DECRYPTAGE – Since the age of 9, the Spaniard has forged a strong relationship with Babolat, a century-old French company. Rafael Nadal has always been a loyal man. To his clan, who have followed him for years, to his native island of Mallorca, but also to his rackets. Since his childhood, the man with 14 […]
Brive releases Léo Carbonneau, who will join Racing 92
The promising 20-year-old scrum-half will leave the Corrèze at the end of the season. CA Brive announced on Monday that they had reached an agreement (financial, amount not specified) to release Léo Carbonneau from his final year of contract. The promising scrum-half, son of 90s international Philippe Carbonneau, will join Racing 92 at the end […]
And in the end, Deschamps wins (again)
HUMOR – Despite the criticism and turbulence, the French national team coach has emerged stronger from 2024. “I’m a realist, it’s been twelve years (…) Whether some people are sick of seeing my face…” You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to understand the end of Didier Deschamps’ sentence, pronounced on Sunday evening on […]
Limoges acquires Poland’s top scorer
American point guard Souley Boum leaves MKS Dabrowa Gornicza for CSP Limoges. Rumors have been swirling in recent hours. Now it’s confirmed. Souley Boum is coming to Beaublanc. Non-drafted last spring after a season of 8.6 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists in the G-League, the American point guard has averaged 24.7 points, 6.6 assists, […]
Nyedzi Kpokpoya, former French international, dies aged 47
Nyedzi Kpokpoya, a former French national basketball team player who won 21 caps, died “accidentally” in Marseille on November 13, according to the FFBB. The French Basketball Federation (FFBB) announced on Monday the death of Nyedzi Kpokpoya, a former member of the French national team who won 21 caps between 1994 and 1996. The ex-interior […]
Novak Djokovic, Richard Gasquet, Stan Wawrinka… Rafael Nadal, beloved in life but a bully on the court
The man with 22 Grand Slam titles is playing his very last Davis Cup tournament this week in Malaga. Here we hear from those who have worked closely with him throughout their careers. The world of the little yellow ball is unanimous. Rafael Nadal is a humble and generous man off the court. On the […]
Antoine Dupont nominated for world’s best 7-a-side player…
However, Word Rugby did not nominate the Olympic champion for the title of World’s Best XV Player. Verdict this Sunday evening. Who will succeed All Black Ardie Savea as World Player of 2023? One thing is certain: it won’t be Antoine Dupont. As Le Figaro had announced, the Toulouse native has not been selected by […]
Ilenikhena, Monaco footballer, attacked and robbed in Essonne
George Ilenikhena, an 18-year-old Franco-Nigerian forward for AS Monaco, was attacked by four armed men as he left a party in Essonne. The international break is quiet for some, but not for others. AS Monaco striker George Ilenikhena was the victim of a mugging in Corbeil-Essonnes on Saturday night, reveals the newspaper Le Parisien . […]
“My best goodbye would be the joy of winning with everyone,” smiles Nadal
Rafael Nadal, who is about to bow out after the Davis Cup finals, spoke on Monday. But he also left some doubt as to whether he will be attending. “I don’t know whether I’ll play a match or not”.said Monday Rafael Nadalwho is about to bow out after the final phase of the Davis Cup […]
prop George-Henri Colombe faced the All Blacks with… a stomach bug
After taking the field against the All Blacks in the 9th minute of play on Saturday evening, international prop George-Henri Colombe confessed to the Parisien having played with a gastro. George-Henri Colombe thus played 70 minutes of an international match against the All BlacksThe All Blacks are the best on the oval, but they’re sick. […]