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FIFA President Gianni Infantino. AP Photo

FIFA to use 'power of football' to combat coronavirus

Football administrators all over the world were urged by FIFA President Gianni Infantino to send out and spread key messages at their level

17 Mar 2020 1:31 PM

FIFA President Gianni Infantino. AFP Photo

FIFA wants all international games to be postponed

FIFA said that clubs would be allowed to refuse to send their players to national squad gatherings in March and April

14 Mar 2020 2:27 PM

File picture of Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas competes during the qualifying race for the Formula One

Third and fourth Formula One races in Bahrain and Vietnam postponed

Chinese GP in Shanghai scheduled for April 19 was postponed on Feb 12

13 Mar 2020 10:29 PM

Players of Lask and Manchester United line up prior to the UEFA Europa League last 16, first leg match behind closed doors in Linz, Austria, on Thursday. AFP Photo

Europa League: Manchester United thrash LASK behind closed doors

First leg games between Inter Milan and Getafe in Italy, and Sevilla and Roma in Spain didn't go ahead as planned

13 Mar 2020 10:21 AM

PSG's Kylian Mbappe reacts after missing a scoring chance during a French League One match in the current season. AP Photo

PSG's Mbappe sick, doubtful for Dortmund crunch Champions League match

Club needs to overturn a 2-1 deficit and French striker is crucial for PSG's prospects

10 Mar 2020 8:27 PM

In this file photo dated Wednesday, June 19, 2019, Michel Platini leaves the French police anti-corruption and financial crimes office in Nanterre, outside Paris. AP Photo

Michel Platini loses FIFA ban appeal at European human rights court

The court felt the need to restore the reputation of the sport and of FIFA

05 Mar 2020 4:38 PM

Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin gets back to winning ways in Lyon

American top seed had lost in opening round at Dubai and Doha

05 Mar 2020 2:28 PM

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates his goal with Brazilian striker Neymar during their French Cup gane against Olympique Lyonnais on Wednesday. AFP Photo

Mbappe treble fires Paris Saint-Germain into French Cup final

The Parisian side visit the Stade de France next month

05 Mar 2020 1:47 PM

De Meo, who speaks French, will be one of a growing handful of outsiders in senior company jobs in France.

Renault turns to Volkswagen's De Meo as car maker seeks fresh start

De Meo will start on July 1, Renault said in a statement.

29 Jan 2020 10:33 AM

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) manager Thomas Tuchel said the season so far has been 'very good' for the club.(Photo: AFP)

Season has been 'very good' so far: Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel feels PSG are moving in the right direction.

25 Dec 2019 3:17 PM

The "historically low" number mostly died covering conflicts in Yemen, Syria and Afghanistan, the Paris-based watchdog said, which warned that "journalism remains a dangerous profession". (Representational Image)

49 journalists murdered across world in 2019, lowest in 16 years

57 journalists are being held hostage across the globe, mostly in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Ukraine.

17 Dec 2019 11:11 AM

Paris Saint-Germain’s serial goal-getters Kylian Mbappe, Mauro Icardi and Neymar were at it again as the Ligue 1 leaders extended their advantage to seven points with a 4-0 victory at 10-man St Etienne on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

Ligue 1 2019-20: Paris Saint-Germain thump 10-man Saint-Etienne 4-0

Neymar struck early before Mbappe netted either side of the break and Icardi also scored to lift PSG to 42 points from 17 games.

16 Dec 2019 9:32 AM

Kylian Mbappe and Neymar were at their brilliant best as Paris St Germain demolished Galatasaray 5-0 in their final Champions League Group A game at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP)

UCL 2019-20: Mbappe and Neymar dazzle as PSG crush Galatasaray 5-0

Mbappe and Neymar scored one and set up two other goals

12 Dec 2019 2:40 PM

Didier Deschamps' contract as coach of world champions France has been extended through to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a source said Tuesday. (Photo:AFP)

Didier Deschamps' France contract extended to 2022 World Cup: source

Deschamps, a former France skipper who led the team to 1998 World Cup glory, has been at the coaching helm of Les Bleus since summer 2012.

11 Dec 2019 12:24 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Moscow had grounds to appeal a decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency to bar Russia from major sporting events, a move he said violated the Olympic charter. (Photo: AP)

Vladimir Putin says Moscow could appeal Russia sports ban

Russia was banned from the world’s top sporting events for four years earlier on Monday, including the next summer and winter Olympics.

10 Dec 2019 1:17 PM

Marseille kept pace with Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday after coming from behind to beat Bordeaux 3-1 ( Photo:AP)

Ligue 1 2019-20 Marseille beat Bordeaux 3-1 to stay closer to PSG

Jordan Amavi, Morgan Sanson and Nemanja Radonjic hit the decisive goals as Andre Villas-Boas' side maintained a hot streak.

09 Dec 2019 12:44 PM

After securing a win over Montpellier, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) manager Thomas Tuchel said they showed a 'good attitude and quality'. (Photo:AFP)

PSG showed good attitude and quality: Thomas Tuchel after victory over Montpellier

PSG thrashed Montpellier by 3-1 on Saturday in Ligue 1.

09 Dec 2019 12:28 PM

Neymar scored a sublime free-kick and set up another goal as Paris Saint-Germain rallied to beat 10-man Montpellier 3-1 and restore their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to eight points. (Photo:AFP)

Ligue 1 2019-20: Neymar stars in PSG's 3-1 comeback win over 10-man Montpellier

Montpellier, unbeaten at home since the opening day of the season, grabbed the lead on 41 minutes at the Stade de la Mosson.

08 Dec 2019 12:04 PM

A superb Kylian Mbappe goal and a Neymar penalty helped Paris Saint-Germain restore a five-point lead atop the Ligue 1 standings with a 2-0 home win over Nantes on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP)Photo:AFP)

Ligue 1 2019-20: Neymar, Kylian Mbappe help Paris Saint-Germain humiliate Nantes 2-0

Mbappe found the back of the net with a jaw-dropping backheel finish early in the 2nd half and Neymar doubled the tally near the end.

05 Dec 2019 10:09 AM

Earlier this year, Allison Becker was named as the Champions League Goalkeeper of the Season and Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper. (Photo: AFP)

2019 Yashin Trophy won by Liverpool's Alisson Becker

The Brazil international was a key figure in Liverpool's run during the 2018-19 campaign.

03 Dec 2019 1:14 PM

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