Les Neptunes de Nantes head into a high-stakes clash against Béziers in the French women’s volleyball championship after securing their first victory of the season with a 3-0 sweep away at Bordeaux, according to reports published by ouest-france.fr and mapressedujour.com. Despite the short turnaround and an intense October schedule, head coach Sylvain Quinquis warned that … Read more
The regional canoeing and kayaking championship scheduled for October 11, 2026, in Cholet, France, has been canceled due to high levels of cyanobacteria in the Lac du Verdon. The Club olympique canoë-kayak (COCK) of Cholet confirmed that water quality tests performed on October 7 necessitated the cancellation of the event, which was expected to draw … Read more
FC Nantes owner Waldemar Kita has entered exclusive negotiations to sell the Ligue 2 club to a consortium of French, Luxembourgish, and Portuguese investors led by Franco-Portuguese dealmaker Paulo Tavares. Reporting indicates that a conditional sales agreement or put option was signed, marking a significant step toward ending Kita’s more than 19-year tenure at Stade … Read more
The Nantes Basket Hermine opened its Elite 2 campaign with an 81-73 defeat against Antibes on the road, undone by defensive inconsistencies and a decisive late-game surge from the hosts. Rémy Valin’s squad held leads during a back-and-forth contest at Azur Arena Antibes, but ultimately faltered during the closing minutes as the home side secured … Read more
FC Nantes will play two preparation matches against Ligue 1 opponents during the upcoming international break to maintain match sharpness and test squad depth, according to reports from Ouest-France. The fixtures arrive as head coach Grégory Poirier looks to refine his tactical setup during the competitive pause. Le Mans and Lorient Line Up as Friendly … Read more
Waldemar Kita has confirmed receiving three separate buyout proposals for FC Nantes, marking a significant shift as the businessman approaches his twentieth year at the helm of the Ligue 2 club. Speaking in an interview reported by regional and national outlets, the club’s president and owner admitted to profound personal doubts and a willingness to … Read more
The Handball Champions League delivered a dramatic finish on Wednesday evening, September 9, 2026, when HBC Nantes secured a narrow 26-25 victory over Polish side Wisła Płock at the H Arena. A last-second penalty converted by Leopold proved decisive in a defensively bruising encounter, lifting the French club to a hard-fought opening result in Europe’s … Read more
FC Nantes opens its historic debut campaign in France’s top flight with a formidable test on Sunday, September 6, 2026, traveling to face Paris FC at 15:00 local time (UTC+2). The newly promoted Nantes squad enters the Première Ligue fixture carrying clear ambitions, with head coach and players acknowledging the stiff challenge posed by a … Read more
The reserve side of FC Nantes secured a decisive 4-1 victory over US Chauvigny in a National 2 fixture, fueled by a high-intensity start that left the hosts struggling to catch up. Driven by a blistering opening sequence, the visiting team established early control over the match and maintained their tactical discipline through the final … Read more
FC Nantes manager Grégory Poirier views the club’s recently closed transfer window as a success following a frantic period that brought five new players to the club in a single week. Speaking ahead of his side’s fixture against Nancy, the newly appointed coach delivered an upbeat assessment of the club’s roster overhaul as the team … Read more