New Chelsea striker Loic Remy scored the only goal of the match which saw 2014 World Cup quarter-finalists France defeat Spain in a friendly in Paris. Remy was a substitute and he was decisive when he struck home from 16 yards on 72 minutes. This was the third defeat in four games for Spain, who were surprisingly knocked out at the World Cup group stage earlier this summer.
France manager Didier Deschamps said: "Spain used to play with their eyes shut with movement, precision, understanding. Vicente Del Bosque's a very good coach, but he's no more of a magician than anyone else." Spain manager Vicente Del Bosque replied: "It's true we didn't create a clear chance, but we got ourselves into some dangerous positions. It's a regeneration process, and that is what we're aspiring to. You can't always look back in football, and I was pleased with the attitude of the players."
Reigning European champions Spain start their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign against Macedonia on Monday, they are part of Group C which also contains Ukraine, Slovakia, Belarus and Luxembourg. France are already qualified for Euro 2016 as hosts of the tournament.
Spain are 1/12 at Bet365 to win Euro qualifying Group C.
Tomas.White 9 years ago
The team of Spain has lost many vital footballers, and there is not any player who can replace players like Xavi. France is representation who is always moving forward. Benzema plays very good, he can be good replacement for big Thierry Anry. You have Ribery and many more players who can step up if it is necessary.
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mico.femic.1 9 years ago
Spain is still playing quality football and always had a good players . and of course French . but still more I loved Spain and its football . always been my favorite and will be . and always will be their loyal fans. I love their football and always follow them . have the best teams and players as opposed to the French...
Spain is still playing quality football and always had a good players . and of course French . but still more I loved Spain and its football . always been my favorite and will be . and always will be their loyal fans. I love their football and always follow them . have the best teams and players as opposed to the French . have strong clubs such as spanija.ali teams have always been strong.
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madzgos 9 years ago
Haha ... I see you're a big fan of England. It is true that everything you said about Sterling, he is a tough player, and I do not know how I forgot him. However, I disagree with you and I think England in the upcoming competitions will play either the semi finals. Spain and France have more quality and more talented...
Haha ... I see you're a big fan of England. It is true that everything you said about Sterling, he is a tough player, and I do not know how I forgot him. However, I disagree with you and I think England in the upcoming competitions will play either the semi finals. Spain and France have more quality and more talented players then England.
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skrunici 9 years ago
@madzgos you forgot maybe the most talented england player... raheem sterling... wow that kid is great :) but this isn't about unice players.... in future I don't think that england will be weaker than spain or france... at the end just remmember which country is mother of football, and you simply know that they will be...
@madzgos you forgot maybe the most talented england player... raheem sterling... wow that kid is great :) but this isn't about unice players.... in future I don't think that england will be weaker than spain or france... at the end just remmember which country is mother of football, and you simply know that they will be the greatest again :)
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madzgos 9 years ago
This is some new Spain and they need time to compose this team. Their style of play is not like last year becouse simply reason NO XAVI. I think that he is a key of tiki-taka style.
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kindofrelease 9 years ago
What would've happend if Remy had played all of the 90 minutes. France is keeping up the good form. These young representative players are on the great path to get the France into the finale at Russina 2018. :) Hope Spain will stop this losses which are annoying..
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madzgos 9 years ago
I am not sure about England becouse, 8 years ago in Germany, they have a strong team, very good players, Beckham, Gerrard, Lampard, Rooney, Ferdinand, Terry... But they had no results. Also and in South Africa. Now, Wilhshere, Walcot, Henderson, Sturridge... It's ok, but they must to change still of play with these players.
I am not sure about England becouse, 8 years ago in Germany, they have a strong team, very good players, Beckham, Gerrard, Lampard, Rooney, Ferdinand, Terry... But they had no results. Also and in South Africa. Now, Wilhshere, Walcot, Henderson, Sturridge... It's ok, but they must to change still of play with these players.
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skrunici 9 years ago
that's cool man but don't forget england... thay have a lot of young players which are alredy experienced on world cup... If you were wathcing this world cup you know that england could easy go to the next stage with some young players... and spain will never be the same, so for me england have great future
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madzgos 9 years ago
The France are with the Spain, in my opinion, the most promising selections in the world. They have excellent young players: Varane, Pogba, Kondogbia ... these are players who have won a world championship under20 and all of them plays for european top clubs. French coach are also the great.
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