'We always had Paris' - Where Ireland really kicked off
There's a nice symmetry to the Olympics returning to Paris for the first time in 100 years - not least for Irish soccer.
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Coco Gauff 'grateful' to be 1st tennis player as U.S. flag-bearer - ESPN
PARIS — As the reigning U.S. Open champion and the current No. 2 women's tennis player globally, Coco Gauff was already going to be fairly recognizable around the Olympic Village.
Canadian Olympic Committee says spying scandal ‘could tarnish’ women’s Tokyo gold medal
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Weather forecaster sees rain 'disaster' for opening ceremony
PARIS : Weather forecasters are predicting heavy rain showers during the Olympics opening ceremony later on Friday, with one meteorologist even calling it a "disaster" for the unprecedented open-air ceremony in the heart of Paris.
Brazilian Football Great Zico Robbed In Paris Ahead Of Paris Olympics 2024
The Brazilian former footballer Zico filed a complaint with French police on Friday after having his bag stolen which contained cash, watches and diamond jewellery. The 71-year-old former Flamengo forward, who appeared in three World Cups, was in transit at the time of the theft and had left his car window open. The Parisien daily reported the goods Zico lost to be worth 500,000 euros ($542,000) while a source close to the matter told AFP this sum was highly exaggerated. The Selecao legend is in Paris as an guest of the Brazilian Olympic team as the 2024 Games get underway this weekend.
Australia coach apologises to fans after 3-0 humbling by Germany
PARIS : Australia coach Tony Gustavsson apologised to the fans back home who woke up at 3 am to watch their national team at the Olympics only to be left disappointed when Germany thumped the Matildas 3-0 in their group opener.
Canada men's soccer team attempted drone spying at Copa America, Canada Soccer CEO says
The CEO of Canada Soccer says the men's national soccer team "attempted drone usage" during the Copa America tournament that wrapped earlier this month.
Manchester City face anxious wait as summer signing Risa Shimizu stretchered off at Olympics
Manchester City have confirmed summer signing Risa Shimizu suffered a knee injury while representing Japan at the Olympics in Paris.