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Flu-hit France dug deep to set up World Cup final showdown - Didier Deschamps
Didier Deschamps saw his France side "dig deep" to beat Morocco and set up a World Cup final against Argentina before revealing a number of ill players have had to be isolated from the rest of his squad ahead of Sunday's blockbuster clash.
French rugby's Bernard Laporte found guilty in trial for influence peddling
Bernard Laporte, the head of the French Rugby Federation, got a two-year suspended prison sentence and a €75,000 fine after being found guilty in a trial for influence peddling and illegally acquiring assets, French media including AFP reported on Tuesday.
French rugby's Bernard Laporte found guilty in trial for influence peddling -media
PARIS :Bernard Laporte, the head of the French Rugby Federation, got a two-year suspended prison sentence and a 75,000 euro ($79,000) fine after being found guilty in a trial for influence peddling and illegally acquiring assets, French media including AFP reported on Tuesday.
Explained: The European Parliament's cash-for-influence scandal
Belgian authorities have charged four people linked to the European Parliament over allegations World Cup host Qatar lavished them with cash and gifts to influence decision-making.
French rugby's Bernard Laporte guilty in trial over influence peddling - media
PARIS : Bernard Laporte, the head of the French Rugby Federation, got a two-year suspended prison sentence and a 75,000 euro ($79,000) fine after being found guilty in a trial over influence peddling and illegally acquiring assets, French media reported on Tuesday.
Sharks mentor praises Springboks' influence after Champions Cup triumph over Harlequins
While the Sharks have been under some pressure over the past few weeks, things seem to be coming right at the coastal franchise judging from their opening Champions Cup win over English club Harlequins.
765,000 World Cup visitors fall short of Qatar's expected 1.2 million influx
DOHA: Qatar received just over 765,000 visitors during the first two weeks of the World Cup, according to an organisers' report obtained by Reuters, falling short of the country's expectations for an influx of 1.2 million during the month-long event.