France have qualified for the final of the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament for the second time in their history. Forty years ago, Henri Michel’s men triumphed at the Los Angeles Games – and now Thierry Henry’s side are out to repeat the feat on home soil. Here, we reflect on Les Bleus’ run to the Paris 2024 gold medal match.
Group stage
Group A | Matchday 1 | France 3-0 USA
France goals: Lacazette (61), Olise (69), Bade (85)
Alexandre Lacazette, Michael Olise and Loic Bade were on target as France got their campaign off to a perfect start. Lacazette rifled home a low drive from outside the area to give the hosts the lead just after the hour, and Olise soon doubled their advantage with a precise, curling effort. Bade wrapped up the scoring with a thumping header.
France evoke ’98 memories with Marseille victo
Group A | Matchday 2 | France 1-0 Guinea
France goal: Sildillia (76)
France made it two wins from two in Group A with a hard-fought victory over a resolute Guinea side. Kiliann Sildillia’s second-half header proved decisive for Les Bleus in Nice.
- نویسنده : محمد مهدی اسماعیلی رها
Wednesday, 23 July , 2025