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2024 - 6 - 21

France's Rollercoaster Ride: Mbappe Returns, VAR Controversy, and Griezmann's Struggles

Antoine Griezmann - ESPN - Euro 2024 - France national football team - Germany national football team - Kylian Mbappe - Memphis Depay - Netherlands national football team - UEFA European Championship - VAR - Xavi Simons

France's Euro 2024 journey involves Mbappe's return, VAR drama, and Griezmann's challenges. Read on for the thrilling details!

France's Euro 2024 campaign has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. The recent match against the Netherlands left fans on the edge of their seats as Kylian Mbappe made a triumphant return to the field, scoring a brace in a closed-door friendly. However, the game was not without controversy, with Xavi Simons' goal being harshly ruled out by VAR, leaving fans furious. Despite the VAR drama, France managed to stave off a strong comeback from Germany, securing their third consecutive win in the tournament's preliminary round.

As the tournament progresses, Antoine Griezmann's struggles have come to the forefront. In the absence of Mbappe, Griezmann failed to shine, leading to France's recent struggle in finding the back of the net. The team's dependency on Mbappe's prowess was evident as they faced off against the Netherlands in a lackluster 0-0 draw. The pressure is mounting on Griezmann to step up and fill the void left by Mbappe's absence.

In the game analysis by ESPN, experts highlighted the intense battle between the Netherlands and France, shedding light on the tactical maneuvers and missed opportunities that shaped the outcome. Xavi Simons' controversially disallowed goal and Memphis Depay's lackluster performance added extra spice to the already intense match, provoking debates among fans and experts alike.

As Euro 2024 unfolds, all eyes are on Kylian Mbappe's comeback and Griezmann's quest for redemption. Will France regain their winning momentum with Mbappe back in the lineup, or will Griezmann rise to the occasion and lead the team to victory? The suspense continues to build as the tournament reaches its climax.

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France player ratings vs Netherlands: Get Kylian Mbappe back on ... (Goal.com)

GOAL rates France's players following their 0-0 draw with Netherlands at Euro 2024 as Xavi Simons' strike is cruelly ruled out by VAR.

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Kylian Mbappe is back! France striker returns in behind-closed ... (Goal.com)

Kylian Mbappe is reportedly back in France training and scored a brace in a behind-closed-door friendly upon his return.

IHF | France stave off Germany comeback to seal third consecutive ... (IHF)

A strong display from France, which controlled the match from start to finish, delivered them the third win in as many matches in the preliminary round at ...

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Netherlands 0-0 France (Jun 21, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Netherlands vs. France Uefa European Championship game from June 21, 2024 on ESPN.

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Euro 2024: Griezmann misfires as France struggle without Mbappe (The Punch)

France and the Netherlands edged towards the last 16 of Euro 2024 after a 0-0 draw that failed to catch fire in the absence of Kylian Mbappe.

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Netherlands player ratings vs France: Xavi Simons robbed! VAR ... (Goal.com)

Xavi Simons controversially had a goal ruled out by VAR, while Memphis Depay flopped in the Netherlands' goalless draw with France.

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Euro 2024 France Kylian Mbappe returns practice game - ESPN (ESPN)

France captain Kylian Mbappรฉ made his return to the pitch on Saturday, playing 60 minutes in a game behind closed doors after breaking his nose against ...

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