France women’s coach Renard departs after Paris Olympics upset
The 55-year-old took charge of the side in March 2023 and boasted a record of 17 wins, three draws and six defeats over the course of the 26 matches he oversaw.
Published : Aug 06, 2024 23:27 IST , PARIS - 1 MIN READ
France’s head coach Herve Renard stands on the sidelines before a women’s quarterfinal soccer match between France and Brazil, at La Beaujoire Stadium, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Nantes, France. | Photo Credit: AP
Herve Renard stepped down as coach of the France women’s football team on Tuesday following their quarter-final exit at the Olympics, the French federation (FFF) said.
“Coach Herve Renard has left his position as boss of Les Bleues,” the FFF said in a social media post.
The 55-year-old took charge of the side in March 2023 and boasted a record of 17 wins, three draws and six defeats over the course of the 26 matches he oversaw.
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However, France was knocked out of the Olympics on Saturday when it was defeated 1-0 by Brazil in the quarterfinals.
It also exited the 2023 Women’s World Cup at the quarterfinal stage and in February lost the Women’s Nations League final 2-0 to Spain.