Women’s World Cup Group F Preview: Marta's swansong against Herve Renard's Les Bleues
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Group F will see another legend take to the field for her last WorldCup when Marta leads out Brazil. The 37-year-old is expected to hang her boots after Australia and New Zealand 2023.
The Selecao will come up against a rebuilding French squad under Herve Renard. The former Saudi Arabia manager, famous for upsetting Lionel Messi's Argentina, will be keen to claim the scalps of more giants at the World Cup.
The other two spots will be occupied by Jamaica and Panama.
Sports Briefhas also done previews for Group A, Group B, Group C, Group Dand Group E, with more to follow.
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Football FranceLes Bleus have always looked like formidable opponents, but with the addition of Herve Renard, they could be the tournament's dark horses.
The two-time African champion with different nations will be happy with the return of Eugenie Le Sommer, who is one of the game's most elite strikers.
Renard's other task will be to maintain squad unity, something that was a big challenge under Corine Diacre, who served for six years.
He reinstated his namesake, Wendie Renard, as captain, with the towering Lyon defender invaluable with her physique, experience and leadership skills.
Player(s) to watch; Wendie Renard, Laurina Frazer, Kadidiatou Diani
BrazilPia Sundhage is the other head coach of known pedigree who'll be heading to this World Cup.
She will be buoyant,
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