Women’s World Cup 2023: France coach Herve Renard apologises for outburst against Brazil staff
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: France coach Herve Renard apologises for outburst against Brazil staff

The Hindu  

France coach Herve Renard apologised on Tuesday for his furious outburst at Brazil staff at the end of his team’s tight win at the Women’s World Cup. With Brazil seeking a late equaliser at Brisbane’s Lang Park on Saturday, a frustrated Renard took umbrage in the technical area as injury time dragged on due to frequent stoppages. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Dutch delight in 7-0 romp over Vietnam to reach knockouts “The only thing I know, I’m still a bit crazy like you have seen at the end of the game against Brazil,” he told reporters in Sydney on the eve of France’s Group F clash against Panama. Renard said he would make changes to his starting 11 to freshen up the squad, and suggested captain Wendie Renard, who scored the winner against Brazil, might get some time off.

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Spain coach Jorge Vilda under scrutiny after appearing to grope female staffer in Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain coach Jorge Vilda under scrutiny after appearing to grope female staffer in Women’s World Cup final

Firstpost  

The incident comes amid a national uproar against the president of the Spanish football federation after he kissed a player on the lips without her consent during the award ceremony. Madrid: The coach of Spain’s Women’s World Cup champion team is facing scrutiny after footage emerged showing him touching the chest area of a female assistant while celebrating the only …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia’s coach hails team after historic penalty shootout vs France
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia’s coach hails team after historic penalty shootout vs France

The Hindu  

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson expressed his pride in his team for the dramatic penalty shootout victory over France on Saturday that, he felt, meant much more than just a place in the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup. As the nation celebrated, Cortnee Vine’s winning penalty was already being compared in its impact to the one John Aloisi converted against …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France coach Renard lauds players despite quarterfinal exit
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France coach Renard lauds players despite quarterfinal exit

The Hindu  

France coach Herve Renard said he had nothing to criticise his players for after they were beaten by “millimetres” in the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup, losing to Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout on Saturday. Australia vs France sees the longest penalty shootout in FIFA Women’s World Cup history France, which was looking to reach the semifinals for …

Pressure? No pressure. Australia, France view Women’s World Cup quarterfinal from different angles
1 year, 4 months ago

Pressure? No pressure. Australia, France view Women’s World Cup quarterfinal from different angles

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — The French have tried piling the pressure of home expectations onto Australia, relaying the bitter experience of losing as a host nation in a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal and how tough it is to please the crowd. They know tournament hosts failed to advance past the quarterfinals in six of the previous eight Women’s World Cups, including …

Women’s World Cup 2023: We are not only playing against one team, but against one nation, says France coach Renard ahead of Australia clash
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: We are not only playing against one team, but against one nation, says France coach Renard ahead of Australia clash

The Hindu  

France is aware of the pressure that a revived Australia side will be under as host nation in its Women’s World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday, and expect a tough test in front of a packed and partisan crowd at Lang Park. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia captain Kerr will start against France if fit - coach “We know tomorrow …

Australia to Hunt down France captain Renard in World Cup quarterfinal match
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia to Hunt down France captain Renard in World Cup quarterfinal match

The Hindu  

As a junior player with big dreams, Australia’s Clare Hunt once idolised Wendie Renard, but now the defender will try to shut down France’s captain in a dream Women’s World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday. She has been a major factor in France’s progress to the quarterfinals, scoring with a header late against Brazil to earn Les Bleus a vital 2-1 …

France coach sends a spoiler alert ahead of the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal against Australia
1 year, 4 months ago

France coach sends a spoiler alert ahead of the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal against Australia

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Spoiler alert. Hervé Renard’s French lineup knows what the atmosphere and the tension is like playing a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal on home soil, and is projecting that onto Australia’s Matildas. “That’s a good thing, that we know we can win, but when we play our way, we can beat anyone.” Renard became the first coach to …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France coach Renard says pressure will be on Australia in quarterfinals
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France coach Renard says pressure will be on Australia in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

France’s run at the Women’s World Cup is about to get a lot tougher with a quarterfinal clash against Australia on Saturday, but France coach Herve Renard understands the pressure that comes with being a host nation in a knockout game. “We’re hoping to put Australia through exactly what France went through when they were the host country in 2019.” …

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 …

Wendie Renard uses height, timing to give France a critical scoring option at Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Wendie Renard uses height, timing to give France a critical scoring option at Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Sizing up a fifth-ranked France lineup led by Wendie Renard is important for Panama’s players and coaching staff in planning for their Women’s World Cup group finale. Four of Renard’s five career goals at the Women’s World Cup have come from set pieces, including the winner against Brazil last weekend in a pivotal Group F encounter. “I know …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France set to shuffle deck for Panama clash
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France set to shuffle deck for Panama clash

The Hindu  

France coach Herve Renard plans to make changes for its clash against Panama at the Women’s World Cup on Wednesday with a draw enough to make the last 16. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Nigeria coach disappointed with draw but grateful to advance They could even progress if they lose, provided Jamaica beats Brazil in the other Group F encounter. …

Renard scores the clincher for France in 2-1 win over Brazil at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Renard scores the clincher for France in 2-1 win over Brazil at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Wendie Renard was threatening to skip the Women’s World Cup and Eugénie Le Sommer wasn’t in selection contention just a few months ago under France’s previous coaching regime. It meant the well-traveled Hervé Renard, who was hired in March to replace Corinne Diacre, became the first head coach to win games at both the women’s and men’s …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Ada Hegerberg, Norway striker ruled out of must-win clash against Philippines, confirms coach Hege Riise
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Ada Hegerberg, Norway striker ruled out of must-win clash against Philippines, confirms coach Hege Riise

The Hindu  

Norway striker Ada Hegerberg will not play in its must-win Women’s World Cup group game against the Philippines after failing to recover from a groin injury in time, coach Hege Riise said on Saturday. FIFA Women’s World Cup: Eager Brazil relishes chance of rematch with France “She is not ready for this game, it came too early after her injury,” …

Wendie Renard questionable ahead of France’s important Women’s World Cup match against Brazil
1 year, 4 months ago

Wendie Renard questionable ahead of France’s important Women’s World Cup match against Brazil

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — France star Wendie Renard was injured in her first appearance of this Women’s World Cup and her status is now in question for an important match against Brazil. SWEDEN-ITALY The third-ranked team in the world opened the Women’s World Cup with a monstrous scare when Sweden needed a goal in the 90th minute for a 2-1 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Fired-up Horan shows mettle as US co-captain, says coach
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Fired-up Horan shows mettle as US co-captain, says coach

The Hindu  

Lindsey Horan bounced back from a hard hit to show her mettle as a captain in Thursday’s 1-1 draw against the Netherlands, coach Vlatko Andonovski said, as she asserts her leadership at the Women’s World Cup. I was very happy with her.” Horan, who is a co-captain with veteran Alex Morgan, showed there was no lasting animosity as she posted …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Defending champion USA plays out thrilling 1-1 draw against Netherlands
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Defending champion USA plays out thrilling 1-1 draw against Netherlands

The Hindu  

A second-half goal from co-captain Lindsey Horan allowed the United States to fight back for a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in a thrilling Women’s World Cup Group E match on Thursday. The Dutch had struck first through a brilliant strike from Jill Roord from the edge of the box in the 17th minute, and the U.S. went in at …

Shaw sent off as Jamaica holds France to goalless draw in FIFA Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Shaw sent off as Jamaica holds France to goalless draw in FIFA Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

France’s hopes of a winning start to its Women’s World Cup campaign were thwarted by a hardworking Jamaican side in a 0-0 draw in the opening Group F clash at Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday. The French, semi-finalists at last year’s European Championship, were unable to get their fluent passing game going as the Jamaicans hassled and harried them to …

Jamaica holds France to a 0-0 draw in a surprising Women’s World Cup opener
1 year, 5 months ago

Jamaica holds France to a 0-0 draw in a surprising Women’s World Cup opener

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Hervé Renard knows all about World Cup shocks. With that in mind, the France coach was not unduly concerned by his team’s 0-0 with Jamaica on Sunday, which was one of the biggest surprises so far at the Women’s World Cup. Renard led Saudi Arabia to a famous win against Argentina at the men’s World Cup in Qatar …

Messi’s conqueror Renard wants more ‘unforgettable’ World Cup moments
1 year, 5 months ago

Messi’s conqueror Renard wants more ‘unforgettable’ World Cup moments

The Hindu  

Herve Renard masterminded the defeat of Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the Qatar World Cup group stage and now is hoping to experience more “emotions that you can’t buy” at the Women’s World Cup. Renard-coached Saudi Arabia beat eventual champion Argentina in the World Cup group stages. “To see a whole city buzzing is great, but a whole country is even …

Five defenders to watch out for at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

Five defenders to watch out for at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will get underway on July 20, with New Zealand playing the opening match against Norway. PODCAST: FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 PREVIEW Ahead of the tournament, the following are five defenders to look out for: Wendie Renard Wendie Renard of France will undoubtedly be one of the star attractions in the FIFA Women’s World …

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 …

Women’s World Cup 2023: France captain Wendie Renard confident of her side’s success
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: France captain Wendie Renard confident of her side’s success

The Hindu  

France captain and defender Wendie Renard says her side “can achieve something great” this time at the Women’s World Cup having not been effective enough in past tournaments. France will take part in its fifth Women’s World Cup this month but it has been eliminated in the quarterfinals at the last two and its best result was fourth back in …

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 …

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 …

France captain Renard pulls out of World Cup, others follow
1 year, 9 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. …

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