RUGBY
THE FESTIVAL OF THE COUSINS
Faced with an Argentina in a confused state of form, the France team resumed the aspiration of its time arrow pointed to the top against New Zealand at the end of the month. Let’s recap: the …
RUGBY
Dupont Expo
For the moment, the biggest change linked to the Toulouse’s appointment as captain is that he has finally (re) come to a press conference. Week after week, the regular of the follower of the …
RUGBY
“Jalimack”, instructions for use
By associating his two forerunners Matthieu Jalibert and Romain Ntamack at the kickoff, the fifteen of France loses power but opens up other strategic possibilities. Jalibert, a threat in the …
RUGBY
The Pumas in reconquest
Acts of violence, racist and xenophobic tweets, sporting decline … In the wake of its national selection, Argentinian rugby is trying to effect a profound cultural change. BUENOS AIRES – That …
RUGBY
Take care of the exit
Five of the six defeats of the Blues under Galthié occurred in the very last moments. Several factors explain why the France team is in difficulty in the money-time. Autopsy…
RUGBY
live from the stadiums
⬛ IRELAND – JAPAN SEXTON, THE ROARING HUNDRED Against Japan (2 p.m.), Johnny Sexton will have his hundredth selection with Ireland, twelve years after his debut in the club jersey. At 36 …
RUGBY
The challenges of the fall
With less than a year before the World Cup, the Blue start this afternoon against South Africa a series of three pivotal tests against nations of the Southern Hemisphere. We had left the Blue …
RUGBY
Hirigoyen, Barbarian tackler
He may have been born in Bayonne, Mathieu Hirigoyen (photo) is a key player in Biarritz. The Basque shines with the BO in Top 14. While he was most often a substitute in Pro D2 last year, the …
RUGBY
The good breath of La Rochelle air
Inspired and solid, the Maritimes suffocated the Bordeaux leader yesterday and concluded on a positive note a mixed Top 14 first block. The performance, although a bit confused in its …
RUGBY
Bastareaud, at the right time
Ten months after his last match in the Top 14, the former international center (54 caps) returns to the position of number 8. A godsend for the LOU in search of a rebound after two setbacks. Lyon …
RUGBY
Bad students
Since the start of the season, Stade Français has been accumulating yellow cards and paying the consequences. At least the Parisian staff don’t have to rack their brains for hours to find the …
SOCCER
AND YET, IT IS TURNING!
Dreaded at the start of the season, the rotation between Keylor Navas and Gianluigi Donnarumma, excellent for the goal of PSG, is for the moment a total success. In the middle of the “building process” …
SOCCER
Pochettino can’t sleep
On the eve of challenging Bordeaux, still without Lionel Messi, the Argentine coach returned to his difficulties in setting up his game project. It looks like a profession of faith. “Our …
SOCCER
In conscience
A future AC Milan player, the Girondins midfielder emerges, at the age of 21, an assertive personality with deeply rooted values. Yacine Adli is no longer old enough to distribute the bags to friends …
SOCCER
Angers without plan B
Unchanging since the start of the season, Gérald Baticle’s 3-4-1-2 has shown its limits for several matches. Faced with “a hollow in results”, as his trainer Gérald Baticle recognizes, …
SOCCER
Sentenced to chain
Attractive in Paris and Seville, LOSC must be again against Angers, today. To put an end to the inconstancy that weighs him down and move up the rankings. CAMPHIN-EN-PÉVÈLE (NORTH) –…
SOCCER
The L1 at the shortage stage
Since the return of the public, the clubs and their service providers have struggled to recruit reception and security agents. The League seized the government. From its perch facing the Brice stand -…
SOCCER
Clauss’s class
Author of a goal and two assists, the piston continues to make the heyday of Lens and his teammates dream of it in blue. LENS (PAS-DE-CALAIS) – For a little over a year, he has become …
SOCCER
The Blood and Gold in cadors
The Lensois crushed the Trojans and temporarily regained second place. With collective mastery rarely seen this season. LENS (PAS-DE-CALAIS) – RC Lens continues its operation …
SOCCER
The L1 at 18 or 19 from 2022?
Scheduled for 2023-2024, the elite tightening could come sooner than expected. If clubs are demoted for financial reasons, there will likely be no draft. The…
SOCCER
European improvement
With a series of sixteen matches in the European Cups without defeat, French football is going through a rare period. This does not protect him from anything, but his UEFA index is consolidated. Often times …
SOCCER
And Andy told them yes …
Brilliant since his arrival on the Côte d’Azur, the striker finds tomorrow Montpellier, his former club. Where his departure left a bitter taste. NICE – For those in charge of the Armata, the subject Delort …
SOCCER
Azmoun always hoped for, Corona targeted
In search of offensive reinforcements for this winter, OL are trying to reactivate the record of the Iranian striker of Zenith Saint Petersburg and the Mexican winger of FC Porto. The current beautiful period, between …
SOCCER
“IF YOU NEED ME, I AM ALWAYS THERE! “
The striker looks back on his arrival at AC Milan, and especially on his desire to continue to make history with the Blues despite his non-selections during the last rallies. MILAN (ITA) –…
SOCCER
An enriched version of his biography
Released in September 2020, Olivier Giroud’s biography Always Believe in it has sold around 30,000 copies. Its pocket format will be published on November 10, by Editions Solar, and a version …
SOCCER
Tale to wake up
The arrival of the Italian coach at Tottenham can be life-changing for Spurs and the race for Champions League qualification. In general, Antonio Conte is resistant to movements in progress …
SOCCER
XAVI ready to take off
The former Barca midfielder bade farewell to Al-Sadd players yesterday. He is expected this weekend in Catalonia, where he will have to straighten out a club plunged into a deep crisis. Barcelona (ESP) – For …
SOCCER
The Tiger still gives voice
At almost 36 years old, Radamel Falcao lives a second youth at Rayo Vallecano, where he stacks the goals. Madrid – “He almost scored on his first ball,” remembers David Cobeño, the manager …
SOCCER
Gray mine in the North
From the warnings formulated by Eddy Zdziech, its president, to the abatement displayed in recent days by coach Olivier Guégan, officially dismissed yesterday, Valenciennes has lived through the last …
TENNIS
End of the magic ball
Hugo Gaston, who had three first set balls against Medvedev before losing (7-6, 6-4), confirmed all the promises of an amazing tournament. End clap for the Hugo Gaston sequence, past …
TENNIS
“An ability to hurt play”
Arnaud Clément (former Davis Cup captain, commentator on Eurosport) “How did you feel when commenting on his match against Alcaraz? In fact, I understood something yesterday (Thursday). Since Roland -…
TENNIS
The last masters
Hubert Hurkacz and Casper Ruud won their sesame for the Masters. The reward of two extraordinary seasons. “I am tremendously happy. I’ve dreamed of it since I was a child. In…
SPECIAL
Head for Fort-de-France!
The 15th edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre will kick off at 1:27 p.m. this Sunday, November 7 for the 79 competing duos. On the menu: three unique routes between Le Havre …
SPECIAL
Coffee and the West Indies
Discovered in the Middle East, popularized in Europe from the 14th century, coffee was cultivated in the West Indies from the 18th century. He had promised himself to take care of them, to keep them like a …
SPECIAL
Boating rocks the Normandy region
Placing Normandy on the chessboard of leading nautical destinations in France: such is the will of the Normandy region, which pursues a very active policy in the field of water sports. Little…
SPECIAL
Le Havre, nautical territory
Since 1993, the nautical activity of the city of Le Havre has been carried by the Transat Jacques Vabre which, every two years, shines the light on another facet of this heritage listed city …
SPECIAL
Inside Dalin’s head
IMOCA – Since the first days of 2021, Charlie Dalin (Apivia) has made a habit of crossing the finish lines first. For a second place in the Vendée Globe, and for the victory in …
SPECIAL
“Excited to be in the game! “
IMOCA —Initiatives-Cœur has renewed its confidence in Sam Davies until 2025. For this edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre, you turned to Nicolas Lunven. What do you expect from this …
SPECIAL
“Never safe from a surprise quiz”
IMOCA – Nine months after his 13th place in Sables-d’Olonne, Jérémie Beyou is back on the high seas on Charal. And he is vengeful! In what state of mind do you approach the departure? Jérémie Beyou: “I …
SPECIAL
The cumulators tell about “their” Transat Jacques Vabre
ULTIMATE – They have participated several times, most have won it and all leave for a round. What is the place of the transatlantic in their journey? Franck Cammas, Charles Caudrelier, …
SPECIAL
The hard life of an assistant balancing act
MULTIHULL – For the duration of a Transat, the trimaran coskippers don a superhero oilskin that fits them like a glove. But how do you come to say yes to get on these boats …
SPECIAL
“On the water, the stress level is high”
OCEAN FIFTY – Coskipper of Thibaut Vauchel-Camus for the second consecutive time, Fred Duthil, emeritus figarist, tells about the commitment that it requires to embark on this type of multihull, in …
SPECIAL
The Class40 ready for the show!
With 45 units in the Paul-Vatine basin, including several new boats, and a tailor-made course, the Class40 promises a sparkling match. By dint of being entrusted with the mission of “doing the …
SPECIAL
They sail down the mountain
CLASS40 – Stars in their perched art, Mathieu Crépel (snowboard), Aurélien Ducroz (freeride skiing), Ivica Kostelic (alpine skiing) and Julia Virat (high mountain guide) “rode” towards the Transat …