Euro 2024 preview: France and Belgium meet in heavyweight tie amid strong criticism
France and Belgium are about to face off in the Euro 2024 round of 16 in Düsseldorf.
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Masked Man: Will Kylian Mbappe Finally Fire For France At Euro 2024?
Kylian Mbappe leads France into Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final against Portugal having yet to find his best form at the tournament after months of speculation about his club future and then the broken nose which overshadowed his team's opening game. The 25-year-old will again sport a protective face mask on Friday in Hamburg, a necessity following the injury he suffered in the 1-0 win against Austria on June 17. Mbappe admitted prior to Monday's last-16 victory against Belgium that he hates having to wear the mask and that it makes him feel like he is watching the tournament with virtual reality goggles on, rather than being an active participant.
France coach puts faith in Mbappe finding form
MUNICH, Germany : France coach Didier Deschamps is putting his faith in captain and leading striker Kylian Mbappe finding form in Tuesday’s European Championship semi-final against Spain despite struggling through the tournament.
France and Belgium both make two changes to starting lineup
DUESSELDORF, Germany : France have restored Antoine Griezmann and Marcus Thuram to their starting line-up for Monday’s Euro 2024 round of 16 clash against neighbours Belgium, with Thuram to partner Kylian Mbappe in attack and Griezmann to play just behind the front two.
Euro 2024 preview: Austria and Turkey primed for battle
More than a few eyebrows were raised when Austria hired manager Ralf Rangnick in 2022 after a miserable stint at Manchester United, but the 66-year-old German has turned Austria into Euro 2024 contenders and earned the nation's respect.
France's Letexier to referee Spain v England Euro 2024 final
Frenchman Francois Letexier will referee Sunday's European Championship final between Spain and England in Berlin, UEFA said on Thursday.
Costa's heroics highlight match-winning goalkeepers at Euro 2024
FRANKFURT, Germany : Goalkeeper Diogo Costa was the match-winner for Portugal in their round of 16 victory over Slovenia on Monday but no keeper at the European Championship has been busier than the overworked Giorgi Mamardashvili from Georgia.
From volleyball long shots to favourites, France look to rise up to Paris challenge
No one gave the French volleyball team a chance at the Tokyo Olympics, but they went on a giant-killing spree to claim their first ever men's gold. In Paris the pressure will be on the hosts, who now find themselves firmly among the favourites.