Tag: France
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Koffi Olomidé sentenced in France for kidnapping
Congolese star Koffi Olomidé has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for the kidnapping of his former dancers. The Versailles Court in France pronounced the verdict on December 13. The Congolese singer was, however, acquitted of sexual assault charges he had earlier on been charged with on the same dancers– the former members…
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Buhari leaves France for South Africa today
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected on Saturday to leave Paris, France for Durban, South Africa. This was disclosed
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PSG star arrested after hiring two men to attack team-mate
PSG star arrested after hiring two men to attack team-mate
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I would’ve been nominated for Ballon d’Or if… – Mendy
Chelsea goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, feels he would have been included in the 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist if he played for France. Mendy is the first African goalkeeper to play in the Champions League final since 1985. The Senegal international kept nine clean sheets last season, as Chelsea went all the way to win the trophy.…
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Paul Pogba withdraws from France squad
Manchester United star Paul Pogba has withdrawn from the France squad ahead of their World Cup qualifiers with Kazakhstan and Finland after hobbling out of training on Monday. The reigning world champions are preparing for their final two qualifiers as they seek to seal their place at Qatar 2022. And while Les Bleus are one…
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Mbappe scores controversial goal to beat Spain in Nations League final
Kylian Mbappe fired a contentious winner as France came from behind to beat Spain in the Nations League final. Spain had taken the lead through Mikel Oyarzabal, who beat defender Dayot Upamecano to finish past Hugo Lloris. But the world champions fought back into the game, first through Karim Benzema. The Real Madrid delivered the…
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Why I’ve selected Guendouzi – France coach
France coach Didier Deschamps says Olympique Marseille midfielder Matteo Guendouzi deserves his place in the national squad. On-loan from Arsenal, Guendouzi’s form with OM has been rewarded with a new call-up by Deschamps. The France coach explained, “I’m not going to link Matteo’s form to his trainer (Jorge Sampaoli). He has already come with us,…
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Former France, Arsenal playmaker Nasir retires
Samir Nasri has confirmed his retirement from football at the age of 34. The former France international announced his decision on Sunday on Canal+, a media outlet where he is now a pundit. Nasri came through at Marseille and transferred to Arsenal in 2008, spending three years at Emirates Stadium before he joined Manchester City.…
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Ex-France international dies after 39 years in coma
Former France defender, Jean-Pierre Adams, has died at 73 after spending 39 years in a coma. Adams, who played for Nice and Paris Saint-Germain, had been in a vegetative state since 1982, following a routine knee operation that went wrong. During the surgery, there was a problem with the supply of anaesthetic. Also, a cushion…