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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.

Seeking thrills? These 7 Halloween destinations will haunt your dreams!

If you are ready to spice up your spooky seasons, here is a guide to some of the best Halloween experiences around the world. No matter your Halloween style, each destination mentioned offers a unique way to celebrate the spooky season, combining tradition, thrill, and festivity. Pick your adventure and be prepared for a Halloween like no other!

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.

October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

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.

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

Seeking thrills? These 7 Halloween destinations will haunt your dreams!

If you are ready to spice up your spooky seasons, here is a guide to some of the best Halloween experiences around the world. No matter your Halloween style, each destination mentioned offers a unique way to celebrate the spooky season, combining tradition, thrill, and festivity. Pick your adventure and be prepared for a Halloween like no other!

August 10, 2024
August 10, 2024

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.

July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024

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.

July 10, 2024
July 10, 2024

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.

July 10, 2024
July 10, 2024

Record scorer Giroud bows out anonymously

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

July 10, 2024
July 10, 2024

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.

July 9, 2024
July 9, 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.

July 8, 2024
July 8, 2024

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 8, 2024
July 8, 2024

France hoping captain Kylian can deliver against Spain

France go into Tuesday's Euro 2024 semi-final showdown against Spain hoping Kylian Mbappe can finally produce a performance worthy of his superstar status at a tournament in which he has struggled to find form and fitness.