France coach Corinne Diacre fired amid player opposition
1 year, 9 months ago

France coach Corinne Diacre fired amid player opposition

Associated Press  

PARIS — France coach Corinne Diacre was fired Thursday, only four months before the Women’s World Cup. “This gap has reached a point of no return that damages the team’s interests.” Diacre, who led the French national team to the quarterfinals at the last Women’s World Cup in 2019 and was under contract until August 2024, said Wednesday she was the victim of a smear campaign. Last month, France captain Wendie Renard said she would skip this year’s World Cup because she was unhappy with the team’s set up. Three years ago, France midfielder Amandine Henry described the atmosphere at the 2019 World Cup as being tense and chaotic, with distressed players crying in their rooms.

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We are here to qualify for the quarterfinals, says France coach Herve Renard ahead of Morocco clash
1 year, 4 months ago

We are here to qualify for the quarterfinals, says France coach Herve Renard ahead of Morocco clash

The Hindu  

France coach Herve Renard has fond memories of managing Morocco’s men’s soccer team, but when his Les Bleues meet the North African nation in the round of 16 at the Women’s World Cup the only thing on his mind will be winning. “In terms of Morocco, we had prepared for this to happen,” Renard told reporters on Monday, on the …

FIFA Women’s World Cup, Group F preview: Last dance for Marta with Brazil at WWC 2023, debut for Panama
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup, Group F preview: Last dance for Marta with Brazil at WWC 2023, debut for Panama

The Hindu  

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is expected to have some exciting encounters, with the number of participating teams expanding from 24 to 32 this time. Number of World Cups played - Four Number of World Cup matches played - 19 Number of World Cup goals - 32 Current FIFA ranking - 5 Road to World Cup - UEFA qualification …

Former France captain Henry recalled for Women’s FIFA World Cup 2023
1 year, 6 months ago

Former France captain Henry recalled for Women’s FIFA World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

Former France captain Amandine Henry was included in coach Herve Renard’s provisional 26-player squad for the Women’s World Cup, returning to the international set-up after a two-year absence. Henry, who captained France at the 2019 World Cup, and all-time leading goal scorer Eugenie Le Sommer were left out of the squad by Diacre for last year’s European Championship in England. …

Renard focusing on team spirit, says France midfielder Majri
1 year, 7 months ago

Renard focusing on team spirit, says France midfielder Majri

The Hindu  

Herve Renard has emphasised the importance of team spirit since taking over as coach of the French women’s team and the squad will benefit from his drive and determination heading into the World Cup, midfielder Amel Majri said. Renard was appointed in March to lead France at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand after he resigned as …

Sacked France women’s coach Diacre agrees compensation deal
1 year, 7 months ago

Sacked France women’s coach Diacre agrees compensation deal

The Hindu  

Corinne Diacre will receive almost 900,000 euros in compensation from the French Football Federation following her sacking as coach of the France women’s team last month, her lawyer told AFP on Tuesday. Dismissed on March 9 despite having a contract through to August 2024, Diacre’s lawyer Christophe Ayela confirmed an earlier report by sports daily L’Equipe that she would get …

Former France captain Renard open to return after Diacre sacking
1 year, 9 months ago

Former France captain Renard open to return after Diacre sacking

The Hindu  

Former France captain Wendie Renard, who announced last month that she would step back from the national team, said she is open to making a return if former coach Corinne Diacre’s successor deems her worthy of a recall. Renard said last month she would not play at this year’s Women’s World Cup to preserve her mental health, with RMC Sport …

France coach Diacre sacked ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

France coach Diacre sacked ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

Corinne Diacre has been sacked as coach of the France women’s team, the French Football Federation announced on Thursday, after her position was weakened following a revolt by leading players. The French federation -- itself in crisis following the recent resignation of its scandal-hit 81-year-old president Noel Le Graet –- said its own investigation had exposed “a major fracture with …

I’ve been subject of ‘smear campaign’, says France women’s coach Diacre
1 year, 9 months ago

I’ve been subject of ‘smear campaign’, says France women’s coach Diacre

The Hindu  

Amid reports of opposition from players and uncertainty over her future as France women’s coach, Corinne Diacre said on Wednesday she has been the subject of a violent “smear campaign” ahead of this year’s World Cup. Former France captain Wendie Renard said last month she would not play in the World Cup. French multimedia outlet RMC Sport reported that Renard …

Embattled France coach pledges to stay amid opposition
1 year, 9 months ago

Embattled France coach pledges to stay amid opposition

Associated Press  

PARIS — Facing opposition from several players amid reports she could be replaced before the Women’s World Cup, France coach Corinne Diacre said Wednesday she is the victim of a smear campaign. But Diacre said she is determined to remain in charge and to “bring honor to France during the next World Cup.” “I endured, not without great suffering, the …

France coach Diacre under pressure as tensions grow ahead of Women’s World Cup
1 year, 9 months ago

France coach Diacre under pressure as tensions grow ahead of Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

The Women’s World Cup is just a few months away but France’s preparations for the showpiece in Australia and New Zealand are in disarray after a revolt by leading players piled pressure on coach Corinne Diacre. The girls just can’t cope with it any more,” Diani told broadcaster TF1 last weekend before adding she would be willing to return “if …

French federation president Noel Le Graet resigns
1 year, 9 months ago

French federation president Noel Le Graet resigns

The Hindu  

French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet resigned on Tuesday following accusations of sexual and psychological harassment, bringing to an end more than a decade in charge. “Considering his conduct towards women, his public comments and the governance failings of the FFF, Mr Le Graet no longer has the necessary legitimacy to run and represent French football,” the report said. …

France captain Renard pulls out of World Cup, others follow
1 year, 10 months ago

France captain Renard pulls out of World Cup, others follow

Associated Press  

PARIS — France captain Wendie Renard says she will skip the Women’s World Cup this year as she’s unhappy with the team’s set up and needs “to protect her mental health.” Renard is arguably France’s greatest women’s footballer. Following Renard’s decision on Friday, striker Marie-Antoinette Katoto and forward Kadidiatou Diani also announced they were putting their international careers on hold. …

Euro 2022: France boss Corinne Diacre has irked several key stars ahead of tournament
2 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2022: France boss Corinne Diacre has irked several key stars ahead of tournament

Daily Mail  

From targeted attacks, arrests, player bust-ups and managerial scandals, it has been a year to forget for women’s football in France. It has been a year to forget for women's football in France, with the controversy beginning when Kheira Hamraoui was beaten by two masked men PSG colleague Aminata Diallo was arrested on suspicion of organising it before being released …

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