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Euro 2024: Our ranking of all the games in Germany this summer
5 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Our ranking of all the games in Germany this summer

New York Times  

You will have seen plenty of top 10 lists during this European Championship but how about a top 51? In a quick start to the game, Germany’s threat from corner kicks forced Kasper Schmeichel to make one save after another until Denmark’s pressing and organisation without the ball improved after the 20th minute. Poland’s second goal from a corner kick …

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Euro 2024: Belgium, France clash after battling first-round blues
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Belgium, France clash after battling first-round blues

The Hindu  

By this stage of the European Championship, favourites France and contenders Belgium would have wanted to be well into their stride and hitting their straps as they enter the knockout stages. France’s much-vaunted attack is suffering from a crisis of confidence and coach Didier Deschamps, usually a steady hand guiding the squad, looks unsure of what his next move will …

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World Cup winner Raphael Varane retires from France team
1 year, 10 months ago

World Cup winner Raphael Varane retires from France team

Associated Press  

PARIS — France defender Raphaël Varane announced his retirement from the national team on Thursday, the second major player to leave Les Bleus following the World Cup final defeat to Argentina. I’ve been thinking about this for a few months and I’ve decided it’s the right time for me to take my international retirement.” Varane, who plays in the English …

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Mbappe hits 4 as France routs Kazakhstan 8-0 to reach WCup
3 years, 1 month ago

Mbappe hits 4 as France routs Kazakhstan 8-0 to reach WCup

Associated Press  

PARIS — Striker Kylian Mbappe scored four goals as defending champion France qualified for next year’s World Cup by crushing Kazakhstan 8-0 on Saturday. “It’s a beautiful night of soccer.” France has an insurmountable four-point lead over second-place Finland in Group D. France was missing the injured Paul Pogba so Adrien Rabiot started in midfield at Parc des Princes, where …

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World Cup qualifier: Griezmann cancels out Dzeko opener as France held to draw
3 years, 3 months ago

World Cup qualifier: Griezmann cancels out Dzeko opener as France held to draw

The Hindu  

France was held to a disappointing 1-1 home draw by Bosnia after playing almost half the game with 10 men in a World Cup Group D qualifier on Wednesday. France remained unbeaten in four games and leads the group with eight points, four ahead of Ukraine, which was held to a 2-2 draw in Kazakhstan earlier on Wednesday. Dzeko's 60th …

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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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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: France Start Campaign With a Draw
3 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: France Start Campaign With a Draw

News 18  

France kicked off their World Cup qualifying campaign in unconvincing fashion as they were held to a 1-1 home draw by Ukraine on Wednesday. The result left Didier Deschamps’s side and Ukraine level with Finland and Bosnia in Group D after they drew 2-2 in the other game. “But let’s be honest after the break we did not exactly threaten …

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FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Familiar look to Didier Deschamps' France for start of title defence
3 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Familiar look to Didier Deschamps' France for start of title defence

Firstpost  

Paris: France have their eyes on adding the European Championship title to their World Cup crown this year, but first they begin their defence of the trophy they won in Russia three years ago as qualifying for the 2022 tournament in Qatar gets underway on Wednesday. Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot’s international career looked over when he refused to go on …

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Deschamps hails Giroud's mental strength ahead of 100th France cap
4 years, 2 months ago

Deschamps hails Giroud's mental strength ahead of 100th France cap

The Hindu  

France coach Didier Deschamps has praised Olivier Giroud's mental toughness and high standards of professionalism as he confirmed the striker will start in Wednesday's friendly against Ukraine to claim his 100th cap for the national team. Giroud will become the eighth player to join France's exclusive club of centurions alongside Lilian Thuram, Thierry Henry, Marcel Desailly, Hugo Lloris, Zinedine Zidane, …

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France legend Michel Platini says Olivier Giroud ‘has quality’ to lead Les Bleus’ front line ahead of Ukraine game
4 years, 2 months ago

France legend Michel Platini says Olivier Giroud ‘has quality’ to lead Les Bleus’ front line ahead of Ukraine game

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Giroud has played just 17 minutes out of Chelsea’s three Premier League games this season but is tipped to feature in France’s starting line-up in spite of criticism for his overly physical style. Paris: Former France captain and coach Michel Platini defended Olivier Giroud ahead of Wednesday’s friendly with Ukraine, saying the out of favour Chelsea forward “has the quality” …

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