Japan took control of Group A in the men’s football at the Olympics after a 2-1 win over Mexico, while South Africa lost 4-3 to France in the group’s other game.
Despite taking the lead on three separate occasions, South Africa suffered a 4-3 loss against France in their second game at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics to end their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages.
Mexico began their Olympic campaign in style with a 4-1 win over France, while South Africa conceded a narrow 1-0 defeat to hosts Japan in their opening Group A encounters on Thursday afternoon. (more…)
Kemar Roofe, Paul Pogba and Dele Alli are on a 10-player shortlist for Uefa’s Goal of the Season award.
Didier Deschamps has admitted France’s penalty shootout elimination “hurts” but stood by Kylian Mbappe who saw his crucial spot kick saved in the shootout as Switzerland reached the quarter-finals. (more…)
Kylian Mbappe saw his crucial penalty saved in the shootout as Euro 2020 favourites France were eliminated by Switzerland in the last 16.
Pre-tournament favourites France will hope to spark as they enter the knockout stages with their last-16 clash with Switzerland on Monday.
France coach Didier Deschamps has warned against underestimating Switzerland ahead of their Euro 2020 last-16 tie on Monday.
France manager Didier Deschamps warned their Euro 2020 rivals there is plenty more to come from the world champions ahead of the knockout stage. (more…)
The Euro 2020 group stage has ended with world champions France holding European champions Portugal 2-2 in Budapest to make it through Group F and qualify for the round of 16. (more…)