France fires women's soccer coach Corinne Diacre amid player opposition
France coach Corinne Diacre was fired Thursday, only four months before the Women's World Cup.
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Springbok machine moves up a gear, date revealed for World Cup squad announcement
Springbok management is shifting gears, and meticulous planning - as was the case building up to their famous 2019 triumph in Japan - is at the heart of preparations for their World Cup title defence in France later this year.
Son of ex-athletics supremo Diack gets five years in prison for corruption
Papa Massata Diack, the son of former global athletics supremo Lamine Diack, had his five-year prison sentence for corruption involving Russian doping cases confirmed by a Paris appeals court on Thursday.
France sack manager Corinne Diacre after recent turmoil
France women's national soccer team coach Corinne Diacre has been sacked on the recommendation of the Executive Committee, the French soccer federation (FFF) said on Thursday.
Corinne Diacre sacked by French Football Federation due to ‘irreversible damage’ four months ahead of Women’s World Cup
Corinne Diacre has been sacked as France national team manager, just four months ahead of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The announcement comes two weeks after several top players, including captain Wendie Renard, revealed they would not play for their country at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
England captain Farrell dropped for France clash as Smith steps in at flyhalf
:England captain Owen Farrell has been dropped for their Six Nations clash against reigning champions France with coach Steve Borthwick making the bold decision to start Marcus Smith at flyhalf for the game at Twickenham on Saturday.
England name Marcus Smith at fly-half as captain Owen Farrell dropped
Marcus Smith has been entrusted with the fly-half duties for England’s Guinness Six Nations clash with France after Steve Borthwick made the bombshell decision to drop captain Owen Farrell.
France boss Fabien Galthie makes three changes for England clash
Fabien Galthie has made three changes to the France starting line-up for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations match against England.