What France's ticket row means for their World Cup hopes
France players frustrated over FFF's limit of 8 family tickets per player for World Cup, despite positive bonus talks, sparking tension before June 10
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France players frustrated over FFF's limit of 8 family tickets per player for World Cup, despite positive bonus talks, sparking tension before June 10
Romelu Lukaku's 90th-minute strike against Croatia was his 90th Belgium goal, passing Robert Lewandowski to become the 5th-highest men's international scorer.
Torrential rain halts Brescia vs Ascoli Serie B promotion playoff at 1-1 after 61 minutes. The match will resume Wednesday 19:00 with 30 minutes to play.
Zidane's 2005 retirement U-turn, sparked by a mysterious voice, propelled France to the 2006 World Cup final. L'Equipe's new documentary revisits the decision.
Saint-Étienne's Green Angels and Magic Fans avoid dissolution after interior minister accepts commission's unfavorable opinion, securing fan backing for Ligue
Clermont U19 clinched a Youth League debut for 2026-27 by reaching the French U19 final, as opponents PSG already qualified via the Champions League path.
Casemiro downplays Brazil's status, insisting Seleção are not top favorites as they arrive in New Jersey for the 2026 World Cup but vow to fight for victory.
DR Congo's friendly vs Chile cancelled due to Ebola, disrupting WC prep. Camp moved to Belgium; Group K with Colombia, Portugal, Uzbekistan awaits.
Lionel Messi trained alone due to left thigh muscle fatigue ahead of Argentina's June 16 opener against Algeria, but the federation says he is progressing well.
Lewis Koumas scored a 90+3-minute equalizer as Wales drew 1-1 with Ghana in a World Cup warm-up in Cardiff, denying Caleb Yirenkyi's opener.
Morocco defeated Madagascar 4-0 in a World Cup warm-up, with 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi making his first start and playing 45 minutes. Saibari netted a brace.
The LFP will use a coin toss to decide whether PSG vs Lens Trophée des Champions is held at Parc des Princes or Stade Bollaert after clubs fail to agree.
Lyon near deal for Salzburg midfielder Mads Bidstrup, 25, valued over €10M, as they bolster squad for Champions League qualifiers after signing Kaïl Boudache.
On August 3, 2005, Zinédine Zidane reversed his international retirement, calling the decision 'mystical' and sparking a path to the 2006 World Cup final.
Blue Crow Sports Group sold CD Leganés for €90M but reaffirmed long-term commitment to Le Havre AC with €18.2M capital increase and DNCG guarantees.
Blue Crow sold Leganés for nearly €90M but reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Le Havre, with capital increase and DNCG guarantees amid fan concerns.
Belgium beat Croatia 2-0 in a World Cup warm-up friendly, with Tielemans and Lukaku scoring and Courtois making crucial saves, offering Garcia tactical clarity.
William Saliba missed France's outdoor training session due to ongoing back pain, working indoors with a physio, as PSG's Champions League finalists joined the
French football governance reform bill, passed by Senate, still unscheduled. Proposed shift of €12M yearly betting revenue from LFP to FFF worries clubs.
OM's Semsar-de Boisséson enters LFP board Wednesday, opposing Vincent Labrune's leadership. Her election could reshape governance after Longoria's exit.