France’s Griezmann Aims for Euros Glory After World Cup Win
With the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament in full swing, all eyes are on France’s star midfielder Antoine Griezmann as he seeks to add a Euros medal to the World Cup trophy he won in 2018. The 33-year-old Atlético Madrid player will be a key figure for the French national team as they aim to defend their European title.
France’s Mixed Start to Euro 2024
France, one of the pre-tournament favorites, have had a mixed start to their Euro 2024 campaign. Les Bleus breezed through their qualifying group unbeaten, but have struggled to find top form in the lead-up to the finals, beating Chile and Luxembourg but losing to Germany and drawing with Canada.
Austria’s Transformation Under Rangnick
Now under the guidance of new manager Ralf Rangnick, Austria have transformed into a much more energetic and organized side. The former Manchester United boss has overseen an impressive seven-game unbeaten run for the Austrians, including a 6-1 thrashing of Turkey in their final warm-up match.
France vs. Austria: A Stern Test
France’s clash with Austria on Monday, June 17th in Düsseldorf promises to be a stern test for Griezmann and his teammates. Kick-off is set for 8pm BST, with the match being shown live and free-to-air on ITV1/ITVX in the UK. Fans in the US can catch the action on Fox, with the game kicking off at 3pm ET/12pm PT.
“As the road to Euro 2024 glory continues, all eyes will be on Antoine Griezmann and France’s bid to add another major international trophy to their collection. With the experience of a World Cup triumph behind him, the talismanic midfielder will be determined to lead his nation to further success on the continental stage.”
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