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    Men's International Friendly
    FRA
    FranceFranceFRA
    2
    FT
    IRL
    Republic of IrelandRep IrelandIRL
    0
    Olivier Giroud - 40'
    Nabil Fekir - 43'

    France v Rep Ireland

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    Formations & Lineups

    Starters
    #16S. Mandanda
    #5S. Umtiti
    64'
    #17A. Rami
    #15S. N'Zonzi
    #22B. Mendy
    63'
    #19D. Sidibé
    82'
    #18N. Fekir
    43'
    64'
    #14B. Matuidi
    #12C. Tolisso
    77'
    #10K. Mbappé
    77'
    #9O. Giroud
    40'
    Substitutions
    #21L. Hernández
    #22B. Mendy
    63'
    #7A. Griezmann
    #18N. Fekir
    64'
    #3P. Kimpembe
    #5S. Umtiti
    64'
    #11O. Dembélé
    #10K. Mbappé
    77'
    #6P. Pogba
    #12C. Tolisso
    77'
    #2B. Pavard
    #19D. Sidibé
    82'
    Bench
    #13N. Kanté
    #23A. Areola
    #1H. Lloris
    #8T. Lemar
    #20F. Thauvin
    Starters
    #1C. Doyle
    #21K. Long
    80'
    #5S. Duffy
    #17D. Williams
    82'
    #2S. Coleman
    #8C. O'Dowda
    70'
    #14A. Browne
    59'
    #4D. Rice
    #11J. McClean
    21'
    #19J. Walters
    59'
    #9S. Long
    70'
    Substitutions
    #22H. Arter
    #14A. Browne
    59'
    69'
    #18D. Meyler
    #19J. Walters
    59'
    #24G. Burke
    #8C. O'Dowda
    70'
    #6A. Judge
    #9S. Long
    70'
    #25S. Williams
    #21K. Long
    80'
    #3M. Doherty
    #17D. Williams
    82'
    Bench
    #10J. Egan
    #20E. Stevens
    #7G. Cunningham
    #23S. Supple
    #16C. O'Malley
    #15D. Horgan
    #12D. Lenihan

    Match Leaders

    FRAIRL
    Total Shots
    9
    5
    O. GiroudF
    3 SOG, 1 G
    5
    Total Shots
    11
    1
    J. McCleanD
    0 SOG, 0 G
    1
    Accurate Passes
    15
    97
    S. N'ZonziM
    102 PASS
    97
    Accurate Passes
    5
    20
    S. DuffyD
    30 PASS
    20
    Saves
    16
    1
    S. MandandaG
    0 GA
    1
    Saves
    6
    C. DoyleG
    2 GA
    6

    Game Information

    EPA/ETIENNE LAURENT

    France coast to friendly win over Ireland

    Olivier Giroud and Nabil Fekir staked their claims for France's World Cup opener as they struck to condemn the Republic of Ireland to a 2-0 defeat.
    May 17, 2024, 12:30 am - PA Sport

    Match Timeline

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    1
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    Men's International Friendly News

    Australia friendly with Jordan relocated due to player security concerns

    Australia friendly with Jordan relocated due to player security concerns

    Australia's friendly with Jordan has been moved from Amman to Doha, after Socceroos players voiced their reservations about travelling to the Jordanian capital.

    1d

    Socceroos camp in 'good spirits' as call to play in Jordan looms

    Socceroos camp in 'good spirits' as call to play in Jordan looms

    Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has declared players are comfortable as administrators work behind the scenes to proceed with a friendly against Jordan.

    1d

    Football Australia boss flies to Amman for crisis talks over Jordan friendly

    Football Australia boss flies to Amman for crisis talks over Jordan friendly

    Football Australia has told ESPN it remains confident the Socceroos will play two games during the November international window, after chief executive Martin Kugeler flew to Amman on Wednesday for crisis talks with the Jordan FA.

    2d

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