Politician calls to strip footballer Karim Benzema of French citizenship over Muslim Brotherhood
A politician in France wants star footballer Karim Benzema stripped of his citizenship and awards over supposed links to the Muslim Brotherhood.
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Karim Benzema faces backlash in France over statement of solidarity with people of Gaza
BEIRUT: Karim Benzema, the French footballer who currently plays for Saudi club Al-Ittihad, is facing a backlash from officials in his home country after he expressed solidarity with the people of Gaza and said they were being subjected to unjust bombing. In a message posted on social media site X on Sunday, the current FIFA Ballon D’or holder wrote: “All our prayers for the inhabitants of Gaza who are once again victims of these unjust bombings which spare no women or children.” The post has garnered more than 558,000 likes, 180,000 retweets and 60,000 comments.
Neil Lennon surges into Republic of Ireland next boss favourite as 'money piles in on' former Celtic manager
A surge in bets has led to former boss Neil Lennon being installed as the new favourite to become the next Republic of Ireland manager.
Festival Lumière 2023: Premieres, classics & Wim for the win - here's what not to miss
It’s that time of the year again when cinephiles gather to the birthplace of cinema and immerse themselves in the seventh art.
Biggar set win fitness race ahead of World Cup quarter-final
PARIS : Wales flyhalf Dan Biggar will be fit to play in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Argentina with his understudy Gareth Anscome and experienced fullback Liam Williams also likely to be available after injury scares.
Antoine Dupont given green light to return to full training ahead of South Africa clash
Antoine Dupont's chances of playing in France's quarter-final clash against defending champions South Africa at the World Cup were given a massive boost when he was cleared to resume rugby training on Monday.
France's Dupont cleared to resume playing ahead of South Africa clash
Antoine Dupont's chances of playing in France's quarter-final clash against defending champions South Africa at the World Cup were given a massive boost when he was cleared to resume rugby training on Monday.
All Blacks' motivation not just about revenge - Retallick
PARIS : All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick said avoiding an early exit from the World Cup would be just as important a motivation as avenging last year's home test series loss to Ireland when they meet Andy Farrell's top-ranked team on Saturday.