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France come from behind to beat Chile in friendly

The Euro 2024 favourites were left reeling after conceding just eight seconds into their game against Germany in Lyon last weekend, which they went on to lose 2-0.

'Germany defeat a wake-up call for France'

France were completely outclassed by Germany in their 2-0 defeat on Saturday and should treat the loss as a wake-up call ahead of the European Championship, midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said.

Mbappe expects future to be decided before Euros

Kylian Mbappe believes he will know which club he will join next season before the European Championship kicks off in June, the France forward said on Friday.

World Cup winner Pogba handed four-year doping ban

France star Paul Pogba has been given a four-year ban from football by Italy's anti-doping tribunal after testing positive for testosterone last August, his club Juventus said on Thursday.

Deschamps ‘happy to go back to Italy’ for Nations League

France coach Didier Deschamps admits he is ‘happy to go back to Italy’ for the Nations League after his experience at Juventus.

France to play Italy and Belgium in Nations League

World Cup runners-up France, European champions Italy and Belgium will face off in the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League, while holders Spain will be favourites to win a group comprising Denmark, Switzerland and Serbia.

No parcels please during Olympics, France tells Parisians

France's government is asking Paris residents to avoid ordering parcel deliveries this summer during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, according to an official website.

6 beautiful cemeteries to visit around the world

Cemeteries are indeed associated with grief and sadness. On top of that, a lot of people consider them to be eerie places to visit. However, cemeteries can also be incredibly enchanting. At its core, they are designed in a way to make visitors who come to pay tribute to their loved ones feel comfortable.

Macron seeks to revive presidency with vow for 'stronger' France

With over three years of his second and final term to run, Macron has been on the back foot in recent weeks after a series of crises and a growing challenge from the far right.

August 8, 2023
August 8, 2023

Chelsea's Nkunku to miss months after knee surgery

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku has undergone knee surgery that will rule the French international out for an "extended period" the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

August 7, 2023
August 7, 2023

France coach warns against underestimating Morocco before World Cup clash

France coach Herve Renard has warned his team not to take Morocco lightly as they face one of the surprise packages of the Women's World Cup in the last 16 on Tuesday.

July 13, 2023
July 13, 2023

A brutal colonial legacy that fuels the fires sweeping across France

Racism against people of Arab and African descent in France has become almost banal – something that takes place and no longer raises an eyebrow.

July 7, 2023
July 7, 2023

Mbappe visits father's native Cameroon

Many among the hundreds who greeted the 24-year-old forward were dressed in his Paris Saint-Germain team's football jersey for the occasion.

June 29, 2023
June 29, 2023

Top French court upholds hijab ban in women's football

"Sporting federations whose task is to ensure the good functioning of public services... can impose a neutrality requirement on their players in competitions and sporting events, to guarantee the smooth running of matches and any clashes or confrontation," the Constitutional Council said in a statement

June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023

Record-breaker Mbappe leads France to win over Greece

France striker Kylian Mbappe scored to set another milestone as his side maintained their perfect record in Euro 2024 qualifying Group B with a 1-0 home victory against Greece who finished with 10 men after a late sending off on Monday.

June 17, 2023
June 17, 2023

England, France ease to Euro qualifying wins as Wales stunned

Kylian Mbappe put speculation over his future at Paris Saint-Germain to one side as he captained France and scored in their 3-0 win over Group B outsiders Gibraltar in Faro, Portugal

June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023

Mbappe tells AFP he never discussed extending PSG contract

Kylian Mbappe has never discussed extending his contract with Paris Saint-Germain beyond next year, the France superstar told AFP in a statement on Tuesday, the day after he sent a letter to the club confirming he would not take up an option to remain at the French champions until 2025.

March 31, 2023
March 31, 2023

Renard named France women's coach as World Cup looms

Herve Renard has been named France women's coach until 2024 and will lead the team at this year's World Cup, the French federation (FFF) said on Thursday.

March 24, 2023
March 24, 2023

Mbappe promises not to change after being handed France captaincy

New France skipper Kylian Mbappe said he would not change after being given the armband by coach Didier Deschamps for the Euro 2024 qualifiers as he promised to be "a different captain" to long-term predecessor Hugo Lloris.

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