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France hijab bans in sports 'discriminatory': UN experts

United Nations rights experts on Monday slammed decisions in France barring women and girls who wear the Muslim headscarf from sports competitions as "discriminatory", demanding they be reversed.

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Henry proud of 'magical' France side despite defeat in Olympic final

France coach Thierry Henry described his team's Olympic performance as "magical" despite their agonising extra-time defeat against Spain in the men's football final on Friday.

FIFA says opening probe into Argentina players' racist chants

FIFA said on Wednesday it was opening an investigation into racist chants by Argentina players after they won the Copa America.

Could France's Euro 2024 exit mark end of an era?

"Despite reaching the last four, France go out of the Euros with a bitter taste," was how Wednesday's edition of sports daily L'Equipe summed up their campaign.

Record scorer Giroud bows out anonymously

Giroud played 137 times for Les Bleus and scored 57 goals, more than any other player for France.

We didn't do enough, says Mbappe

France captain Kylian Mbappe said his side "didn't do enough" in Tuesday's 2-1 semi-final loss to Spain and admitted he was disappointed after underperforming at Euro 2024.

France aim to silence critics against depleted Spain

Goal-shy France will be looking to silence the critics when they take on Spain in their Euro 2024 semifinal clash on Tuesday in Munich, while their opponents hope to keep their impressive campaign going even without key players.

Freewheeling Spain face austere French in Euro 2024 final bid

The battle between the two most successful national sides of the new millennium, Tuesday's Euro 2024 semi-final between France and Spain, also showcases two contrasting styles.

July 18, 2016
July 18, 2016

Kante was my target: Conte

Chelsea coach Antonio Conte hails the signing of N'Golo Kante after the France international joined from Premier League champions Leicester City on Saturday.

July 17, 2016
July 17, 2016

Nice attack: Driver 'researched route' earlier in week

The Tunisian man who carried out the lorry attack in the French city of Nice researched his route in the days beforehand, French media reports say.

July 16, 2016
July 16, 2016

Payet pledges future to West Ham

France playmaker Dimitri Payet gives West Ham a huge boost ahead of the new Premier League season by telling the club he is "100 per cent staying" with the Hammers.

July 15, 2016
July 15, 2016

World leaders condemn Nice attack

World leaders express dismay, sadness and solidarity with France over Nice attack that killed at least 80 people.

July 15, 2016
July 15, 2016

Nice attack: Witnesses describe Bastille Day terror

A lorry racing into a crowd after Bastille Day celebrations in the French city of Nice kills at least 84 people, injuring at least 18 more.

July 11, 2016
July 11, 2016

Losing to Ronaldo again sucks, says Griezmann

Losing a final to Cristiano Ronaldo has become an unfortunate habit for Antoine Griezmann and he is not happy about it.

July 11, 2016
July 11, 2016

40 arrested in Paris over Euro 2016 violence

Around 40 people are arrested in Paris after police use tear gas and water cannon against football fans hurling glass bottles at officers at the Eiffel Tower during the Euro 2016 final.

July 10, 2016
July 10, 2016

Euro 2016: France beefs up security ahead of final match

More than 5,000 French police are to be deployed at key venues in and around Paris ahead of the Euro 2016 football final between France and Portugal.

July 10, 2016
July 10, 2016

Sakho doping case dismissed

UEFA has dismissed its doping case against France and Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho.

July 9, 2016
July 9, 2016

Portugal boosted by return of Pepe to training

Euro 2016 finalists Portugal receive a boost on Saturday when central defender Pepe trained with his team mates and appeared to be free of any injury problems.