Israel. A fourth 0-0 this year, worst total since 2004

The Stade de France experienced its worst attendance for a French team match and the supporters were not mistaken. The Blues needed a draw against Israel this Thursday, November 14 to qualify for the quarter-finals of the League of Nations and Didier Deschamps' men were satisfied with the minimum service (0-0).

Fourth goalless draw of the year

Without Kylian Mbappé, not summoned for this gathering, the Blues delivered a poor performance this Thursday against Israel. Despite 22 attempts, the teammates of N'Golo Kanté, captain for one evening, were unable to find the fault. Result, a fourth 0-0 since the start of the calendar year, after those against Canada (in a friendly), the Netherlands and Portugal (at the Euro). Its worst total since 2004, when the French finished the year with five goalless draws. Didier Deschamps' men will face Italy this Sunday, November 17, for what will be their last meeting of the year. And could equal this total in the event of another draw without a single goal.

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At stake this Sunday, first place in Group B of the Nations League. Italy beat France in the first leg at the Parc des Princes (1-3). In Milan, the Blues will have revenge to take.