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Euro 2024: Penalty shootouts set to take center stage as psychology and new tactics come into play
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Penalty shootouts set to take center stage as psychology and new tactics come into play

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “There are so many things you can do to …

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Euro 2024: Penalty shootouts set to take center stage as psychology and new tactics come into play
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Penalty shootouts set to take center stage as psychology and new tactics come into play

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Here’s a quiz question: What do the 2022 World Cup final, the 2021 African Cup of Nations final, the 2020 European Championship final and the 2016 Copa America final have in common? “There are so many things you can do to prepare your team for penalties, to train them for penalties, to help your players and team …

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Euro 2024: Mbappe, France on a mission as favourites begin campaign
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Mbappe, France on a mission as favourites begin campaign

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe and France have been to the last two World Cup finals but are on a mission as they begin their Euro 2024 campaign against Austria on Monday, having endured disappointment in recent editions of the continental championship. Runners-up as hosts in 2016, when they agonisingly lost the final in extra time to Portugal at a sweltering Stade de …

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Who is France head coach Didier Deschamps vs Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final?
2 years, 1 month ago

Who is France head coach Didier Deschamps vs Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final?

The Hindu  

Didier Deschamps comes into the FIFA World Cup 2022 as the manager of defending champion France. A former defensive midfielder, Deschamps captained France to its maiden World Cup title on home soil in 1998. As Deschamps leads France into the Qatar World Cup, he stands a chance to equal Vittorio Pozzo’s record of being the only coach to win the …

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Marcus Thuram Makes Late Entry to France Squad
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Marcus Thuram Makes Late Entry to France Squad

News 18  

Marcus Thuram, the son of 1998 World Cup winner Lilian, has been added to Didier Deschamps’ France squad for the Qatar tournament, a French Football Federation source confirmed to AFP. The 25-year-old Borussia Moenchengladbach striker, who is the 26th and final pick for the defending champions, has played four internationals, winning his most recent cap at last year’s Euro 2020 …

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World Cup Qualifiers: Sky's the limit as Mbappe eyes place in history
3 years, 1 month ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Sky's the limit as Mbappe eyes place in history

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe continued his meteoric rise on Saturday with another jaw-dropping performance as France qualified for next year's World Cup with an 8-0 demolition of Kazakhstan. The Paris St Germain striker became the first player to score four goals for France in a single game since Just Fontaine against Sweden at the 1958 World Cup. Mbappe's display was all the …

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UEFA Nations League: France pit their restored pride against a young Spain side in final
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Nations League: France pit their restored pride against a young Spain side in final

Firstpost  

Down by two goals at half-time on Thursday following quickfire strikes from Yannick Carrasco and Romelu Lukaku, a demoralising run of results and performances appeared set to continue in Turin. Thursday’s win in Deschamps’ old stomping ground of Turin felt like catharsis following a fraught summer marked by the last-16 elimination from the Euro at the hands of Switzerland. “Ok, …

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UEFA Nations League: Euro flops France, Belgium seek redemption
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Nations League: Euro flops France, Belgium seek redemption

Firstpost  

Belgium will also have revenge on its mind as the last time it met France was in the semifinals of the 2018 World Cup, when Roberto Martínez’s side lost 1-0. So what’s important is today and tomorrow.” World champion France was one of the favorites to win Euro 2020 and its loss to Switzerland came as a big shock — …

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Deschamps brushes off Mbappe controversy ahead of Belgium clash
3 years, 2 months ago

Deschamps brushes off Mbappe controversy ahead of Belgium clash

The Hindu  

Didier Deschamps insisted Wednesday that he wasn't interested in any controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappe after the star France forward said he wanted more support from his teammates after Les Bleus' early Euro 2020 exit. On Tuesday Mbappe said in a long interview with sports daily L'Equipe that he would have liked more from the team after his missed penalty against …

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Olivier Giroud left out of France squad as Didier Deschamps names new faces
3 years, 3 months ago

Olivier Giroud left out of France squad as Didier Deschamps names new faces

Firstpost  

Giroud, who turns 35 next month, misses out despite sitting just five goals away from equalling Thierry Henry’s all-time record tally of 51 for Les Bleus. Paris: Olivier Giroud was left out of the France squad named on Thursday for a triple-header of World Cup qualifiers in September as coach Didier Deschamps called up a quartet of uncapped players. I …

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Parents arguing, Benzema tensions and a hotel that wasn’t fancy enough – the extraordinary story of France’s Euro 2020 exit
3 years, 5 months ago

Parents arguing, Benzema tensions and a hotel that wasn’t fancy enough – the extraordinary story of France’s Euro 2020 exit

New York Times  

It was their final meal together. According to a near-forensic post-mortem in the French sports daily L’Equipe, Pogba had made it clear to Deschamps that the players “hated” the accommodation and wanted to leave as soon as possible. “Rabiot’s mother is known to be very sensitive and very close to her son and she didn’t appreciate what Pogba’s friends were …

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Euro 2020: French football chief 'doesn't think' Deschamps' job under threat
3 years, 5 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. …

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Euro 2020 Cup: Mbappe will bounce back after penalty miss, says Deschamps
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020 Cup: Mbappe will bounce back after penalty miss, says Deschamps

The Hindu  

Striker Kylian Mbappe will bounce back from missing the decisive penalty in France's shootout loss to Switzerland on Tuesday that saw the world champion exit Euro 2020 at the last-16 stage, France coach Didier Deschamps said. The French threw away a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 in normal time, and after a goalless extra time, they crashed out when Mbappe's …

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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, 5 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 …

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UEFA EURO 2020 HIGHLIGHTS France vs Switzerland Round of 16: Switzerland beats France on penalties to advance to the quarterfinals
3 years, 5 months ago

UEFA EURO 2020 HIGHLIGHTS France vs Switzerland Round of 16: Switzerland beats France on penalties to advance to the quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar's highlights of the EURO 2020 Round of 16 game between France and Switzerland at the National Arena in Bucharest, Romania. 95' Great play by France- quick passing amongst each other allow the French to progress inside Switzerland's box at the end of which, Pavard takes a shot at Sommer. A missed penalty by Switzerland, and now just …

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Euro 2020: Knockout Games Bring the Best Out of France, Says Hugo Lloris Ahead of Swiss Test
3 years, 5 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 …

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EURO 2020 Cup FRA vs SUI preview: Injuries pile up for France ahead of Switzerland clash
3 years, 5 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Two-goal Benzema repays Deschamps' faith as France tops group
3 years, 6 months ago

Two-goal Benzema repays Deschamps' faith as France tops group

The Hindu  

After struggling in his first two Euro 2020 outings and facing calls to be dropped, France's Karim Benzema repaid coach Didier Deschamps' faith with two goals to help the world champion qualify top of Group F on Wednesday. He was looking for goals but he had not lost his self-confidence or my faith for that matter," said Deschamps, who ignored …

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EURO 2020 Highlights, POR vs FRA: France, Portugal share spoils; makes last-16
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020 Highlights, POR vs FRA: France, Portugal share spoils; makes last-16

The Hindu  

HIGHLIGHTS FINAL SCORE | POR 2-2 FRA FULL-TIME: France, unbeaten throughout the group stage, tops 'F'. LINEUPS Portugal's midfield had been found wanting in its previous outings and thus it comes as no surprises that Fernandes and Carvahlo have made way for Moutinho and Sanches in the eleven. Portugal: Rui Patricio; Semedo, Pepe, Dias, Guerreiro; Danilo, Moutinho, Sanches; B. Silva, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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

Firstpost  

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 …

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