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FCA remains firmly convinced of the interest of its offer but "political conditions do not currently exist in France to carry out such an arrangement.

Fiat Chrysler withdraws offer of merger with Renault

The government has warned against ‘any haste’ regarding the proposed 50/50 merger.

06 Jun 2019 8:49 AM

Infantino has overseen a major increase in FIFA's income, with cash reserves increasing from $1 billion to $2.75 billion over his first term. (Photo: File)

Infantino waved in for second term as FIFA president

The FIFA Council chose to back his re-election by acclamation, with Infantino now hoping to build on the work he started in February 2016.

05 Jun 2019 7:13 PM

If Federer is to have any hope of a shock victory on Friday, then he needs to significantly improve his break point statistics. (Photo: AP)

Mission impossible? How Federer can beat Nadal at Roland Garros

The great Spaniard has only been defeated twice on the red brick dust in the French capital in 93 matches since his 2005 debut.

05 Jun 2019 5:48 PM

It will be episode 39 of their rivalry, and would offer the 37-year-old Federer the opportunity to cap a glittering career with perhaps his greatest achievement should he go on to lift the title having beaten the ‘King of Clay’ en route. (Photo: File)

French Open: Nadal, Federer to clash at the French Open semi-final

11-times champion Nadal demolished Kei Nishikori 6-1, 6-1, 6-3, while 20-times Grand Slam winner Roger Federer had a tough win vs Wawrinka.

05 Jun 2019 11:01 AM

China's football fan President Xi Jinping has stated his aim for the country to stage the showpiece World Cup one day (Photo: AP)

China will stage 2023 Asian Cup - AFC

It will mark the second time China has hosted the quadrennial continental tournament, after the 2004 edition.

04 Jun 2019 3:48 PM

The 2015 match was also the last time that Federer played in the clay-court Grand Slam tournament. (Photo: AP)

Federer seeks revenge vs. Wawrinka in French quarterfinals

Wawrinka beat Federer in straight sets in their last Roland Garros meeting at the same stage four years ago.

04 Jun 2019 12:27 PM

Two firms would produce 8.7 million vehicles a year, creating an industry powerhouse with an expected market value of some 36 billion euros (USD 40 billion).

Renault to decide on merger talks with Fiat Chrysler

Nissan, a long-time Renault partner, fears being sidelined by the deal.

04 Jun 2019 11:45 AM

Simona Halep in superb form, dropping four games in her last two matches.(Photo :AP)

French Open: Halep and Djokovic storm into quarter-finals

Novak Djokovic continued his untroubled progress as he beat Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-2, 6-2

04 Jun 2019 10:33 AM

French police said on Monday they had identified the body of an Indian national found in a sack by the side of a road in northern France, thanks to a cigarette lighter found in the dead man's pocket. (Representational Image)

Cops identify Indian man murdered in France; thanks to cigarette lighter

The DNA and fingerprints also failed to reveal the identity, according to a statement from investigators in Lille who led the inquiry.

04 Jun 2019 9:15 AM

The event, which will feature European champion Liverpool this year, will test Qatar's preparedness to stage the 2022 World Cup. (Photo: AP)

Qatar set to host next two Club World Cups

FIFA moved the World Cup from the usual June-July slot for 2022 because of the Gulf nation's summer heat.

03 Jun 2019 5:31 PM

Another Infantino idea, to bring forward the 48-team World Cup to 2022 in Qatar, had to be ditched (Photo: File)

Globe-trotting Infantino struggles to turn big plans into reality

Infantino said the proposed new tournaments were backed by an investment consortium willing to put in $25 billion over a 12-year cycle.

03 Jun 2019 3:25 PM

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) spokeswoman Shawn Morgan declined to comment. The French government, Renault’s biggest shareholder with a 15 per cent stake, also declined to comment.

Fiat Chrysler discusses improved Renault merger bid to win French backing

The improved offer, if formalised and accepted, would also see the combined company’s operations headquartered in France.

03 Jun 2019 10:45 AM

Defending champion Rafael Nadal was equally impressive during a 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 win over Argentine debutant Juan Ignacio Londero, reaching his 38th Grand Slam quarter-final. (Photo: AP)

French Open: Wawrinka defeats Stefan Tsitsipas by 7-6(6), 5-7, 6-4, 3-6, 8-6

Third seed Federer, bidding to emulate his 2009 French Open title, was sublime in the dazzling sunshine, waltzing past Mayer 6-2, 6-3, 6-3.

03 Jun 2019 9:03 AM

Nadal will see round 4 of the Rolan Garros tournament (Photo: AFP)

Federer and Nadal blaze into fourth round at Roland Garros

After a cool first week the thermostat was turned up at Roland Garros on Friday as Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer blazed into round 4

01 Jun 2019 2:43 PM

After beating Yannick Hanfmann for the loss off six games in round one, Nadal conceded seven against Yannick Maden in a 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 win on Court Suzanne Lenglen, crunching 43 winners in the process. Federer, wearing pale brown shorts, turned the screw just enough, breaking serve at a crucial juncture of each set for a clinical, yet still eye-catching 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory. (Photo:AP)

French Open: Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer makes smooth progress

Defending champion Rafael Nadal continued to chomp his way through as Roger Federer also maintained his smooth progress into the 3rd round.

30 May 2019 10:10 AM

Naomi Osaka’s quest for a third consecutive Grand Slam title almost came to an abrupt end on Tuesday as a number of top players struggled to book their spots in the second round of the French Open. (Photo: AFP)

French Open: Naomi Osaka earns a hard fought 0-6, 7-6(4), 6-1 victory vs Schmiedlova

Defending champion Simona Halep, Osaka’s potential semi-final opponent, lost her way in the second set against Australian Ajla Tomljanovic.

29 May 2019 9:23 AM

Serena Williams’s haul started at the US Open 20 years ago but she has not won a major since she beat her older sister Venus in the Australian Open final in 2017. (Photo: AFP)

French Open: Serena Williams turns her slow start to beat Diatchenko by 2-6, 6-1, 6-0

Serena Williams, chasing a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, overcame a wobbly start to reach the second round.

28 May 2019 9:39 AM

Nadal will next meet another qualifier, German Yannick Maden. (Photo: AFP)

French Open: Nadal shows who's the boss, grabs an easy 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 win vs Hanfmann

11-times champ, Nadal wasted little time in despatching Hanfmann after he said in the run up to the match that he could do ‘some damage’.

28 May 2019 9:18 AM

The 20-time Grand Slam champion, back on the Paris clay 10 years after his only title here, swept aside Italian Lorenzo Sonego 6-2, 6-4, 6-4. (Photo: AP/PTI)

French Open: Federer returns with bang, sweeps rival aside with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 win

Top favourites Rafa Nadal, the 11-time champion, and world number one Novak Djokovic will be in first-round action on Monday.

27 May 2019 9:32 AM

The deal being discussed would include guarantees covering corporate governance and employment in France and Italy.

Carmakers FCA and Renault to go public on tie-up talks

The plan under discussion would involve some transfer of equity, according to a source close to the discussions.

27 May 2019 8:22 AM

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