Football NewsSimons robbed and Depay anonymous in Netherlands’ France draw
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The highly anticipated match between France and the Netherlands at Euro 2024 ended in a disappointing goalless draw, marking the first scoreless game of the tournament. The clash saw Xavi Simons controversially have a goal ruled out by VAR, while Memphis Depay failed to make an impact for the Dutch side.

Despite the absence of Kylian Mbappe, France dominated possession but struggled to create clear-cut chances, with Antoine Griezmann coming closest to scoring. On the other hand, the Dutch team, managed by Ronald Koeman, relied on counter-attacks and had limited attacking opportunities throughout the game.

One of the key moments of the match came when Simons appeared to score, only for VAR to overturn the decision due to Denzel Dumfries’ interference with the French goalkeeper. With both teams failing to break the deadlock, the draw all but secured their places in the tournament’s knockout stage.

Fans eagerly awaited the player ratings from the match at the Red Bull Arena, as both teams now turn their focus to their upcoming fixtures in the competition. Stay tuned for more football news and updates as Euro 2024 continues.