S I X S P O R T S

Tag: France

Home Blog France
UNL: Les Bleus wins Croatia on penalties, set Spain clash for Semis
  • France
  • March 24, 2025
  • 2 min read

UNL: Les Bleus wins Croatia on penalties, set Spain clash for Semis

France progressed to the semi-finals of the Nations League, after defeating Croatia 5-4 penalty on penalty shoot-out. The French national team won 2-0 at the Stade de France, to level on aggregate, having lost by the same scoreline in Croatia. Second half goals from Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele saw Les Bleus fight back to

Continue Reading
Deschamps to step down as France’s head coach after 2026 World Cup

Deschamps to step down as France’s head coach after 2026 World Cup

France’s head coach Didier Deschamps has confirmed that he will leave his job as manager of the French national team after the 2026 World Cup. The World Cup winning manager has coached France for about 12 years, taking up the job in 2012. However, he disclosed that he would be leaving when is contract expires

Continue Reading
Griezmann retires from international football

Griezmann retires from international football

France’s Antoine Griezmann has announced his decision to retire from international football. The Atletico Madrid forward has 137 caps in national colours and has scored 44 goals for France. Griezmann won the 2018 World Cup as France beat Croatia in the final. He also won the 2021 UEFA Nations League title. The 33-year-old announced his decision

Continue Reading
U20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria crumbles against Japan as Netherlands defeats France

U20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria crumbles against Japan as Netherlands defeats France

African giant, Nigeria, lost to Japan to disqualify from the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. The Super Falconets lost 2-1 at the Round of 16 clash, despite a late fight against the Asians. Goals in either half from Matsunaga and Hijikata were enough for Japan to survive a late Nigeria fightback. The 2018 champions

Continue Reading
U20 Women’s World Cup: Brazil stuns France, Canada scores nine against Fiji
  • Brazil
  • September 4, 2024
  • 3 min read

U20 Women’s World Cup: Brazil stuns France, Canada scores nine against Fiji

Brazil won France 3-0 to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. Coming from a massive win against Fiji, Brazil claimed all three points to make it six from two games. First half goals from Natalia Vendito and another from Priscilla in the second half, secured the win for

Continue Reading
1 2