NEWS :
- French football star Kylian Mbappe was dropped by two major Chinese brands on Tuesday after a video circulated online in which he appeared to joke about former leader Mao Zedong. Energy drink giant Dongpeng and dairy producer Mengniu said they had terminated their partnerships, citing remarks that offended Chinese national sentiment.
- Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season. Spain’s Alexia Putellas claimed her third women’s award after helping Barcelona win the Champions League, ending teammate Aitana Bonmati’s three-year reign.
- The competition for this year's Ballon d'Or is tougher than ever. Who will succeed Ousmane Dembélé? Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane lead a star-studded field. FRANCE 24's Emily Boyle has more.
- The Stade de France near Paris made history Sunday when it hosted the first regular-season NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints in a festive atmosphere a day after police clashed with demonstrators across France. While security issues dominated the headlines in the leadup to the game, the mood at the stadium was joyous with half-time shows including a rap performance.
- Real Madrid defeated FC Barcelona in La Liga (2-1) thanks to a brace by Kylian Mbappé, as the title race gets tighter.
- French forward Kylian Mbappé, England captain Harry Kane and Spain's Lamine Yamal are among the favourites to be crowned the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner at a ceremony to be hosted Monday for the first time in England in recognition of the first winner Stanley Matthews.
- FRANCE 24's François Picard and Selina Sykes are pleased to welcome New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara as the National Football League (NFL) expands its international reach to Paris. As the Saints prepare to face off with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kamara calls the occasion "an opportunity unlike any other" while reflecting on his remarkable career, his interest in representing his country in flag football at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, and his ambitions to develop sporting opportunities in Liberia, his parents' […]
- NFL Paris premiere: Saints' Alvin Kamara on global reach and sport as catalyst for youth opportunityFrançois Picard and Selina Sykes are pleased to welcome New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara. As the National Football League expands its international ambitions to Paris, Kamara offers a unique perspective that reaches well beyond the spectacle of American football's arrival in the French capital. Just days before the Saints' anticipated encounter with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kamara describes the occasion as "an opportunity unlike any other," while reflecting on his remarkable career, his interest in representing his country in flag football […]
- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Friday the NFL would have cancelled its first regular-season game in Paris if the situation were unsafe due to recent mass protests. The Steelers are scheduled to face the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis on Sunday.
- Marseille conceded their third defeat in three Europa League games on Thursday in Graz, as an early goal was enough to seal the three points for the hosts.
- Michael Carrick's side saw their winless run extend to seven matches in all competitions as a Nico Paz double powered the Italian side to an emphatic 4-1 win on Wednesday night.
- Real Madrid thrashed RB Leipzig 4-1 on Wednesday to secure their third consecutive Champions League victory. Bernardo Silva, Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappé and Yan Diomande scored for Jose Mourinho’s side, while Tidiam Gomis replied for Leipzig. Mbappé has scored in all three European matches this season, taking his tally to 12 goals.
- Paris Saint-Germain beat FC Barcelona (4-2) and have moved to the top of the Champions League table. However, Ousmane Dembélé, Marquinhos and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia were all forced off through injury.
- Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Barcelona 4-2 in a Champions League thriller on Tuesday, handing the Catalans their first defeat of the season. Liverpool staged a dramatic comeback to edge Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield, while Manchester City cruised to a 5-1 victory over AEK Athens.
- Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days by the Portuguese Football Federation. This suspension is accompanied by a fine of €255.
- Olympique Lyonnais beat Nice 2-1 in Ligue 1. With this victory, Lyon have moved to the top of an extremely tight league table.
- After trailing Strasbourg for more than 60 minutes, the Parisians called upon their substitutes to turn the game around. Following their spectacular Champions League victory over Manchester City and ahead of their clash with FC Barcelona, PSG are brimming with confidence.
- Fresh from their impressive 4-2 Champions League win on Manchester City’s home turf on Wednesday, PSG travel to Strasbourg on Saturday in Ligue 1. They aim to secure a fourth consecutive league win and maintain their growing momentum ahead of Tuesday's Champions League showdown with Barcelona.
- Hyron Andrews, a 31-year-old rugby player for the Lions team, was found dead at a hotel in France on Friday, the day before the South African club are due to play La Rochelle in the Champions Cup. The match will go ahead in his honour, his team said.