France booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Nations League after a goalless draw with Israel in Group A2 at Stade de France, where there were clashes between fans and security guards in the stadium amid heightened tensions.Extra security measures had been put in place around the match, with authorities on high alert following violence in Amsterdam before and after a Europa League matc...Full Story »

Israel told citizens on Sunday to avoid going to cultural and sports events abroad involving Israelis in the coming week, following attacks last week on Israeli soccer supporters in Amsterdam. A statement issued by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Israel had intelligence that pro-Palestinian groups abroad intended to harm Israelis in cities in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom,...Full Story »

THE TRIAL of a TV model accused of making a false rape claim against AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez was suspended today after a no-show by her lawyer. Luisa Kremleva’s brief called in sick at the last minute, alleging a “medical emergency”, ahead of her court appearance in Malaga after public prosecutors demanded a two-year prison sentence on conviction. The trial of TV mod...Full Story »

He is expecting a second child in the new year with his partner Harriet Robson. Ex-Man Utd star Mason Greenwood is set to welcome his second child with partner Harriet RobinsonMason and Harriet welcomed daughter Summer last July The couple welcomed their daughter Summer in July last year. Greenwood, 23, signed a five-year deal with Marseille in July after the French club agreed a £26mill...Full Story »

Totti and Blasi divorced in 2022 The ex-wife of Roma legend Francesco Totti claimed the Italian ace was 'jealous of her' after their divorce. Back in 2001, Totti, who helped Roma to a Serie A title that year which was the only one of his lengthy career, and TV presenter Ilary Blasi began dating, eventually tying the knot in 2005. However, after years of marital bliss, they ended up getting emb...Full Story »

Barcelona are considering France midfielder N'Golo Kante as a potential signing this summer, Diario Sport reports. Kante, 33, joined Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad last summer on a free transfer after his contract with Chelsea expired. However, he has hinted he would like to return to play in Europe and there are several clubs, including Barca, West Ham and Atletico Madrid, interested in his ...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid are reportedly keen on N'Golo Kante as a backup to Conor Gallagher with the France star eager to play Champions League football again. WHAT HAPPENED? According to Relevo, Kante has become a prime candidate for Atletico as doubts grow over the club's ability to finalize a deal for Gallagher. The English midfielder's potential move to Atletico seemed all but confirmed earlier, ...Full Story »

Spain overcame an early deficit to beat France and reach the final of Euro 2024 as Lamine Yamal became the youngest scorer in European Championship history.Yamal – at the tender age of 16 years and 362 days – struck a stunning equaliser and Dani Olmo quickly added what turned out to be the winner as Spain recovered from Randal Kolo Muani’s header to win 2-1 and book a date with...Full Story »

The Sky Sports presenter chose what she labelled "one of the coolest kits ever" for France's Euro 2024 quarter-final with Portugal. Melissa Reddy impressed fans with her football topThe presenter's outfit was rated far brighter than the actionMelissa showed off the Cork jersey in Hamburg Kylian Mbappe and Co only won on a shootout - but Melissa triumphed emphatically with her surprise look, ac...Full Story »

France edged into the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after beating Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out.Following a quiet opening, both sides sprung into life after half-time with Mike Maignan making a string of great saves to deny Portugal before Eduardo Camavinga and Ousmane Dembele went close for France.However, neither side could break the deadlock as the game fizzled out to penalties – Portu...Full Story »

Jan Vertonghen’s 85th-minute own goal was the fatal blow for Belgium, who were knocked out of Euro 2024 after a 1-0 last-16 defeat to France in Dusseldorf.France, who have yet to net a goal in open play, have struggled to find the back of the net, coming out of the group stage having scored the fewest goals in an opening round since the 2010 World Cup.Didier Deschamps’ men might have...Full Story »

France failed to top Group D after they were held to a 1-1 draw thanks to Robert Lewandowski’s second-half penalty in Dortmund.Poland were unable to progress to the round of 16 after losing to the Netherlands and Austria in their first two group games but they came closest to the opener through Lewandowski on his first start of the tournament.Kylian Mbappe returned to the side after suffer...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe watched on from the bench as France and the Netherlands played out a goalless draw at Euro 2024.After breaking his nose in France’s opening Group D win over Austria, Les Bleus skipper was forced to don a mask in training and was only a substitute here in Leipzig, where a 0-0 stalemate – the first of these finals – leaves both former winners on the cusp of qualifyi...Full Story »

France star Kylian Mbappe is set to be prevented from wearing a face mask he showcased Thursday, which features the three colours of the French flag, when he returns to action in Euro 2024. Mbappe broke his nose in France's opening 1-0 win over Austria on Monday when his face collided with Austria defender Kevin Danso's shoulder. As he looks to make a quick return to the pitch, the Real Madrid...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe will be given until the last minute to prove his fitness for France’s Euro 2024 showdown with the Netherlands as he prepares to play with a protective mask over his broken nose.The 25-year-old skipper suffered the injury in his side’s 1-0 Group D victory over Austria in their opening fixture on Monday but has not yet been ruled out of Friday’s clash with the Dutch...Full Story »

France got off to a winning start at Euro 2024 with a narrow 1-0 victory over stubborn Austria after Max Wober scored a first-half own goal in Dusseldorf.Austria were inches from taking the lead in the first period through Christoph Baumgartner before Kylian Mbappe’s cross was headed into his own net by Leeds defender Wober to give the two-time champions a half-time lead.France had chances...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe is ready to “give everything” to try to help France win the European Championship title.With his club future now secured, the soon-to-be Real Madrid forward will hope to guide his country to a second major title in six years.Ahead of France’s first match of the tournament against Austria on Monday, Mbappe said on uefa.com: “I discussed my role with the coach...Full Story »

Alessia Russo challenged England to raise the bar even higher in their final two Euro 2025 group stage qualifiers after they secured a vital 2-1 victory over France in Saint Etienne.The in-form Arsenal forward got her name on the scoresheet with what proved to be the winner after Georgia Stanway blasted home a long-range opener and the hosts could only claw back a consolation through Kadidiatou ...Full Story »

Sarina Wiegman has challenged England to turn the tables on France to kick-start their Euro 2025 qualification campaign.The defending champions went down 2-1 to the French at St James’ Park on Friday evening and realistically need to avenge that defeat in St-Etienne on Tuesday to rekindle their faltering bid to make it to the finals automatically.Wiegman’s side have now taken just fo...Full Story »

Marie-Antoinette Katoto left defending champions England with a mountain to climb as France came from behind to snatch a priceless Euro 2025 qualifier victory at St James’ Park.Beth Mead had given the Lionesses a 30th-minute lead in head coach Sarina Wiegman’s 50th game at the helm, but Elisa De Almeida levelled before the break to set the stage for Paris St Germain striker Katoto to...Full Story »