French government report into Paris chaos highlights ‘multiple failures’
A French government report into the problems at the Champions League final last month has highlighted “multiple failures” in the management of the crowd in Paris.
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Swiatek pulls out of Berlin to focus on Wimbledon
World number one Iga Swiatek confirmed Friday she has withdrawn from next week's grass-court WTA tournament in Berlin to rest her shoulder and be fit for Wimbledon.
Champions League chaos caused ‘severe damage’ to France’s image: government report
PARIS: A chain of “failures” by French authorities marred the chaotic Champions League football final in Paris on May 28, inflicting “severe damage” on the image of the country, a government report said Friday. The scenes at the Stade de France “raised questions from outside observers about our country’s ability to deliver and succeed in the major sporting events for which we will soon be responsible” said the report, as Paris prepares to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup and 2024 Olympics.
Champions League Chaos Caused "Severe Damage" To France's Image: Government Report
A chain of "failures" by French authorities marred the chaotic Champions League football final in Paris on May 28, inflicting "severe damage" on the image of the country, a government report said Friday. The scenes at the Stade de France "raised questions from outside observers about our country's ability to deliver and succeed in the major sporting events for which we will soon be responsible" said the report, as Paris prepares to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup and 2024 Olympics.
Swiatek skips Berlin event with shoulder issue, targets Wimbledon
French Open champion Iga Swiatek will skip next week's Berlin Open WTA 500 tournament due to a shoulder issue, but the world number one said on Friday that she hopes to be fully fit for Wimbledon starting later this month.
Rivaldo tells Richarlison he has made an error with Arsenal transfer decision
Brazil legend Rivaldo has urged Richarlison to rethink his decision to reportedly snub a move to Arsenal this summer.
'Our situations are different' - Andy Murray on Rafael Nadal playing through pain to triumph at French Open
Andy Murray has shared his thoughts on how Rafael Nadal played through pain to triumph at the French Open and the differences between their situations. Nadal has twice defied a chronic foot problem in 2022 to win the Australian Open and then the French Open, while he also suffered a stress fracture in his rib prior to Roland-Garros. Ad/> As he pursued a record-extending 14th title in Paris, whispers spread that he was set to retire after the tournament.
Rafael Nadal: is the end drawing near for the ‘king of clay’?
It should have been a moment of undiluted triumph, said Tumaini Carayol in The Guardian. In Sunday’s French Open final, Rafael Nadal romped past Norway’s Casper Ruud to win 6-3, 6-3, 6-0, proving yet again why he is the “king of clay”. The victory – the Spaniard’s 14th at the tournament – moves his grand slam tally to 22, two clear of both Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. It also made him, at 36, the oldest ever male champion at Roland Garros.