Ex-Man City executive Omar Berrada denies making Benjamin Mendy promise
Former Manchester City executive Omar Berrada has denied giving Benjamin Mendy's agent "assurances" he would receive unpaid wages if he was cleared of sex offences.
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PSV fans banned from PSG game by French authorities, Dutch club says
PSV Eindhoven supporters have been banned from this month's Champions League clash at Paris St Germain by French authorities because of previous disturbances, the Dutch club said.
Rocky Elsom denies wrongdoing following international arrest warrant
Former Leinster and Australia rugby player Rocky Elsom has denied allegations of forgery and embezzlement while president of French club Narbonne after an international warrant was issued for his arrest.
Mbappe’s rape report not good for France team-Deschamps
France coach Didier Deschamps said Monday that a report claiming captain Kylian Mbappe was being investigated for rape in Sweden “is not a good thing for the national team”.
Swedish prosecutor confirms 'rape' probe without naming Mbappe
STOCKHOLM: Swedish prosecutors confirmed on Tuesday (Oct 15) a rape probe following media reports that French footballer Kylian Mbappe was being investigated after a visit to Stockholm but did not name the suspect.
French rugby chiefs condemn elite trials of 20-minute red card
French rugby chiefs have condemned the proposed trial of the 20-minute red card in elite levels of the game around the world, saying it could encourage more aggressive play and expose players to greater risk of injury.
"Manchester City Teammates Paid My Legal Fees": Disgraced Footballer Benjamin Mendy Makes Shocking Revelation
Former Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy borrowed money from team-mates for legal fees and child support after he was charged with sexual offences, an employment tribunal heard on Monday. Mendy is claiming £11.5 million ($15 million) in unpaid wages by the Premier League champions, who stopped paying him after he was charged with rape and sexual assault in 2021. The ex-France international was found not guilty of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in January 2023, but the same jury could not reach a verdict on another count of rape and one count of attempted rape.
France coach laments Mbappe 'rape' report: 'Not good... be careful when you pick things up'
France coach Didier Deschamps said Monday that a report claiming captain Kylian Mbappe was being investigated for rape in Sweden "is not a good thing for the national team".