Lionel Messi reveals he had ‘hard time adapting’ to life at Paris St Germain
Lionel Messi has revealed he was unhappy “on a daily basis” during his two-year spell at Paris St Germain and is now thriving on and off the pitch in Miami.
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Kylian Mbappe Back To Face Real Betis, Says Carlo Ancelotti
Kylian Mbappe is fit to start at Real Betis this weekend after missing Real Madrid's midweek Copa del Rey game after dental surgery, coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday. The France forward was rested for Wednesday's 1-0 win at Real Sociedad in the Cup semi-final first leg after having a wisdom tooth removed. "Mbappe's tooth? Well I think it's gone, and he's not going to get it back," Ancelotti told reporters. "But apart from that he's doing very well, he's ready to play, with a lot of desire."
Simeone hails Griezmann’s impact as Atletico eye crucial Bilbao clash
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone praised Antoine Griezmann’s standout contributions this season, highlighting his importance for the side as the LaLiga title race heats up.
Internationals return for provinces in United Rugby Championship
Newly capped Ireland international Jack Boyle starts for Leinster on Saturday, with Leo Cullen making five changes to his side for their BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Cardiff at Aviva Stadium (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Buyers Flock to Big Broad Dramas, and 9 Other London Screenings, Mip London Trends
Fremantle’s “Sandokan” and BBC Studios reboot “Walking With Dinosaurs,” this week’s London TV Screenings did nothing to dent its recent status in a new biz order as one of Europe’s two key TV markets alongside October’s Mipcom. It was these titles and a brace of classy star-studded crime thrillers – Andrew Lincoln’s “Cold Water,” Jesse Williams’ “Costiera,” Mark Gatiss’ “Bookish,” “Maigret” with Benjamin Wainwright – which looked to be moving the needle at this year’s London Screenings, which unspooled Feb.
Inflation in France hits its lowest level in four years in February
Driven by a drop in electricity prices, the consumer price index fell to 0.8% in February, after +1.7% in January, according to a flash estimate by French statistics office Insee. On a monthly basis, prices haven’t changed in France.
England lock George Martin to miss remainder of Six Nations
England will be without George Martin for their last two Guinness Six Nations matches after the lock was ruled out for the remainder of the tournament with knee and shoulder problems.
Paul O'Connell wary of 'unstructured' France as Six Nations title showdown looms
France's "unstructured game" will be the biggest threat to Ireland when the sides meet in a Guinness Six Nations showdown on Saturday week, according to Paul O'Connell.