Europe 1 with AFP 2:23 p.m., February 24, 2023

While the Women's Football World Cup will take place next July, the emblematic captain of the Bleues Wendie Renard has announced that she is withdrawing from the team, in particular because of disagreements with coach Corinne Deacon.

While the French women's football team is due to compete in the World Cup in New Zealand and Australia, from July 20 to August 20, team captain Wendie Renard has just announced via her Twitter account that she refused to go to the World Cup, amid disagreements with coach Corinne Deacon.

"It is with a heavy heart that I come by this message to inform you of my decision to take a step back with the French team. Unfortunately, I will not be doing this World Cup under these conditions", she wrote in particular. .

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Thank you for your support and respect for my decision.

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— Wendie Renard (@WRenard) February 24, 2023