French women’s football coach Herve Renard off to perfect start

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France’s head coach Herve Renard during the women’s international friendly football match between France and Canada at the Marie Marvingt Stadium, Le Mans, France, Apr. 11, 2023. (AFP)
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  • Les Bleus defeated Canada 2-1 ahead of their participation in the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand
  • Former Saudi coach Renard’s first game as coach of Les Bleus resulted in an impressive 5-2 defeat of Colombia

RIYADH: Herve Renard is off to the perfect start as coach of the French women’s football team. Les Bleus defeated Canada 2-1 in a friendly match, on Tuesday, as part of the national side’s preparation for the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Former Saudi coach Renard’s first game as coach of Les Bleus, on Friday, resulted in an impressive 5-2 defeat of Colombia.

The French national team is scheduled to play two further friendly games against Ireland and Australia, before departing for the World Cup.

France will compete in Group E alongside Brazil, Panama and Jamaica.

Topics: France Herve Renard FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC)