Herve Renard appointed France women's team manager ahead of World Cup and Paris Olympics

Herve Renard has been appointed to lead the France women’s team at the Women’s World Cup after stepping down from his role as manager of Saudi Arabia. France were looking for a new boss after sacking Corinne Diacre just four months before the tournament kicks off.

Ad Frenchman Renard, who led the Saudis to a famous win over Argentina at the men’s World Cup in November, has signed a contract to August 2024. Women's World Cup'I can no longer endorse the current system' – France captain Renard to miss 2023 Women's World Cup24/02/2023 AT 14:15 He will be charged with leading his country to the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, which takes place from July 20 to August 20 this year, and to the Olympic Games on home soil in Paris next year.

Renard will be officially presented on Friday, when he will name his squad for upcoming games against Colombia and Canada in April. The former Saudi Arabia manager’s appointment will hoped to bring some stability after a turbulent period for the French women’s team.

Pavard stunner gives France win over battling Republic of Ireland France sack head coach Diacre four months ahead of Women’s World Cup Premier League names Ferdinand, Terry, Adams among 15-player Hall of Fame shortlist In February, captain Wendie Renard said she won’t play for France at the Women’s World Cup as she could “no longer endorse the current system”. She was one of several top players, including Paris Saint-Germain stars Kadidiatou Diani and Marie-Antoinette Katoto, to take the stance as relations between Diacre and her players reached breaking point.