The Tour de France 2026 will start with a team trial in the heart of Barcelona, the organizers and the city announced during a press conference on Tuesday, February 25 in the Catalan capital. It will be the first time since 2019 in Brussels – and the first time in history for a first step … Read more
In their actions, the Blues have already proven that they are there. After a preliminary round passed without incident and three victories in as many matches against Qatar, Kuwait and Austria, the French men’s handball team begins the main round of the world championship this Tuesday, January 21, against Hungary. In the heads, on the … Read more
There will therefore ultimately be 35 around François Bayrou. The list of ministers revealed yesterday therefore does not quite honor the promise of a tight government which is often proclaimed before the announcement of the fateful list. “I wanted the government to be tighter,” wrote François Bayrou in a letter sent to the resigning ministers. … Read more
Cyclist Matt Richardson has been banned for life from representing Australia after causing a surprise by joining the British team just weeks after winning three Olympic track medals in green and gold, the Australian Cycling Federation announced on Monday ( AusCycling). The 25-year-old runner won silver in the individual sprint and keirin, as well as … Read more
“This victory does us a lot of good”declared Fabien Galthié, coach of the XV of France, after the test match won against New Zealand on Saturday at the Stade de France (30-29). He also insisted on his team’s ability to “make a rounded back”. “It’s very strong the state of mind that she showed in … Read more
Ludovic Fabregas was elected the new captain of the French handball team on Monday, replacing Luka Karabatic who wanted to hand over because he could not “project” until the 2028 Olympic Games. “I discussed it with +Gino+ (coach Guillaume Gille, Editor’s note) some time ago. It was a desire on my part: the French team … Read more
Dutchwoman Demi Vollering, star of women’s cycling, will join FDJ-Suez for two seasons starting in 2025, the French team announced on Monday. The winner of the 2023 Tour de France women leaves the Dutch team SD Worx to complete the FDJ-Suez squad alongside the French Juliette Labous, another luxury recruit, and Evita Muzic. “It’s a … Read more
In the absence of Kylian Mbappé, Aurélien Tchouaméni will wear the captain’s armband of the France team on Thursday against Israel, in Budapest, during the 3rd day of the League of Nations, the FFF announced on Wednesday. The Real Madrid midfielder will highlight his new role by accompanying Didier Deschamps, his coach, at a press … Read more