By Jean-Pierre Thiesett 2/2/24 Ci-dessus : La joie des joueuses du Paris Saint-Germain après leur qualification. Photo : L. Pestel / PSG Paris FC 0-4 Chelsea Stade Charléty, Paris, France – 30 janvier 2024 Le Paris FC, qui doit gagner pour espérer se qualifier, démarre très fort avec un gros pressing et beaucoup d’engagement mais c’est Chelsea qui a la possession du ballon et qui ouvreContinue reading “The view from France”
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Four points out of six for France against Norway in two Nations League encounters
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes France’s pair of UEFA Women’s Nations League matches Norway. First, away in Oslo, then at home in Reims (1/11/23). Above: The France team that started their UEFA Nations League game in Oslo against Norway. Photo: Tim GUIGON / FFF. Norway 1-2 France Ullevaal Stadium, Oslo, Norway – 27th October The first seriousContinue reading “Four points out of six for France against Norway in two Nations League encounters”
France make successful start to UEFA Nations League campaign
Impetus’ Jean-Pierre Thiesset reviews France’s matches against Portugal and Austria that kicked off their UEFA Nations League campaign (27/9/23) Above: France’s Selma Bacha scores from 25 metres out against Portugal. Photo: Tim Guigon, FFF. France 2-0 Portugal France opened their inaugural UEFA Women’s Nations League campaign with a home game against Portugal in Valenciennes onContinue reading “France make successful start to UEFA Nations League campaign”
Australia v France Photo Gallery
Impetus’ Kris Goman was pitchside at Marvel Stadium to capture this EXCLUSIVE photo gallery from The Matildas’ final World Cup friendly against France in front of a record crowd for a women’s match in Australia (17/7/23) Above: Mary Fowler (centre) celebrates her winning goal with (left to right) Steph Catley, Tameka Yallop, and Katrina Gorry.Continue reading “Australia v France Photo Gallery”
World Cup Preview: France
by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (6/7/23) Above: France look to acclimatise for their trip to Australia for the World Cup. Photo: FFF. The France women’s national football team, nicknamed ‘Les Bleues’ (The Blue ones) will be looking to live up to their FIFA World Ranking of fifth to go deep into this year’s tournament. Squad French headContinue reading “World Cup Preview: France”
Everything in the garden is far from rosy ahead of record-breaking World Cup
by Rebecca Hall (30/6/23) Above: The USA lift the World Cup in 2019. Despite this year’s tournament being bigger than ever and with more exposure, too many of the competing nations are having to fight for equality and fairness. Photo: PDA Football. With less than a month to go until the start of the Women’sContinue reading “Everything in the garden is far from rosy ahead of record-breaking World Cup”
Renard’s reign starts with wins over Colombia & Canada
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes France international window performances against Columbia and Canada as Hervé Renard‘s reign gets underway (13/4/23). Above: France celebrate their success against Colombia. Photo: L’Équipe. France 5-2 Colombia Clermont-Ferrand, April 7th. For his first game as coach, with France ranked fifth and Colombia 26th in the FIFA standings, Hervé Renard put together aContinue reading “Renard’s reign starts with wins over Colombia & Canada”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 18th round of 2022-2023 D1 Arkema season. Plus, an update on France’s national team (3/4/23) Above: Hervé Renard (center) with Laurent Bonadéi (left) and David Ducci (right). Photo: Antonio Mesa / FFF. News from France’s national squad France have announced their new head coach, Hervé Renard. Renard, 54 years old, isContinue reading “The View From France”
Record Equalling Popp Sends Germany To Wembley
Impetus’ Johnathan Stack, who has followed Germany for us from the very start of the tournament, reflects on their victory over France in last night’s semi-final (28/7/22). Above: Alexandra Popp shows her joy at providing Germany’s ticket to Sunday’s final. Photo: Euro 2022. Germany will face England in the final of Euro 2022 after beatingContinue reading “Record Equalling Popp Sends Germany To Wembley”
German Efficiency Stifles French Creativity
Impetus’ French editor Jean-Pierre Thiesset reflects on his nation’s semi-final against Germany last night (28/7/22). Above: The French team in a huddle last night – their first semi-final ended in disappointment. Photo: Euro 2022. Despite fighting to the end, it was Germany who were stronger and deservedly took their place in Sunday’s Euro 2022 FinalContinue reading “German Efficiency Stifles French Creativity”
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