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Mbappé Five Goals From Becoming France’s All-Time Top Scorer

September 10, 2025 10:55 am

Kylian Mbappé is within touching distance of a milestone that will etch his name even deeper into the history of French football. With 47 international goals already to his name, the 26-year-old is now just five shy of Olivier Giroud’s all-time record of 52 — a mark many once thought might stand for decades.

Giroud’s achievement was built on persistence and longevity. Over more than a decade with Les Bleus, the striker scored consistently, often quietly, and eventually surpassed Thierry Henry’s total to become France’s most prolific marksman. But Mbappé, with his extraordinary pace, composure, and ability to deliver in …

Konaté: Mbappé Won’t Stop Calling Me About Madrid Move

September 7, 2025 12:18 pm

Ibrahima Konaté has revealed in a light-hearted comment that his close friend and French teammate Kylian Mbappé has been “pressuring” him to join Real Madrid following the striker’s sensational move to the Spanish capital.

The Liverpool defender joked: “Mbappé pressuring me to join Real Madrid? He calls me every two hours!” While delivered with humor, the remark reflects just how influential Mbappé’s transfer has been on conversations among France’s national team stars.

Mbappé, who finally sealed his long-anticipated switch to Real Madrid earlier this year, has wasted no time making an impact on and off the pitch. His presence at …

Dani Ceballos Betis Move Collapses After Marseille Deal Fails

Dani Ceballos Betis Move Collapses After Marseille Deal Fails

August 28, 2025 5:42 pm

Dani Ceballos will not be returning to Real Betis this summer, after his potential move collapsed following advanced talks with Olympique Marseille. Sources close to the situation confirmed that while negotiations with the French club had progressed late into the previous night, Ceballos requested additional time to reflect on his future, ultimately prompting Marseille to redirect their transfer focus.

The 27-year-old Spanish midfielder had been widely linked with a return to Betis, where he enjoyed several standout seasons before moving abroad. However, financial constraints on the part of Betis have made the deal impossible to execute, leaving the club unable …

French Govt Offer Compromise In Bid To End Transport Strike

January 11, 2020 5:20 pm

France’s government Saturday proposed a compromise to end a crippling transport strike against pension reform, with an offer to withdraw a key proposal on raising the retirement age, but trade unions gave the announcement a mixed welcome.

The overture from Prime Minister Edouard Philippe came as protesters smashed storefronts in clashes with police in Paris, with the transport shutdown against the pension overhaul dragging into its sixth week.

“I am willing to withdraw from the bill the short-term measure I had proposed,” said Philippe, offering to scrap the most contested initiative that would in effect have raised the retirement age …

Twitter User Accuses French Montana Of Hacking Spotify

January 4, 2020 11:14 am

The struggle for supremacy in the music industry is a well-known one as artistes attempt to stay atop their game while competing with the many other talents vying for the top position.

Did one entertainer take his game a bit too far? Twitter user, @Karlamagne seems to think with a series of tweets that accuses rapper, French Montana of cheating the system.

@Karlamangne’s tweets are coming on the heels of Montana’s song “Writing on the Wall” charting on Spotify this week.

The three-months-old song features fellow rappers Post Malone, Cardi B, and Jamaican pop star Rvssian. The song debuted on

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French Government, Unions Exchange Barbs In Strike Deadlock

December 30, 2019 4:59 pm

The French government and a key trade union on Sunday exchanged bitter accusations over who was to blame for France’s over three-week transport strike against pension reforms, as the stalemate showed little sign of relenting.

Deputy Transport Minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari accused the hardline CGT union of a “systematic opposition to any reform” while the union’s chief Philippe Martinez charged the government with strewing “chaos” in the conflict.

The strike — now longer than the notorious 22-day strike of winter 1995 — has lasted 25 days and is on course to surpass the longest transport strike in France which lasted for

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Toulouse Tie Down French Rugby Star Ramos

December 24, 2019 4:02 pm

High-scoring French international full-back Thomas Ramos has extended his stay with Top 14 champions Toulouse until 2023, the club announced on Tuesday.

The 24-year-old scored 259 points in the French league last season (seven tries, 39 penalties and 52 conversions) and was also selected internationally for the Six Nations tournament and the World Cup in Japan.

The club announced the news on their website with a photo of Father Christmas holding a contract as their sharp-shooter Ramos signed, beneath the headline ‘Thomas gets extension for Christmas’.

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Tensions Mount Over French Transport Strike

December 15, 2019 3:12 pm

Tensions between the French government and unions opposed to pension reforms mounted on the 11th day of a crippling transport strike Sunday, with the prime minister warning the French would not tolerate being stranded at Christmas.

The pensions overhaul, unveiled this week by Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, would fold France’s 42 separate pension schemes — including the early retirement schemes covering train drivers, dockers and several other professions — into one system that requires people to work for longer.

Philippe particularly angered the unions by proposing a reduced payout for people who retire at the legal age of 62 instead …

French Veteran Ribery Out For 10 Weeks After Ankle Surgery

December 14, 2019 2:16 pm

French midfielder Franck Ribery will be sidelined for 10 weeks after undergoing surgery on his right ankle, his club Fiorentina confirmed on Saturday.

Ribery, 36, had to be helped off the pitch after a clash with Lecce midfielder Panagiotis Tachtsidis on November 30.

The veteran underwent joint stabilisation surgical treatment in Germany and it “succeeded perfectly,” the club said.

The former Bayern Munich player will return to Florence on Sunday, to begin physiotherapy treatment and in two weeks time the active work will begin.

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“Ribery’s return to normal activity is …

As Strike Drags On, French Gov To Unveil Pension Plan

December 11, 2019 4:26 pm

The French government will unveil the details of a pension reform plan Wednesday that has already seen workers down tools in anticipation, crippling transport for a week as hundreds of thousands took to the streets in protest.

A speedy resolution appears unlikely, with Prime Minister Edouard Philippe warning Tuesday — the sixth day of an open-ended transport strike — of a lengthy battle ahead as unions vowed not to yield.

The industrial action has paralysed public transport in Paris and disrupted national rail services and grounded many planes.

It is the biggest show of union force since President Emmanuel Macron …

Great Day For Losers: Wimpy Kid Author Gets French Medal

December 9, 2019 5:00 pm

The Wimpy Kid has finally done good — and his creator Jeff Kinney has even got a medal from France to prove it.

The American creator of the bestseller “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” books was made an officer of France’s Order of Arts and Letters on Monday, an honour also conferred on Nobel laureates T. S. Eliot and Seamus Heaney as well as music megastars such as Bono and David Bowie.

As the medal was pinned to his chest, Kinney, 48, said he never expected his stories to become such a cult children’s hit, selling more than 200 …

French Strike Snarls Commutes In Crucial Week For Macron

December 9, 2019 4:59 pm

Travellers across France endured a fifth day of turmoil on Monday amid a massive strike over planned pension reforms, as the government held a final meeting with union officials before unveiling details of the overhaul this week.

Unions have vowed to keep up the fight until President Emmanuel Macron abandons the plan, with another mass demonstration planned in Paris and other cities on Tuesday.

Most Paris metro lines were shut completely while others provided only a few trains during rush hour — leading to huge traffic jams in the capital — with network operator RATP forecasting similar disruptions for Tuesday.…

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