For the first time since 1984, the French football team is in the final of the Olympic Games against Spain this Friday, August 9 at 6 p.m.
This is a medal that French football has been waiting for many years. With this victory in extra time against Egypt three goals to one in the semi-final, the French team is assured of bringing home a medal for the first time since the 1984 Games in Los Angeles. And Thierry Henry’s players want to do as well as their illustrious counterparts, namely an Olympic title and a gold medal. The Bleuets group is living the adventure to the fullest, as evidenced by the videos of the group raving about the performances of Léon Marchand in swimming or the French judo team. The “madmen”, as Thierry Henry calls them, want to go and get the medal in front of their home crowd, this Friday, August 9 at 6 p.m. at the Parc des Princes.
Opposite, we will have to be wary of the Spanish team, impressive since the start of the competition. After a controlled group stage, La Rojita won 3-0 in the quarter-finals against Japan, then 2-1 in the semi-finals against Morocco. But this opposition does not scare Thierry Henry, “when we decide to be together, we are unstoppable” declared the coach of the French team in a press conference before the final. “It will be a difficult final, against a team that is formidable, but it is a final and we will play it to the full.” It will take at least that to beat Spain and go for this gold medal.
What time can I watch the match?
The final of the Olympic tournament will begin at 6 p.m. at the Parc des Princes
On which channel can I watch the match?
The match will be broadcast on Eurosport channels, as well as on France 2 and France 3.