الوسم: France
Match Report – France 30 – 29 New Zealand
New Zealand shot out to a 14-3 lead and were 17-10 ahead at half-time, before France flipped the momentum in the second half; the hosts’ third-straight victory over All Blacks ties their best wining streak against them from 1994-95; New Zealand next travel to Italy; France host Argentina Last Updated: 17/11/24 12:55am Louis Bielle-Biarrey celebrates…
Read More
Kylian Mbappe left out of France squad for Nations League as Didier Deschamps cites ‘one-off decision’ | Football News
Kylian Mbappe has been left out of France’s squad for November’s Nations League games, despite coach Didier Deschamps saying the Real Madrid player “wanted to come”. Deschamps did not say whether Mbappe, who played in a 3-1 Champions League defeat to AC Milan on Tuesday, was injured. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Deschamps said…
Read MoreIt may be a golden age for France in NBA
Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) scores in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) The reigning NBA rookie of the year. The reigning NBA defensive player of the year. The No. 1, No. 2 and No. 6 overall picks…
Read More
Mbappe ‘rape’ report ‘not good’ for France team, says coach
(FILES) France’s forward #10 Kylian Mbappe reacts after his team lost the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Italy at the Parc des Princes in Paris on September 6, 2024. Photo by Franck FIFE / AFP) France coach Didier Deschamps said Monday that a report claiming captain Kylian Mbappe was being…
Read More
Randal Kolo Muani double gives 10-player France victory in Belgium as Italy thump Israel – Nations League round-up | Football News
Two goals from Randal Kolo Muani gave 10-man France a 2-1 win over Belgium in their UEFA Nations League clash in Brussels. Captain Aurelien Tchouameni was sent off for a second yellow card with 15 minutes left but Didier Deschamps’ side negotiated the final stages to strengthen their position in second place in Group A2.…
Read More
Mark Cavendish set to end professional cycling career after Tour de France Criterium in Singapore in November | Cycling News
Mark Cavendish is set to end his professional cycling career at the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore on November 9-10. The 39-year-old has not competed since securing a record 35th stage win at the Tour de France this summer, surpassing Eddy Merckx. Cavendish was initially set to retire in 2023 but postponed that after…
Read More
Canada 21-8 Ireland: Irish lose to hosts in second WXV1 match in Vancouver as France beat USA | Rugby Union News
Ireland lost 21-8 to hosts Canada in their second match of the WXV1 tournament in Vancouver on Saturday. Despite a hearty performance, Ireland fell short of a win after stunning world champions New Zealand in their opening game. The Maple Leafs managed a 21-3 half-time lead thanks to a penalty try and scores from Claire…
Read More
Raphael Varane retires: Former Manchester United and France defender ends career aged 31 after suffering serious knee injury | Football News
Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from football aged 31 after suffering a serious knee injury. The defender joined Serie A club Como this summer having left Manchester United at the end of last season after his contract expired. He signed an initial two-year deal but suffered a serious knee injury just 23 minutes into…
Read More
France probes online threats against Afghan taekwondo fighter
Afghan taekwondo athlete in the women’s -57kg category and an IOC Refugee Athlete Scholarship-holder Marzieh Hamidi, takes part in a training session at INSEP (National Institute of Sport, Expertise, and Performance) a Olympic and Paralympic training centre in Paris on June 29, 2023. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP) Paris prosecutors said Monday they were…
Read More
England Red Roses: Maddie Feaunati to make first Test start against France | Rugby Union News
Maddie Feaunati will make her first Test start for England when the Red Roses take on France in Gloucester on Saturday. Head coach John Mitchell has made just two changes from the side that secured a Six Nations Grand Slam-clinching victory over France in Bordeaux last season. Exeter flanker Feaunati is one of them, replacing the…
Read More