Why France Still "Won" World Cup 2019
The aftermath was bitter. While only one team won yesterday’s quarter-final showdown on the field (that would be the USWNT), France and Les Bleues won this tournament in another way.
How Do They Make Les Bleues?
A lot has changed since the early 2000s when the first wave of female footballers emerged from Clairefontaine, among them legendary icons Laura Georges, Louisa Nécib (Cadamuro), Camille Abily, and Amandine Henry. So: what does the Pôle France Féminin du football look like today?
What Happens When A Legend Returns?
Earlier this week I caught up with France’s magician of the midfield, Louisa Nécib-Cadamuro.
The Culture Behind the Game
I attended the Japan-Argentina match at Paris’ Parc de Princes. Then I learned “How the Argentina women’s team overcame their own federation to win their first ever World Cup point.”
Living the Rhythm of FIFA World Cup 2019
The France World Cup 2019 kicked off with a dominant performance by the hosts, Les Bleues, a start to their campaign to extend the feel-good vibes from last summer’s victorious Russia World Cup 2018. And after a sprint to the airport, I was there among the more than 45,000 spectators at Parc de Princes to help launch the biggest event in women’s football.
The NBA’s French Connection
I’ve been terribly remiss about updates over the past few weeks winding down a project, but wanted to post this fascinating examination by Yann Casseville of Basket Le Mag of the NBA’s deep roots, which I helped contribute a few ideas to.
Women’s World Cup Countdown
We’re finally here, one week before the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off in France. And all eyes are on Les Bleues to see if they can continue the magical journey begun last summer by their male counterparts in Russia.
Looking Good: The FFF Turns 100
Bonne anniversaire to the French Football Federation (FFF) – it’s certainly looking good for a centenarian!
Sports Diplomacy Part 2
What happens when you bring global perspectives to two angles of the sports and diplomacy nexus?