France: Hijab ban during sports, ‘discriminatory and must be reversed’ , say experts
Oct 29, 2024, at 11:12 pm
Independent human rights experts on Monday called on France to reverse bans that prevent Muslim women and girls who wear the hijab from participating in sports, citing concerns that these restrictions are discriminatory and violate international human rights obligations.
France's football federation appeals to Argentina because of 'abnormal' insults against Mbappe
Dec 23, 2022, at 07:03 pm
Paris/UNI: President of the French Football Federation Noel Le Graet on Friday said that he sent a letter to the president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) because of the provocative behavior of Argentine players, in particular goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, against French forward Kylian Mbappe, French media reported.
Dec 20, 2022, at 05:28 am
Qatar/IBNS: As Argentina's World Cup hero Lionel Messi celebrates his country's win and his heroic stance at the final match, his wife Antonela Roccuzzo penned a heartfelt note on Instagram.
We will return: Kylian Mbappe tweets after Argentina beat France in World Cup final
Dec 19, 2022, at 10:59 pm
Paris: French superstar Kylian Mbappe won hearts on Sunday night with his heroic performance against Argentina in the final but failed to clinch the World Cup title for the second consecutive time.
'Proud of you': French President Emmanuel Macron cheers up team after World Cup defeat
Dec 19, 2022, at 05:14 pm
French President Emmanuel Macron played the role of a statesman cheering his national football team after their hope to win the second consecutive FIFA World Cup was dashed by Argentina in the final on Sunday.
'We did it!': Lionel Messi pens emotional note after Argentina's FIFA World Cup win
Dec 19, 2022, at 04:57 pm
Football icon Lionel Messi has penned a heartfelt note on his Instagram after his Argentina became the world champions for the third time beating France in a penalty shootout 4-2 in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.
FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi clinches Golden Ball award
Dec 19, 2022, at 02:42 pm
Doha: Argentina's World Cup hero Lionel Messi won the best player award while French star Kylian Mbappe clinched the Golden Boot award after a thrilling final played between the two nations in Qatar on Sunday.
Argentina beat France to lift World Cup
Dec 19, 2022, at 04:59 am
Doha: Argentina defeated France in the high-octane final of the World Cup, which was decided by penalty shootout, to lift the title on Sunday.
Dec 19, 2022, at 04:47 am
Doha: Kylian Mbappe remained on fire as he scored a hat-trick to help France go 3-3 tied against Argentina in the extra time of the scintillating World Cup final match against Argentina here on Sunday.
FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi scores again, Argentina 3-2 up against France
Dec 19, 2022, at 04:37 am
Doha: Lionel Messi, who is appearing in the final international match of for Argentina, scored his second goal of the night to put his team 3-2, the first one in the extra time, up in the final game World Cup against champions France here on Sunday.
France-Argentina final moves to extra time after Mbappe strikes twice
Dec 19, 2022, at 04:09 am
Doha: The final match between Argentina and France has moved to extra time after the two sides remained tied 2-2 in the regulation time here on Sunday.
Kylian Mbappe strikes twice, France-Argentina World Cup final tied 2-2
Dec 19, 2022, at 03:59 am
Doha: French football star Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France equalised 2-2 with Argentina in the neck-to-neck final of the Qatar World Cup here on Sunday.
Argentina dominate first half of World Cup final against France, take 2-0 lead
Dec 19, 2022, at 03:14 am
Doha: Argentina dominated the first half as Lionel Messi and Di Maria put two goals in the net to help their side go 2-0 up against France in the iconic Final match of the Qatar World Cup here on Sunday.
World Cup Final: Messi, Di Maria score as Argentina go 2-0 up against France
Dec 19, 2022, at 02:45 am
Doha: Argentina made a strong start to the World Cup final by scoring two goals to go 2-0 up against France in the final of the Qatar World Cup.
Argentina, France facing each other in iconic Qatar World Cup final
Dec 19, 2022, at 02:13 am
Doha: The final match between Argentina and France that will decide the winner of the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar commenced on Sunday.
Argentina vs France: Lionel Messi in buoyant mood ahead of World Cup final
Dec 19, 2022, at 12:59 am
Lusail: Football icon Lionel Messi is in a buoyant mood as he prepares to lead Argentina in their quest for World Cup glory against defending champions France, Albiceleste goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said on Saturday.
Flu 'spreading' in France squad ahead of World Cup final against Argentina
Dec 17, 2022, at 03:23 pm
Doha: A virus continues to circulate in France's squad ahead of the FIFA 2022 World Cup final against Argentina, forward Randal Kolo Muani said.
Lionel Messi skips Argentina training ahead of World Cup final: Report
Dec 17, 2022, at 04:51 am
Doha/IBNS: While the entire world is waiting with bated breath to see Lionel Messi play for Argentina in the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup against France on Sunday, the soccer superstar skipped training on Friday leaving his fans worried.
Morocco protests to FIFA over semi final referee
Dec 16, 2022, at 09:00 pm
Rabat/UNI: The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has protested to FIFA over the performance of the Mexican referee Cesar Arturo Ramos Palazuelos during Wednesday's World Cup semifinal between Morocco and France.
FIFA World Cup 2022: France overwhelm spirited Morocco to set up final date with Argentina
Dec 15, 2022, at 04:19 pm
France on Wednesday overwhelmed an otherwise spirited Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2022 semi-final advancing to the final where Kylian Mbappe-starred team will meet the icon Lionel Messi's Argentina.
FIFA WC: France edge out England 2-1 in dramatic QF
Dec 11, 2022, at 05:40 pm
Al Khor/UNI: Defending world champions France are through to the final four of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after a dramatic 2-1 win over England.
World Cup: France advance to QFs by beating Poland 3-1
Dec 05, 2022, at 02:33 pm
Doha: France advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup after defeating Poland 3-1 in the round-of-16 clash here on Sunday.
France still top WC group despite shock defeat against Tunisia
Dec 01, 2022, at 06:53 am
Doha/Xinhua: Defending champions France finished as Group D leaders despite a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Tunisia at the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
FIFA World Cup '22: France book place in last 16 after Mbappe's brace
Nov 27, 2022, at 02:27 pm
Doha/UNI: Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France booked their place in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 win over a combative Denmark on Saturday.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Giroud becomes France's joint-leading scorer in 4-1 victory over Australia
Nov 23, 2022, at 06:54 pm
Doha/UNI: Holders France survived an early shock to open their title defence with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Australia at Al Janoub Stadium.
UEFA meeting: Champions League Final shifted from Russia to France after Ukraine invasion
Feb 25, 2022, at 09:52 pm
Kyiv/Moscow: European football governing UEFA on Friday said it has decided this year's Champions League Final will no longer take place in St. Petersburg city of Russia after the country invaded Ukraine.
Tokyo Olympics: US win their fourth consecutive Olympic men's basketball gold
Aug 07, 2021, at 11:36 pm
Tokyo/UNI/Xinhua: The United States edged off France 87-82 Saturday to successfully defend the Olympic gold in the men's basketball tournament.
Euro: Gritty Swiss overcome formidable France in a thriller
Jun 29, 2021, at 03:47 pm
Bucharest/UNI: Switzerland defeated world Champions France 5-4 in the penalty shootout to book a place for themselves in the quarter finals of Euro 2020.
Zidane has dream to head French national team, will achieve that: Real Madrid President
Jun 25, 2021, at 06:47 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Zinedine Zidane has a dream to become a head coach of the French national football team, President of FC Real Madrid Florentino Perez said, adding that he has no doubts that one day Zidane’s dream will come true.
Euro Cup 2020: Portugal, Germany follow France to Round 16, Hungary out despite spirited performance
Jun 24, 2021, at 04:34 pm
Budapest/Munich/IBNS: Portugal and Germany advanced to the Round 16 of the Euro Cup 2021 after they drew against World Champions France and spirited Hungary respectively on Wednesday.