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France's Marine Le Pen barred from running for public office for 5 years after embezzlement conviction: Media
Marine Le Pen on Monday was found guilty of misappropriating EU funds in an historic trial that could halt her future presidential election hopes.CNBC - 4d -
With this damning of Le Pen, France can be the ‘anti-Trump’. It’s a bold path others should follow| Alexander Hurst
The far right leader is banned and disgraced. European leaders can seize this moment to show voters they will fight for them. The French justice system chose courage over surrender. The law was ...The Guardian - 4d -
FEATURE | Demba Ba and Dunkerque daring to dream against PSG ahead of historic Coupe de France semi-final
l’Union Sportive de Littoral de Dunkerque. It’s far from a household name in French football, but the club’s upwards trajectory from the semi-pro lower leagues to fighting for promotion to Ligue...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Video: Watch Desire Doue Dash USL Dunkerque’s Hopes, Puts PSG Ahead in Coupe de France
After USL Dunkerque went up 2-0, Paris Saint-Germain didn’t want to become the latest Ligue 1 club to for to the Ligue 2 side and has scored three straight unanswered goals.Right before halftime, ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
France’s left is celebrating Le Pen’s conviction. But gloating will make it harder to beat the far right | Georgios Samaras
Beware the backlash strategies used by Trump and Berlusconi. It is vital that the National Rally leader isn’t able to capitalise on this verdict. The verdict is in: the National Rally (NR) and its ...The Guardian - 2d -
Marine Le Pen's Trump-style defiance over her conviction leaves France and its far right in a bind
Marine Le Pen has been a superstar of Europe’s far-right movement until a spectacular court ruling banned her from running for the French presidency in 2027.NBC News - 2d -
Marine Le Pen's ban outraged France's far right - and they may well take revenge
Could the National Rally retaliate in parliament by attempting to bring down the fragile coalition government?BBC News - 2d -
Trump says France should 'free' Marine Le Pen as he offers support to far-right leader
President Trump offered support to French far-right leader Marine Le Pen after a Paris court earlier this week convicted her of embezzling European Union funds.NBC News - 13h -
Israel bombs Beirut for first time since ceasefire with Hezbollah
France and Lebanon say Israel violated its ceasefire with Hezbollah with a strike in Beirut, as deaths mount in Gaza after Israel abandoned its ceasefire with Hamas.CBS News - Mar. 28 -
More money? Game-time guarantees? What is holding up Antoine Griezmann’s decision on his Atletico Madrid future?
Antoine Griezmann (34) is yet to make a decision on his future. The former France international’s contract at Atletico Madrid expires at the end of the season and while there are talks over an ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
‘Playing gods with the cradle of life’: French Polynesia’s president issues warning over deep-sea mining
Exclusive: Moetai Brotherson fears environmental risks of controversial practice and says independence from France must not be ‘rushed’. Read more Pacific leaders: in their words French ...The Guardian - 3d -
Faced with Trump's new tariff, French wine producers expect rough times ahead
France’s wine producers are deeply concerned that the 20% tariff slapped by President Donald Trump will deal a severe blow to the sector that relies on the U.S. as its top marketABC News - 10h -
PLAYER RATINGS | Dunkerque 2-4 PSG: Dembélé brace helps PSG complete comeback win to reach Coupe de France final
Dunkerque looked like they could have achieved the impossible when they went 2-0 up against Paris Saint-Germain, but goals from Doué, Dembélé and Marquinhos sealed a comeback win in Lille to qualif...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Marine Le Pen’s future to be decided as embezzlement verdict arrives
Far-right leader could be barred from standing for presidency if she is convicted over alleged fake jobs scam. The future of the far-right leader Marine Le Pen – and France’s political landscape – ...The Guardian - 5d -
Chelsea’s plans for Kendry Paez explained as confusion surfaced over Strasbourg loan
Chelsea’s plans for new signing Kendry Paez have now been explained after some confusion surfaced in a report yesterday.It was reported in France over the weekend that Paez had almost completed a ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
French far-right's Le Pen sentenced to prison and banned from office in embezzlement trial
Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far-right party, was handed a four-year prison sentence and banned from holding public office for five years by a court.NBC News - 4d -
Dunkerque predicted XI v PSG: Luís Castro with full squad at his disposal
USL Dunkerque already count Lille OSC, Stade Brestois and AJ Auxerre as their victims in this year’s Coupe de France run. Paris Saint-Germain, unbeaten domestically this season, represent the Ligue ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
K. Thuram: Juventus ‘fight’ racism, my brother Marcus ‘proud’ of me
Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram says his brother Marcus, an Inter striker, is ‘proud’ of him and is pleased that the Bianconeri often talk about the best way to ‘fight racism.’The France m...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
French midfielder Gaëtane Thiney to end her 25-year career after this season
Gaëtane Thiney, who scored 58 goals in 163 matches with France, took part in three World Cups and contributed to the emergence of women's soccer in the country, will retire at the end of the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Was this the best free-kick in Premier League history?
BBC Sport looks back on the marvellous free-kick scored by France midfielder Dimitri Payet for West Ham United against Crystal Palace nine years ago today.BBC News - 2d -
Ben Yedder attempts soccer comeback in Iran after suspended prison sentence
Former France international Wissam Ben Yedder is trying to revive his career in Iran after almost a year on the sidelines and a suspended prison sentence for sexually assaulting a woman. Ben ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Basquiat to Delaney: inside the exhibition honouring 50 years of art in Black Paris
The vast show at the Pompidou highlights how the French capital became a haven for creatives from across the diaspora. Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. I was in France at the weekend to check ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘That’s why they are where they are in the league’ – Cannes’ Cheikh N’Doye critical of Reims’ performance
AS Cannes were beaten but they certainly were not outplayed as their Coupe de France adventure came to an end at the hands of Stade de Reims (1-2) on Wednesday night. There should have been a gulf ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
US regulators seek to take control over Ligue 2 side Red Star FC and 777 Partners’ clubs
Paris suburb-based Red Star FC are hoping to secure survival in the final quarter of the Ligue 2 season, in their first campaign in France’s second division for six years. The ownership situation ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mary Earps on life at PSG: ‘There was a lot of noise so it’s been nice to escape’
England goalkeeper on how she has fine-tuned her game since moving to France and ‘loving the architecture’ in Paris. Many of us might perceive it as a bustling metropolis full of tourist hotspots. ...The Guardian - 1d -
Hopman Cup mixed-team tennis event to be played in Bari in July
This year’s Hopman Cup will be played in the southern Italian city of Bari, the International Tennis Federation announced Thursday. The mixed-team tournament featuring squads from Italy, France, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d
