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Latest news and information relating to sport in France.
NFL Paris Game: How to watch American football in France
The NFL is coming to France, with the Pittsburgh Steelers playing against the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France on Sunday, October 25th. Here's how to get tickets and watch the game on French television.
Tiny French hamlet holds 'historic' cricket tournament
Visitors to the chateau in the tiny village of Liettres in northern France heard some unfamiliar terminology this weekend, at an international cricket tournament.
France says 2030 Winter Olympics safe despite political uncertainty
France will honour its commitment to host the 2030 Winter Olympics regardless of the outcome of next year's presidential election, Sports Minister Marina Ferrari said on Tuesday during an IOC visit to Lyon.
2030 Winter Olympics chief Grospiron quits
The head of the organising committee for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, Edgar Grospiron, resigned on Thursday following months of tension.
French prosecutor wants Bin Hammam tried over Qatar 2022 vote
France's financial prosecutor's office has asked that four people, including disgraced former Asian football chief Mohamed Bin Hammam, be sent to trial for corruption in connection with the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
What we know so far about France's 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics
If you're still pining for the heady days of the Paris Olympics, there is some good news - France is hosting again in 2030, this time for winter sports. Here's what you need to know about the next French Games.
MAP: How to watch the 2026 Women’s Tour de France
The 2026 Women’s Tour de France gets under way in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Saturday, August 1st, and finishes nine stages later in Nice
France turn to Zidane as coach in long-awaited homecoming
Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation announced.
How to watch the 2026 Tour de France final stage in Paris
The Tour de France concludes this weekend in Paris with a thrilling race around the narrow, cobbled streets of Montmartre before approaching the finish line on the Champs-Elysées - here's how to be among the spectators.
Tour de France hit by new wave of anti-doping tests
Several Tour de France teams, including that of Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel, confirmed on Tuesday they had faced anti-doping controls during the race's final rest day.
How to watch the final stages of the 2026 World Cup on French TV
The 2026 men's football World Cup reaches its climax this weekend - here's how to watch if you are in France.
France and England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off
France and England will bid a gloomy farewell to the World Cup on Saturday when they face each other in the third-place play-off in Miami.
OPINION: France should learn from the success of its wonderful multi-racial football team
Talented French footballers - many drawn from the multi-racial suburbs - have become a net export for the country. France itself could learn a great deal from the success of its grassroots sports operation, writes John Lichfield.
Factcheck: Is there any truth to the claim that France's footballers are 'not French'?
Spain's former prime minister has become the latest person to question the Frenchness of France's national football team - so where does this idea come from, and is there any truth in it?
French frenzy expected on Bastille Day Tour de France stage
Nothing captures the imagination of the French cycling public more than a home winner on Bastille Day.
What you need to know about the Tour de France stages in Dordogne and Corrèze
Over the weekend, the world’s most famous cycle race will pass through two historic French départements. Here’s what you need to know.
Olympic bosses approve venue changes for 2030 Winter Games
Olympic bosses on Monday approved changes to the venue masterplan for the 2030 Winter Games scheduled to be held in the French Alps.
Will there be fan zones in Paris to watch the 2026 World Cup?
Paris will not have an official fan zone for the 2026 men's football World Cup, at least for now. But several organisations have decided to set up zones where people can watch the matches.
French Open fines tennis player for 'unacceptable' sexist outburst
Roland Garros and the French Tennis Federation on Monday hit Adolfo Daniel Vallejo with a $65,000 fine for his remarks about the woman who umpired his second-round defeat at the French Open.
780 arrested, deadly road accident in riotous PSG victory celebrations across France
French authorities announced Sunday that 780 people were arrested across the country when overnight celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory over Arsenal were marred by violent clashes, and a road accident that killed a young man.
Hundreds arrested as clashes erupt in Paris on PSG victory night
Police on Saturday detained more than 280 people in Paris after violent clashes erupted when thousands poured onto the streets during Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League final victory.
France to deploy 22,000 police officers for Champions League final
Title-holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Budapest on Saturday evening
Champagne start in Reims for 2028 Tour de France
The 2028 Tour de France will embark from Reims in the French champagne region, organisers ASO revealed on Monday.