Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 hours ago)

For the next five years, Qatar will host the Under-17 Men's World Cup on an annual basis. What does this mean for the teenagers playing and for the hosts?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (10 hours ago)

North Korea's young female footballers have won back-to-back U17 World Cups. Why is the isolated state so good at the game?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (13 hours ago)

North Korea's young female footballers have won back-to-back U17 World Cups. Why is the isolated state so good at the game?

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France24 - Sports (15 hours ago)

On their return to Paris two years on from winning the World Cup, South Africa outclassed France 32-17 on Saturday night despite going a man down before half-time.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (18 hours ago)

North Korea's young female footballers have won back-to-back U17 World Cups. Why is the isolated state so good at the game?

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France24 - Sports (18 hours ago)

A fourteen-man South Africa beat France 32-17 in Paris on Saturday after Lood De Jager's shoulder charge on full-back Thomas Ramos saw the South African lock given a red card. Although les Bleus took an early lead in the second half the South African side fought back to win the Autumn Nations Series match.

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France24 - Sports (2 days ago)

France host South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday night for a blockbuster clash to kick off their Autumn Internationals campaign. Les Bleus will be facing the Springboks for the first time since narrowly losing in the same stadium to the eventual champions in the 2023 World Cup quarter-final.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 days ago)

Bayern Munich have made history by winning 16 straight games to start the season. How have the team got this good under the leadership of Vincent Kompany?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 days ago)

Away fans are not at the match in Birmingham, but several hundred police officers have been deployed. Protests supporting both Palestinians and Israelis are anticipated near the stadium, which is in a residential area.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 days ago)

At least 18 of 21 total suspects have been arrested. It comes just a week after the Turkish Football Federation suspended 149 referees following an investigation.

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France24 - Sports (3 days ago)

Stuttering Aston Villa edged past Maccabi Tel Aviv (2-0) on a challenging evening on and off the pitch to strengthen their position in the Europa League.

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France24 - Sports (3 days ago)

Les Gones are no longer undefeated. Olympique Lyonnais, with a largely revamped lineup, lost 2-0 to Sevilla on Thursday, suffering their first defeat of the season in the Europa League. However, their goal of finishing in the top eight remains within reach.

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RT - Sport (4 days ago)

Alexander Ovechkin made history on Wednesday night by becoming the first player in NHL history to score 900 regular-season goals Read Full Article at RT.com

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France24 - Sports (4 days ago)

FIFA announced Wednesday that it has created a new annual honour, the FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World, celebrating individuals who use football to promote unity and hope. The prize will be awarded during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington.

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France24 - Sports (4 days ago)

Olympique de Marseille's bid to reach the Champions League knockout stages suffered a devastating setback on Wednesday night, as a stoppage-time goal from Atalanta's Lazar Samardzic sealed a 1-0 defeat at the Stade Vélodrome.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (5 days ago)

Just 12 years ago, one of India's World Cup winners had to dress as a boy to play cricket. Now, with the trophy won and an equal pay deal in place, women's sport in the country looks set to realize its potential.

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France24 - Sports (5 days ago)

Paris Saint-Germain lost to Bayern Munich (2-1) in the Champions League. Ousmane Dembélé and Achraf Hakimi were forced off with injuries.

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France24 - Sports (5 days ago)

Bayern Munich extended their perfect start to the season with a 2–1 victory over title-holders Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, in a Champions League clash overshadowed by an injury to Achraf Hakimi and a red card for Luis Diaz, who had earlier scored both goals.

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France24 - Sports (6 days ago)

Paris Saint-Germain host Bayern Munich on Matchday 4 of the Champions League. Ousmane Dembélé, whose availability was doubtful over the weekend because of discomfort in his right thigh, will finally be in the squad.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (6 days ago)

Opener Shafali Verma struck 87 and picked up two wickets to help lead India to a comprehensive 52-run win over South Africa. Allrounder Deepti Sharma also claimed a five-wicket haul in the sold-out final in Mumbai.

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France24 - Sports (6 days ago)

A squad of female refugee footballers exiled from Afghanistan under Taliban rule played in their first international matches at the FIFA Unites: Women's Series late last month in Morocco. The Afghan Women United players hope that FIFA will recognise the squad as Afghanistan's national women's team and allow it to compete in official international...

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France24 - Sports (6 days ago)

A viral video purports to show the NEOM Stadium – the venue slated for construction as part of the eponymous Saudi Arabian megaproject – perched atop a skyscraper. In reality, these AI-generated images, created by an online user, do not reflect the official project. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (6 days ago)

A Brazilian volleyballer in Albania has been asked to undertake a gender test after rival teams raised concerns. Nayara Ferreira says she is baffled and broken by what has happened to her.

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France24 - Sports (6 days ago)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India's women cricketers for their "historic” victory over South Africa in the final of the Women's World Cup on Sunday. Amid increasing investment in the women's game, more Indian girls are seeing cricket as a viable career.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

The English striker's brace against Cologne eased Bayern Munich into the third round of the German Cup. He has been in prolific form this season.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

The alleged incident happened during the ICC Women's World Cup when two Australian players left their hotel to go to a cafe. Police say the arrested man has a criminal record.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

In Ligue 1, RC Lens defeated Lorient (3-0) and are now third behind Paris and Marseille.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

24-year-old Jannik Sinner won the Paris Masters for the first time on Sunday by defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime. The Italian's maiden crown in Paris will see Sinner return to the pinnacle of men's tennis when the ATP rankings are updated on Monday.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

After winning the Shanghai Masters 1000 title, Monaco's Valentin Vacherot secured a fine victory over Cameron Norrie in Paris. He will now face a top-10 player in the quarter-finals.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

Turkish football has been hit by a major betting scandal. More than 150 referees are accused of betting on matches — including officials from the top-flight Super Lig.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

Proposals for a €100 million investment in women's football will be voted on at the DFB's next general assembly. Meanwhile, the German team edged past France to advance to the Nations League final.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

Turkish football has been hit by a major betting scandal. More than 150 referees are accused of betting on matches — including officials from the top-flight Super Lig.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Ligue 1 matchday 10 was full of surprises. With nine matches scheduled on Wednesday, the day promised to be intense. Heavily favoured against Lorient, PSG could only manage a 1-1 draw. The European champions still retained the top spot in the league, ahead of Monaco, who rose to second place after their spectacular 5-3 victory over Nantes.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

France drew (2-2) against Germany in the semi-final return leg and are out of the Women's Nations League. Germany will face Spain in the final.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Final preparations are underway for the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Not all of the work will be done in time for the opening ceremony.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Hall of Famer Chauncy Billups and Heats guard Terry Rozier are two of some 30 people arrested in two gambling probes. FBI Director Kash Patel said that the fraud was backed by the La Cosa Nostra crime families.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

In 2019, the NBA was frozen out of its biggest overseas market. The relationship is now improving, but there are no guarantees ― especially with Beijing and Washington engaged in a trade war.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Afghanistan's female footballers have been fighting in exile to get back to playing internationally for years. On Sunday, their moment arrived, but their mission is far from complete.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Speaking to DW, the South African runner vows to continue her fight against sex eligibility rules and calls out "weak leadership" from World Athletics.

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RT - Sport (2 weeks ago)

The ISU has launched a probe after Chinese skaters were filmed with an "inappropriate” DF-61 missile plush at a Grand Prix event Read Full Article at RT.com

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Residents in the city of Munich have voted in favor of bidding to host the Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044. Meanwhile, Germany's police union has called for tighter security at train stations. DW has more.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Toronto Raptors 121-103. Victor Wembanyama scored 24 points and grabbed 15 rebounds.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

The plan to play European league matches abroad is already starting to unravel, though there are many in power who want to keep it alive. Germany has often stood out in these moments, and looks like it will again.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

On Sunday, the citizens of Munich voted in favor of their city hosting the Summer Olympics. The result could impact the aspirations of other German hopefuls.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Real Madrid beat FC Barcelona (2-1) in a spiky first El Clasico of the season. Madrid have a 5-point lead in the standings.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Jude Bellingham's goal, following an early scoring by Kylian Mbappé, helped Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 to win a tense El Clasico and move five points clear of their bitter rivals at the top of La Liga on Sunday.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Armel Le Cléac'h, skipper of the Maxi Banque Populaire XI, never leaves anything to chance as he and co-skipper Sébastien Josse prepare for the 2025 Transat Café-L'OR, formerly the Transat Jacques Vabre. Former winners of the Ultim division, the duo will face thousands of nautical miles of unpredictable Atlantic waters, where tactical decisions,...

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Barcelona and Real Madrid are gearing up for the first Clásico clash of the season on Sunday, with the Catalans looking to clinch a fifth consecutive win against the league leaders. Lamine Yamal's midweek comments, claiming that Real Madrid "steal and complain", have upped the ante ahead of what was already a much-anticipated fixture.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Lyon climbed the overall rankings after winning the Europa League for the third time, while Nice slipped once again. Meanwhile, Lille put on a spectacular performance against Greek side PAOK. Despite a tough first half, they fought hard to get back into the game, but their efforts ultimately came to nothing.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Tour de France organisers on Thursday revealed the 2026 route will see the men's race starting in Barcelona and the women's race in Switzerland, before both peletons tackle circuits heavy on mountain racing. The men's race will once again include a final stage climb in Paris's Montmartre neighbourhood.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Despite a valiant second half, Marseille were caught off guard by Sporting Portugal in the final minutes. "It's scandalous,” said Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, OM's Gabonese striker. Marseille had been riding high after an almost perfect first half, but the turning point of the match came when Emerson Palmieri was shown a red card. This marked...

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Second-half substitutes Geny Catamo and Alisson Santos scored to lift Sporting to a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday, ending the French side's five-match winning streak.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Paris Saint-Germain crushed Bayer Leverkusen (7-2) in their Champions League clash on Tuesday. With three wins in three games, the reigning champions are top of the table.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Returning Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele urged his teammates to stay focused after a 7-2 Champions League rout of Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday. PSG, the defending champions, won their third straight group match, scoring six goals with 10 men after Illia Zabarnyi's red card. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

After Afghanistan's women's team were denied entry to the UAE for a tournament, Morocco has stepped in as hosts. The team, which now has a new name, will be making a return to the international stage after four years.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Paris Saint-Germain face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League this Tuesday. Ousmane Dembélé and Marquinhos are back in the squad after missing more than a month.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Germany player Lena Oberdorf will be out of action for months after suffering another cruciate ligament tear. How is this injury treated, and why does it affect women more often?

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele and captain Marquinhos were named in Paris Saint-Germain's squad to face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday after injury layoffs. Dembele returns from a hamstring injury sustained in September, providing a boost for coach Luis Enrique amid PSG's ongoing injury troubles.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

After four years fighting for recognition, Afghanistan's female footballers thought they would finally get it this week. Instead they are stuck waiting at airports and at home, with their visas to enter the UAE rejected.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Afghanistan's female footballers were forced to flee to all parts of the globe after the return of the Taliban. After four years of fighting to represent their country on the pitch again, they are about to do just that.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

In table tennis, France have won the European Teams Championship for the first time since 1998, beating Romania in the final.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Marseille leapfrogged Paris Saint-Germain to go top of the Ligue 1 table on Saturday night after a 6-2 thrashing of Le Havre, with Mason Greenwood scoring four of the goals.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Paris Saint-Germain retained top spot in Ligue 1 after coming back from 3-1 down to clinch a point against Strasbourg in Friday evening's Matchday 8 opener. Marseille could leapfrog both teams into first place with a win over Le Havre on Saturday.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

A scandal over Malaysia's alleged illegal use of foreigners in Asian Cup qualifying has focused attention on the practice of naturalization to improve national teams.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

London's Royal Albert Hall has swapped violins for loincloths this week as 40 sumo wrestlers take part in the city's first Grand Sumo Tournament in 34 years. The five-day event marks the Japan Sumo Association's first outing abroad since 2013, bringing the ancient sport's rituals and muscle to one of the world's most iconic stages.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

American skier Jim Morrison has descended the extremely steep and dangerous North Face of Mount Everest on skis. He dedicated his success to his partner, who died in a fatal accident.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Malaysia found seven new ringers for a 4-0 win against Vietnam. But FIFA says it was too good to be true, alleging "cheating," because none had the Malaysian-born grandparent they would need to play for the country.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Germany made sure World Cup qualifying in October ended with two wins, overcoming a loud crowd in Northern Ireland.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Third-choice goalkeeper Abdelhakim El Mesbahi emerged as Morocco's unlikely hero on Wednesday, saving the decisive penalty to seal a dramatic 5-4 shootout victory over France and send the Atlas Lions to their first-ever Under-20 World Cup final, where they will take on Argentina.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Five more countries have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England is the first European country to do so and will be playing alongside the Ivory Coast, Senegal, Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the high-profile football competition next year. It is to be played across three countries: US, Canada and Mexico.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

A late equaliser for Hungary denied Portugal an early World Cup berth even as Cristiano Ronaldo became the top scorer in qualifiers history with 41 goals.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

South Africa, Ivory Coast and Senegal clinched the last automatic African berths for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, securing comfortable victories to join Algeria, Egypt, Cape Verde, Morocco and Tunisia at next year's global tournament in North America.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

England booked their place in next year's World Cup finals as captain Harry Kane scored twice in a 5-0 romp away to Latvia on Tuesday to ensure they will win their qualifying group with two games to spare.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Israel has failed in its attempt to get the Court of Arbitration for Sport to force Indonesia to allow its athletes to participate in the world artistic gymnastics championships.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Germany's World Cup qualification has not been smooth sailing, but the team now appears to be heading to calm waters.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Spain continue their perfect performance, bringing them one step closer to qualification. In the match against Georgia, La Roja achieved a decisive victory, despite the absence of several key players. "We could have won by a greater margin," said Luis De La Fuente after the match.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Following his goal and assist in France's 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan, Kylian Mbappé will not be closing in on Olivier Giroud's national team scoring record this October. The French team captain is leaving the squad due to injury. Meanwhile, the French are getting closer to securing their place at the 2026 World Cup. Leading their group by a large...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

France moved three points closer to qualification for next year's World Cup with Kylian Mbappé, Adrien Rabiot and Florian Thauvin all on target in a comfortable 3-0 Group D win over Azerbaijan at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Friday. Mbappé is set to miss their next qualifier against Iceland on Monday after taking a knock to his ankle.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Mental health has not always been a top consideration in German sport. But on World Mental Health Day, there are signs of change.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

A report from the global football player union highlights concerns about player load and heat leading up to next summer's World Cup.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Twelve years later, Algeria are back at the World Cup. The Fennecs booked their ticket to the US, Canada and Mexico by defeating Somalia 3–0. Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez scored one goal and provided two assists.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

India's top football league stands on the brink of collapse. Could this crisis finally force the sport to rebuild from the ground up?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Germany's biggest women's team has fallen behind just as women's football boomed. What can the Bundesliga champions do?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the most expensive, polluting and political yet.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Egypt became the 19th team to secure their spot in the 2026 World Cup after a 3-0 victory against Djibouti. Mohamed Salah, who scored a brace, brought his goal tally for Egypt to 63.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

The new Champions League season is here with a new format, new rising stars and a big challenge for Bayern Munich.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

OL Lyonnes beat Arsenal 2-1 in their opening match of the Women's Champions League. Melchie Dumornay scored a brace.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

African football boss Patrice Motsepe said on Monday he is "absolutely confident” the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead in Morocco, despite more than a week of anti-government protests. Young Moroccans marched for a ninth straight night on Sunday demanding an end to corruption and a change of government.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Sara Däbritz, one of Germany's most experienced players, will no longer play for the national team. She follows former teammates Alexandra Popp and Svenja Huth in calling time on her international career.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

A consortium led by Saudi Arabia and a key figure in Donald Trump's circle have brokered a big money deal for video game publisher Electronic Arts. It looks to be something bigger than pure business.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Lille and Paris Saint-Germain drew 1-1 in Ligue 1. Ethan Mbappé, who came on as a substitute a few minutes earlier, equalised against his former club.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Beaten by Marseille less than two weeks ago, PSG need to prove they're still in charge of the league by winning away to European contenders Lille. The Parisians are still missing several key players.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

On his return to action a month on from the US Open, Novak Djokovic battled past Marin Cilic (7-6, 6-4) to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters. With a combined age of 75 (38 and 37 respectively), the two veterans played out the oldest matchup in the history of Masters tournaments.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Lille goalkeeper Berke Ozer made history by saving three penalties in a row to secure his team's 1-0 win over AS Roma, their second victory in as many Europa League fixtures this season. 

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Lille goalkeeper Berke Ozer saved three consecutive penalties in stoppage time to seal a 1-0 Europa League win over Roma on Thursday. Hakon Haraldsson's early strike gave the French side the lead, while Roma failed to capitalise on a late Aissa Mandi handball that offered them a lifeline.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

East Germany's political collapse was mirrored in football, but a focus on youth brings hope for the future.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

The women's football transfer record was broken four times in two months this year and has risen almost 600% since 2019. It reflects a growing commercial relevance but poses issues for some, including the Bundesliga.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Germany's men head to the European Team Championship of chess in Georgia with the wind in their sails. A rising star and a surprise late bloomer offer the European country hope but India remain a powerhouse.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) stunned Barcelona with a 90th-minute goal from Gonçalo Ramos, clinching a 2-1 away win in the Champions League on Wednesday. Depleted PSG battled back after Ferran Torres gave the hosts the lead, securing a dramatic victory at the Olympic Stadium.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Olympique Marseille roundly defeated Ajax Amsterdam (4-0) in the Champions League on Tuesday. This is Marseille's first victory in the competition since 2022.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona meet in the Champions League on Wednesday in a clash between two of the favourites to win the competition this season. Defending champion PSG is aiming to join Real Madrid as the only team to retain the title in the modern era. Madrid won it three times in a row from 2016-18. Other than that, no team has won it in...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

A report from the global football player union highlights concerns about player load and heat leading up to next summer's World Cup.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Olympique de Marseille crushed Ajax Amsterdam 4-0 at home in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Igor Paixao scoring twice inside 12 minutes before Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sealed the win. The Brazilian winger opened his Marseille account after six minutes and quickly doubled his tally.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Olympique de Marseille host Ajax Amsterdam in Champions League Matchday 2. Marseille want to confirm their good form in Europe.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

According to a new FIFPRO report, Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi is a footballer at his limit, having had a season that lasted nearly a whole year.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Israel has been coming under growing international pressure after UN experts classified its actions in the Gaza Strip as genocide. UEFA could become the first sports federation to suspend Israel.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

According to a new FIFPRO report, Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi is a footballer at his limit.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

India won the Asia Cup Twenty20 final by five wickets in Dubai on Sunday, but refused to collect the championship trophy from Pakistan's interior minister.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Tadej Pogacar retained his world title in Kigali, Rwanda. He spent more than 60 kilometres alone at the front.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar won his second consecutive world road cycling title after an epic race in Rwanda on Sunday. The 267km race marked a historic staging of the championships in Kigali, Rwanda's hilly capital, with a punishing, cobbled circuit up a relentless climb. 

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Paris Saint-Germain reclaimed first place in Ligue 1 on Saturday with a 2-0 win over Auxerre at the Parc des Princes, thanks to goals from Illya Zabarnyi and Lucas Beraldo. But the victory came at a cost: Vitinha and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia both went off injured, leaving their participation in Wednesday's Champions League showdown with Barcelona in...

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Tournament hosts and favourites England outclassed Canada 33-13 in the Women's Rugby World Cup final on Saturday to clinch the title for a third time on a memorable day for the sport.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Ukraine denounced the International Paralympic Committee's (IPC) decision to lift all sanctions against Russia and Belarus, claiming that those who voted for it had betrayed "their conscience and the Olympic values."

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

England's Red Roses are due to take on Canada's Maple Leafs in this Saturday's final of the women's Rugby World Cup. The sold-out match at London's Twickenham stadium is due to set a record for biggest crowd ever at a women's rugby match. Ahead of the game, FRANCE 24 spoke to Ali Donnelly, author of "Scrum Queens: the story of women's rugby". She...

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Marseille snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory away to Strasbourg in Friday's Ligue 1 opener for Matchday 6, a result that sends OM provisionally top of the table. PSG and Monaco will have the chance to reclaim first place on Saturday.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

No German footballer has won the prize in nearly 30 years, but a new generation of players hopes to change that.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Europe's top basketball competition is expanding to a new market as it tips off for a new season. DW fills you in on all you need to know.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Real Madrid cruised to a comfortable 4-1 win away to Levante. Kylian Mbappé scored another brace.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

For Ousmane Dembele it was his first Ballon d'Or, while Aitana Bonmati made history.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Leo Neugebauer delivered Germany's only gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The US college student say it's the perfect finish to a "roller-coaster ride."

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Ousmane Dembélé has been named 2025 Ballon d'Or. PSG scooped most of the other awards. Aitana Bonmati won the Women's Ballon d'Or. Lamine Yamal was voted best young player. Meanwhile on the pitch, in Ligue 1, Marseille beat Paris Saint-Germain at home for the first time since 2011.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

France forward Ousmane Dembélé won the men's Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, the most prestigious individual award in football rewarding his starring role in the Paris Saint-Germain side that won the Champions League last season. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

A YouTuber who fled Russia after speaking out against the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine has not only started a football club — he has now won promotion to Cyprus' topflight.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

The clash between Olympique de Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain has been postponed due to severe weather in Marseille. The game will take place on Monday at 8pm, during the Ballon d'Or ceremony.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Remco Evenepoel of Belgium won a third successive individual time-trial title at the Road Cycling World Championships in Rwanda on Sunday, suging past Tadej Pogacar in the race's final stretch as the Tour de France winner narrowly missed out on a medal. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

The 51st edition of the Berlin Marathon ended with Kenyan victories in both the men's and women's races. Despite Berlin's reputation for fast times, humid conditions meant no world records were endangered this year.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Olympique de Marseille host Paris Saint-Germain in the final game of Ligue 1's matchday five. PSG come in as clear favourites, with Marseille having failed to beat their arch-rivals at home in the League since 2011.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Ellie Kildunne marked her return with two moments of brilliance as England overcame a ferocious French challenge to claim a gritty 35–17 semi-final win and book their spot in the Women's World Cup final against Canada.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

International Equal Pay Day, on September 18, highlights gender inequalities across employment sectors. But sport has a series of circumstances that make it a particularly tough nut to crack.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Erling Haaland scored against Napoli in Manchester City's opening Champions League match of the season, becoming the youngest player ever to reach 50 goals in the competition. Manager Pep Guardiola praised Haaland's remarkable achievement following the Cityzens' victory.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Despite injuries to several key players and their new status as champions to live up to, the Parisians cruised past Atalanta in their Champions League opener. As Luis Enrique's team defend a title that has long eluded them for the first time, they are brimming with confidence ahead of their clash with FC Barcelona in Catalonia. This mentality is...

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored a stunning solo goal as Paris Saint-Germain kicked off their Champions League title defence in style, sweeping aside Atalanta 4-0 at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday. Goals from Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, and substitute Gonçalo Ramos rounded off a dominant performance, as Luis Enrique's side issued an early statement in...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Germany's national basketball teams are enjoying a golden era, but are there concerns domestically that NIL money from US colleges might impact future generations.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

The new Champions League season is here and with it new teams, new kick-off times and a new chance for the Bundesliga.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

The German national side is enjoying a golden era, but are there concerns domestically that NIL might impact future generations?

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Despite enjoying a 20-minute numerical advantage, Olympique de Marseille lost 2-1 away to Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé scored twice from the penalty spot.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Kylian Mbappé converted two penalties as Real Madrid fought back to beat Olympique Marseille 2-1 in their Champions League opener on Tuesday. Timothy Weah struck first for the visitors before Mbappé equalised and sealed victory, while Madrid's Dani Carvajal was sent off for headbutting goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

The former tennis superstar has written a book about his time in prison in the UK. Boris Becker uses "Inside" to write about his time behind bars, portraying himself as both a fighter and a victim.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Neeraj Chopra won the men's javelin competition to earn India its first Olympic gold medal since 2008. Meanwhile, Team USA defended their gold medal in men's basketball. Follow the latest from Tokyo with DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Reigning world basketball champions Germany have beaten Turkey in the final to win the European championship.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Armand "Mondo” Duplantis traded handshakes and hugs with the pole vaulters he'd just beaten to capture his third world championship.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

India and Pakistan are cricketing nations. But recent Olympic gold medals won by Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem in the javelin have fans on both sides anticipating the World Athletics Championships like never before.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso stated Monday that Kylian Mbappé is "not anxious" ahead of his Champions League debut with Los Blancos. Madrid face Marseille on Tuesday, with Jude Bellingham returning to the team after shoulder surgery. Alonso also emphasised that the club's European legacy serves as motivation rather than added burden.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Sweden's Armand Duplantis became world pole vault champion on Monday by setting a new world record at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis said a raucous Tokyo crowd was "the difference maker" as he set yet another world pole vault record on Monday, four years after triumphing at the pandemic-troubled Olympics in the same stadium. FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum reports.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Swedish pole vaulter Armand "Mondo" Duplantis broke the world record for a staggering 14th time at the world championships in Tokyo on Monday, clearing the bar at 6.30 metres after securing his third straight world title.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

France's Jimmy Gressier became world champion in the 10,000 metres on Sunday in Tokyo. He is the ninth French athlete to become world champion in an individual event.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta and forced organizers to cut the race short on Sunday, capping a campaign of disruptions to the Grand Tour cycling event.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

The championships are taking place four years after the COVID pandemic disrupted the Tokyo Summer Olympics. Organizers introduced controversial gender testing for female athletes.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Germany has won its first EuroBasket title since 1993, narrowly beating Turkey 88-83 to secure the gold. Greece took away the bronze medal with a win against Finland.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

The final stage of Spain's Vuelta cycling race was abandoned on Sunday afternoon as cyclists were entering Madrid after police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters in the Spanish capital's centre. Police fired tear gas at the crowds as hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters knocked down security barriers and surged onto the course.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Former world champion Ricky Hatton, nicknamed "The Hitman," has been found dead at his Manchester home, just weeks after revealing plans to return to the ring in December.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

French runner Jimmy Gressier won the men's 10,000m at the world championships in Tokyo Sunday, breaking down in tears after surging past the competition at the final moment to secure a shock victory.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

This year's Vuelta frontrunner Jonas Vingegaard all but secured the title on Saturday, powering to victory on the final mountaintop ascent before tomorrow's ceremonial final stage in Madrid.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

There were debut goals for defenders Benjamin Pavard and Nayef Aguerd as Marseille left their middling August form behind to seal a 4-0 win over promoted side Lorient on Friday evening. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

By beating Jannik Sinner in four sets, Carlos Alcaraz once again becomes the world's number one tennis player. The US Open final was delayed due to tightened security measures owing to the presence of Donald Trump.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Germany have defeated Slovenia and Luka Doncic to reach the semifinals of EuroBasket 2025. The Los Angeles Lakers star may be virtually unstoppable, but he does have his weaknesses.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Marseille, entangled in a dressing room controversy and beaten by Lyon, host Lorient this Friday as they attempt to get back on track. "In one month, we've experienced what other clubs experience in four or five years," said coach Roberto De Zerbi on the eve of the match.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Inter Milan defender Benjamin Pavard has made his Ligue 1 return. The Frenchman has been loaned to Marseille for one season. Meanwhile, Marseille are trying to restore order to a dressing room that has been troubled and turbulent since the start of the season. Ligue 1 also bids farewell to Steve Mandanda, who is retiring. "I couldn't have dreamed...

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

France beat Iceland 2-1 after a difficult match. Les Bleus take the lead in their qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup.

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