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Nations League: Belgium defeats Israel as France lose to Italy

Nations League: Belgium defeats Israel as France lose to Italy

Belgium defeated Israel 3-1 in their UEFA Nations League, League A Group 2 game at the Nagyerdei Stadion in Hungary on Friday, Afrosport reports. Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring for the Red Devils on 21 minutes before his teammate Timothy Castagne scored an own goal nine minutes before half time. Youri Tielemans added a goal for Belgium in the 48th minute before De Bruyne completed...

Thierry Henry quits as France U21 coach after Olympics feat

Thierry Henry quits as France U21 coach after Olympics feat

Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Thierry Henry has stepped down as France U-21 head coach after leading the country to win silver in the men's football event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.  France suffered a 5-3 loss to Spain in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics. Henry terminated the deal prematurely on Monday, even though he was under contract until at least July 2025. ...

Paris 2024: Mateta, Olise inspire France comeback over Egypt to reach final

Jean-Philippe Mateta and Michael Olise found the back of the net as France came from behind to defeat Egypt 3-1 after extra time in Monday night's Paris 2024 Olympics semi-final, Afrosport reports. The Pharaohs overcame Paraguay on penalties in the quarter-finals while Les Bleus got the better of tournament favourites Argentina. The North African giants were seen as underdogs coming into this contest but they shocked...

Paris 2024: Mateta strike sends France into semi-finals

Paris 2024: Mateta strike sends France into semi-finals

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the only goal as France defeated intercontinental rivals Argentina to reach the semi-finals of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Les Bleus have made a statement of intent from the very beginning of the men's football tournament, winning all their games in the group stage. The momentum did not shift against the Albiceleste with Mateta sending in a powerful header in the fifth minute of...