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Didier Deschamps promises more to come from France after draw with Portugal

Posted Thursday, June 24, 2021 by PA131 hits

France manager Didier Deschamps warned their Euro 2020 rivals there is plenty more to come from the world champions ahead of the knockout stage.A 2-2 draw with Portugal ensured Les Bleus finished top of Group F with five points and set up a meeting in the round of 16 with Switzerland on Monday.Karim Benzema’s double cancelled out a brace of Cristiano Ronaldo penalties but France were far f...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo equals international goal record with brace against France

Posted Thursday, June 24, 2021 by PA159 hits

Cristiano Ronaldo struck a brace of penalties to equal Ali Daei’s record of international goals and earn Portugal a 2-2 draw with France which booked them a place in the knockout phase of Euro 2020.The Juventus forward scored from the spot in each half to ensure the current holders remain in the competition following a thrilling night of Group F action.It was Ronaldo’s old club-colle...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo eyes last 16 qualification against already qualified France

Posted Wednesday, June 23, 2021 by Marca.com142 hits

Portugal to face Les Blues on Wednesday Ronaldo scored against Germany Portugal take on France at the Puskas Arena on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most exciting game of the 2020 European Championship's group stage as the 2016 champions face the 2018 World Cup winners. Around 55,000 fans are expected to attend the match that will be disputed at 21:00 CEST, while temperatures could r...Full Story »

France coach Didier Deschamps has ‘every faith’ in recalled Karim Benzema

Posted Wednesday, June 23, 2021 by PA102 hits

France boss Didier Deschamps insists he has “faith” that Karim Benzema will break his goal duck soon at Euro 2020.The striker has not found the back of the net since returning to the squad following a long international exile.Benzema scored 30 goals for Real Madrid last season but after four matches for France without a goal, some are starting to question whether Deschamps’ dec...Full Story »

Didier Deschamps ‘satisfied’ after France draw with Hungary

Posted Sunday, June 20, 2021 by PA72 hits

Didier Deschamps claimed he was happy enough with a point after world champions France were held by a “wonderful” Hungary side at Euro 2020.France needed a second-half equaliser from Antoine Griezmann to claim a 1-1 draw against a spirited and resilient Hungary in front of a raucous crowd at a sweltering Puskas Arena in Budapest.The result leaves France with four points heading into ...Full Story »

Stubborn Hungary hold on for deserved Euro 2020 draw against France

Posted Saturday, June 19, 2021 by PA109 hits

Antoine Griezmann rescued France as the world champions hit back to claim a draw against resilient Hungary in their second Euro 2020 outing.Despite dominating for long periods in sweltering heat in Budapest, the French were stunned as Attila Fiola fired Hungary into a shock lead late in the first half at a raucous Puskas Arena.Didier Deschamps’ side responded to level through Griezmann aft...Full Story »

France star Paul Pogba may have breached Uefa's Euro 2020 coronavirus rules by going into stands

Posted Wednesday, June 16, 2021 by Thesun.co.uk101 hits

PAUL POGBA could reportedly have breached Uefa's Euros coronavirus rules by going into the stands to give away his shirt. The Manchester United midfielder was a standout in the 2018 World Cup winners' opening game of the delayed European Championship. Paul Pogba could reportedly have breached Uefa's coronavirus rules by going into the stands His sublime pass to Lucas Hernandez set up France's...Full Story »

Parachuter crashes onto France vs Germany pitch and narrowly avoids smashing into crowd

Posted Wednesday, June 16, 2021 by Dailystar.co.uk115 hits

A parachuter almost caused carnage for France and Germany's Euro 2020 clash as he suddenly landed on the pitch. The Greenpeace protestor was spotted dropping into the Allianz Arena in Munich. And it could have been a nasty incident with the parachute even getting caught up in the spider camera that is wired up above the pitch. Video footage shows he nearly crashed into the crowd, but fortunat...Full Story »

Man Utd star Paul Pogba could face punishment for potential COVID breach after France win

Posted Wednesday, June 16, 2021 by Express.co.uk137 hits

Paul Pogba could reportedly face punishment if he is judged to have breached COVID regulations after France's 1-0 win over Germany. The Manchester United midfielder was pictured climbing up into the stands to give someone his shirt. The World Cup winner was named the man of the match at the Allianz Arena, as Les Blues started their Euro 2020 campaign with a win. A Mats Hummels own goal was eno...Full Story »

Didier Deschamps feels France looked comfortable in opening win over Germany

Posted Wednesday, June 16, 2021 by PA37 hits

France head coach Didier Deschamps felt his side looked comfortable as they began their Euro 2020 campaign with victory against Germany in Munich.Mats Hummels’ own goal saw the reigning world champions seal a tight 1-0 win at the Allianz Arena.The experienced defender could not adjust his feet quickly enough, turning a Lucas Hernandez cross past Manuel Neuer after 20 minutes of the Group F...Full Story »

Own goal gives France a deserved Euro 2020 victory over Germany

Posted Wednesday, June 16, 2021 by PA135 hits

Mats Hummels’ own goal saw France seal a tight 1-0 win over Germany in Munich in their opening game of Euro 2020.Hummels could not adjust his feet quickly enough, turning a Lucas Hernandez cross past Manuel Neuer after 20 minutes of the Group F clash.Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema had goals ruled out for offside in the second half but it mattered little in the end as the world champions t...Full Story »

'No more experiments' - Kroos calls for Germany to improve tactically ahead of France showdown

Posted Friday, June 11, 2021 by Goal.com72 hits

The midfielder has warned Die Mannschaft that they cannot afford to make any mistakes against the world champions at Euro 2020 Toni Kroos has called for Germany to improve tactically ahead of their European Championships showdown with France. Germany will open their Euro 2020 campaign with a Group F clash against France, who reached the final of the tournament in 2016 before winning the Worl...Full Story »

Low: France are the best in the world at adapting to their opponents

Posted Thursday, June 10, 2021 by Marca.com105 hits

Hailed Portugal's attack Joachim Low.MARCA Joachin Low hailed the French national team's ability to adapt to the game of their opponents ahead of the 2020 European Championship which is set to kick off on Friday. France will face Germany in their tournament opener on June 15, as they are both in Group F along with another star-studded team in Portugal and underdogs Hungary. "We know France v...Full Story »

France suffer Benzema injury blow as forward limps off one week ahead of Euro 2020 kickoff

Posted Wednesday, June 09, 2021 by Goal.com130 hits

The forward appeared to be injured in a clash with Bulgaria defender Ivan Turitsov during the first half at Stade de France. France striker Karim Benzema limped out of Tuesday's friendly against Bulgaria in a worrying sight for Les Bleus. The Real Madrid star has been recalled to the national team after a six-year absence and is poised to play a starring role for his country at Euro 2020. ...Full Story »

Arsene Wenger believes England are closest challengers to 'super favourites' France ahead of Eur

Posted Tuesday, June 08, 2021 by 101 GREAT GOALS106 hits

How will England fare at Euro 2020? Euro 2020 is now less than a week away, with England's first clash taking place on Sunday, June 13th. The Three Lions have been drawn in a group with Croatia – who they face on Sunday – Scotland and the Czech Republic. On paper, England should have little issues getting out of that group. But it is once the knockout rounds start they could be...Full Story »

Agent of Liverpool star arrives in France for talks to bring midfielder to PSG

Posted Monday, June 07, 2021 by Caughtoffside.com151 hits

According to recent reports, the agent of Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum arrived in France earlier this weekend to open talks with Paris-Saint Germain over a possible free transfer. Wijnaldum, 30, is out of contract at the end of this month and with it confirmed that the Dutchman will leave Anfield after five years with the club, the midfielder’s agent is now looking for his s...Full Story »

UEFA Euro 2020 preview: World champion France is an outright new favourite to win the title

Posted Sunday, June 06, 2021 by asianetnews.com94 hits

The UEFA Euro 2021 is just six days away from getting underway. France is the reigning world champion, having won the FIFA World Cup 2018. However, it has failed to win the Euro since 2000. Nonetheless, the tag of world champion could change things. With less than a week to go before the much-awaited European Championship kicks off, the European football fraternity is all excited. As Portugal...Full Story »

Benzema misses penalty in France return following six-year absence

Posted Thursday, June 03, 2021 by Goal.com152 hits

The 33-year-old saw a first-half spot kick saved by Danny Ward in his first international appearance since October 2015 Karim Benzema made his first France appearance in nearly six years when he started Wednesday's friendly against Wales, but his return included a saved penalty in the first half. The Real Madrid star was included in France's Euro 2020 squad last month , ending an exile that ...Full Story »

France players told the referee not to send off Neco Williams – Daniel James

Posted Thursday, June 03, 2021 by PA92 hits

Daniel James claimed France players told Portuguese referee Luis Godinho not to send off Neco Williams during Wales’ 3-0 defeat in Nice.Williams was sent off after 26 minutes when the score was 0-0 at the Allianz Riviera.The Liverpool full-back was only a few yards away from Karim Benzema when he blocked the Real Madrid striker’s close-range shot with both arms away from his body.Dan...Full Story »

France brush aside Wales after Neco Williams sees red

Posted Thursday, June 03, 2021 by PA79 hits

Wales fell to a 3-0 Euro 2020 warm-up defeat to France after Neco Williams’ controversial red card left them playing with 10 men for more than an hour.Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele made France’s numerical advantage count as Wales went into damage limitation mode on a night in Nice which proved anything but pleasant for the Dragons.Williams was banished on 26 mi...Full Story »

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