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The San Antonio Spurs lost the second match of the NBA finals to the New York Knicks on Saturday, with French star Victor Wembanyama missing a potential game-winner just before the final whistle. The defeat leaves Spurs in need of an unprecedented comeback when the best-of-seven series shifts to New York for games three and four.
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Germany's Alexander Zverev on Friday moved within one win of his first Grand Slam title by beating Czech Jakub Mensik in four sets to reach the French Open final. The second seed will face Italy's Flavio Cobolli after a 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 victory as he chases a long-awaited crown at the majors.
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It was a false start for France after losing 2-1 to Ivory Coast in their first warm-up match before the World Cup. While Rayan Cherki put on a show, France lost control in the second half, allowing the Elephants to come back and take the lead, notably thanks to an outstanding performance from Guéla Doué.
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Polish world number 114 Maja Chwalinska made French Open history on Thursday as she beat Russian Diana Shnaider in straight sets to become the first qualifier to go all the way to the final at Roland Garros – and only the second in Grand Slam history after Emma Raducanu's title run at the US Open in 2021.
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Mirra Andreeva beat an erratic Marta Kostyuk in straight sets at the French Open on Thursday to reach her first Grand Slam final. The 19-year-old from Russia drew on her defeat against the same opponent at the Madrid Open earlier this year to deliver a tactical masterclass at Roland Garros, ending the Ukrainian's 17-match unbeaten run on clay.
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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off across the North American continent, hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Thando Sibiya, Sports Presenter and Journalist. While the tournament was initially met with great fanfare: an expanded 48-country tournament hosted by three countries, Sibiya warns that the...
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Jalen Brunson scored 30 points as the New York Knicks rallied from a 14-point second-half deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 on Wednesday and seize a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Brunson overcame an early injury scare and scored 13 fourth-quarter points, outdueling Victor Wembanyama to complete the comeback.
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The NBA finals start on June 4 and the San Antonio Spurs, with its star player, Victor Wembanyama, are favoured to take the title. But as the 22-year-old Frenchman told reporters, it's not a done deal yet against the Knicks - who haven't won since 1973 but won 11 consecutive games in the playoffs this year.
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Since Frenchman Victor "Wemby” Wembanyama came to San Antonio, locals say the Spurs have opened a new chapter and are confident the young basketballer will help the team secure a sixth title in the upcoming NBA final. "It's a great team. At the very top is Wemby; when he's on the court, everything just works better. Everyone contributes," one of...
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German tennis player Alexander Zverev moved within two wins of a maiden Grand Slam title by reaching the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday, while Czech rising star Jakub Mensik ended Joao Fonseca's dream run. In the women's draw, Marta Kostyuk and Mirra Andreeva booked a last-four showdown in Paris.
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The countdown is on for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted for the first time by the US, Canada and Mexico. But a viral training video has triggered doubts about whether the US stadiums are ready for the tournament, after Senegal's national team was seen practicing on a pitch that saw the ball barely bounce. Fans online said it would result...
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Nearly 900 people have been arrested in riots that broke out after Paris Saint-Germain club won the coveted Champions League for a second consecutive year over the weekend. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Mateusz Grodecki, Associate Professor at The Maria Grzegorzewska University, says that football violence "is about proving one's masculinity...
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Aryna Sabalenka strengthened her French Open title bid on Monday by defeating Naomi Osaka to reach the quarter-finals, while Matteo Berrettini continued his comeback from injury with a place in his first Grand Slam quarter-final since 2022. The world number one is now the only major champion left in the singles draws at Roland Garros.
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A huge crowd of jubilant PSG supporters gathered near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to celebrate their team's second Champions League title victory. Thousands of people celebrated across France throughout the night but the parties were blighted by incidents, clashes with police, vandalism, a deadly road accident and hundreds of arrests, according to...
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Fresh from their Champions League final win in Budapest, Paris Saint-Germain players paraded their trophy on the Champs-de-Mars in front of the Eiffel Tower on Sunday, ahead of a presidential reception at the Élysée Palace and a party at their Parc des Princes stadium. But security was tight after overnight celebrations were marred by violence, a...
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Paris Saint-Germain made history yesterday, by winning the UEFA Champions League final a second time in a row. Fans gathered in the streets of PAris to celebrate and are now waiting to see the players lift the trophy in front of the Eiffel Tower. Around 90,000 supporters and spectators are here to see their club in its finest hour. Details,...
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Tens of thousands of jubilant supporters gathered at the Eiffel Tower and the Parc des Princes stadium on Sunday to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's second successive Champions League title victory, which was marred by violent clashes overnight across France and led police to detain hundreds of people.
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A second Champions League trophy for Paris Saint-Germain, but an evening marred by riots in the French capital and 15 other cities across the country. Groups of supporters clashed with the police, resulting in 780 arrests and 57 security forces injured. Details by Daniel Quinlan.
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Paris Saint-Germain are the champions of Europe after their win on penalties against Arsenal last night. This afternoon, the team heads back to the French capital for a victory parade in the heart of the city. Supporters are already gathering around the Eiffel Tower to welcome them. Details by Emily Boyle.
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Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek suffered a shock fourth-round exit at Roland Garros on Sunday, falling 7-5 6-1 to Madrid Open winner Marta Kostyuk on her 25th birthday. Third seed Swiatek became the latest top contender to crash out, while Alexander Zverev advanced to the quarter-finals.
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Paris Saint-Germain players are due to receive a heroes' welcome this Sunday in Paris after winning their second consecutive Champions League trophy. Post-match celebrations brought some 20,000 fans to the Champs-Elysées, with police making more than 400 arrests when festivities nationwide became chaotic. Some commentators say the victory confirms...
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Arsenal showed great resilience to take the Champions League final beyond 120 minutes in Budapest, but it was the defending champions, Paris Saint-Germain, who came out on top. PSG became only the second team, after Real Madrid, to win the competition two years running in the Champions League era. It was a momentous night of football with the game...
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Paris Saint-Germain have etched their name into football history. The French giants secured a second consecutive Champions League title on Saturday in Budapest, edging Arsenal in a dramatic final decided by penalties (1-1 after extra time, 4-3 on penalties).
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French basketball prodigy Victor Wembanyama is within sight of realising a lifelong dream after the San Antonio Spurs stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday, making their way to the upcoming NBA Finals showdown with the New York Knicks. The win marked another dazzling milestone on Wembanyama's rise as the new face of the NBA.
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Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties to win their second consecutive Champions League title after a tense final in Budapest that featured more grit than flair, cementing their status among the giants of European football.
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Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain will face off in a thrilling final under the lights of the Pushkas Arena in Budapest tonight. PSG has high hopes of winning the prestigious title for the second year in a row, whilst the Gunners are hoping to lift the trophy for the first time. Get a feel of the electric atmosphere inside the arena with FRANCE 24...
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Paris Saint-Germain won a second consecutive Champions League title on Saturday after edging Arsenal in a tense final that went all the way to a penalty shootout. Kai Havertz had fired Arsenal into a sixth-minute lead, but PSG's Ousmane Dembélé equalised from the spot before Eberechi Eze and Gabriel both missed for the Gunners in a dramatic...
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It's the pinnacle of football. Kick off at the Champions League final in Budapest is just a few hours away. Arsenal are trying to win it for the first time, while Paris Saint-Germain wants to become only the second team to win it twice in a row. The atmosphere in Budapest is festive to say the least, details from the ground with FRANCE 24...
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The Champions league final is set for tonight. Arsenal and PSG will face off under the lights of the Pushkas Arena in Budapest. PSG has high hopes of winning the prestigious title for the second year in a row… a feat that would be nothing less than legendary. Story by Caroline Baum.
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Paris is preparing to mark a Champions League final involving Paris Saint-Germain for the second year in a row. This time, PSG faces Arsenal in Budapest, and once again the event is expected to attract tens of thousands of fans to screening venues in the French capital, raising concerns that troublemakers could use the occasion as an opportunity to...
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Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal face off in the Champions League final this Saturday in Budapest. PSG are aiming to retain the European crown, while the newly crowned Premier League champions are chasing the first Champions League title in their history, 20 years after their only previous final appearance, a defeat to Barcelona.
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Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest aiming to defend their crown. PSG coach Luis Enrique said that there were "no favourites" going into the final against Mikel Arteta's Premier League champions and insisted that the devil will be "in the details".
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He was virtually unknown when he arrived at PSG in 2024, a young man from the rough neighbourhoods of Quininde in northern Ecuador. Now Willian Pacho faces Arsenal on Saturday in a match that could make PSG only the second team to retain the Champions League trophy. But does the 24-year-old defender have what it takes to contain Arsenal's dreams of...
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What exactly is the issue with Arsenal? Here in France, we just assume that everyone in England is enamored with the storied team of Arsène Wenger, Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira…and all the other greats all the way to the team's present French defender William Saliba. Ahead of the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain,...
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Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner was eliminated from the French Open Thursday after visibly struggling with the sweltering heat in his match against Argentine opponent Juan Manuel Cerundolo. And Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka beat local Elsa Jacquemot after a first-set scare, moving into the third round.
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Efforts to expand tennis in France have seen hard courts gradually replace clay in the land of Roland Garros, leaving the iconic slippery surface to a select few – and, according to some, contributing to the home players' miserable run at the Paris Grand Slam tournament.
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Serbia's Novak Djokovic won a four-set victory over Frenchman Valentin Royer at the French Open Wednesday, continuing his path to a possible 25th Grand Slam title. And Ukraine's Yuliia Starodubtseva won a surprise victory over world number two Elena Rybakina on Wednesday, knocking her out of the French Open after the Kazakh player blew a one-set...
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered into the French Open second round in style as Naomi Osaka lit up Roland Garros with fashion flair, while sixth seed Daniil Medvedev suffered another early Paris exit on a sweltering day that tested players and fans alike.
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Widely touted as one of the best managers in Premier League history, Pep Guardiola has stepped down from his role at the helm of Manchester City on May 26. After ten glorious years, during which the 55-year-old oversaw 593 games - more than any other in the club's history - fans said goodbye to Guardiola at a trophy parade and after-party.
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Gaël Monfils ended his 19th and final French Open on May 25 before retiring at the end of the season, a career during which he has inspired many players with his style and personality. Monfils was once world number six, at his peak in 2016. The Frenchman has won 13 ATP titles, including three ATP 500s. He reached two Grand Slam semi-finals -...
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Iran's national football team will base itself in Mexico during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and travel into the United States only on matchdays after US President Trump said they were welcome to participate but that it is better they not stay in the country "for their own life and safety". Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that "We have...
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Veteran French showman Gaël Monfils bid an emotional farewell to the French Open on Monday, fighting back from two sets down before falling in five to fellow Frenchman Hugo Gaston in the first round of his final appearance at Roland Garros. Monfils is the last of the "Four Musketeers", after Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Richard Gasquet and Gilles Simon,...
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At Roland-Garros, Stan Wawrinka bowed out at 41 in an emotional farewell to the French Open, marking the end of a long and celebrated career at the tournament. Iga Swiatek continued her dominant run, while Gaël Monfils is set to play later tonight in what could be his final appearance at the event ahead of retirement. FRANCE 24's James Vasina has...
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Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka bade an emotional farewell to Roland Garros on Monday, falling in four sets to Dutch player Jesper de Jong in what was his final appearance at the Paris grand slam. The 41-year-old Swiss, who won the title in 2015, received a heartfelt tribute from fans and tennis greats after his first-round exit.
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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to his 2026 World Cup squad on Monday, while recalling Mikel Merino and Gavi after injury layoffs and excluding Real Madrid players for the first time in the nation's World Cup history.
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There will be no repeat of last year's epic, see-sawing final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at the French Open this year, with the Spanish title holder nursing an injury. But there is still plenty to look forward to on the Paris clay, from a Ukrainian duo aiming for the women's title to the last dances of Gaël Monfils and Stan Wawrinka.
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After a decade on the Manchester City bench, Pep Guardiola will take charge of his final game for the Citizens this Sunday against Aston Villa. With City guaranteed a second-place finish and the title already out of reach, the pressure is off, but emotions will be running high as an extraordinary era comes to an end.
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Novak Djokovic rallied from a set down to keep alive his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open on Sunday, overcoming France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the opening round. Alexander Zverev advanced more comfortably as the clay-court major got underway in Paris.
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From Pelé's third title to Maradona's legendary double and Baggio's agonising penalty miss, tournaments hosted in Mexico and the US have left us with some of the most memorable moments in World Cup history. Here's a throwback to the 1970, 1986 and 1994 editions.
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Roland Garros begins this weekend, as the world's best players arrive in Paris for the 130th edition of the French Open. In the men's draw, world number one Jannik Sinner returns after last year's epic final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz. In the women's competition, Aryna Sabalenka arrives as the top-ranked player, while attention will also focus on...
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Tensions between tennis players and the Grand Slams escalated at the French Open on Friday, as Novak Djokovic warned the sport risked deeper divisions amid growing demands for fairer revenue sharing and greater player influence. Several stars ditched media commitments in a show of solidarity, though many were cautious about the prospect of a...
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England manager Thomas Tuchel made a series of bold selection calls for the World Cup, leaving out star names including Phil Foden and Cole Palmer from his 26-man squad. Tuchel said team unity mattered more than individual talent as England bids to end its 60-year wait for a major men's trophy.
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After three years in Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo has finally lifted the Saudi Pro League trophy. The Portuguese forward scored twice in Al-Nassr's decisive victory against Damac on the final day of the Saudi league season. This win crowns Al-Nassr champions for the first time since 2019.
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Dozens of people were detained overnight in the French capital after a violent brawl involving fans of OGC Nice, further blemishing a torrid season for the Riviera team who face Lens in the French Cup final on Friday and must win a two-legged play-off next week to remain in Ligue 1.
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Aston Villa won the Europa League with a dominant 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the final. The English side controlled the match from start to finish. Freiburg showed resistance in spells but were ultimately overwhelmed by Villa's intensity and tempo. Aston Villa secured their first continental trophy in 44 years. After his previous triumphs with...
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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, May 20, 2026: The 17th Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is getting a lot of coverage. Papers are looking into the impact of recent aid cuts on the emergency response plan. In the United States, President Donald Trump's battle with the Internal Revenue Service continues to make headlines. Also, The New York Times...
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Brazilian football superstar is back on the world stage. His country's all-time leading goalscorer, he earned a dramatic recall to Brazil's World Cup squad, returning to the national team after nearly three years away. The 34-year-old will headline Carlo Ancelotti's roster as Brazil chases a record sixth World Cup title.
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Runners from across the globe put their physical and mental stamina to the test on May 16: to conquer the Great Wall of China Marathon. The race that starts and finishes near the Huangyaguan fortress celebrated its 23rd anniversary this year. It is known for being a particularly gruelling course, but one that's worth it. It is even on the Forbes...
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Football club Paris Saint-Germain lifted the Ligue 1 trophy but then lost 2-1 away to neighbours Paris FC in their last game before the Champions League final against Arsenal. There were plenty of surprises during the French football competition - some bad ones for PSG and some good ones for Marseille. In total, six French clubs will be playing in...
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England won a record eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title and fifth successive Grand Slam after beating host France 43-28 on Sunday. Unbeaten France, with backing from its largest ever home crowd, was expected to seriously threaten England's relentless domination of the championship.
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FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom said Saturday he held a constructive meeting with the president of Iran's FA Mehdi Taj regarding Iran's participation in the World Cup which is set to take place this summer in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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Didier Deschamps has announced his 26-man France squad for the 2026 World Cup. For his final tournament in charge of Les Bleus, the France coach has selected 25 capped internationals and one newcomer, Robin Risser. France will travel with three goalkeepers, nine defenders, five midfielders and nine forwards.
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Kylian Mbappé will lead France's bid for World Cup glory after coach Didier Deschamps named a largely unchanged 26-man squad Thursday for this summer's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Mbappé, recovering from a thigh injury suffered during Real Madrid's title run-in, is still expected to captain the team.
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Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup after national team coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday announced his 26-man squad for this summer's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with sports journalist and broadcaster Thando Sibiya.
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Fans gathered at Enghelab Square in Tehran on Wednesday night to attend a farewell ceremony for the Iranian men's football team before their departure for the World Cup. Both FIFA and US officials say Iranian players will be allowed into the United States despite Donald Trump's travel ban. Major questions still remain, as August Hakansson explains.
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Paris Saint-Germain officially secured the 14th French league title in their history after a 2-0 win away at Lens. The Parisians were pushed hard by their closest rivals but made the difference through goals from Kvaratskhelia (29') and Mbaye in extra time (90'+3). The result seals a fifth consecutive league title for the Paris club, with one game...
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Paris Saint-Germain claimed their 14th French league title on Wednesday, sealing a fifth straight Ligue 1 crown with a 2-0 win away to closest challengers Lens. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring for Luis Enrique's side before substitute Ibrahim Mbaye wrapped up the victory, as PSG continued their march towards a potential historic...
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Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title with a 2-0 Clasico victory over Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres struck in the first half as Hansi Flick's side sealed consecutive La Liga crowns, leaving Madrid facing a second straight trophyless season.
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Manchester City kept the Premier League title race alive with a 3-0 win over Brentford on Saturday afternoon. League leaders Arsenal will look to re-establish their five-point lead by beating West Ham on Sunday, with another three league fixtures to come.
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A slender home victory over Nantes on Friday evening saw high-flying Lens guarantee a return to the Champions League next season after a three-year absence. The only goal of the game was scored late on by 16-year-old Mezian Mesloub, who had only just come on for his professional debut.
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Strasbourg suffered another defeat in the Europa Conference League semi-finals against Rayo Vallecano, bringing their European run to an end. The team were completely outclassed and had no answers. Rayo Vallecano will now face Crystal Palace in the final.
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With PSG on the brink of history, following a very tight semi-final match against German powerhouse Bayern-Munich, Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Victor Bolorunduro, Reporter for The Peninsula Qatar. The reigning European champions will now face Arsenal. According to Bolorunduro, PSG has discovered a "cohesiveness" and developed "a remarkable...
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Despite Bayern Munich managing to draw at home, Paris Saint-Germain, who travelled to Munich with a one-goal lead, knocked out the German champions and secured their place in the Champions League final for the second year running. "We've shown what sort of team we are," said coach Luis Enrique.
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Senegalese duo Lamine Camara (AS Monaco) and Moussa Niakhaté (Olympique Lyon) will vie with Mali's Mamadou Sangaré (RC Lens) for the 2026 Marc Vivien-Foé Prize for the best African player in the French football league, presented by FRANCE 24 and Radio France Internationale (RFI).
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PSG did not prepare in the best possible way for their Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich on Wednesday. With a reshuffled squad, PSG were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Lorient. The result had no impact on the title race, as Lens also failed to win at Nice (1-1) and remain six points behind PSG.
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After a legendary European night against Bayern Munich on Tuesday, PSG get back to the routine of the French league with a match against Lorient on Saturday at the Parc des Princes. But there is no question of Paris taking this game lightly: PSG have not yet secured the title and cannot afford to drop points, especially as Lens, second and just six...
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Strasbourg lost 1-0 away to Rayo Vallecano in the first leg of their Conference League semi-final. Below their usual standard, the French side limited the damage to a single-goal deficit, keeping their hopes alive ahead of the return leg at the Stade de la Meinau next Thursday.
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