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Tadej Pogacar secured his fourth overall victory in the Tour de France after an epic final stage, during which he aimed to claim a prestigious win. However, the 26-year-old Slovenian was beaten by a stronger competitor. Wout van Aert won the stage on the Champs-Élysées after outperforming Pogacar on the third and final climb of Montmartre Hill....
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This time last year, the Paris Olympics were just about to get underway, with the parade of boats full of athletes from all around the world on the river Seine for the Opening Ceremony. One year later, meet Karolien Florijn who won a gold medal for the Netherlands in rowing.
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England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to win the Women's Euro 2025 and retain their title after Sunday's final had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time. Chloe Kelly scored the decisive kick in a shoot-out which saw three Spain players, including reigning Ballon d'Or Aitana Bonmati, all fail to convert.
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Tadej Pogacar leads the Tour de France into Paris on Sunday on the cusp of a fourth title after a dominant 21-day romp over the peaks and plains of France. The final day culminates with a parade into the French capital and a sprint on the famed Champs-Elysees avenue. Details by FRANCE 24 reporter James Vasina.
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Barring accident, Tadej Pogacar is expected to cruise to his fourth victory in the Tour de France on Sunday. The final day of the race is normally a leisurely ride into Paris and a final sprint down the Champs-Elysées, but this year race organisers have added a tricky detour into the cobbled streets of the Montmartre neighbourhood.
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Sunday's final of the Women's Euros in Basel pitches the two best European teams of the current generation against each other, as a unified Spain side bristling with technique and intelligence takes on an equally talented England side that never gives up. Details by FRANCE 24 sports editor Selina Sykes.
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Dutch cyclist Marianne Vos won the opening stage of the women's Tour de France with a late attack on Saturday. Pauline Ferrand-Prévot looked set to win the stage, but the Frenchwoman could not withstand the late surge from Vos, who punched the air with her left fist as she crossed the line.
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Kaden Groves won the 20th stage of the Tour de France on Saturday, avoiding a crash on slippery roads before powering to a solo triumph on the 184.2km journey from Nantua. Defending champion Tadej Pogacar maintained his lead over Jonas Vingegaard ahead of Sunday's 21st and final stage in Paris.
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Paris is commemorating one year since it hosted the Olympic and Paralymic Games. Legacy is one of the reasons countries give when they bid for the games. But it is always difficult to distinguish what is real legacy and what is just window-dressing. How is Paris doing so far? Answer by Dikaia Chatziefstathiou, professor of Olympic studies at...
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The Spanish women's national football team has had to overcome sexism and a lack of funding in their gradual rise over the past decade to the peak of the women's game, eventually winning a World Cup title in 2023. They face England in the European Championship final on Sunday.
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Thymen Arensman of the Netherlands won the 19th stage of the Tour de France, the last mountain trek of the race on Friday. Slovenian defending champion Tadej Pogacar retained the overall leader's yellow jersey and is widely expected to win a fourth title if he avoids a major incident.
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Hulk Hogan, the legendary wrestling icon who became a pop culture phenomenon in the 1980s and later transitioned into acting, has died at age 71, US media reported. Known for his larger-than-life persona and pivotal role in bringing professional wrestling into the mainstream, Hogan passed away at his Florida home following a reported cardiac...
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Valentin Paret-Peintre triumphed at the summit of the legendary Mont Ventoux climb, capping off a spectacular stage 16. The 24-year-old Frenchman edged out Ireland's Ben Healy in an epic finale, securing the first French victory of this year's Tour de France. Jonas Vingegaard attacked yellow jersey Tadej Pogacar several times but failed to gain any...
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England survived a scare to beat Italy 2-1 in extra time at Tuesday's semifinal to retain their dream of defending the Women's Euro title. The Lionesses twice came from behind, avoiding near-elimination to advance to another final while dashing Italy's hopes in a thrilling, heart-stopping clash.
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England and Italy face off on Tuesday in Geneva in the Women's Euro semi-finals. England will be hoping to secure a second consecutive final appearance after winning the Euro in 2022, while Italy will be aiming to end a 28-year final drought. The winners of this clash will face either Spain or Germany in the final on Sunday.
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France were left lamenting another European exit at the hands of Germany on Saturday in a stunning 6-5 penalty shootout loss in the Euro 2025 quarter-finals, despite an early red card handing them numerical advantage for most of the game. The crushing defeat leaves Les Bleues still searching for their first major tournament title.
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Tadej Pogacar claimed a commanding victory in Stage 13 of the Tour de France on Friday, winning the 10.9km time trial and extending his overall lead to four minutes and seven seconds. The defending champion's second straight stage win leaves Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel trailing in the overall standings.
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Tadej Pogacar delivered a stunning solo performance on Thursday to win Stage 12 of the Tour de France at Hautacam. The Slovenian rider, racing for UAE Team Emirates - XRG, claimed a prestigious mountain victory and struck a decisive blow in the general classification. He reclaimed the yellow jersey and now holds a lead of over two minutes on rival...
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Tadej Pogacar reclaimed the coveted yellow jersey at the Tour de France after a commanding solo victory on the grueling Hautacam climb in the Pyrénées. The Slovenian superstar surged ahead by over two minutes on key rival Jonas Vingegaard, while overnight leader Ben Healy suffered a heavy time loss.
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Norwegian rider Jonas Abrahamsen won the 11th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday as race favourite and three-time champion Tadej Pogacar crashed near the finish with 4 kilometers remaining. Pogacar fell after hitting the back wheel of another rider but his rivals for the general classification slowed so he could rejoin them.
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As the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 breaks attendance records in Switzerland, FRANCE 24's Perspective programme discusses a boost in support for the women's league and how it's covered in the media. A French broadcaster that was supposed to show a group stage match between France and the Netherlands on Sunday night decided to show the men's FIFA Club...
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The Women's Euro quarter-finals begin on Wednesday with a match between Italy and Norway. Without a title since 2000, Norway is counting on this tournament to regain their former glory, while Italy hope to confirm their resurgence by reaching their first semi-final since 1997.
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Simon Yates was the strongest rider in the 28-man breakaway on stage 10, winning solo at the top of the eighth and final ascent of the day. This marks his third Tour de France stage victory. Ben Healy took the yellow jersey from Tadej Pogacar by 29 seconds, becoming the first Irishman to wear the yellow jersey in 38 years.
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With drums, chants and a mission of inclusion, Swedish fan group the Soft Hooligans have landed in Switzerland for Euro 2025 – bringing good vibes to the stands and pushing for better support for women's football. The movement began in 2017, when Kajsa Aronsson, 61, and her daughter Estrid Kjellman, 29, were inspired at the Women's Euros in the...
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Cole Palmer scored two goals and set up another as Chelsea won the first edition of the expanded Club World Cup by beating European champions Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in Sunday's final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Palmer netted twice in the opening half-hour and Joao Pedro added the third before the break, with a roundly beaten PSG having...
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Poland's Iga Swiatek made tennis history when she beat Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in Wimbledon's final. It took less than an hour for the 24-year-old to win her first tournament on the London grass. The focus now shifts to the latest chapter in the game's hottest new rivalry: the clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who compete for the...
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Iga Swiatek of Poland destroyed American Amanda Anisimova 6-0 6-0, ending a ludicrously lop-sided final in 57 minutes. The 24-year-old eighth seed was merciless as she took advantage of Grand Slam final debutant Anisimova's leg-sapping nerves in front of a stunned Centre Court.
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Tadej Pogacar is in the history books once again. The 26-year-old became the fourth-youngest rider to secure his 100th career win as he outsprinted Mathieu van der Poel and Jonas Vingegaard in stage 4 of the Tour de France. Van der Poel retained the leader's yellow jersey ahead of Wednesday's time trial.
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"Sim, para sempre". Yes, forever: The words of Rute Cardoso accompanying Diogo Jota's Instagram photo of their June wedding with family and their three children. Then, in the flash of an instant, the Portuguese Liverpool player and his brother lost their lives in a fiery car accident. As Jota's family, teammates and fans across the sports world...
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Tim Merlier narrowly beat Italian Jonathan Milan to win stage three of the Tour de France in Dunkirk, while Mathieu van der Poel retained the overall lead. The stage was plagued by crashes, including one that forced Jasper Philipsen to abandon with injuries, and another involving Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel.
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The 2025 edition of the Tour de France cycle race begins in the northern city of Lille on Saturday, with title contenders Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard set to renew their sporting rivalry. The tour itinerary this year takes place exclusively in France and favours climbers. Yinka Oyetade and Cédric Ferreira tell us more.
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The 2025 edition of the Tour de France cycle race begins in the northern city of Lille on Saturday, with title contenders Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard set to renew their sporting rivalry. The tour itinerary this year takes place exclusively in France and favours climbers. Selina Sykes reports.
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Family, friends and stars from the world of football gathered on Saturday for the funeral of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota who died with his brother, Andre Silva, on Thursday in a motor accident. The ceremony took place in Jota's hometown of Gondomar, near Porto.
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The 2025 edition of the Tour de France cycle race begins in the northern city of Lille on Saturday, with title contenders Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard set to renew their sporting rivalry. The tour itinerary this year takes place exclusively in France and favours climbers.
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The 112th edition of the Tour de France, the world's greatest cycling race, sets off from the northern French city of Lille on Saturday. The main contenders for the leader's yellow jersey are once again Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, who between them have won the five last Tours. FRANCE 24 previews the race, focussing on 14 riders and six...
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Real Madrid advanced to the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday after beating European rivals Juventus 1-0. Spanish sensation Gonzalo García scored the only goal of the match, while Kylian Mbappé made his tournament debut after missing the first round due to illness.
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Brazilian side Fluminense claimed a shocking 2-0 win over Inter Milan in the Club World Cup round of 16. The Italian team finished the season without a trophy for the first time since 2020, while Fluminense join Palmeiras as the only two remaining South American teams in the competition.
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The Wimbledon tennis championship begins in London on Monday with two-time victor Carlos Alcaraz returning to defend his title and women's world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka hoping for a fourth Grand Slam victory after losing finals this year at the Australian and French opens.
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Paris Saint-Germain easily eliminated Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, outclassing the Herons 4-0 in the round of 16 at the Club World Cup on Sunday. Miami hoped Messi's magic could help them dominate his former club but the European Champions dominated from the start.
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Former France midfielder Paul Pogba joined Monaco on a two-year contract on Saturday hoping to revive an outstanding career derailed by injuries and a doping ban. The 2018 World Cup champion appeared in just 12 matches over the past three seasons, hindered by injuries, an 18-month suspension for doping, and involvement in an extortion case where he...
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Women's soccer has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, driven by increased investment at both the international and club levels. While only 1,000 fans attended the first women's euros in 1984, over half a million tickets have been sold for this year's tournament in Switzerland, with 2022's attendance record widely expected to be broken.
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French superstar and Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé has accused his former club Paris Saint-Germain of moral harassment in a legal filing, the Paris prosecutor's office confirmed Thursday. The France captain is in a dispute with PSG, claiming the club owes him €55 million in unpaid wages.
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Spain's High Court on Wednesday upheld a guilty verdict against former football federation president Luis Rubiales, who was convicted of sexual assault earlier this year for an unsolicited kiss on the lips of national team player Jenni Hermoso at the 2023 World Cup in Sydney.
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French football heavyweights Lyon will play in the second division next season after the sport's financial watchdog on Tuesday confirmed a provisional demotion for financial mismanagement. The club, owned by US businessman John Textor, said it would "immediately" appeal the decision.
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European champions PSG cruised past the Seattle Sounders 2-0 to reach the Round of 16 at the Club World Cup. The French side also secured the top spot in Group B thanks to Botafogo's defeat to Atletico Madrid. Despite beating the Brazilian side, Atletico are out of the tournament due to an inferior goal difference.
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Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Achraf Hakimi sent Paris Saint-Germain into the Club World Cup last 16 with a 2-0 win over Seattle Sounders on Monday, as the European champions bounced back from their earlier loss and topped Group B on goal difference.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched its first title in franchise history on Sunday, capping off a historically dominant season with a game seven victory over the tenacious Indiana Pacers, who suffered a devastating blow after point guard Tyrese Haliburton sustained an injury in the first quarter.
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Paris Saint-Germain fell to a surprise 1-0 defeat against Brazil's Botafogo in the Club World Cup on Thursday after Igor Jesus's first-half strike decided the clash between Europe and South America's champions. The win nearly secures Botafogo's knockout spot.
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