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Former FC Barcelona striker David Villa has thrown his support behind Lamine Yamal as a strong contender for this year’s Ballon d’Or. The Spanish legend believes the 17-year-old has done enough this season to deserve football’s most prestigious individual honor. “We’ll see—I think he’s done really well. There are still a few weeks left in […]
Kylian Mbappé continues to make history in his first season with Real Madrid. The French striker scored a stunning goal in Wednesday night’s 2-1 victory over Mallorca, surpassing club legend Alfredo Di Stefano’s long-standing record for most goals scored by a Madrid player in their debut season. Fresh off a hat-trick against Barcelona on Sunday, […]
British adult film star Bonnie Blue—known for her viral stunt of sleeping with 1,000 men in 24 hours—was recently barred from attending a Nottingham Forest Premier League match, a move she criticized on her Only Stans account. At Nottingham Forest, not everyone gets to watch a game—and Tia Emma Billinger, better known by her stage […]
Lamine Yamal’s outstanding performance in Barcelona’s 3-3 draw against Inter Milan on Wednesday night in the Champions League continues to spark reactions across the football world. The latest to weigh in: Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. A key figure in Barça’s dramatic comeback during the semifinal first leg, the 17-year-old wonderkid scored a stunning goal […]
After being sidelined since September 22 with a torn ACL in his right knee, Manchester City playmaker Rodri has resumed full team training, Sky Sports reported on Wednesday. Good news for the reigning Premier League champions: Spanish midfielder Rodri could be available for the final stretch of the season. According to Sky Sports, the 2024 […]
Scoring in Barcelona’s thrilling 3-3 draw with Inter Milan on Wednesday night, Brazilian winger Raphinha has shattered a record once held by club legend Lionel Messi. In a goal-filled first leg of the Champions League semifinal, Raphinha delivered a standout performance, scoring one goal and providing an assist as Barça fought back to secure a […]
FC Barcelona and Inter Milan delivered a thrilling spectacle in the first leg of the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League semifinal, ending in a dramatic 3-3 draw at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona. This high-octane encounter showcased the brilliance of young star Lamine Yamal and leaves everything wide open ahead of the decisive return […]
Barcelona hosts Inter Milan this Wednesday evening (8 p.m. GMT+1) in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals. The official starting lineups for both teams have been released. FC Barcelona: Szczesny – Koundé, Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, Martin – De Jong (c), Pedri – Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha – Ferran Torres. Inter Milan: Sommer […]
Tragedy has struck French football. Fourteen-year-old Ousmane Diaby has died after suffering a cardiac arrest during a match, his club AS Jeunesse Aubervilliers announced on Wednesday. The young player collapsed on the pitch while representing his club in a game held in Auxerre last weekend. He was rushed to a hospital in Dijon but passed […]
Inter Milan head to Spain this Wednesday to face Barcelona in a high-stakes Champions League clash. Though the odds are stacked against the Italian side, head coach Simone Inzaghi made it clear his team has no intention of going down without a fight. The second semifinal first leg of this year’s Champions League sees Inter […]
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo will face no disciplinary action from the English Football Association (FA) after displaying a religious message during his goal celebration in the Reds’ 5–1 victory over Tottenham—a result that sealed their 2024/2025 Premier League title. The 25-year-old Dutch international, who scored Liverpool’s third goal, lifted his shirt to reveal an undershirt […]
The French Days 2025 kicked off this Wednesday, April 30, offering consumers a full week of promotions across a wide range of products. Launched in 2018 by several major French retailers, this sales event was designed to rival Black Friday by offering significant discounts on various items. French Days 2025 are a unique opportunity to […]
Twelve years after its initial launch, Coca-Cola is bringing back its iconic name-label campaign on soda cans and bottles. In a press release issued on Tuesday, April 29, the brand announced the return of popular first names such as Arthur, Chloé, Noah, and Julie on its packaging. Dubbed “Share a Coca-Cola,” the campaign first debuted […]
is stepping up its stance against the flood of low-cost parcels arriving from China. In a context marked by a surge in ultra-cheap deliveries, the government is aiming to dismantle a system it deems both unfair to local retailers and harmful to public finances. On Thursday, four ministers—including Amélie de Montchalin—visited Roissy Airport to […]
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger has been handed a six-match suspension following his red card during his team’s 3-2 loss to FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday. Jude Bellingham, who was also sent off, saw his red card overturned. The Spanish Football Federation’s disciplinary committee has delivered its verdict on the […]
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted that his side struggled in the opening 15 minutes of their 1-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night, in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal. Ousmane Dembélé scored the only goal of the match, giving PSG a slight edge ahead of the return leg next Wednesday at […]
Speaking to the press on Tuesday night, PSG manager Luis Enrique celebrated his team’s 1-0 win over Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal—but also warned of a “stressful” return leg in Paris. With an early goal from Ousmane Dembélé, PSG took a deserved victory over the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium. […]
FC Barcelona and Inter Milan face off this Wednesday in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals. What starting elevens can we expect from both teams? Barcelona will host Inter Milan on Wednesday (8 p.m. GMT+1) for a high-stakes clash at Montjuïc. Hans-Dieter Flick will be without Balde, Bernal, Casado, and Lewandowski, all […]
Significant service interruptions are scheduled across several transport lines in the Île-de-France region over the weekend of May 3 and 4, 2025, due to modernization and maintenance works. Commuters are advised to plan ahead. Metro RER Transilien Travel recommendations Passengers are encouraged to check the official websites of RATP and Transilien SNCF for up-to-date information […]
On April 29, 2025, thousands of medical students, interns, and young practitioners took to the streets of Paris and several other cities across France to protest a proposed law aimed at regulating where doctors can set up their practices. The movement, backed by the main unions in the profession, denounces what they see as a […]
PSG are in the driver’s seat! The Parisians grabbed a huge 1-0 win over Arsenal on Tuesday night in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals, thanks to an early strike from Ousmane Dembélé. It took just four minutes for Dembélé to light it up at the Emirates, finishing off a brilliant 26-pass move […]
Arsenal hosts PSG this Tuesday night at the Emirates Stadium for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal. The official starting lineups for both teams have now been announced. For this crucial first leg, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has opted for a 4-3-3 formation, with David Raya in goal. The back four features […]
During Tuesday’s press conference, Lamine Yamal revisited Barcelona’s recent Copa del Rey victory over Real Madrid—and took the opportunity to poke fun at their rivals once again. “I told Araujo that it didn’t matter if they scored one or two goals against us because this year, they just can’t beat us,” Yamal had declared to […]
Lamine Yamal spoke at a press conference on Tuesday, ahead of Barcelona’s UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg against Inter Milan. The Barça forward addressed comparisons being made between him and Lionel Messi. Barcelona will face Inter Milan this Wednesday at the Montjuïc Stadium, in a crucial first leg of the Champions League semifinals. Chasing […]
