Soccer

Even with Kylian Mbappé, France just do enough to beat Austria

Ken Early: An own goal proves the difference for Didier Deschamps’ side as they overcome spirited Austria

France's Kylian Mbappe fights for the ball with Austria's defender Kevin Danso during the Uefa Euro 2024 Group D game between Austria and France at the Dusseldorf Arena on Monday. Photograph: Ozan Kose/AFP via Getty Images
France's Kylian Mbappe fights for the ball with Austria's defender Kevin Danso during the Uefa Euro 2024 Group D game between Austria and France at the Dusseldorf Arena on Monday. Photograph: Ozan Kose/AFP via Getty Images
Ken Early
Mon Jun 17 2024 - 22:15 • 4 MIN READ

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Ken Early

Ken Early

Ken Early is a contributor to The Irish Times specialising in soccer