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In 1998, Didier Deschamps was world champion on the field. Twenty years later, he again leads France in the semifinals of a World Cup, as coach of the Blues this time. It will be against Belgium, surprise winner of Brazil (2-1).
Particular for "Titi" Henry
To get there, at this semifinal Tuesday in Saint Petersburg (18:00 GMT), the Blues beat Uruguay 2-0 and the "Red Devils" were offered Brazil (2-1).
And so it will be a special semi-final for Thierry Henry, top scorer in the history of the Blues (51 goals in 123 caps), world champion in 1998 and today assistant coach … of the Belgians. 19659005] The previous France-Belgium World Cup are in favor of the Blues: 3-1 in 1938 in the first round, and 4-2 in 1986, for the 3rd place, last year when the Belgians reached the semi-finals of a World Cup. Thomas Meunier, side of the Belgians and Paris SG, will not participate in the festival, suspended for this poster.
Varane, revenge
Four years ago, Raphaël Varane was beaten in the air by Mats Hummels and France had been eliminated 1-0 by Germany in the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil
For a long time this duel was blamed on him. But he learned the lesson well. This time it was he who took over to place a uncrossed head for the opener (1-0, 40th) against Uruguay.
"It's joy, pure joy, it's beautiful. I had told Antoine (Griezmann) to put it there before the free kick and he put it to me perfectly. I rather chose my moment to put a goal is that emotions, "said the defender of Real Madrid on TF1.
Shooter of the free kick, Griezmann scored the second goal in France, well helped by a big hand foul of Fernando Muslera, the goalkeeper of Celeste (2-0, 61st). He did not celebrate it, "out of respect for my Uruguayan friends, who helped me during my professional debut," he said.
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For France, all hopes are allowed. "It's a joy to share, with all the French fans who want to vibrate, to see us win, and when it happens as we want, it's a lot of pride and happiness," he said. Félicité Deschamps
As he pledged, Emmanuel Macron will travel to Saint-Petersburg on Tuesday to support the French team in the semifinals. The President of the Republic will return to Moscow on July 15 if the Blues are in the final.
The "Golden Generation" ousts Neymar
Neymar still does not succeed. Four years ago, during "his" World Cup in Brazil, he was injured on the back and could not participate in the semifinal that had turned to sinking for the Seleçao against Germany (7-1)
This time he was not hurt except in his pride. He did not weigh enough on the debates, and did not score (it was Renato Augusto who did it).
"We leave this World Cup with great sadness, we fought to the end . We lost to a big team, "said Brazilian defender Miranda.
Eden Hazard, was unstoppable. We must also mention Kevin de Bruyne, author of the second goal of the "Red Devils" on a superb shot. France "is an extraordinary team," warned De Bruyne after the victory against La Seleçao. "But I think when you play in the World Cup semi-finals, you do not play against a weak team!"
The only Europeans in the running
Only Europeans left in the running . The other quarter-finals on Saturday are Sweden-England (14:00 GMT in Samara) and Russia-Croatia (18:00 GMT in Sochi).
"To speak of the supremacy of European football is to ignore the historical, economic and infrastructural reality of football. Bolivia does not have the infrastructure of Germany and we do not have the infrastructure of England, "analyzed the coach of Uruguay Oscar Tabarez. (afp / nxp)
07.07.2018, 06h29
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