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06-06-2015, 03:03 PM
Can the FIFA Women’s World Cup restore glory to France?
http://img.s-msn.com/tenant/amp/entityid/BBkIaPN.img?h=100&w=100&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f&x=517&y=216With the FIFA 2015 Women’s World Cup kicking off in Canada on Saturday, France’s national team has their sights on the championship. "Les Bleues" breezed through the qualifiers, winning all 10 matches and scoring 54 goals, conceding only three.After placing fourth in the 2011 World Cup in Germany, and fourth again a year later at the Olympic Games in London, France are ready to be number one. Ranked third by the sport’s world governing body, FIFA, Les Bleues are confident they can win the championship at this year’s World Cup in Canada – and maybe with good reason. The team breezed through the qualifiers, winning all 10 matches and scoring a total of 54 goals, while only conceding three. “We k**w what we’re capable of doing,” midfielder Camille Abily, who also plays for the club Olympique Lyonnais, told FRANCE 24. “When we play against other teams **w, they k**w who we are. They k**w that it’s going to be a challenge.” ** strangers to pressure France have also tallied an impressive number of wins in friendly matches. After beating Germany (2-0) and Brazil (2-0) in the fall, Les Bleues went on to defeat the United States (2-0) in February for the first time in history. The victory gave the team a shot of confidence. “The fact that we succeeded in winning certain matches, especially against the United States and Germany, things just clicked mentally. We have a different approach to the World Cup,” Abily said. “Our dream is to win!” One advantage France have going into this year’s World Cup is experience. Of the 23 players who made the team’s roster, 10 play for Lyon, which recently won their ninth consecutive league title, and seven for Paris Saint-Germain, which qualified for the Champions League finals. A**ther advantage is the team’s physical strength. To whip his players into shape, coach Philippe Bergeroo – who replaced Bru** Bini in 2013 – brought in athletics trainer Frédéric Aubert, who has worked for France’s national rugby team as well as the national men’s and women’s basketball teams. “We have very experienced players and staff,” Abily said. “We k**w what pressure is. Most of us have already experienced it on the club level.” Fellow teammate, Gaëtane Thiney, agreed that the team’s overall experience was a factor in their recent success. “Experience isn’t something you can invent or learn,” she **ted. ‘We can’t put too much pressure on ourselves’ **t everyone on Les Bleues, however, is a veteran player. Defender Griedge Mbock Bathy and midfielder Claire Lavogez, are both under 20. “They’re quality players. They were in the under-20 World Cup,” said Thiney, a forward with the club FCF Juvisy in the suburbs of Paris. “They’ve been on the team for a little while. They’re humble and k**w to stay in their place. They also k**w how to show that they’ve got lots of talent.” While France are one of the frontrunners in this year’s World Cup, the team hopes to keep a cool head going into the competition. “We can’t put too much pressure on ourselves and carry the future of women’s football on our backs. Above all else, we have to remember that we are players, that we train every day for this unique experience and to think of ourselves first,” Thiney said. The 2015 World Cup opens on June 6 with hosts Canada taking on China. Les Bleues will play their first match on June 9 against Group F rivals England. “It’s going to be crucial. Psychologically, the first match is always very impressive. We k**w we have to win. We’re discovering this universe, the supporters and the environment. You have to stay very focused on your performance on the field,” Thiney said. “I remember [playing against] Nigeria in 2011. We won 1-0. It was very challenging, but it put us on the right path.”
http://img.s-msn.com/tenant/amp/entityid/BBkIaPN.img?h=100&w=100&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f&x=517&y=216With the FIFA 2015 Women’s World Cup kicking off in Canada on Saturday, France’s national team has their sights on the championship. "Les Bleues" breezed through the qualifiers, winning all 10 matches and scoring 54 goals, conceding only three.After placing fourth in the 2011 World Cup in Germany, and fourth again a year later at the Olympic Games in London, France are ready to be number one. Ranked third by the sport’s world governing body, FIFA, Les Bleues are confident they can win the championship at this year’s World Cup in Canada – and maybe with good reason. The team breezed through the qualifiers, winning all 10 matches and scoring a total of 54 goals, while only conceding three. “We k**w what we’re capable of doing,” midfielder Camille Abily, who also plays for the club Olympique Lyonnais, told FRANCE 24. “When we play against other teams **w, they k**w who we are. They k**w that it’s going to be a challenge.” ** strangers to pressure France have also tallied an impressive number of wins in friendly matches. After beating Germany (2-0) and Brazil (2-0) in the fall, Les Bleues went on to defeat the United States (2-0) in February for the first time in history. The victory gave the team a shot of confidence. “The fact that we succeeded in winning certain matches, especially against the United States and Germany, things just clicked mentally. We have a different approach to the World Cup,” Abily said. “Our dream is to win!” One advantage France have going into this year’s World Cup is experience. Of the 23 players who made the team’s roster, 10 play for Lyon, which recently won their ninth consecutive league title, and seven for Paris Saint-Germain, which qualified for the Champions League finals. A**ther advantage is the team’s physical strength. To whip his players into shape, coach Philippe Bergeroo – who replaced Bru** Bini in 2013 – brought in athletics trainer Frédéric Aubert, who has worked for France’s national rugby team as well as the national men’s and women’s basketball teams. “We have very experienced players and staff,” Abily said. “We k**w what pressure is. Most of us have already experienced it on the club level.” Fellow teammate, Gaëtane Thiney, agreed that the team’s overall experience was a factor in their recent success. “Experience isn’t something you can invent or learn,” she **ted. ‘We can’t put too much pressure on ourselves’ **t everyone on Les Bleues, however, is a veteran player. Defender Griedge Mbock Bathy and midfielder Claire Lavogez, are both under 20. “They’re quality players. They were in the under-20 World Cup,” said Thiney, a forward with the club FCF Juvisy in the suburbs of Paris. “They’ve been on the team for a little while. They’re humble and k**w to stay in their place. They also k**w how to show that they’ve got lots of talent.” While France are one of the frontrunners in this year’s World Cup, the team hopes to keep a cool head going into the competition. “We can’t put too much pressure on ourselves and carry the future of women’s football on our backs. Above all else, we have to remember that we are players, that we train every day for this unique experience and to think of ourselves first,” Thiney said. The 2015 World Cup opens on June 6 with hosts Canada taking on China. Les Bleues will play their first match on June 9 against Group F rivals England. “It’s going to be crucial. Psychologically, the first match is always very impressive. We k**w we have to win. We’re discovering this universe, the supporters and the environment. You have to stay very focused on your performance on the field,” Thiney said. “I remember [playing against] Nigeria in 2011. We won 1-0. It was very challenging, but it put us on the right path.”