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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.
France battle to stop spread of virus on eve of World Cup final
Didier Deschamps said Saturday that France were taking "as many precautions as possible" to stop the spread of a virus that is threatening preparations for their World Cup final showdown with Argentina.
Mbappe’s star power looms large in home city Bondy
As French soccer star Kylian Mbappe gears up for the World Cup final on Sunday in Qatar, the striker's presence is also felt strongly in Bondy, the unassuming satellite city of Paris where he grew up.
Argentina's 'spider' man Alvarez, the pride of his village
Julian Alvarez has been a revelation for Argentina at the World Cup but back in his tiny home village the player nicknamed "Spider" is celebrated for his humility and hailed as a "hero" and "ambassador".
Deschamps clears the air over Benzema situation
Despite rumours swirling around that Karim Benzema might make a late return to join the France squad following his recovery from injury, coach Didier Deschamps, speaking in his last pre-match press conference at this World Cup, made it clear he wasn’t focusing on anyone he has at his disposal at the moment.
After heart illness, referee Marciniak all smiles ahead of World Cup final
Szymon Marciniak will be the first referee from Poland to officiate a World Cup final when France take on Argentina on Sunday, a dream come true for the Pole who was forced to step away from his duties a year ago due to a heart illness.
France without Rabiot, Upamecano; Saiss, and Aguerd start for Morocco
Morocco captain Romain Saiss and centre back partner Nayef Aguerd have been passed fit to play while France have been forced into two changes for Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final.
France know Morocco not just an expert defence mechanism
France are fully aware that Morocco are much more than a strictly defensive team as they prepare for their unexpected World Cup semi-final clash on Wednesday.
Police in France prepare for high-stakes World Cup match with Morocco
Police in France geared up for the country's World Cup soccer semi-final against Morocco on Wednesday, after scuffles which followed last week's Moroccan quarter-final win over Portugal.
France 2-0 Morocco: What's your prediction?
After putting Belgium, Portugal and Spain to the sword in Qatar, Morocco are looking to bring another soccer superpower to their knees when they face France in the World Cup semi-finals on Thursday.
Lloris texted Kane after penalty heartache
France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris sent a text to England striker Harry Kane after his Tottenham Hotspur team mate blazed a late penalty over the crossbar in his side's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final loss on Saturday.