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
Paris officials are exploring ways to better accommodate runners within the city, with a focus on creating dedicated “green routes” throughout the capital. Deputy Mayor David Belliard, along with fellow ecologists Alice Timsit and Amina Bouri, recently participated in a “running press” event on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, to discuss the initiative. The concept, as … Read more
Besançon, France – The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Minimes Judo Championship took place this past Sunday, showcasing the talent of young judokas from across the region. Several athletes from the Mâcon Judo club participated, achieving notable results and gaining valuable experience. The competition, held in Besançon, saw Inès Dehar and Noé Pollier competing after qualifying at the Saône … Read more