French football chief Noël Le Graët resigns amid sexual harassment probe
The 81-year-old was suspended as head of the French Football Federation (FFF) in January amid an investigation into allegations of sexual and moral harassment.
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Lionel Messi caps 'tremendous year' with Best Fifa Player of the Year 2022 award
Lionel Messi beat out Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe to be crowned Fifa Player of the Year 2022 on Monday as Argentina scooped all major men's awards after winning a vintage World Cup final last December.
Novak Djokovic v Carlos Alcaraz rivalry at top of world rankings 'great for tennis' says Alex Corretja
Eurosport expert Alex Corretja has given his thoughts on the burgeoning rivalry between world No. 1 Novak Djokovic and world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz after the record set by the Serb.
France's strategy in Africa: Macron unveils changing military, economic agenda
France has long been a major broker on the continent. But with political instability, insecurity and "Françafrique”, a cosy web of ties with its ex-colonies, some countries feel France has overstayed its welcome.
ATP roundup: Andrey Rublev avoids early upset in Dubai
No. 2 seed Andrey Rublev of Russia fell behind 5-2 in the opening set before storming back for a 7-5, 6-2 triumph over Serbia's Filip Krajinovic in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday in the United Arab Emirates.
Messi beats Mbappé to FIFA Best award, Putellas retains women's prize
Messi beat his Paris Saint-Germain teammate, and World Cup final rival, Kylian Mbappé to the men's gong with Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema having been the other contender to claim the prize.
Rafael Nadal still favourite for 2023 French Open with Novak Djokovic 'on his heels' according to Boris Becker
Six-time Grand Slam champion Boris Becker believes Rafael Nadal is still the favourite for the French Open, despite the Spaniard suffering a hip injury during the Australian Open. Nadal is the 'King of Clay', having won 14 titles at Roland-Garros, plus several other wins on the same surface during his illustrious career. Ad Novak Djokovic has won two French Open titles and is level on 22 majors with Nadal — while having also just surpassed Steffi Graf's legendary record for weeks spent at world No.
Boris Becker wowed by 'simply incredible' Andy Murray after Qatar Open final run, excited for Wimbledon hopes
Boris Becker has praised Andy Murray’s resurgent form as “simply incredible” and is already looking forward to seeing how he competes at Wimbledon this summer. Three-time Grand Slam champion No. 1 Murray finished 2022 lamenting his physical condition, but recently said he now has more “belief” in his body than ever.