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Bayern coach Kompany delighted with Olise's progress
Attacker Michael Olise has quickly settled in and become a key player for Bayern Munich despite his delayed start with the Bundesliga team, coach Vincent Kompany said on Friday ahead of their league match against Werder Bremen.
France on the verge of naming new government
France is on the cusp of announcing a new government following months of political wrangling and a fragmented snap legislative election that appeared to ask more questions than it answered.
Bosses prepared to lure staff back to the office with higher pay and promotions
Global CEOs predict staff will be working full-time from offices in the next three years and that investing in AI will power global economic growth, according to a survey of top business leaders by international professional services company KPMG.
Coco Gauff Splits With Brad Gilbert As Coach After 14-Month Run
Coco Gauff, last year's US Open champion, and coach Brad Gilbert announced on Wednesday they have split after 14 months together. The move comes after the 20-year-old American was ousted in the round of 16 at Wimbledon, the Paris Olympics, the WTA Toronto event and the US Open and in her first match at Cincinnati in her last Open tuneup. "Thank you @bgtennisnation ! We had an incredible run and I wish you all the best in the future!" Gauff posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Barcelona Downed By Monaco As Arsenal Held In Champions League Stalemate
French club Monaco upset 10-man Barcelona by grinding out a 2-1 victory on Thursday in the Champions League, while a stunning David Raya double-save ensured Arsenal a goalless draw away to Europa League winners Atalanta. Barca have started the season with a perfect record after five La Liga matches but, hindered by a red card in the 11th minute for Eric Garcia, fell to defeat on the French Riviera. Maghnes Akliouche fired the French side into the lead five minutes after Garcia was dismissed for a last-man challenge on Takumi Minamino.
Hidden Talent: French Olympic Star Leon Marchand Opts For Disguise
French Olympic swimming hero Leon Marchand said Wednesday his record-breaking exploits in the Paris pool have changed his life so much that he often needs to don a disguise to evade attention. The 22-year-old won all four of his individual races at the Games -- the 200m butterfly, 200m breaststroke and 200m-400m medley double. It thrust him into elite company as the first male swimmer to do so at a singles Games since American legend Michael Phelps in 2008. However, fame has its occasional downside.
How does France keep developing generational talents?
How has France remained at the top, and how does it continue to develop great footballers? Our experts tell us it's a combination of its multicultural society and one of the most revered academies in world football that keeps France among world football's elite.