Behind the France
team, it is for them that the Pierre Mauroy stage vibrates the strongest. Once
they enter on the floor, climb the decibels: a volley of whistles greet the
arrival of the Spaniards. Football has its France-Germany, France-England
rugby's, basketball now has its France-Spain.
Match Details:
Spain vs. France
EuroBasket 2015 Semi
Final
Thursday (17 September)
Time: 19:00 (GMT 0)
The enemy favorite basketball Bleus is clearly identified by
the public, which should further facilitate tonight for a possible final
against Serbia and Lithuania. All French players agree: it was a shame that the
Euro does not propose to France and Spain.
This semi-final
will be the seventh opposition in official competition in as many years,
including six by knockout match. The Blues take only these into account: so
far, they have lost three matches to two victories. They have a third straight
win before slicing, the Rio Olympics in 2016, the dispute between two
generations: that of Tony Parker and Pau Gasol.
As in any rivalry between two teams, there is some media
construction to bring the wave of amateur sports front of the TV or in the
stands. But players, aided by random prize draws, generously fed the beast.
Even the placid Vincent Collet, coach of the France team, had eyes that
sparkled when he spoke Tuesday evening future semifinal after qualifying
against Latvia.