Lyon, France – Jean-Michel Aulas, the former president of Olympique Lyonnais and current candidate for mayor of Lyon, found himself navigating a particularly challenging week, blending the disappointment of his former club’s Europa League exit with the high stakes of the upcoming municipal election runoff. Aulas, who secured 36.78% of the vote in the first … Read more
Biarritz, France – Rugby legend Serge Blanco is well-positioned to become the next mayor of Biarritz, France, after topping the first round of municipal elections on March 15, 2026, and subsequently forging a key alliance. The former French international, running as a centrist candidate, secured 26.68% of the vote, narrowly edging out incumbent Maider Arosteguy, … Read more
The archery community in Saône-et-Loire, France, witnessed a weekend of fierce competition and notable achievements as the Compagnie des Archers Mâconnais represented the region at both the Departmental and Regional double mixed archery championships. Archers from across the department and region converged to test their skills and the Mâconnais club demonstrated impressive form, securing a … Read more
Toulouse is bracing for a fiercely contested mayoral runoff election, pitting incumbent Jean-Luc Moudenc against challenger François Piquemal. As the city prepares to head to the polls, a notable wave of support has emerged for Moudenc from prominent figures in the world of French sport, signaling the high stakes of this local election. The first … Read more
Marseille, a city steeped in football passion and known for its progressive spirit, finds itself at a political crossroads. As the second round of municipal elections approaches this Sunday, a powerful voice has emerged from the stands: the supporters of Olympique de Marseille. The influential South Winners group has issued a stark call to action, … Read more
Lyon is bracing for a pivotal week, one that extends far beyond the pitch. As Olympique Lyonnais prepares for a crucial Europa League round of 16 second leg against Celta Vigo on Thursday, club legend and current mayoral candidate Jean-Michel Aulas is attempting a political rally that could define his future. The timing, however, has … Read more
Sports Figures Face Mixed Results in French Municipal Elections From the playing fields to the political arena, the line can sometimes blur. A number of personalities from the world of sport, with varying degrees of public recognition, presented themselves in the 2026 municipal elections, with the first round taking place on Sunday. The results have … Read more
PARIS – The drama of the 2026 Six Nations Championship extended beyond the pitch and into the voting booths of Roubaix, France, this weekend. A local resident, clearly inspired by the heroics of French fullback Thomas Ramos, submitted a ballot in the municipal elections featuring a photograph of the match-winning kicker. Ramos secured a dramatic … Read more
French Soccer Leagues End Rainbow Shirt Numbers, Sparking Outcry Paris – The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP), governing body for France’s top two soccer divisions, Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, has decided to end the practice of displaying rainbow-colored shirt numbers and armbands during matches dedicated to the fight against homophobia. The decision, announced this … Read more
PARIS – A coalition of seven prominent French football clubs, including Olympique Lyonnais and FC Metz, have publicly called on the government to accelerate reforms aimed at stabilizing the financially fragile professional football landscape. The appeal centers around a legislative proposal drafted by Senators Laurent Lafon and Michel Savin, initially passed by the Senate in … Read more