THE MACHINE IN RUNNING
Impressive energy and intensity, OM yesterday chained a sixth victory in a row in Ligue 1, logically beating Lorient. MARSEILLE – The week has been good, for OM, imperial at…
Sanchez (re)takes his ease
The Chilean striker, who had not scored for two months, scored a superb center-forward goal yesterday to allow his team to take the lead. MARSEILLE – Alexis Sanchez was beginning to…
Moffi did not disperse
Very coveted this winter, the Merlus striker scored an exceptional goal against OM, even if he was not very inspired elsewhere. FROM OUR SPECIAL ENVOY MARSEILLE – Until this famous…
A ten out of ten without mention
In difficulty in the game, RC Lens was able to combine patience and success to clinch a tenth victory in a row at the Bollaert-Delelis stadium. A record in its history. LENS (PAS-DE-CALAIS) – If…
Frankowski, Mr Regularity
In order to complete a complete and intense match, the Pole converted the victory penalty, for his first in the exercise with RC Lens. LENS – When we asked Franck Haise about a…
Lyon plunges into the night
Beaten by Strasbourg, despite an interesting performance, OL sank into crisis. He has nothing for him, and especially his supporters against him. DECINES (RHÔNE) – It’s a defeat at the end of …
Strasbourg on the rebound
The RCSA and its interim coach Mathieu Le Scornet have won a crucial success in the race to maintain. DECINES – Julien Stéphan, the coach laid off by Strasbourg on Monday, had to experience a…
The art of farewell
We recognize a great footballer by his ability to generate emotions in shambles. These accumulate in the collective memory, like photos that would be superimposed, with this particularity…
The Musketeers back in theaters
They have not played together since November 13 and a great success against Auxerre. In Rennes, this evening, the Messi-Mbappé-Neymar trio will be reconstituted. They are back. That could be the title…
Anne Hidalgo goes to arm wrestling with PSG
By announcing that the Park was not for sale, the mayor of Paris annoyed at the top of the Parisian club, who said they were looking for a new place to play their team. In diplomacy, we would call…
Roazhon more beware
Moving to Rennes is not a cakewalk for PSG, which has got into the habit of leaving points there in recent seasons. RENNES – There are similarities between this move from Paris-…
A shadow so illuminating
Steve Mandanda announced yesterday the end of his international career. Even behind Hugo Lloris in the hierarchy in the France team, he will have played a key role. RENNES – The passing of the baton is…
ALEX “I should not have left PSG”
The Brazilian, who regrets having left Paris in 2014, also deplores the departure of Thiago Silva, “an example for all”, whom the club of the capital would have done better to keep according to him. ” What…
The galaxy warrior
A pure product of the City Group, the new Australian coach from Troyes stands out with his very assertive personality, symbolized by his impressive stature. On Wednesday, OM put on a show at the Stade de…
Abstract art from Lille
Despite its elaborate game, LOSC does not occupy the top of the rankings. His lack of efficiency prevents him from converting his domination and his chances. CAMPHIN-EN-PÉVÈLE (NORTH) – LOSC will try…
A series full of Stills
Reims remains on ten matches without defeat in L1, including nine with its new and young coach, who has already made an impression in three months. “We have to highlight the players. They are the ones who…
Coaches so catchy Digard wants to make the fun last
William Still (30 years old) and Didier Digard (36 years old) have in common their youth and their enthusiasm. The Belgian coach has already seduced in Reims, the ex-midfielder hopes to have the same destiny in Nice. Strong…
“It’s a real job and it’s important”
The central defender of OGC Nice says he has become aware of the demands of his sport. Its start to the season confirms its maturity. MARBELLA (ESP) – He has just turned 23 and embodies the generation on…
Nübel, without stopping stops
Goalkeeper in Ligue 1 to make the most saves this season, the German is also one of the most in demand, but his progress and his style also explain this particularity. MONACO – Nor him…
Angers finds its Lions
The bottom of the class can again count on his Moroccans Azzedine Ounahi and Sofiane Boufal. For the first, the SCO still hopes for a good sale. On January 1, it is in civilian clothes that Sofiane…
The troubles continue for Le Graët
Friday, the general inspectorate in charge of the audit on the FFF proceeded to a report to justice for suspicions of “sexist insult” on the part of the president of the body. After a start of…
Drama at Old Trafford
The Manchester derby, rich in twists and turns, finally offered itself to the Red Devils, who now appear as credible challengers for the title. The main lesson of this…
Dembele, the key man
The French striker is having a convincing season at Barça, where Xavi has blind faith in him. BARCELONA (ESP) – How far away it seems, this nightmarish World Cup final for…
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BACK TO ABNORMAL?
A year after the chaos, from the expulsion of Novak Djokovic to the resurrection of Rafael Nadal, everything seems to be back to normal in Melbourne. Unless the wind of youth, which rose at the end of 2022,…
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Papa s’ébroue
He came to Australia with wife and child. Rafael Nadal, although looking for the right match fuel, appears surprisingly optimistic. Above all, do not bury the holder! MELBOURNE –…
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Garcia strikes the spirits
Relaxed and tense towards the goal of “going all the way in a Grand Slam”, the Frenchwoman left a good impression yesterday during her first training session in Melbourne. MELBOURNE…
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“She never sought to be commercial”
“For several months, Caroline Garcia has shown a remarkable investment in her work. But I saw her play very well when you least expect it and miss a game when…
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from melbourne
JEANJEAN DOUBLE SURVIVED Léolia Jeanjean’s Australian Open 2023 is already a novel. The revelation of the last Roland-Garros (among the best in the world at twelve-thirteen, she had disappeared…
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Gasquet: “When you give yourself the means, everything is possible”
After winning his 16th title in Auckland, against world 12th Cameron Norrie, the Frenchman savored this unexpected trophy. MELBOURNE (AUS) – Barely the awards ceremony over on the…
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UNSUBMERSABLE
Manhandled by Ulster in dantesque weather conditions, the Rochelais came out of it by showing themselves to be impermeable at the end of the first period and then going for the winning try at …
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Meafou-Marchand, winning ticket
Suffering in its collective game, Stade Toulousain relied on the strength of its second line and its hooker to win at Sale (5-27) and qualify for the final phase…
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Montpellier will do with
Still beaten by the Ospreys, the MHR avoided the worst by bringing back a double bonus, offensive and defensive. A victory against the London Irish in a week will be enough to qualify. It’s a…
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Bitten all raw
Bordeaux-Bègles lost heavily to the South Africans of the Sharks (32-3). A one-sided game, not to the best effect, while the UBB is overdoing it on a positive dynamic. Players of…
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Already back to the wall
Credited with a point after two days, Racing 92 is obliged to beat Harlequins. Suspended above the void after two defeats against Leinster (10-42, December 10) and…
