …

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Loew says he was confident Germany would fight back against Hungary
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Loew says he was confident Germany would fight back against Hungary

The Hindu  

Germany coach Joachim Loew was confident his side would power its way back into the game after twice going behind to unfancied opponent Hungary in a dramatic Euro 2020 group decider in Munich on Wednesday. Loew said he watched with growing confidence as Germany threw everything forward in the closing stages and equalised six minutes from time through Leon Goretzka …

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Hungary made history despite early exit, says coach
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Hungary made history despite early exit, says coach

The Hindu  

Hungary coach Marco Rossi said that despite exiting the European Championship after the group stage his team could hold their heads up high for playing a remarkable three games against some of the top teams in the world. RELATED| "I would challenge anyone to say they knew that coming up against these teams we would get any points," Rossi told …

Highlights, Euro 2020, Portugal vs France: Defending champions Portugal enter round of 16
3 years, 6 months ago

Highlights, Euro 2020, Portugal vs France: Defending champions Portugal enter round of 16

Firstpost  

Catch the Live score and updates from the Group F match between Portugal and France Preview: France advanced without kicking a ball, and Portugal can move on as well even with a loss on Wednesday. “It wasn’t our usual type of game,” Portugal coach Fernando Santos said. “Because in 58 games we only once conceded three goals once, and that …

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: France's showdown against Ronaldo's Portugal lacks punch
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: France's showdown against Ronaldo's Portugal lacks punch

The Hindu  

France advanced without kicking a ball, and Portugal can move on as well even with a loss on Wednesday. Hardly the heavyweight showdown many had hoped for in a match pitting defending champion Portugal against World Cup champion France, and Cristiano Ronaldo against Kylian Mbappe. Follow | Portugal vs France - LIVE BLOG Still, that’s unlikely to alter France coach …

Euro 2020: Portugal defender Pepe urges teammates to be 'tighter and more solid' against France
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Portugal defender Pepe urges teammates to be 'tighter and more solid' against France

Firstpost  

A 4-2 defeat by Germany in Munich left Portugal third in a tough group that also includes Hungary, and needing to avoid defeat against France in Budapest to be sure of making the knockout phase. Budapest: Portugal defender Pepe said the defending champions can recover from a heavy loss to Germany and beat Group F leaders France on Wednesday to …

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: France seeks attacking spark in heavyweight clash with Portugal
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: France seeks attacking spark in heavyweight clash with Portugal

The Hindu  

World champion France hopes its attacking stars finally align against defending European champion Portugal on Wednesday in an intriguing finale to Euro 2020’s heavyweight group. A draw against Portugal, which beat France in the Euro 2016 final, may be enough for Didier Deschamps’ side to go through as group winner. When one goes in, they will flow.” Deschamps does have …

Euro 2020: Robin Gosens gives Germany a boost
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Robin Gosens gives Germany a boost

The Hindu  

No one told Germany winger Robin Gosens the etiquette for receiving a “star of the match” trophy at the European Championship. “It’s gigantic, you can’t put it in words,” said Gosens, who scored one goal and was involved in setting up two more in Saturday’s game. It’s there that Gosens really blossomed under Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who helped …

Antoine Griezmann: Hungarian fans influenced France in 1-1 Euro 2020 draw
3 years, 6 months ago

Antoine Griezmann: Hungarian fans influenced France in 1-1 Euro 2020 draw

The Hindu  

World champion France struggled to impose itself in its 1-1 Euro 2020 draw against Hungary on Saturday in part due to facing a hostile crowd for the first time in months, goal-scorer Antoine Griezmann said. France rescued a point after Griezmann cancelled out Attila Fiola's first-half strike in front of a loud, 65,000-strong crowd at the Puskas Arena -- one …

France held to 1-1 draw by Hungary at Euro 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

France held to 1-1 draw by Hungary at Euro 2020

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — France needed a second-half equalizer from Antoine Griezmann to avoid the biggest upset of the tournament. It was Griezmann’s 38th goal for France, moving him three behind third-place Michel Platini on the national team’s scoring list, and he did a little celebratory dance in front of the blue-shirted fans. But it’s a great pleasure to play in …

EURO 2020: Hungarian fans in raptures after holding France to draw
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: Hungarian fans in raptures after holding France to draw

The Hindu  

Hungary's fans created a deafening wall of noise as their team walked around the new Puskas Arena on Saturday to receive the applause after its gritty 1-1 draw against world champion France. "It's been a long lull, but now we have this awesome stadium and this awesome, fighting team, and I just feel like I'm back in my youth again," …

Euro 2020: Antoine Griezmann's goal rescues draw as France struggle against Hungary
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Antoine Griezmann's goal rescues draw as France struggle against Hungary

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Hungary threatened to blow Group F wide open when Attila Fiola gave the hosts a shock lead in first-half stoppage time after catching out the France defence. Budapest: Antoine Griezmann salvaged a 1-1 draw for France against Hungary in Budapest as the world champions missed the chance to clinch a place in the Euro 2020 last 16 on Saturday. Lucas …

Euro 2020: Determined Hungary holds France to a 1-1 draw
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Determined Hungary holds France to a 1-1 draw

The Hindu  

Antoine Greizmann rescued a point for world champion France as it came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with host Hungary in Group F and prevent a massive upset in front of a full house at the Puskas Arena on Saturday. But Greizmann equalised in the 66th minute to move France onto four points while Hungary kept up its …

Euro 2020, Hungary vs France, Highlights: Antoine Griezmann equaliser sees France rescue draw against Hungary
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020, Hungary vs France, Highlights: Antoine Griezmann equaliser sees France rescue draw against Hungary

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Catch the Live score and updates from the Euro 2020 Group F match between Hungary and France Team Report: Everton left-back Lucas Digne replaced Lucas Hernandez in the only change made by France coach Didier Deschamps for Saturday’s Euro 2020 Group F game against Hungary in Budapest. France lived up to their billing as pre-tournament favourites in a 1-0 win …

Euro Cup 2020 Hungary vs France Highlights: Hungary holds France to remarkable 1-1 draw
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro Cup 2020 Hungary vs France Highlights: Hungary holds France to remarkable 1-1 draw

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar's live coverage of the Group F Euro 2020 game between Hungary and France being played at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. France manager Didier Deschamps makes only change to the starting lineup from the side that defeated Germany as left back Lucas Digne replaces Lucas Hernandez. Deschamps has stuck to the midfield trio of N'Golo Kante, Paul …

Euro 2020: Germany Under Pressure Against Portugal as France Face Hungary; Spain in Action Against Poland
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Germany Under Pressure Against Portugal as France Face Hungary; Spain in Action Against Poland

News 18  

Germany are under fierce pressure going into a crucial Euro 2020 game against Portugal on Saturday as world champions France look to clinch a place in the last 16 and Spain chase a first win. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal arrive on German soil fresh from a convincing 3-0 win over Hungary in Budapest and another victory will secure their place in …

Euro 2020: Misfiring Slovakia looks for 'miracle' against Spain
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Misfiring Slovakia looks for 'miracle' against Spain

The Hindu  

Slovakia will have to be more effective in attack after failing to get a shot on target during their 1-0 defeat to Sweden on Friday at Euro 2020, head coach Stefan Tarkovic said. READ | Tarkovic said Sweden, who held Spain to a scoreless draw on Monday, gave Slovakia less room up front than Poland had. Slovakia's back line frustrated …

Karim Benzema's return speeds up France's attack at Euro 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

Karim Benzema's return speeds up France's attack at Euro 2020

India TV News  

Karim Benzema’s return speeds up France’s attack and has taken some pressure off the defense. Les Bleus look sharper with Benzema, who has slotted in effortlessly since returning to the national team after nearly six years out following a fallout with coach Didier Deschamps amid a sex tape scandal. “When you see Kylian losing the ball and winning it back …

Euro 2020: Spain won't change tack against Poland, aims to be more clinical
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain won't change tack against Poland, aims to be more clinical

The Hindu  

Spain showed a real lack of cutting edge in its opening 0-0 draw with Sweden but there is little chance of it veering from its usual strategy when it face Poland in its second Euro 2020 match on Saturday. But coach Luis Enrique has proudly pledged to adopt the same tactics against Poland, saying "we try to play the same …

EURO 2020: Germany already on the back foot after losing opener to France
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: Germany already on the back foot after losing opener to France

The Hindu  

Germany already has its back to the wall at Euro 2020 after its opening loss to world champion France on Tuesday but it is confident there will be no a repeat of its shock first round exit at the last World Cup. Defender Mats Hummels’ first-half own goal gave France the 1-0 Group F win and leaves three-time champion Germany …

Euro 2020: Germany coach Loew vows to fix issues after loss to France
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Germany coach Loew vows to fix issues after loss to France

The Hindu  

Germany coach Joachim Loew believed they could fix the problems that resulted in a sluggish performance in its 1-0 defeat to world champions France in its Group F opener on Tuesday. "Tomorrow we have to process things but look ahead," Loew told reporters. Loew impressed with players' attitude Loew, in his last tournament in charge after 15 years, said the …

Euro 2020: France coach Didier Deschamps praises team's 'fight' in win over Germany
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: France coach Didier Deschamps praises team's 'fight' in win over Germany

Firstpost  

France next face Hungary in Budapest on Saturday before rounding off Group F with another mouth-watering clash against holders Portugal on 23 June. Munich: France coach Didier Deschamps saluted his side’s “fight” after an impressive victory over Germany to kick off their Euro 2020 campaign on Tuesday. It was a tough match with quality, talent.” France next face Hungary in …

EURO 2020: Didier Deschamps wary of Germany attacking threat
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: Didier Deschamps wary of Germany attacking threat

The Hindu  

France coach Didier Deschamps said it is not just his own side's attacking threat that can cause problems as he prepares to take on Germany at Euro 2020 in Munich on Tuesday. Much has been made of the firepower Deschamps has at his disposal ahead of France's tournament opener against Germany, with Real Madrid's Karim Benzema back in the squad …

Euro 2020: Germany won't accept underdogs tag against France
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Germany won't accept underdogs tag against France

The Hindu  

Germany on Monday refused to accept the underdogs tag in its Euro 2020 Group F opener against world champions France on Tuesday, saying it was out to win the game and pay back fans for a disappointing World Cup campaign three years ago. The Germans will play its group matches in Munich and captain Manuel Neuer said its shock 2018 …

Euro 2020: Denmark players did not want to play after Eriksen collapsed
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Denmark players did not want to play after Eriksen collapsed

The Hindu  

Danish players expressed dissatisfaction on Monday at the position they were put in after team mate Christian Eriksen's collapse during their Euro 2020 opener on Saturday, having to decide whether to finish the match that evening or the next morning. UEFA offered the players, who gathered in the locker room after witnessing Eriksen being treated on the pitch following a …

Euro 2020: Dominant Dutch must learn from mistakes, says De Boer
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Dominant Dutch must learn from mistakes, says De Boer

The Hindu  

The Netherlands can be proud of its victory over Ukraine but needs to learn from defensive mistakes, coach Frank de Boer said after his side's thrilling 3-2 win in its Euro 2020 opener on Sunday. The Dutch moved smoothly into a 2-0 lead before conceding two goals in quick succession, only to snatch the three points thanks to an 85th-minute …

Euro 2020: Germany faces daunting task against France
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Germany faces daunting task against France

The Hindu  

Germany will have no time to soak up the atmosphere in front of a home crowd at the Euros when it hosts world champion France in Munich on Tuesday, with coach Joachim Loew's untested team facing the tournament favourites in its Group F opener. With 2014 world champions Thomas Mueller and Mats Hummels back in the squad after more than …

Euro 2020: Fatigue no factor for super-fit Dutch midfielder De Jong
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Fatigue no factor for super-fit Dutch midfielder De Jong

Hindustan Times  

Frenkie de Jong might have played in an energy-sapping 51 games for Barcelona over the last season but the Netherlands midfielder says he is raring to go for Euro 2020. However, he said fatigue is not an issue as he now looks ahead to Euro 2020 with the Dutch national team, whose first Group C game is against Ukraine in …

Euro 2020: Profile of Coaches from Group F Teams: Portugal, France, Germany and Hungary
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro 2020: Profile of Coaches from Group F Teams: Portugal, France, Germany and Hungary

News 18  

What many are touting the ‘group of death’ at Euro 2020, Group F will certainly see some exciting clashes with France, Germany, Portugal and Hungary in the mix, with top managers leading their champion sides. Portugal are the defending champions, having won both the previous European tournaments – UEFA Euro 2016 and 2018-19 UEFA Nations League, as France are the …

EURO 2020, Group F preview: France, Portugal, Germany and the group of death
3 years, 7 months ago

EURO 2020, Group F preview: France, Portugal, Germany and the group of death

The Hindu  

It would hardly be an exaggeration to say that Group F is one to make mouths water. Squad: Goalkeepers: Hugo Lloris, Mike Maignan, Steve Mandanda; Defenders: Lucas Digne, Leo Dubois, Lucas Hernandez, Presnel Kimpembe, Jules Kounde, Clement Lenglet, Benjamin Pavard, Raphael Varane, Kurt Zouma; Midfielders: Kingsley Coman, N’Golo Kante, Thomas Lemar, Paul Pogba, Adrien Rabiot, Moussa Sissoko, Corentin Tolisso; Forwards: …

Euro 2020: France Cannot Be Dependent on Karim Benzema, Warns Hugo Lloris
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro 2020: France Cannot Be Dependent on Karim Benzema, Warns Hugo Lloris

News 18  

France cannot become dependent on the returning Karim Benzema if they are to become European champions three years after winning the World Cup, captain Hugo Lloris said on Tuesday. Real Madrid striker Benzema was a surprise call-up in the squad for Euro 2020 after a hiatus of more than five years following a row with coach Didier Deschamps. France were …

France cannot be dependent on Benzema, warns Lloris
3 years, 7 months ago

France cannot be dependent on Benzema, warns Lloris

The Hindu  

France cannot become dependent on the returning Karim Benzema if it is to become European champions three years after winning the World Cup, captain Hugo Lloris said on Tuesday. Benzema was a called-up in the squad for Euro 2020 after a hiatus of more than five years following a row with coach Didier Deschamps. While Benzema has blossomed into one …

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