France's Women's Team Faces Another Quarter-Final Heartbreak at Euro 2025
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France's women's football team was knocked out in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 by Germany in a penalty shootout, continuing their trend of early exits in major tournaments. Despite a strong run of form leading up to the match, France's players expressed frustration and a longing for future success, while coach Laurent Bonadei defended his strategy of selecting younger players over veterans.
Key Points
France lost to Germany in the quarter-finals of Euro 2025 via a penalty shootout.
France had won 11 consecutive matches before the tournament but failed to advance.
Grace Geyoro scored for France but expressed frustration over repeated early exits.
Coach Laurent Bonadei defended his selection of younger players, despite criticism for leaving out experienced players like Wendie Renard and Eugénie Le Sommer.
France's history of quarter-final exits in major tournaments was highlighted, with seven out of the past nine World Cups or Euros ending at this stage.
Sakina Karchaoui called the loss 'totally frustrating' but remained optimistic about future success.
France will face Germany again in the Nations League semi-finals in October.
