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French clubs cash in as Ligue 1 transfer window comes to a close

France, Sept. 2 -- Champions Paris Saint-Germain were the most active of the top-flight outfits. Following a successful defence of both their Ligue 1 and Champions League titles, they sold €280... Read More


No more Messi nights for Argentina as skipper says adios to national squad

France, Sept. 1 -- "Thank you for bringing so much joy to millions of football fans," said Infantino, who handed Messi a runners-up medal following his side's 1-0 defeat to Spain on 19 July at the Met... Read More


French tennis star Fils bemoans lack of energy in US Open first round flop

France, Sept. 1 -- Fils, who had taken the first set 6-4, served for the second set against the 28-year-old Greek at 5-3 up. But he fluffed the opportunity. Tsitsipas then held serve to level at 5-5 ... Read More


France's international photojournalism festival founder Leroy dies aged 69

France, Aug. 31 -- Leroy, who had been battling against cancer, established the Visa pour l'image in Perpignan, south-western France in 1989. The event grew into the most important celebration of the... Read More


Fils heads into US Open as leader of the French pack as Djokovic bows out

France, Aug. 31 -- Djokovic, 39, struggled to maintain his balance and vomited on court during his loss in four hours and 36 minutes to the Argentine journeyman Mariano Navone. It was Djokovic's earl... Read More


WAFCON: Ghana set up last eight clash with Fazili's Malawian debutants

France, Aug. 7 -- Evelyn Badu scored the opener at the Stade Moulay Rachid in Casablanca just before half-time on Thursday night. Kadidiatou Diabate levelled just after the restart but Mali failed to... Read More


French unemployment hits six-year high as jobless total reaches 2.7 million

France, Aug. 7 -- France's unemployment rate rose to 8.3 percent in the second quarter of 2026, its highest level in nearly six years, according to figures published by the national statistics agency ... Read More


Le Court Pienaar wins stage six of Women's Tour de France as Reusser keeps lead

France, Aug. 7 -- Le Court, who rides for AG Insurance-Soudal, joined a small breakaway group 10km from the finish in Tournon-sur-Rhone The 30-year-old Mauritian, who had to change bike towards the e... Read More


Le Court Pienaar wins stage six at women's Tour de France as Reusser keeps lead

France, Aug. 7 -- Le Court, who rides for the AG Insurance-Soudal stable, joined a small breakaway group 10 km from the finish in Tournon-sur-Rhone The 30-year-old Mauritian, who had to change bike t... Read More


Fifa executives rally behind Infantino despite commercial plan fiasco

France, Aug. 6 -- Following a meeting with Fifa secretary general Mattias Grafstrom and members of the organisation's management board in the Moroccan capital Rabat, Fifa issued a statement apologisin... Read More