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Five most eye-catching close-season transfers so far
30-07-2018 11:08
With Europe's top clubs preparing for the start of the new season, there have already been several headline-grabbing moves in the transfer market, including Cristiano Ronaldo's stunning switch to Juventus and the arrival of Gianluigi Buffon in France.
Thomas virtually secures 'incredible' Tour de France title
29-07-2018 12:07
Britain's Geraint Thomas virtually secured his maiden Tour de France triumph after finishing third in the penultimate stage time trial in the Basque country on Saturday (Jul 28).
Fire blocks major Paris station at height of holiday exodus
28-07-2018 09:24
A major fire in the Paris suburbs paralysed traffic in and out of the city's Montparnasse train station on Friday (Jul 27), just as thousands of French and foreign travellers head on their holidays this weekend.
Molinari rises to sixth in world rankings, Tiger returns to top 50
24-07-2018 08:59
Newly-crowned British Open champion Francesco Molinari climbed to a career-high world ranking of sixth on Monday (Jul 23), as 14-time major winner Tiger Woods edged back into the top 50.
French soldiers arrive in Sweden to fight wildfires
23-07-2018 16:32
Dozens of French soldiers specialised in firefighting arrived in Sweden early Monday to tackle blazes raging across the country during an extreme heatwave.
Molinari sees off Spieth, Woods to win maiden major at British Open
23-07-2018 09:08
Italy's Francesco Molinari emerged from the pack on a thrilling final day at Carnoustie to win the British Open on Sunday (Jul 22), seeing off the challenges of reigning champion Jordan Spieth and a revived Tiger Woods to win the first major of his career.
France to seek €190m of public broadcasting cuts
20-07-2018 09:41
The French government said on Thursday (Jul 19) that it would demand €190 million of spending cuts at its public broadcasting operations by 2022 as part of President Emmanuel Macron's pledge to improve state finances.
Iceland's World Cup coach Hallgrimsson steps down
18-07-2018 09:32
Iceland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson stepped down on Tuesday (Jul 17), a few weeks after leading the tiny nation at its first World Cup.
France's Kylian Mbappe to donate US$500,000 World Cup winnings to charity: Reports
18-07-2018 09:22
French teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe will be donating his entire World Cup earnings to a charity that organises sporting events for children with disabilities, according to reports from France.
Modric says Golden Ball 'bittersweet' after defeat
16-07-2018 12:06
Croatia captain Luka Modric said being awarded the Golden Ball for the World Cup's best player was "bittersweet" after losing the final 4-2 to France on Sunday (Jul 15).
France lift second World Cup after winning classic final
16-07-2018 06:44
France won the World Cup for the second time in spectacular style on Sunday (Jul 15) as a 4-2 victory in one of the most entertaining and action-packed finals for decades ended battling outsiders Croatia's dreams of a first title.
France and Croatia seek World Cup glory
15-07-2018 20:21
Croatia face France in Moscow on Sunday (Jul 15) attempting to win their first World Cup while Didier Deschamps' side are aiming to land their second title two decades on from their triumph on home soil.
France focus on World Cup glory, spurred on by 2016 Euro pain
14-07-2018 09:30
France fine-tuned their preparations for the World Cup final against Croatia on Friday (Jul 13), desperate to overcome the bitter disappointment of losing the Euro 2016 final as FIFA declared Russia 2018 the best-ever tournament.
Eiffel Tower to close for open-air World Cup broadcast
13-07-2018 10:19
The Eiffel Tower will be shut on Sunday (Jul 15) as part of security measures being taken for a big-screen broadcast of the World Cup final at the adjacent Champ de Mars park, the tower's management said Thursday.
Croatia will be ready for France in World Cup final, says coach Dalic
13-07-2018 09:43
Ecstatic Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic is confident tiredness will not be an issue for his side when they face France in the World Cup final despite once again coming through extra time to beat England on Wednesday (Jul 11).
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