Raphael
Paulista - A2 · Midfielder · #0 · Brazil · 35 yrs
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France’s attacking evolution under Didier Deschamps passes latest Morocco test | Raphaël Jucobin
With the head coach having released the handbrake, his side were far superior compared with four years ago in Qatar against the same opponents The scorelines may have been exactly the same, but the stylistic gulf in France’s two World Cup knockout performances against Morocco could not have been greater.In the space of just a single tournament cycle, Didier Deschamps has embraced a vastly different style, one based on a freeform attacking line. As a one-two punch from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé sent the team into this year’s semi-finals, the 57-year-old’s tactical reinvention was once again vindicated. Continue reading...
Will Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card be struck off? No
Folarin Balogun’s red card was the only damper on the United States’ 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night to reach the World Cup last 16. The decision by referee Raphael Claus to give the US forward a straight red in the 64th minute after a VAR check on a tackle to the ankle of Tarik Muharemović means that Balogun will not be able to play against Belgium on Monday. Is there any chance the red card could be struck off, making the US’s leading scorer at this World Cup eligible for their biggest game in modern memory?
Sporting Kansas City v Los Angeles Galaxy: Wicky calls for bravey after Portland reality check
Raphael Wicky urged his Sporting Kansas City players to be braver on the pitch after their season hit a new low against the Portland Timbers last time out. The bottom side in the Western Conference remain adrift of the rest after four goals in the first 26 minutes at Providence Park helped Portland on their […] The post Sporting Kansas City v Los Angeles Galaxy: Wicky calls for bravey after Portland reality check appeared first on Soccer News.
Sallinger goes straight back into Hibs team
Goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger will start for Hibs in the crucial game at Falkirk on Saturday, head coach David Gray has confirmed. Jordan Smith - last season's number one - performed strongly in the remainder of the derby and subsequent 2-1 loss to Celtic but will make way. "I've been very open with the two of them and Rafa will start the game."
