France in crisis as captain Wendie Renard leads exodus

QUIT: France's Wendie Renard during Euro 2022, Pic: PA

France, Ireland’s opponents in their Women’s World Cup farewell game on July 6, are in crisis after three senior players quit in protest at the “current system”.

Captain Wendie Renard was first up on Friday, claiming her mental health was being prioritised, soon followed by Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Kadidiatou Diani.