Tag: Sports briefs
Victor Campenaerts the strongest in Barcelonnette
Victor Campenaerts won the 18th stage of the Tour de France between Gap and Barcelonnette on July 18, on a course perfect for adventurers. Arriving with three riders for the…
French Federation takes legal action following accusations of violence against Wilfried Happio
The French Athletics Federation (FFA) has taken legal action following accusations of domestic violence against Olympic athlete Wilfried Happio, reported in a testimony by the newspaper Le Monde, it announced…
The Olympic Village opened its doors to athletes
The Olympic Village in northern Paris officially opened its doors on Thursday, July 18, a day when several hundred athletes are expected to take over the premises eight days before…
Richard Carapaz wins at Superdévoluy
Winner of the Giro d’Italia in 2019, Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz won solo during the 18th stage of the Tour de France this Wednesday, July 17 between Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux and the Superdévoluy…
Luka Modric extends with Real Madrid
Real Madrid veteran and Croatian national team legend Luka Modric will stay in the Spanish capital for another season after extending his contract until June 2025, the Madrid club announced…
Third victory for Belgian Jasper Philipsen in the 16th stage, fall of Biniam Girmay
Belgian Jasper Philipsen won his third victory in this Tour de France by winning the 16th stage in a sprint on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Nîmes, where the Eritrean…
After further disappointment, Southgate is no longer England coach
Having arrived on the bench of the English selection at the end of 2016, Gareth Southgate will not go any further. The technician announced, Tuesday July 16, 2024, his departure…
German Thomas Müller retires from international football
German international Thomas Müller, winner of the 2014 World Cup and star of Bayern Munich, announced on Monday July 15 his retirement from international football after his country’s defeat in…
Dutchwoman Femke Bol becomes second athlete in history to run under 51s in 400m hurdles
Dutch 400m hurdles world champion Femke Bol ran under 51 seconds at the La Chaux-de-Fonds meeting in Switzerland on Sunday 14 July, becoming the second athlete in history to achieve…
Laurent Blanc appointed new coach of Saudi club Al-Ittihad
Without a club since his dismissal from Olympique Lyonnais in September 2023, Laurent Blanc was officially appointed as the new coach of the Al-Ittihad club in Saudi Arabia this Saturday,…