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Pressure grows on France after Champions League CCTV footage deleted

Stade de France during the Champions League final last month has been deleted, with critics alleging a deliberate cover-up. The French Football Federation revealed Thursday to a commission at the French Senate the images had been destroyed automatically having not been subject to a warrant from judicial authorities, in line with French law. The revelation adds to the controversy after crowd control problems, tear gas and street crime marred the final at Paris' Stade de France between Liverpool and Real Madrid on May 28.

Brett Hodgson's reaction to Bevan French reports as he opens up on NRL interest in Hull FC star Jake Connor

Brett Hodgson has admitted that the club is aware of NRL interest in Jake Connor, but insists that's as far as it goes at this stage. Hull Live revealed last week that the Hull FC fullback has caught the eye of Canberra Raiders, who are reportedly considering their options and a potential move.

'A pioneer of the game' - Paris Saint-Germain announce new football advisor as Zinedine Zidane rumours grow

Paris Saint-Germain have announced their new football advisor, Luis Campos, who will join the club with immediate effect. The French club announced: “Campos will focus on the performance, recruitment, and organisational side of the men’s professional team.” Ad/> Campos has plenty of experience in French and European football, spending three years at AS Monaco from 2013-2016 as sporting director.

Iga Swiatek pulls out of German Open due to a shoulder injury, but sets sights on a return for Wimbledon

Iga Swiatek has pulled out of the German Open due to an issue with her shoulder. On her personal Twitter account, Swiatek announced that she would not be able to compete in Berlin. Ad/> “Due to a recurrent discomfort I am feeling in my shoulder, unfortunately I need to withdraw from the bett1open in Berlin,” she said.

Agreement reached: Palace take giant stride towards summer deal for 'special talent' - report

Crystal Palace have reached an agreement with RC Lens midfielder Cheick Doucoure, according to a report from L’Equipe (via Sport Witness).

Philippe Cimadomo replaced by Nyck de Vries 'for safety of himself and other competitors' at 24 Hours of Le Mans

Philippe Cimadomo has been replaced by Nyck de Vries at 24 hours of Le Mans due to multiple safety concerns. TDS Racing has taken the decision following the dangerous actions of Cimadomo by creating multiple crashes, including a heavy collision in free practice 3 on Thursday.

Swiatek skips Berlin event with shoulder issue, targets Wimbledon

French Open champion Iga Swiatek will skip next week's Berlin Open WTA 500 tournament due to a shoulder issue, but the world number one said on Friday that she hopes to be fully fit for Wimbledon starting later this month.

Sand: Digging into a crisis?

Laurent Biagetti, the manager of a sand quarry in France's northwestern Normandy region, likens his job to that of an orchestra conductor. Machines dig into the ground, trucks come and go, vessels get loaded with sand on a near-daily basis.

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Pressure grows on France after Champions League CCTV footage deleted

Brett Hodgson's reaction to Bevan French reports as he opens up on NRL interest in Hull FC star Jake Connor

'A pioneer of the game' - Paris Saint-Germain announce new football advisor as Zinedine Zidane rumours grow

Iga Swiatek pulls out of German Open due to a shoulder injury, but sets sights on a return for Wimbledon

Agreement reached: Palace take giant stride towards summer deal for 'special talent' - report

Philippe Cimadomo replaced by Nyck de Vries 'for safety of himself and other competitors' at 24 Hours of Le Mans

Swiatek skips Berlin event with shoulder issue, targets Wimbledon

Sand: Digging into a crisis?