France fell from the European Union EURO 2012, having achieved the goal of which, although it is not the finished article, says Matthew Spiro have some JE NE SAIs quoi.
Ended the campaign which promised so much in disappointing fashion. For two years, Laurent Blanc and his players and stuck in the same line: "Our goal is to reach the quarter-finals," he said in unison. "France has made no progress from the group stage in a major tournament since 2006. Our goal is to end this long."
Of course this is true, and they have every right to feel a degree of satisfaction in achieving this goal. France is still a long way from the heady days of 1998 and 2000, but at least moving in the right direction again. Deep down, however, frustrated players. Blanc when men extended their unbeaten run to 23 games by getting rid of Ukraine in a clinical, and move to the top of the fourth group, there was a clear feeling in the camp that something exciting was about to happen.
In my position as an outstanding correspondent team, I could see it. Indeed, when Blanc and his team arrived in Donetsk, you could feel the positive atmosphere. The players thrilled to be here and look forward to restoring dignity in the blue shirt. Moods of the players and the friendly and comfortable when he attended press conferences or stepped up to the interview room was a gift UEFA.com clear. This was a happy bunch.
What happened in the game against Sweden is still a mystery. "I do not think there is one explanation," said Florent Malouda to us. "I do not want to say to the players were overconfident," and insisted Blanc. Already been eliminated by Eric Hamrén and after they looked hungrier and sharper from France. 2-0 defeat did not cost the team Blanc place in the quarterfinals, but expectations certainly changed that night.
It should be the first defeat in 24 games did not undo all the good work that has been undertaken before. But it seems to undermine confidence. Taking into Spain in the best of difficult times, and when he admitted that Blanc had been delayed by preparation for that he needed to spend some time to calm his players down, and I knew that they were against it.
The French team after each day for three weeks on a great experience. May not be the best team in this tournament, but I would say it is the most interesting. In the dressing room and French seems to be a fascinating place. It is hard to really know what makes this retail talented players. But if the Plan remains and finds the answer, and it will be useful in monitoring the 2014 World Cup football.
Ended the campaign which promised so much in disappointing fashion. For two years, Laurent Blanc and his players and stuck in the same line: "Our goal is to reach the quarter-finals," he said in unison. "France has made no progress from the group stage in a major tournament since 2006. Our goal is to end this long."
Of course this is true, and they have every right to feel a degree of satisfaction in achieving this goal. France is still a long way from the heady days of 1998 and 2000, but at least moving in the right direction again. Deep down, however, frustrated players. Blanc when men extended their unbeaten run to 23 games by getting rid of Ukraine in a clinical, and move to the top of the fourth group, there was a clear feeling in the camp that something exciting was about to happen.
In my position as an outstanding correspondent team, I could see it. Indeed, when Blanc and his team arrived in Donetsk, you could feel the positive atmosphere. The players thrilled to be here and look forward to restoring dignity in the blue shirt. Moods of the players and the friendly and comfortable when he attended press conferences or stepped up to the interview room was a gift UEFA.com clear. This was a happy bunch.
What happened in the game against Sweden is still a mystery. "I do not think there is one explanation," said Florent Malouda to us. "I do not want to say to the players were overconfident," and insisted Blanc. Already been eliminated by Eric Hamrén and after they looked hungrier and sharper from France. 2-0 defeat did not cost the team Blanc place in the quarterfinals, but expectations certainly changed that night.
It should be the first defeat in 24 games did not undo all the good work that has been undertaken before. But it seems to undermine confidence. Taking into Spain in the best of difficult times, and when he admitted that Blanc had been delayed by preparation for that he needed to spend some time to calm his players down, and I knew that they were against it.
The French team after each day for three weeks on a great experience. May not be the best team in this tournament, but I would say it is the most interesting. In the dressing room and French seems to be a fascinating place. It is hard to really know what makes this retail talented players. But if the Plan remains and finds the answer, and it will be useful in monitoring the 2014 World Cup football.
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