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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

The Headbutt Incident with Materazzi: Zidane Remembers Emotive Moments from the Incident

In a recent interview, French football legend Zinedine Zidane recalled the controversial headbutt incident involving Marco Materazzi during the 2006 World Cup final.

Feb 28 • 10:21 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Sports

‘Wings to Football’ Will Red Bull and the Arnault Family Buy Paris FC? Here’s What We Know

Red Bull and the Arnault family are reportedly in negotiations to purchase a majority stake in Paris FC, currently leading France's Second Division.

Feb 27 • 23:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The goalkeeper who simulated an injury in the French league so five teammates could break their Ramadan fast

Nantes goalkeeper Anthony Lopes simulated an injury during a Ligue 1 match to allow five Muslim teammates to break their Ramadan fast, highlighting the lack of formal religious pause allowances in French football.

Feb 27 • 12:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Knee problem delays Paalberg's debut

Marten-Chris Paalberg's debut with Saint-Etienne is postponed due to a knee inflammation, although it is not considered a serious issue.

Feb 26 • 15:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

PSG supporters unfurl Achraf Hakimi banner with defender set for rape trial

Paris Saint-Germain supporters show their support for defender Achraf Hakimi, who is set to stand trial for alleged rape.

Feb 26 • 09:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Saudi Al Hilal reveals details of Benzema's injury and duration of absence

Al Hilal has announced that French striker Karim Benzema will undergo a rehabilitation program lasting up to 15 days due to a hamstring injury.

Feb 26 • 07:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

The French Football Federation supports Wesley Fofana after he faced racist abuse

The French Football Federation expressed its full support for Wesley Fofana following racist abuses he endured after being sent off in a recent match.

Feb 24 • 19:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

PSG star Achraf Hakimi slams 'lies' as he's ordered to stand trial for alleged rape

Achraf Hakimi, the PSG and Morocco football star, has been ordered to stand trial in France for an alleged rape incident, which he strongly denies as lies.

Feb 24 • 11:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

6 months in prison for French player who broke a policewoman's nose

A former French football player was sentenced to six months in prison for assaulting a policewoman who intervened in a brawl in Rennes.

Feb 24 • 11:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Griezmann in advanced negotiations to move to a new team

French star Antoine Griezmann is reportedly in advanced talks to leave Atlético Madrid for a new destination outside of Europe during the upcoming summer transfer window.

Feb 24 • 09:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Fear for Šulc. The midfielder had to be substituted early, his absence is already a weakness for Lyon

Pavel Šulc was substituted in the 28th minute due to injury, contributing to Lyon's defeat against Strasbourg.

Feb 22 • 21:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Zinedine Zidane reaches 'verbal agreement' as Man Utd manager search takes twist

Zinedine Zidane is reportedly on the verge of taking over as the new manager of the French national football team after the upcoming World Cup.

Feb 21 • 18:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Zidane as coach of the French national team.. An agreement ends years of waiting

Reports indicate that French football legend Zinedine Zidane is close to realizing his long-awaited dream of returning to coaching as the head coach of the French national football team.

Feb 21 • 16:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Esperance regains the top of the Tunisian league and announces "Africa Expert" as new coach

Esperance Sportive de Tunis returns to the top of the Tunisian league while announcing the appointment of French coach Patrice Beaumelle.

Feb 21 • 12:21 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Sports

Habib Beye falls short in Marseille debut as OM lose in Brest

In his coaching debut, Habib Beye could not help Marseille avoid a loss against Brest, extending the team's poor league performance.

Feb 21 • 12:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

How Mbappe Became Loved by the Brazilian Audience?

French star Kylian Mbappe's image in Brazil shifted dramatically after he publicly supported his Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior, who faced racist abuse during a match.

Feb 21 • 07:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

At 27 years old, Kylian Mbappé is currently... obtaining a driver's license in Spain

Kylian Mbappé, the French captain, is currently learning to drive in Spain as he attends driving lessons in Alcorcón, a suburb of Madrid.

Feb 20 • 19:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Kylian Mbappe, the latest victim of artificial intelligence

French football star Kylian Mbappe has fallen victim to a misleading video generated by artificial intelligence, falsely claiming he rejected participation in the 2026 World Cup in the U.S. due to human rights concerns.

Feb 20 • 06:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Courtois joins Djokovic in ownership of a French club

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has joined a group of investors led by a Brazilian consortium to acquire French club Le Mans.

Feb 19 • 18:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Ex-Chelsea star joins Novak Djokovic and F1 icons in ownership of 'French Wrexham'

Ex-Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has become a co-owner of French football club Le Mans FC, joining a group of high-profile investors including Novak Djokovic and former F1 drivers.

Feb 19 • 16:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Chilavert attacks Mbappe with offensive statements

Former Paraguayan goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert criticized French star Kylian Mbappe for his defense of Vinicius Junior amidst accusations of racial insults.

Feb 19 • 14:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Police arrest 11 players after mass brawl in a match in France

French police have arrested 11 players following a mass brawl during a youth football match.

Feb 19 • 08:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

Marseille set to snub Chelle for Beye as new coach

French club Olympique de Marseille is set to appoint former Rennes coach Habib Beye as their new manager, bypassing Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle.

Feb 18 • 00:38 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

18 clubs, 'Luxury Tax', TV broadcaster, arbitration innovations ... What will Ligue 3 look like, launched by the FFF?

Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation, discussed the upcoming launch of Ligue 3, which aims to replace the National league next season with new features.

Feb 17 • 17:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Champions League on TV tonight: Who's playing, kick-off times and how to watch for free

The Champions League knockout phase play-offs begin this week with four matches scheduled for tonight, including an all-French clash between Monaco and PSG.

Feb 17 • 08:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

A French club offers gold bars and coins to its fans

A French football club is promoting its jerseys by giving fans a chance to win gold bars as part of a marketing campaign.

Feb 17 • 07:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Lyon's Machine Keeps Going. Šulc Assisted, Olympique Won Their Thirteenth Competitive Match in a Row

Lyon secured their thirteenth consecutive victory in the French league with a 2-0 win over Nice, aided by Czech midfielder Pavel Šulc's assist.

Feb 15 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

"Italian football has lost": in video, the outburst of the French president of Juventus Turin, Damien Comolli

Damien Comolli, the president of Juventus, expressed his outrage following a controversial decision by the referee in the recent derby match against Inter Milan, which Juventus lost 3-2.

Feb 15 • 12:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Marseille boss makes Ethan Nwaneri decision as fans protest and French media react as one

Ethan Nwaneri remained on the bench during Marseille's draw against Strasbourg amidst fan protests and negative media coverage.

Feb 15 • 09:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

The spicy duel between Rulli and Panichelli, teammates in the Argentine National Team, in a penalty in the French League, which has a new leader

In a thrilling match in the French League, Gerónimo Rulli and Joaquín Panichelli, both Argentine national teammates, faced off in a decisive penalty that ended in a draw between Strasbourg and Marseille.

Feb 14 • 23:46 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Ligue1+ is fighting for its survival, a lifeline for French football

The Ligue1+ platform is crucial for the financial stability of French football, but the loss of broadcasting rights for the 2026 World Cup poses a significant threat to its survival.

Feb 13 • 19:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Resignation of Nicolas de Tavernost, TV rights, 'Nasser Al-Khelaïfi is the boss of French football'... The truths of Jean-Michel Roussier, president of Havre, in Figaro

Jean-Michel Roussier, president of Havre, discusses the crisis in French football following the resignation of Nicolas de Tavernost from LFP Media after a failed attempt to secure TV rights for the 2026 World Cup.

Feb 13 • 17:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Transfer Market: "Winning as many titles as possible with Bayern," Upamecano extends his contract until 2030

French international defender Upamecano has extended his contract with Bayern Munich until 2030, aiming to win multiple titles with the club.

Feb 13 • 16:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

"You will ask my successor": Deschamps jokes, without mentioning Zidane, about the Nations League draw

Didier Deschamps humorously commented on the Nations League draw, acknowledging he will not lead the French team after the upcoming World Cup.

Feb 13 • 08:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Shocking situation": Attacked in the TV rights crisis, PSG does not want to be "the scapegoat of French football" and denounces "the incompetence" of some

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is defending itself against criticism related to the ongoing TV rights crisis in French football, asserting it will not serve as a scapegoat while calling out incompetence within the league.

Feb 12 • 21:20 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

TV Rights: "This latest upheaval shows the necessity of this governance reform," emphasizes the president of the FFF, Philippe Diallo

Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation, addresses the ongoing crisis in French professional football amid the resignation of LFP Media chief Nicolas de Tavernost, highlighting the urgent need for governance reform.

Feb 12 • 20:09 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Kylian Mbappé raises concern after missing Real Madrid's training

French forward Kylian Mbappé missed his second consecutive training session with Real Madrid due to knee discomfort, raising doubts about his availability for the upcoming match against Real Sociedad.

Feb 12 • 18:55 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Nations League: The Blues Post-Deschamps Avoid England, Complete Draw

The French national football team will not face England in the upcoming Nations League, as they were drawn with Italy, Belgium, and Turkey for the 2026-27 season.

Feb 12 • 18:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Benzema Ousts "Nunez" from Al Hilal's Saudi League Roster

French star Karim Benzema's impressive debut leads to the exclusion of Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez from Al Hilal's roster amid foreign player limits.

Feb 12 • 13:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Regraki a candidate to succeed De Zerbi as coach of Marseille

Moroccan coach Walid Regraki is being considered to replace Roberto De Zerbi at French club Olympique Marseille following the latter's dismissal.

Feb 12 • 09:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

In a humorous challenge, Bono's son outshines Benzema

In a light-hearted moment during a training session, Isaaq Bono, the son of Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bono, impressively challenges and outperforms French striker Karim Benzema in a penalty shootout.

Feb 11 • 14:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Ribery's name in Epstein's list... and his lawyer denies: "It's lies"

Former French international football star Franck Ribery's name has surfaced in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's case, prompting his lawyer to refute the claims as false.

Feb 10 • 14:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

French report: Rkraki determined to leave Morocco despite official denial

Reports suggest Moroccan national team coach Walid Rkraki is keen on resigning, despite official denials from the Moroccan Football Federation.

Feb 9 • 16:38 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

A World Apart", "Useless", "Marseille Fanny in Paris"... The French Press Lambasts OM after the Classique

The French press harshly criticized Olympique de Marseille (OM) after their significant 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Le Classique.

Feb 9 • 09:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Kylian Mbappe pays his mother 4.5 million euros a year

Kylian Mbappe, the star of French football, reveals that he pays his mother 4.5 million euros annually for managing his finances.

Feb 9 • 08:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Incredible Šulc. Again a hero, decided Lyon's victory with a lone goal

Czech footballer Pavel Šulc scored the only goal in the match, securing Lyon's victory against Nantes in the French league.

Feb 7 • 22:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Benzema responds to rumors: Why did he leave Al-Ittihad and is it true he didn't say goodbye to his teammates?

French star Karim Benzema addresses rumors surrounding his controversial departure from Al-Ittihad during a press conference following his debut match with Al-Hilal, where he also showcased his skills by scoring a hat-trick.

Feb 7 • 16:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Snapshots in February: Pictures of the Day

Turkish football fans welcomed French midfielder Ngolo Kanté in Istanbul, where he is reportedly transferring to Fenerbahçe for about four million euros, with involvement from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Feb 5 • 16:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Watch.. Benzema's first goal in the Saudi Al-Hilal shirt

French international Karim Benzema scored his first goal for Al-Hilal during a match against Al-Akhidood after transferring from Ittihad on a free transfer.

Feb 5 • 15:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Millionaire! Up to seven English Premier League clubs wanted Paalberg for themselves

17-year-old Marten-Chris Paalberg became the most expensive player ever to leave the Premium League for abroad by joining the French club Saint-Etienne, with several English Premier League clubs also vying for his signature.

Feb 5 • 14:15 UTC

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