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“Pain”, “laborious”, “boredom”…
In France, the difficult and laborious qualification of the French team for the quarter-finals thanks to its victory against Belgium (1-0) is making headlines. The Team does not bother and does not beat around the bush and posts on its front page: “he was a joy. After the gloom of the first round, the Blues did not shine much more against Belgium. But this narrow victory was enough for their happiness. While waiting for the quarter-final, Friday, against Portugal. Without having scored a single goal in the game itself, and with an organization that did not really seduce, the French team ensured the essential.“Because yes, that is the main thing but the French press is still very critical of the performance of the Blues. The Parisian believes that it is “a quarter, but still doubts” ! For Provence“The Blues beat Belgium in pain“The regional daily press also did not mince its words about the performance of Didier Deschamps’ players. The voice of the North believes he saw “hardworking but happy Blues“, as Alsace which titles that “The Blues still barely escape» ! The Free Charente wrote that “The Blues are in the quarter-finals at the end of the boredom“, For The Picard Courierit was “minimum service for France“. Finally, The Dauphiné Libéré considers that it is a “France’s quarter-final qualification is dull” In short, the Blues are not spared this morning, but they wake up in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 and as indicated Brand on its cover, France and Portugal “advance on the road to Spain“…
Bellingham takes a big risk!
In England, the Three Lions are holding their breath for their star: Jude Bellingham! After his acrobatic overhead kick in the 95th minute that saved the English from defeat against Slovakia, the Real Madrid midfielder was seen making an obscene gesture towards the Slovakian bench. And while the midfielder tried to calm things down by explaining that it was a joke, he risks a heavy suspension. Indeed, UEFA has decided to open a “disciplinary investigation” against the player. Inevitably, this morning the press across the Channel is in panic because Bellingham could miss the quarter-final of the competition against Switzerland on Saturday. The Daily Star made in the play on words and posted: “Balls! England hero Jude faces suspension after football officials launch investigation into his cheeky move“, the tabloid writes. For the Daily Telegraph“Bellingham in dock for obscene gesture“. THE Daily Mail also goes in this direction and speaks of a “Bellingham obscene!” who risks big… Finally, the Daily Express judge that “English hero Jude is at risk of being banished for his rude gesture.“And if this is confirmed, it’s a huge blow for the Three Lions!
De Bruyne to hold talks with Manchester City
Still in England, where the future of a Manchester City star is making headlines, it’s Kevin De Bruyne, eliminated yesterday with Belgium by France (0-1). But the playmaker confided in his future after the match, which is making headlines in Manchester Evening News ! “This is the best news!“, the daily newspaper says.Kevin De Bruyne has said he will return to City after the European Championships – somewhat backtracking on recent comments admitting he would be open to a move to Saudi Arabia. De Bruyne, 33, has one year left on his contract at City and there has been no movement on contract talks over an extension. The Belgian spent five months injured last season, before returning in early 2024 with some typically brilliant performances to remind the Skyblues of his enduring quality. However, there are some concerns over how long he can maintain his level at the top, and last week he said he would consider a move to Saudi Arabia given the money on offer from the Saudi Pro League.“But the daily newspaper specifies that the midfielder’s first idea is to continue at the Etihad Stadium! The Manchester management knows what it has to do to keep him…
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