At just 16, Sauveur Cristofini is already attracting considerable attention in French swimming, and he strengthened that reputation on Thursday morning in Paris. The teenager produced a personal best of 1:45.93 in the heats of the men’s 200m freestyle at the European Swimming Championships, securing his place in the semifinals with......

Xavi Hernandez has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands national team, taking over from Ronald Koeman following the Dutch side's disappointing campaign at the 2026 World Cup. The appointment was announced Wednesday by the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB), marking a new chapter in the coaching career of the former......

The first outlines of Zinedine Zidane's coaching team with France have been unveiled, giving a clearer picture of the new era at the helm of Les Bleus. The French Football Federation (FFF) officially announced the first appointments on Thursday, confirming several familiar names around the former France international. David Bettoni named......

Tennis legend Roger Federer and French businessman Bernard Arnault met on court in Sicily this week, combining sport, friendship and a touch of luxury at the Taormina Tennis Club. The former Swiss champion joined Arnault for a session on the Italian island on Wednesday. According to La Sicilia, Federer arrived by yacht before taking to the......

Tensions have emerged ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal between Morocco and Cameroon, with the Cameroonian embassy in Morocco calling for greater transparency in the allocation of tickets to supporters of the Indomitable Lionesses. The dispute centers on access to the match scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, at......

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to change hands again in a deal that would establish a new record for the value of an NBA franchise. A group led by American businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger is reportedly acquiring the Lakers from Mark Walter for more than $12 billion, according to reports citing people familiar with the transaction. The......

The Argentine superstar, who turned 39 in June, addressed his grief in an emotional message published on social media on Wednesday. Beyond mourning his father, Messi acknowledged that the loss has made him reconsider how long he wants to continue playing professional football. His comments do not amount to a formal retirement announcement,......

Hakim Ziyech appears increasingly likely to remain with Wydad Athletic Club for another season, as preparations for the upcoming campaign continue. According to information reported by local sports media, the Moroccan international still enjoys the confidence of the club’s management as well as strong support from Wydad supporters.......

Nicolas Prodhomme has offered a light-hearted response to Tadej Pogacar after the Slovenian star compared the French rider to Italian climbing legend Marco Pantani. Prodhomme emerged as one of the notable performers of the 2026 Tour de France, finishing 16th overall while playing an important supporting role for young French leader Paul Seixas.......

France made a strong start to Wednesday’s morning session at the European Swimming Championships in Paris, with three of its leading swimmers securing places in the evening semifinals. Maxime Grousset advanced in the men’s 100m butterfly, while Mary-Ambre Moluh and Analia Pigrée both progressed in the women’s 50m......

Maxime Grousset made a measured start to his European Swimming Championships campaign on Wednesday, posting the third-fastest time in the 100m butterfly heats while deliberately avoiding an all-out effort. The reigning world champion in the event clocked 51.03 seconds, a performance that left him satisfied despite falling short of the fastest......

The family of Argentine football star Lionel Messi is mourning the death of his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away at the age of 68 after experiencing health difficulties in recent months. The news has brought a period of grief to the Messi family, with Jorge remembered not only as the player’s father but also as one of the most influential......

Vitinha has made no secret of where his preference lies in the Ballon d’Or debate, with the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder saying he would favour a player from the French club when casting his vote. Speaking ahead of PSG’s UEFA Super Cup meeting with Aston Villa in Salzburg, the Portugal international also underlined the team’s......