Why Sebastian Hoeness' Stuttgart Rise Is a Bayern Problem
Stuttgart's rise under Hoeness sees them face Bayern in the DFB-Pokal final, as the coach once snatched from relegation now battles his uncle's club.
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Stuttgart's rise under Hoeness sees them face Bayern in the DFB-Pokal final, as the coach once snatched from relegation now battles his uncle's club.
Lyon returns for a 12th UWCL final, facing Barcelona in a rematch of last year's defeat. Kickoff Saturday 18:00 on L'Équipe. Can they reclaim the crown?
RC Lens win first Coupe de France in 27 years, sparking all-night celebrations at Bollaert as 15,000 fans greet returning heroes Thauvin and Sage.
Auxerre's €2M dismissal of Pelissier after Ligue 1 survival stemmed from his poor relationship with sporting director Wantier and lack of thanks for signings.
Lens beat Nice 3-1 to win the Coupe de France, capping a 2nd-place Ligue 1 finish. Coach Pierre Sage says the club now knows it can be ambitious.
Adrien Thomasson's dream ending came true as Lens beat Nice to win Coupe de France, their first major trophy since 1998. Pride and belief sealed historic win.
Claude Puel believed Nice deserved as much as Lens in the Coupe de France final, citing a strong start, cruel first goal, and missed chances.
Mbappé retains No.10, Dembélé switches to 7, Olise takes 11, and Thuram inherits 9 as France reveals 2026 World Cup squad numbers, signaling a generational
Lens won their first Coupe de France since 1999, beating Nice 3-1. Thauvin scored early, Edouard added a header, while Dante's defensive frailties were exposed.
Lens' Coupe de France triumph over Nice sends Rennes to the Europa League and Monaco to the Conference League playoffs, reshaping France's European lineup.
Lens won its first Coupe de France, beating Nice 3-1 to cap a season that also brought a second-place Ligue 1 finish and a Champions League spot.
Fiorentina and Atalanta drew 1-1 in Serie A's final day as errors from goalkeepers Sportiello and Comuzzo's own goal cancelled out with no table impact.
Tuchel dropped Foden, Maguire, Palmer, and Alexander-Arnold from England's World Cup squad, focusing on team cohesion over individual talent.
Djibril Coulibaly, at 17 years and 185 days, became the youngest goalscorer in a Coupe de France final this century, netting for Nice just before half-time.
A brawl in Paris left 6 wounded and 65 arrested, underscoring a deep-rooted feud between Nice and PSG supporters fueled by political extremism.
84% of French believe valuing referees protects sport, so La Poste assigned number 84 to officials for the French Cup final and other finals until June 27.
David Boly was wrongly sent off in the Coupe Gambardella final after a referee error, but PSG still beat Montpellier 3-2 with a 94th-minute penalty.
Kadidiatou Diani's knee injury rules her out of UWCL final vs Barcelona; Vicki Becho steps in as Lyon's attack adjusts. Lyon aim for ninth European title.
Conmebol's plan to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams is doomed, sources say, with UEFA and other confederations strongly opposed.
Thomas Tuchel omitted Foden, Palmer, Maguire and Alexander-Arnold from England's World Cup squad, dividing media over lack of creativity and experience.