ChristopheVAFC

Lack of motivation, no desire (to be there and play football). I can’t see France winning a match tonight

2-0, logic...

It’s the final match of the tournament for both our nations... Enjoy the match, everyone. Yes, France are already 1-0 down 🫣

Great second goal 👏

Thank for the link 🙏 #COYS !

Update on this morning's friendly match against Kortrijk. It ended in a 1–1 draw. Kortrijk opened the scoring in the 27th minute, and Valenciennes equalized in the 88th minute through Vincent Marcel. As the match was played behind closed doors and not broadcast, I have no further details. Schedule for the coming week: - Sunday, July 19 (tomorrow): Departure for England and Southampton's Staplewood Campus for a five-day training camp running until July 23. - Wednesday, July 22: Friendly match against Eastleigh FC at Silverlake Stadium. - Saturday, July 25: Friendly match against the UNFP (National Union of Professional Footballers) in Valenciennes.

Friends, let me assure you: here in France, we don't really want to play this match either. In fact, we wonder why FIFA keeps a game that serves little purpose other than handing out a consolation prize... But tonight marks Didier Deschamps' final match at the helm of the French national team after 14 years; the players will want to put in a good performance for him. His successor will be named next week, and it will be Zinédine Zidane. I’ll be watching this match, which holds special significance for me; there has always been a rich history between our two nations. No matter who wins tonight, unfortunately, they won't be World Champion... Enjoy the match, friends!

Here is the latest news from Valenciennes: ** FRIENDLY MATCHES ** After playing the following friendlies: - Dunkerque 0-2 VAFC - VAFC 3-0 FCV Dender Valenciennes played a third friendly match against the Belgian side RFC Liège. VA won this third match 4-2. The match was played in three 30-minute periods. Scorers: - Salif LEBOUATH (6') - Luka BOITEAU (18') - Célestin NYEMB (33') - Rayane EKRA (55') - Goal for Liège (16') - Goal for Liège (56') A fourth friendly match is currently underway—again against a Belgian team—at Kortrijk's home ground. I will share the score here a bit later. ** SUMMER TRANSFERS ** The latest rumors point to a loan deal from Southampton for midfielder Issa TOUNKARA. And as of this morning, there is a rumor that Valenciennes is in talks with Christopher ROCCHIA, a 28-year-old left-back. That’s the news for today, folks.

Hello friends, I hope you’re doing well? Before giving you an update on Valenciennes, here is an article from the local press about Jean-Christophe Cesto, VA’s sporting director: VAFC : « j’aime l’énergie qui se dégage de ce groupe », Jean-Christophe Cesto présente le nouveau virage pris par Valenciennes - La Voix du Nord

Ho shit really 😞

Goal 🔥🔥🔥

Have a great match, my English friends 💪 Stay strong against those 13 players (Argentina, Infantino and the referee) 🫣

My friends, I’m lost for words tonight. Spain continues to be our nemesis. The Spanish often stay on the ground to waste time. As for us, we didn’t manage to play our game. Whoever reaches the final, I’m praying hard that the Spanish don’t become world champions.

Tonight's match promises to be a tense, close affair. 😈 For us in France, there’s a sense of wanting revenge, as we haven't often beaten the Spanish in recent years. 😏 We really believe in our chances here—and in our attacking quartet of Dembélé, Olise, Mbappé, and Barcola. 🔥 Our players say they are "on a mission," determined to put in a great performance. 😎 Tell you what: we beat Spain and handle Yamal, and you guys retire Messi tomorrow—deal? 😉

Here is a summary of the career path of Kylian Kouakou, one of the most promising young talents from the Valenciennes FC (VAFC) youth academy. 📋 Profile and physical attributes Date of birth: January 5, 2007 (19 years old) Place of birth: Senlis (Oise) Height: 1.86 m Position: Center-forward / Striker (left-footed), capable of playing on the right wing. Playing style: An athletic player, known for his physical power, his presence in the penalty area, and his excellent work ethic on the pitch. 📈 Club Career 1. Early youth career: Kylian Kouakou began his development in the Oise region before joining the Valenciennes-based club: 2013 - 2017: AS des Portugais de Thiverny. 2017 - 2022: AFC Creil. August 2022: He joined the Valenciennes FC academy, where he quickly rose through the ranks, moving from the U17s to the national U19 squad. 2. Breakthrough and first professional contract Thanks to an impeccable attitude and lethal efficiency in front of goal (he notably distinguished himself during the first team's pre-season by scoring a memorable hat-trick in just 8 minutes), VAFC's sporting management decided to secure his future: First professional contract: He signed his first professional contract with Valenciennes, fully aligning with the club's new project focused on integrating and developing young gems from the academy. 🇫🇷 France National Team Career (Youth) His performances in the north of France opened the door to national youth team call-ups, where he has performed impressively: France U16 team: 8 caps, 2 goals. France U17 team: 11 caps, 3 goals. Notably, he took part in both the qualifying rounds and the final tournament of the 2024 U17 Euros in Cyprus. In total, he has earned 19 caps and scored 5 goals for the national team, establishing himself as a generational talent to watch closely.

I sense a desire on Sport Republic's part to cut back slightly on spending and investment; I believe our current inability to show ambition or secure promotion is likely one of the reasons for this. The duo of Johannes Spors and Jean-Christophe Cestos is steering recruitment toward lesser-known players with potential—moving away from big names and high salaries in favor of players from French leagues close to the third tier. Our coaches, Rudy Mater and Pierre Blois, come from the academy; both are natives of Valenciennes and know the club and its expectations inside out. The most important thing is for the squad to gel quickly, for the players to get along, and for there to be good chemistry across the board—though, as with every new season, there is always an element of the unknown. I know the club is aiming for a squad of 22 players; further departures are expected, and about two or three new signings—including forwards—are anticipated. Personally, I think this is a sensible and well-thought-out recruitment strategy, aligning with the club's goal of spending less while spending more wisely.

Hello friends. Congratulations on the victory over the Norwegians! On to the semi-final! Please, for France's sake, beat that Argentina team! I would be grateful! Have a great Sunday!

Hello everyone. I hope you’re doing well and staying cool. Here’s the latest news from Valenciennes this Sunday morning: ** PRE-SEASON / FRIENDLY MATCHES ** Valenciennes resumed training on June 25th under the guidance of Pierre Blois and Rudy Mater. There have been a few departures and arrivals, of course, with the goal of building a more balanced squad featuring motivated, committed players who are ready to give their all for the Valenciennes shirt. Friendly Match 1: US Dunkerque (Ligue 2) vs. Valenciennes FC (Ligue 3) Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Calais Valenciennes won 2–0. - Zaid Amir (24') - Charles Abi (32') ------------------------------ Friendly Match 2: Valenciennes FC (Ligue 3) vs. FCV Dender EH (Belgian Ligue 2) Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Valenciennes (training center) Valenciennes won 3–0. - Kylian KOUAKOU (50') - Kylian KOUAKOU (55') - Kylian KOUAKOU (58') Upcoming friendly matches: - July 15: Anderlecht U23 in Brussels - July 18: Kortrijk in Kortrijk ** July 19–23: 4-day training camp at Southampton's Staplewood Campus - July 22: Eastleigh FC at Silverlake Stadium - July 25: vs. UNFP (unattached players) in Valenciennes - July 31: US Boulogne (Ligue 2) at Stade du Hainaut The first league match will be played on August 7 - Caen (Normandy) vs. Valenciennes ** COACH / TECHNICAL STAFF ** The club and Sport Republic aim to retain Pierre Blois and Rudy Mater; last year, the club paid €7,500 per match because Pierre Blois—who does not hold the required coaching license—was sitting on the Valenciennes bench. This year, had the coach not been enrolled in a certification course, the FFF would have required the club to pay €15,000 per match. The solution found by the club: The Scottish Football Association has agreed to accept Pierre into their program so he can obtain his license and become fully compliant. The club is awaiting the FFF's decision to approve this arrangement. ** SQUAD UPDATE / PLAYER DEPARTURES & ARRIVALS ** Official departures: - Ylan EL HAHARY (return from loan to Paris FC) - Alexi KOUM (return from loan to Marseille) - Streddair APPUAH (return from loan to Palermo) - Rémy BOISSIER (end of contract) - signed with Amiens SC (Ligue 3) - Alain IPIELE (Free agent) - Alexandre COEFF (Free agent) - Julles COLLET (end of contract) - signed with Saint-Amand-les-Eaux (6th division) - Quentin DAUBIN (end of contract) - Free agent, training with UNFP (squad for unattached players) - Ahmed DIOMANDE (end of contract) - Sakhalou NIAKATE (end of contract) - signed with Grenoble (Ligue 2) - Calvin OBIN (Free agent) - Samy BAGHDADI (Permanent transfer to Sochaux - Ligue 2) - Loik LANDRE (Contract termination) Official arrivals: - Mael ZOGBA (Le Puy Foot 43 / National 2) - Rayane EKRA (Olympique Alès / National 3) - Salif LEBOUATH (Pau FC / National 3) - Dany GOPROU (FC Rouen / Ligue 3) - Noam BLE (Blois Foot 41 / National 2) - Vincent MARCEL (FC Villefranche Beaujolais / Ligue 3) - Abou MEITE (FC Bobigny / National 2) - Zaid AMIR (FC Istres / National 2) - Luka BOITEAU (US Boulogne / Ligue 2) - Célestin NYEMB (First professional contract / VAFC Academy) ** OTHER NEWS ** - The new jerseys will be unveiled in late July. - The city-center shop is moving in September to larger, more affordable premises. - A second shop at the stadium is being planned. - Next season, only two stadium stands will be open (instead of three). - Supporter groups will be back to cheer on the players. - A new bus will be available for the players in 2027. That covers the latest news.

Shit !

It’s tricky to play against teams that focus heavily on defence. Being 2-0 down will open up some possibilities for the rest of the match.

Yes Mbappé ! 🇫🇷

Luckily, I don’t live in Paris lol 🤣

Hello everyone, As a supporter of Valenciennes and the French national team, let me tell you this: That Paraguay team and that refereeing are a disgrace to world football, and I’m choosing my words carefully this morning. Fortunately, real football came out on top last night!

Good match for tonight my friends 🔥

My questions: Analyze VAFC's 7 new signings for me—can they help the club have a great season? Mael ZOGBA Rayane EKRA Salif LEBOUATH Dany GOPROU Noam BLÉ Vincent MARCEL Abou MEITE Is this a coherent and ambitious recruitment drive for Ligue 3? AI response: Wait and see...