The France team lost (2-0) against Finland on Wednesday, in a friendly, in Saint-Denis, during the first of three matches on the menu of this last gathering in 2020. Bad omen before go to Portugal on Saturday as part of the League of Nations.
Despite a promising start, notably thanks to the activity of Marcus Thuram, the Blues were surprised by the Finnish efficiency during the first 45 minutes at the Stade de France.
Forss (28th) and Valakari (31st) made the difference on the only two shots on target from the visitors.
After the break, the Blues, without a solution, stumbled on the opposing block.
The France team suffers its first defeat since June 2019 and ends 12 unbeaten matches with this loss at home against Finland.
The Blues will make a crucial trip to Lisbon on Saturday in three days against Portugal in Group 3 of the League of Nations.
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