How Nice Kept Every International for Saint-Étienne Clash
Nice used FIFA’s RSTP Annex 1, Article 3 to keep Boudaoui, Oppong, and Abdi for the Saint-Étienne playoff. They join national teams after Friday's second leg.
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Nice used FIFA’s RSTP Annex 1, Article 3 to keep Boudaoui, Oppong, and Abdi for the Saint-Étienne playoff. They join national teams after Friday's second leg.
Lionel Messi's hamstring scare vs Philadelphia proves minor: muscle fatigue only, no tear. World Cup 2026 group stage with Algeria, Austria, Jordan ahead.
Elye Wahi's suspension for the relegation playoff first leg leaves Nice searching for goals; they average 0.83 points without him vs 1.11 with him.
Messi muscle fatigue tests reveal no serious injury, but his World Cup break plans are uncertain as Inter Miami monitor his fitness.
Edin Terzic is ready for his Athletic presentation as the club contacts Unai Lopez (Rayo) and remains interested in Ivan Martin, with Yuri's future uncertain.
Lionel Messi was subbed off in the 73rd minute after grabbing his left leg, but Inter Miami's coach called it precautionary due to fatigue and a heavy pitch.
Lionel Messi subbed out of Inter Miami's 6-4 win in 73rd minute, heads down tunnel. With the World Cup starting in 23 days, Argentina sweat his fitness.
Hicham Boudaoui to miss Nice playoff return leg, Ali Abdi could miss both games vs Saint-Étienne due to int'l duty, leaving Puel's squad thin for the decider.
Ismaël Saibari, Eredivisie Player of the Year, stars in Nabil Djellit's Maghreb Team of the Season on L'Equipe, with Hakimi, Bounou, and Lille's Bouaddi.
Family of Christophe Gleizes, jailed in Algeria, to give fictitious kick-off at Coupe de France final; 800 #FreeGleizes scarves distributed.
Mother and stepfather of jailed journalist Christophe Gleizes will give ceremonial kick-off at Coupe de France final, as #FreeGleizes campaign distributes 800
Nice has secured federation permissions to field its World Cup hopefuls in the L1-L2 playoff vs Saint-Étienne, though Ghana and Algeria calls are pending.
Spain drawn in Group H with Morocco, Fiji, and China for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar. The quest for a first title begins Nov 20 vs China.
FIFA refused LFP's exemption request, meaning Nice and Saint-Étienne must play the Ligue 1/Ligue 2 barrage without World Cup-bound players on May 26 and 29.
Nantes' final L1 match abandoned after 300 ultras invaded, marring Halilhodzic's farewell and likely triggering sanctions as they drop to Ligue 2.
Halilhodzic's final match abandoned: Nantes relegated as fans invade pitch. 'In 40 years, I've never experienced this,' he says after chaotic Ligue 1 finale.
Nantes-Toulouse was suspended in the 22nd minute after a pitch invasion and smoke bombs. The Ligue 1 finale faced abandonment amid violent clashes.
Fifa's 2026 World Cup is projected to emit 9M tonnes of CO2, double the average, with extreme travel distances and heat risks threatening players and fans.
Kelyann Bezahaf, 20, to sign first pro contract with Marseille: a 3-year deal for the Gambardella-winning right-back after impressing in N3 and Youth League.
Fans from five African nations get a visa bond waiver for 2026 World Cup provided they register with FIFA Pass by April 15, but other travel hurdles remain.