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France Olympic Football Team
The France Olympic football team, also known as the France national under-23 football team, represents France in international football competitions in Olympic Games. It has been active since 1948, and first competed in 1948. Olympic football was originally an amateur sport, and as the pre-World War II France national team was also amateur, it was able to send a team to the games. The rules on amateurism were relaxed in the 1980s, which allowed France some success, notably a gold medal finish in 1984. Since 1992 the tournament has been competed by under-23 teams, making France's Olympic qualification dependent on the results of the under-21 team. Only in 2020 the French returned to the Olympic stage after a 24-year absence. Results and fixtures ;Legend 2024 Players Current squad The following players were called up for the 2024 Olympic Games, including three overage players in Alexandre Lacazette, Loïc Badé and Jean-Philippe Mateta. Note: Names in ''ital ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
French Football Federation
The French Football Federation ( FFF and 3F; or Triple F; , ) is the governing body of football in France. It was formed in 1919 and is based in the capital, Paris. The FFF is a founding member of FIFA and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the game of football in France, both professional and amateur. The French Football Federation is a founding member of UEFA and joined FIFA in 1907 after replacing the USFSA, who were founding members. History Background Before the FFF was established, football, rugby union and others sports in France were regulated by the (USFSA). Founded in November 1890, the USFSA was initially headquartered in Paris but its membership soon expanded to include sports clubs from throughout France.''The Official History of the Olympic Games and the IOC- Athens to Beijing, 1894–2008'': David Miller (2008) In 1894, the USFSA also organised the first recognised French football championship. The first competition featured just four Paris teams an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
France National Under-21 Football Team
The France national under-21 football team (), known in France as ''Les Espoirs'' (, ''The Hopes''), is the national under-21 Association football, football team of France and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, held every two years. Following the realignment of UEFA's youth competitions in 1976, under-21 football teams in Europe were formed. The team is exclusively for football players that are age 21 or under at the start of the two-year campaign of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, meaning a player can represent the national team until the age of 23. France has won the Under-21 Championship once, in 1988 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, 1988. Notable players on the team that went on to play for the senior national team include Laurent Blanc, Eric Cantona, Franck Sauzée, and Jocelyn Angloma, among others. Blanc was named the tournament's Golden Player. The team's best finish since was in 2002 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Cade Cowell
Cade Dylan Cowell (born October 14, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Liga MX club Guadalajara and the United States national team. Club career Early career Cowell began his academy career at Ballistic United in Pleasanton, and in 2017–18, he led the nation in goals with 34 in 32 games for the under-15 club, before joining the San Jose Earthquakes academy in 2018. On January 23, 2019, Cowell signed as a Homegrown Player with Major League Soccer side San Jose Earthquakes. Cowell spent time on loan with San Jose's USL Championship affiliate club Reno 1868. He made his debut for Reno on June 8, 2019, and scored a 17th-minute goal during a 3–2 loss against San Antonio FC. Cowell made his San Jose debut on June 11, 2019, as a 69th-minute substitute during a 4–3 win over Sacramento Republic in the 2019 U.S. Open Cup. On March 7, 2020, Cowell logged his first minutes in an official MLS match when he subbed on at half-time in a 5– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Griffin Yow
Griffin McDorman Yow (born September 25, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Belgian Pro League club Westerlo. Club career D.C. United Yow joined the D.C. United academy in 2017, and found himself engaging in training sessions with the first team at the age of 15. By 2019, Yow had withdrawn from high school and enrolled in online programs, electing to forego a collegiate soccer career in favor of professional opportunities in the sport. Shortly thereafter, Yow made his professional debut with the club's USL Championship affiliate Loudoun United, and the following week scored the first goal in club history against Memphis 901 FC. On March 19, 2019, he became the 12th homegrown player to be signed with D.C. United. Yow made his professional debut with D.C. United in the 90th minute replacing Paul Arriola against New York City FC on April 21, 2019. This cameo made him the youngest player to appear in Major League Soccer during the 2019 seas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Andy Diouf
Andy Alune Diouf (born 17 May 2003) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Lens. Early life Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, Diouf was raised in Nanterre. He started playing football at the age of 6 years, in the nearby La Garenne-Colombes. Club career Rennes Diouf played for the youth teams of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Boulogne-Billancourt, also spending two years at the INF Clairefontaine, before joining the Rennes academy in 2015. He made his professional debut for Rennes on 9 May 2021, coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 Ligue 1 home draw against his former club PSG. Basel On 18 July 2022, Diouf joined Basel in Switzerland on a season-long loan with an option to buy. He joined Basel's first team for their 2022–23 season under head coach Alexander Frei. Diouf played his domestic league debut for his new club on 24 July 2022 in the home game in the St. Jakob Stadium as Basel played a 1–1 draw against Servette. He scored his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Arnaud Kalimuendo
Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga (born 20 January 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for club Rennes. Club career Paris Saint-Germain Youth career and pro debut Born in Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, Kalimuendo joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) from FC Saint Cloud in July 2012. There he debuted with the under-19 squad in the UEFA Youth League, aged only 16, under the direction of Thiago Motta, becoming one of the leaders of the youth sides. Kalimuendo signed his first professional contract with the club on 8 July 2019, a deal that was set to expire on 30 June 2022. On 10 September 2020, Kalimuendo made his official debut for Paris Saint-Germain in a 1–0 loss against Lens. 2020–21: First loan to Lens On 5 October 2020, Kalimuendo signed a contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain until June 2024, and joined Lens on a season-long loan deal. He made his debut in a 4–0 loss to rivals Lille on 18 October, and scored his first goal in a 1–0 win again ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Hellenic Football Federation
The Hellenic Football Federation (HFF), (), is the governing body of football in Greece. It contributes in the organisation of Super League Greece 2. It is also responsible for the organization of the Greek Cup, Gamma Ethniki (3rd ranked men's football championship in Greece), the Greece national team and from 2025-26 season for the Greek Super Cup. History The Hellenic Football Federation (HFF) was founded on 14 November 1926 by a decision of the three major Unions of the country: Athens, Piraeus and Thessaloniki. Its foundation marked the organization of Greek football in compliance with international standards. Since then, the HFF has grown into the biggest sports federation in Greece, as football in the country is regarded as the "king of sports" coming first in the preferences of sports fans. The HFF is considered a private legal entity and a non-profit organization with registered offices in Athens. It is the only exclusively qualified body in Greece to represent the in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Châteauroux
Châteauroux ( ; ; ) is the capital city of the French department of Indre, central France and the second-largest town in the province of Berry, after Bourges. Its residents are called ''Castelroussins'' () in French. Climate Châteauroux temperatures range from an average January low of to an average August high of . History The old town, close to the river, forms a nucleus around which a newer and more extensive quarter, bordered by boulevards, has grown up. The suburbs of St. Christophe and Déols lie on the right bank of the Indre. The castle from which the city takes its name was built in the latter part of the 10th century by Raoul, prince of Déols. From 920 to 1008, the Norman raids forced the monks of the abbey of Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys, founded in Brittany by Saint Gildas, to bring his relics to the abbey of Saint-Gildas of Châteauroux that they founded under the protection of the prince Ebbes of Déols, father of Raoul. During the Middle Ages, it was the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Stade Gaston-Petit
Stade Gaston-Petit is a multi-use stadium in Châteauroux, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of La Berrichonne de Châteauroux. The stadium is able to hold 17,173 people. Gaston Petit is a former mayor of Châteauroux. See also *List of football stadiums in France *Lists of stadiums References Gaston Petit Gaston Petit Gaston Petit (; 6 October 1890 – September 1984) was a French sculptor. His work was part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics The 1928 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the IX Olympiad ... Sports venues in Indre Sports venues completed in 1964 {{France-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Mohamed Bamba (footballer, Born 2001)
Mohamed Bamba (born 10 December 2001) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Lorient. Career Bamba began playing football with the Ivorian club Bouaké. He moved to Israel with Hapoel Rishon LeZion on 18 January 2020 in the Liga Leumit. He spent 3 seasons with Hapoel Rishon LeZion, winning the 2022–23 Toto Cup Leumit and making 30 goals and 11 assists in 101 games. He was the top scorer for the 2022–23 Liga Leumit with 20 goals. He transferred to the Austrian Football Bundesliga club Wolfsberg on 28 July 2023 on a 3-year contract. In his first 7 appearances with Wolfsberg, he had 5 goals and an assist. Under manager Manfred Schmid Bamba has been utilised as part of a front two in a 3-4-1-2 or as a lone striker in a 4-3-3. The Ivorian has been praised for his athletic ability, off the ball movement and his strong pressing capabilities. On 26 January 2024, Bamba signed a 4.5-year contract with Lorient in France. International career Bamb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Abdoulaye Traoré (footballer, Born 2003)
Abdoulaye Traoré (born David Traoré Abdoulaye Kinski 28 June 2003), known as Ablo Traoré, is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Zulte Waregem. Club career Traoré spent some time in Russian Academy Vista, before joining the Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv Profesionalen Futbolen Klub Botev AD, commonly referred to as Botev Plovdiv (, ), or simply Botev (within its associated city), is a Bulgarian professional Association football, football club based in Plovdiv. It competes in the First Professiona ... in the summer of 2022. He played for Botev Plovdiv II in Second League and scored nine goals in five matches, which lead him to be called for the first team in November 2022. On 31 July 2023, he moved to Zulte Waregem with the transfer fee being undisclosed, with Botev announcing it was a top 3 highest transfer in their history. International career In November 2023, he received his first call-up for Ivory Coast U23, scoring a goal for the 4:0 wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Wilson Odobert
Wilson Serge Eric Odobert (born 28 November 2004) is a French professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for club Tottenham Hotspur. Club career Troyes A youth product of USF Trilport and Paris Saint-Germain, Odobert was offered a professional contract with the latter in January 2022 after strong performances with the club's under-19 sides. He rejected the offer, and on 15 July 2022, transferred to Troyes, signing a three-year contract. Odobert made his professional debut with Troyes in a 3–2 Ligue 1 loss to Montpellier on 7 August 2022. He scored his first professional goal in a 3–1 league win over Angers on 28 August, becoming the second-youngest league goalscorer in Troyes's history. Burnley On 12 August 2023, Odobert signed for Premier League club Burnley. He scored his first goal in a 4–1 defeat to Chelsea, becoming the youngest Premier League goalscorer in the club's history. Tottenham Hotspur On 16 August 2024, it was announced tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
