Tag: France
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Messi scores as PSG clinch French Ligue 1 title
Lionel Messi scored a fine goal as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) sealed the Ligue 1 title in spite of being pegged back late on by Lens in a 1-1 draw. PSG went into the game at the Parc des Princes knowing a point would be enough to claim a record-tying 10th Ligue 1 title.
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Time for Paul Pogba to leave Man Utd – Petit
Former France international Emmanuel Petit says Paul Pogba needs to leave Manchester United. United are attempting to convince Pogba to sign a new deal and stay as his current contract enters it’s final two months.
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Why I perform better for France than Man Utd – Pogba
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has stated his reasons why he performs better while playing for France. The 29-year-old insists stability has been the key. He told Le Figaro: “It’s simple with France, I play and I play in my position – I know my role and I feel the confidence of the coach and…
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Ukraine crisis: Worst is yet to come – French president says after call with Putin
French president Emmanuel Macron has been said to believe the worst is yet to come as far as the crisis in Ukraine is concerned.
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D’Tigress drawn to face France, hosts at FIBA Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s senior national women basketball team, D’Tigress, have been drawn in Group B of the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Australia. The Nigerian side were drawn to face France, Australia, Canada, Japan and Serbia at the competition which is in its 19th edition. The World Cup is scheduled to hold in Sydney, Australia from…
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French football chief suggests Russia be thrown out of FIFA World Cup
French Football Federation president Noël Le Graët has become the first major football official to suggest Russia should be thrown out of the men’s World Cup following the invasion of Ukraine. Poland, Sweden and the Czech Republic have all refused to play Russia next month in the play-offs for the tournament in Qatar in November…
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French military bases in Mali to close for 6 months, says Macron
France will conduct closures of its military bases in Mali for an expected period of four to six months, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. Earlier in the day, Paris said that Canada, France, and its allies in the European mission Takuba decided to begin coordinated withdrawal of troops from Mali due to disagreements.…
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Mali accuse France of splitting country, spying
Mali has accused France’s military of deliberately dividing the West African country and of committing espionage during its fight against Islamist militants. Choguel Maiga, appointed interim Prime Minister following a coup in 2021, did not provide
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Macron speaks with President Biden ahead of trip to Moscow
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday ahead of a trip to Moscow. The leaders discussed ongoing diplomatic and deterrence efforts in response to Russia’s continued military build-up on Ukraine’s borders
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