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Scottish Sun
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Melvine Malard ready to her all in Euros duel against Man Utd pals
France star looking forward to special clash with Euros holders England and her Red Devils team-mates FRIENDS REUNITED France's Melvine Malard ready 'to give one hundred per cent' in Euros battle against Manchester United mates Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MELVINE MALARD is relishing France's tough Euros opener against England and a few of her Manchester United pals later. It is what the forward expects from her experience of playing alongside Red Devils stars Ella Toone, Grace Clinton and Maya Le Tissier. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Melvine Malard has been in fine form for France scoring a hat-trick against Belgium ahead of their Euros opening clash with England Credit: AFP 4 The France star is relishing going up against the Lionesses whose players include Man United's Ella Toone, Grace Clinton and Maya Le Tissier Credit: Getty 4 Toone could be in line to start for England in the Euros holders' Group D duel with France in Zurich, Switzerland Credit: PA The in-form France ace, 25, who joined Man United from Lyon in September 2023, counts the Lioness trio among her mates. Friends she enjoys going to battle with in pursuit of domestic honours in a Red Devils shirt. But at 8:00pm tonight in Zurich, Switzerland, friendship will be put to one side with Malard and her compatriots hoping to topple the Euros holders. Ahead of the clash at the Letzigrund Stadium, Malard said 'It's very special for me because we play England and I have good team-mates in England. 'All the (United) players (with England) are my friends. 'Maya is very strong. Sometimes in training the fight is hard against her, but I love it! 'Ella is a different type of player, very skilled and very intelligent on the ball. 'For me it's very good to play against these girls because we are friends. But I will be giving 100% for France. "This is a very tough group because it's a group of teams with very different styles." Unlike England, France are still waiting to achieve their dream of being crowned Europe's football queens for the first time. While they reached the semis of the last Euros and World Cup, the team are yet to star in a major tournament final. But following eight wins in their last nine international fixtures, Malard hopes this will be their year. The 29-capped France forward and four-time Champions League winner added: 'Our objective is to go far in this competition. 'We need to have a lot of positive energy and not just for this moment (the game against England) but also for the chance of playing in the final. 'I don't feel any pressure. We know what we want and what we can do. 'It's the time for us to go far (in these Euros) because we would like to win at least one trophy and we can do that this month." Along with England, France are in a group of death which includes contest debutants Wales and 2017 champions Holland. However the team are likely to fancy their chances of giving their rivals a run for their money given their recent form. Under head coach Laurent Bonadei, who took charge after Herve Renard's departure last summer, France have been in fine form. Their last loss occurred last December with world champions Spain beating them 4-2 in a friendly. Since then Les Bleues have been thorn in their rivals' sides with Norway, Switzerland, Belgium and Brazil amongst their beaten foes. Their 5-0 friendly drubbing of Belgium in June included Malard bagging a hat-trick as they fired a pre-Euros warning. The forward, whose senior club career began at Lyon in 2017, feels a mentality shift since moving to England has helped her form. Malard said: 'My mentality has changed in that I'm more open than I was before. 4 France the Lionesses will also take on the Netherlands and Euros debutant Wales in the tournament's group stage Credit: Getty 'I feel very good in England and the Man United fans have given me a lot of confidence.. 'When you listen to people sing your name in the stadium, it's a very good feeling for the player. "We play football for this energy, for this moment and in England I have that.'
The Irish Sun
05-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
France's Melvine Malard ready ‘to give one hundred per cent' in Euros battle against Manchester United mates
MELVINE MALARD is relishing France's tough Euros opener against England and a few of her Manchester United pals later. It is what the forward expects from her experience of playing alongside Red Devils stars Ella Toone, Grace Clinton and Maya Le Tissier. 4 Melvine Malard has been in fine form for France scoring a hat-trick against Belgium ahead of their Euros opening clash with England Credit: AFP 4 The France star is relishing going up against the Lionesses whose players include Man United's Ella Toone, Grace Clinton and Maya Le Tissier Credit: Getty 4 Toone could be in line to start for England in the Euros holders' Group D duel with France in Zurich, Switzerland Credit: PA The in-form France ace, 25, who joined Friends she enjoys going to battle with in pursuit of domestic honours in a Red Devils shirt. But at 8:00pm tonight in Zurich, Switzerland, friendship will be put to one side with Malard and her compatriots hoping to topple the Euros holders. Ahead of the clash at the Letzigrund Stadium, Malard said 'It's very special for me because we play Read More Football Stories 'All the (United) players (with England) are my friends. 'Maya is very strong. Sometimes in training the fight is hard against her, but I love it! 'Ella is a different type of player, very skilled and very intelligent on the ball. 'For me it's very good to play against these girls because we are friends. But I will be giving 100% for France. Most read in Sport "This is a very tough group because it's a group of teams with very different styles." Unlike England, France are still waiting to achieve their dream of being crowned Europe's football queens for the first time. While they reached the semis of the last Euros and World Cup, the team are yet to star in a major tournament final. But following eight wins in their last nine international fixtures, Malard hopes this will be their year. The 29-capped France forward and four-time Champions League winner added: 'Our objective is to go far in this competition. 'We need to have a lot of positive energy and not just for this moment (the game against England) but also for the chance of playing in the final. 'I don't feel any pressure. We know what we want and what we can do. 'It's the time for us to go far (in these Euros) because we would like to win at least one trophy and we can do that this month." Along with England, France are in a group of death which includes contest debutants Wales and 2017 champions Holland. However the team are likely to fancy their chances of giving their rivals a run for their money given their recent form. Under head coach Laurent Bonadei, who took charge after Herve Renard's departure last summer, France have been in fine form. Their last loss occurred last December with world champions Spain beating them 4-2 in a friendly. Since then Les Bleues have been thorn in their rivals' sides with Norway, Switzerland, Belgium and Brazil amongst their beaten foes. Their 5-0 friendly drubbing of Belgium in June included Malard bagging a hat-trick as they fired a pre-Euros warning. The forward, whose senior club career began at Lyon in 2017, feels a mentality shift since moving to England has helped her form. Malard said: 'My mentality has changed in that I'm more open than I was before. 4 France the Lionesses will also take on the Netherlands and Euros debutant Wales in the tournament's group stage Credit: Getty 'I feel very good in England and the Man United fans have given me a lot of confidence.. 'When you listen to people sing your name in the stadium, it's a very good feeling for the player. "We play football for this energy, for this moment and in England I have that.'
Rhyl Journal
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Manchester United beat rivals City to reach final of inaugural World Sevens
Both teams advanced from their groups in the lucrative seven-a-side event in Estoril and it was United who set up a final against Bayern Munich later on Friday thanks to goals from Melvine Malard and Gabby George. Malard opened the scoring in only the fourth minute with a terrific volley into the top corner that gave Khiara Keating no chance. We've reached the @WorldSevens_ final! 😍👏#MUWomen || #WorldSevensFootball — Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) May 23, 2025 Keating was a key last line of defence for City in the remainder of the first half, though, denying Grace Clinton and Malard again with fine saves. United kept up the pressure at the start of the second period of 15 minutes and Clinton hit the bar before George made sure of the victory with a near-post finish. Earlier, Bayern swept to a 5-0 victory over Paris St Germain, with Momoko Tanikawa scoring twice and Sarah Zadrazil, Maria Plattner and Jovana Damnjanovic once each.
Rhyl Journal
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Manchester United beaten by Bayern Munich in inaugural World Sevens final
Marc Skinner's side defeated Manchester City 2-0 in the semi-finals and took the lead against Bayern in the seven-a-side event but ultimately fell to a 2-1 loss. United's efforts still earned them one million euros (approximately £840,000), with Bayern taking home 2.5million euros (approximately £2.1million). 🏆 @FCBayern ARE YOUR WORLD SEVENS FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS! They take home the crown, the trophy, and $2.5 MILLION 💰@ManUtdWomen fought hard and walk away with a well-earned $1 MILLION. History made. Legends crowned. An unforgettable 3 days. — World Sevens Football (@worldsevens_) May 23, 2025 United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Bayern counterpart Ena Mahmutovic had both made good saves before United took the lead just before half-time against the run of play, Melvine Malard setting up Simi Awujo for a fizzing finish. But Bayern responded strongly and Momoko Tanikawa, who scored twice in their 5-0 semi-final win over Paris St Germain, equalised before Sarah Zadrazil struck the winner with three minutes remaining. Ella Toone sat out Friday's matches with what the PA news agency understands is some tightness, with the England star keen not to take any risks ahead of the European Championship. Earlier, goals from Malard and Gabby George were enough to give United victory over City. We've reached the @WorldSevens_ final! 😍👏#MUWomen || #WorldSevensFootball — Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) May 23, 2025 Malard opened the scoring in only the fourth minute with a terrific volley into the top corner that gave Khiara Keating no chance. Keating was a key last line of defence for City in the remainder of the first half, though, denying Grace Clinton and Malard again with fine saves. United kept up the pressure at the start of the second period of 15 minutes and Clinton hit the crossbar before George made sure of the victory with a near-post finish. City eventually finished fourth after losing 3-1 to PSG in the third-placed play-off.
North Wales Chronicle
23-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Manchester United beaten by Bayern Munich in inaugural World Sevens final
Marc Skinner's side defeated Manchester City 2-0 in the semi-finals and took the lead against Bayern in the seven-a-side event but ultimately fell to a 2-1 loss. United's efforts still earned them one million euros (approximately £840,000), with Bayern taking home 2.5million euros (approximately £2.1million). 🏆 @FCBayern ARE YOUR WORLD SEVENS FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS! They take home the crown, the trophy, and $2.5 MILLION 💰@ManUtdWomen fought hard and walk away with a well-earned $1 MILLION. History made. Legends crowned. An unforgettable 3 days. — World Sevens Football (@worldsevens_) May 23, 2025 United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Bayern counterpart Ena Mahmutovic had both made good saves before United took the lead just before half-time against the run of play, Melvine Malard setting up Simi Awujo for a fizzing finish. But Bayern responded strongly and Momoko Tanikawa, who scored twice in their 5-0 semi-final win over Paris St Germain, equalised before Sarah Zadrazil struck the winner with three minutes remaining. Ella Toone sat out Friday's matches with what the PA news agency understands is some tightness, with the England star keen not to take any risks ahead of the European Championship. Earlier, goals from Malard and Gabby George were enough to give United victory over City. We've reached the @WorldSevens_ final! 😍👏#MUWomen || #WorldSevensFootball — Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) May 23, 2025 Malard opened the scoring in only the fourth minute with a terrific volley into the top corner that gave Khiara Keating no chance. Keating was a key last line of defence for City in the remainder of the first half, though, denying Grace Clinton and Malard again with fine saves. United kept up the pressure at the start of the second period of 15 minutes and Clinton hit the crossbar before George made sure of the victory with a near-post finish. City eventually finished fourth after losing 3-1 to PSG in the third-placed play-off.
