Why have France been so boring?

The Athletic FC Podcast

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Premier League, Sports, Champions League, World Cup, Soccer,

4.0 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 28 June 2024

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

After three lacklustre displays - France failed to top their group at a major tournament for the first time in 12 years.

Their two goals so far at Euro 2024 have consisted of an own goal and a penalty, so what is going wrong for Didier Deschamps’ side?

And how much good will is left in the bank from their 2018 World Cup triumph?

Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Tom Williams, Pierre-Etienne Minonzio

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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1:10.3	After three lackluster displays, France failed to top their group at a major tournament for the first time in 12 years.
1:18.2	No victory for France.
1:20.9	On they go.
1:22.8	But they are still looking for that rhythm.
1:26.1	Their two goals so far at Euro 20 2024 have consisted of an own goal and a penalty.
1:32.7	So what is going wrong for Didier Deschon's side?
1:36.2	And how much goodwill is left in the bank from their 2018 World Cup triumph?
1:41.7	I'm Adam Leventhal.
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