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PSG would claim the championship for the eighth time -- and draw to within two of the record held by Saint-Etienne -- with a win at the Parc des Princes if Lille slip up away to Reims. (Photo: AFP)

PSG looks to clinch their record sixth french ligue 1 title this weekend

PSG will know ahead of kick-off whether they can complete their title claim with a win at home to League Cup champs Strasbourg.

05 Apr 2019 4:19 PM

Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty and Daniel Alves found the net with a delicate lob to wrap up victory in the closing stages. (Photo: AFP)

French Cup: Verrati's rare goals pushes PSG to the finals after 3-0 win vs Nantes

Verratti opened the scoring for the Cup holders in the first half with his first PSG goal of the season.

04 Apr 2019 4:47 PM

It was not the first time that Mbappe has had to temper comparisons with Pele, after a rush to crown him a future footballing great during the World Cup in Russia, where he scored four goals in total. (Photo: File)

'I scored exactly 1,025 or 1,000 goals so it's possible for Mbappe also': Pele

The 78-year-old Brazilian claims to have netted over 1,000 goals in his career.

03 Apr 2019 4:29 PM

Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe scored his 27th goal of the season as the runaway leaders edged closer to the Ligue 1 title. (Photo: AFP)

Ligue 1: Kylian Mbappe's sole goal gives PSG hard fought 1-0 win vs Toulouse

Mbappe struck in the 74th minute to put PSG on 80 points from 29 games and on the brink of retaining the title with second-placed Lille.

01 Apr 2019 2:45 PM

The Brazilian has been out for more than two months with a metatarsal problem. (Photo: AFP)

'It’s too soon to talk about having him back on pitch', says Tuchel

Neymar’s return had been scheduled for mid-April, although there were hopes he would make a fast recovery.

31 Mar 2019 2:12 PM

Plonking a modernist pyramid into the centre of a Renaissance palace was initially considered sacrilege. (Photo:AFP)

The journey of Louvre’s pyramid from outrage to icon

Paris celebrates 30 years of the Louvre's glass pyramid, which was once considered to be a brazen addition to the museum.

28 Mar 2019 11:49 PM

The result gives France six points from their first two matches and puts them ahead Turkey, who also won 4-0 on Monday, on goal difference. (Photo: AP)

UEFA Euro Qualifiers: France routs Iceland 4-0

Kylian Mbappe scored one and set up two more as France routed Iceland 4-0 to move to the top of Group H in Euro 2020 qualifying.

26 Mar 2019 5:03 PM

Coach Luis Enrique named an attacking line-up, with Marco Asensio, Alvaro Morata and Rodrigo all starting, and it was the latter who volleyed home the opener from Jordi Alba's cross in the 16th minute. (Photo: AP)

UEFA EURO QUALIFIERS: Spain battles hard against Norway to win 2-1

Spain were not at their clinical best in Valencia, but got their Group F campaign off to a solid start despite Norway threatening an upset.

24 Mar 2019 6:25 PM

Stampede at Disneyland Paris as crowd mistake sound for 'attack'

The theme park complex 30 kilometres east of Paris is one of Europe's most visited private tourist destinations.

24 Mar 2019 10:26 AM

Philippe's office on Friday welcomed the resignation, describing it as a responsible decision. (Photo:Twitter)

50 year old Mayor from France quits over nude photos sent to woman

A mayor in northwest France close to PM Edouard Philippe has resigned after several nude pictures of him were released by a woman.

23 Mar 2019 10:06 AM

Le Bleus have played six games - four in the Nations League - since beating Croatia 4-2 to win the 2018 World Cup but Friday’s Group H opener will be their first leading to a major competition. (Photo: AP)

France is motivated for their first Euro 2020 qualifier, says Pogba

The 22-year-old is determined to play at Euro 2020.

21 Mar 2019 4:36 PM

The Adjudicatory Chamber then ruled in September that the case should be referred back to the Investigatory Chamber for further review. (Photo: Twitter)

PSG wins legal war vs UEFA after PSG flouted FFP rules

In June last year, the CFCB chairman ordered the Adjudicatory Chamber to review the decision.

20 Mar 2019 5:55 PM

PSG were ahead but had already lost fullbacks Dani Alves and Thomas Meunier through injuries. (Photo: AP)

Ligue 1: Di Maria scores brace as PSG crush Marseille 3-1

The Argentine forward tormented the visitors’ defence throughout, adding to Kylian Mbappe’s opener to put PSG on 77 points from 28 games.

18 Mar 2019 3:52 PM

President Emmanuel Macron cut short a ski weekend in the Pyrenees mountains as hooded protesters went on the rampage in Paris. (Photo:AP)

Unrest in Paris continue as yellow vests loot, burn luxury stores

Rioters looted and torched shops and businesses on the famed Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris.

17 Mar 2019 9:26 AM

France said it has always been and always will be by India’s side in the fight against terrorism. (Photo:AP)

France freeze assets of JeM chief Masood Azhar

France has decided to freeze the assets of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) founder and leader Masood Azhar, the French government said.

15 Mar 2019 1:37 PM

Luis Suarez will make the journey and the 23-man squad contained no other major surprises with all bar Penarol full-back Giovanni Gonzalez playing their club football outside Uruguay. (Photo: AP)

Injured Cavani dropped from squad, will miss China Cup matches

Cavani, who injured his hamstring in February, returned for a last-minute appearance in PSG’s elimination by Manchester United last week.

13 Mar 2019 3:05 PM

Other gatherings were planned on Saturday in several French cities such as Bordeaux and Toulouse. (Photo:AP)

Protests of the 'yellow vests' escalates in Paris

Hundreds of 'yellow vest' protesters began marches in Paris on Saturday.

11 Mar 2019 8:54 AM

Brazilian defender Marcelo is a doubt for Wednesday's fixture. (Photo: AFP)

Ligue 1: Gritty Strasborough holds back Lyon to 2-2 draw

Bruno Genesio's side head to the La Liga giants with the tie finely balanced at 0-0 after the first leg in France.

10 Mar 2019 3:14 PM

A model wearing a bucket hat and leather cumberband at the Dior's tartan-heavy Paris autumn winter show. (Photo: AFP)

Trends from Paris fashion week!

Tartan, hats, floral prints and nipped waists – the biggest trends from the autumn winter collections at Paris women's fashion week.

07 Mar 2019 5:09 PM

United now join Ajax, Porto and Tottenham in the last eight of the competition. (Photo: File)

Neymar blasts referees for PSG's UCL exit

It is the first time that a club managed to overturn a 2-0 deficit in the Champions League having played the first leg at home.

07 Mar 2019 4:47 PM

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