Always had a soft spot for France, mainly because of that '98 '00 team that was so sublime, and also Zizou. But my word what a shambolic display of football this was, I mean that in the purest sense. If this was their way of somehow saving some sort of grace from all the **** they caused.... Not one player showed up this whole campaign, not one. I'm not french but I'm ashamed for their fans, really bad form French National team.
IMO I dont even think an overhaul of the team has to happen, all these players have to go home sit down in front of a mirror and take a long look at themselves and ask if this is how you show the spirit of your nation's footballing talent on the pitch. Now we can all see that a single player like Zidane can really change not only a game, but an entire campaign. What sort of magic did that man make in 06 when he took practically single handed the whole team to the final.
As a fan of the team, their type of football, their iconic players I'm unabashedly ashamed and angry at their performance. I wonder how Zizou, Platini and co feel after seeing something like that.
RANT OVER
PS. this is not meant to offend any of our French members it's just my opinion.
IMO I dont even think an overhaul of the team has to happen, all these players have to go home sit down in front of a mirror and take a long look at themselves and ask if this is how you show the spirit of your nation's footballing talent on the pitch. Now we can all see that a single player like Zidane can really change not only a game, but an entire campaign. What sort of magic did that man make in 06 when he took practically single handed the whole team to the final.
As a fan of the team, their type of football, their iconic players I'm unabashedly ashamed and angry at their performance. I wonder how Zizou, Platini and co feel after seeing something like that.
RANT OVER
PS. this is not meant to offend any of our French members it's just my opinion.