The Messi Effect: A Global Football Frenzy, a Diplomatic Row, and a Lesson in Inclusion As the Olympics kick off in Paris, the City of Light is set to host a spectacle of sports, art, and culture. But amidst the excitement, a brewing controversy has got the entire world talking. Argentina’s rugby team, the Pumas, … Read more
France International Slams Argentina’s Racist Chant as ‘Lamentable’ As the world celebrated Argentina’s Copa America triumph, an ugly underbelly was exposed. Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez and his teammates were heard singing a racist song, targeting players of French descent, on an Instagram live broadcast. The chants, which are said to date back to the 2022 … Read more
Mbappe’s Euro 2024 Flop: What Really Happened When France Crashed Out to Spain The drama has unfolded, and France’s Euro 2024 campaign has come to an abrupt end. On Tuesday, Didier Deschamps’ side was defeated by Spain in the semi-finals, marking the end of a disappointing tournament for the once-fancied French team. As the final … Read more
France’s Euro 2024 Campaign Ends in Semi-Final Heartbreak Spain’s unbeaten run continued as they sealed their place in the final of Euro 2024, courtesy of first-half goals from Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo. The victory means that France, the defending champions, will not feature in a third-place play-off match, a rarity in European Championship history. … Read more
Deschamps Unfazed by France’s Lack of Spark, Tells Critics to "Watch Something Else" France coach Didier Deschamps has brushed off criticism of his team’s lackluster performances at Euro 2024, telling critics to "watch something else" if they’re not entertained by Les Bleus’ style of play. Speaking ahead of their semifinal clash against Spain, Deschamps conceded … Read more
France’s Goalless Puzzler: Can They Reignite Their Attack Against Spain? As the semi-finals of Euro 2024 kick off in Munich, a mouth-watering matchup between Spain and France is set to provide the perfect stage for Les Bleus to rediscover their attacking form. But, with a staggering zero goals scored from open play, France fans are … Read more