World Cup Golden Boot History As Lionel Messi Chases Individual Glory No player has ever won the World Cup Golden Boot on multiple occasions. Sports Illustrated · Jul 15
Tour de France speed record smashed on stage 11 to Nevers as peloton averages 50.9kph Record set 27 years ago tumbles Cycling News · Jul 15
Norwegian Soren Waerenskjold wins fastest ever Tour de France stage Norway's Soren Waerenskjold on Wednesday claimed his first stage victory, beating Belgian Jasper Philipsen in a mass sprint at the end of the 161km 11th stage from Vichy to Nevers. At an average speed of 50.91kph, it was the fastest stage in the race's history. France 24 · Jul 15
'It means everything' – Søren Wærenskjold powers to record-breaking Tour de France win on stage 11 The Uno-X Mobility rider sprints to fastest ever Tour de France stage Cycling Weekly · Jul 15
Tour de France: Søren Wærenskjold goes from distance to hold off Olav Kooij for victory in furiously-fast stage 11 Jasper Philipsen reinstated to third place after relegation reversed Cycling News · Jul 15
Frenchman says a Paris waiter handed him a tip machine thinking he was American, but told him to put $0 the moment he heard him speak French The LA hat almost cost him an extra charge. We Got This Covered · Jul 15
Spain leave France at sixes and sevens as L’Équipe dish out the twos In today’s Football Daily: Spain put the pain on France The Guardian - UK · Jul 15
Copa Independent | How Spain dismantled France – plus our England v Argentina predictions Lawrence Ostlere is joined by Miguel Delaney and Kieran Jackson to discuss Spain’s stunning win over France. Should Didier Deschamps have started with three in midfield? Why did France’s stars play so poorly? And can anyone stop Spain winning a second World Cup? The Independent UK · Jul 15
SI:AM | More Trouble for Clippers as Adam Silver Gives Kawhi Leonard Update The league is reportedly looking into additional allegations of salary cap circumvention. Sports Illustrated · Jul 15
Lamine Yamal’s home ‘targeted by burglars’ hours after Spain reach World Cup final Lamine Yamal starred in Spain’s semi-final win over France on Tuesday The Independent UK · Jul 15
France grapples with 'very worrying' drought after successive heatwaves Large parts of France are facing water restrictions as the country grapples with a drought described as "exceptionally" early and intense. France has been experiencing its third heatwave in as many months, accompanied by fierce wildfires further fuelled by dry conditions. France 24 · Jul 15
Neanderthals nearly disappeared 75,000 years ago, but one small group in France repopulated Europe For a long time, the last Neanderthals in Europe were pictured as a genetically diverse bunch, scattered across the continent right up until they disappeared. New DNA evidence tells a very different story. Researchers have found that Neanderthals actually went through a severe population crash around 75,000 years ago, one… The Times of India · Jul 15
Didier Deschamps Pointing Finger at Referee Masks Real Reason France Lost to Spain The 2018 champion exited the 2026 tournament with a whimper. Sports Illustrated · Jul 15
Francesco Bagnaia: Wrong to say ‘no one wants to win 2026 MotoGP title’ Bagnaia and Pedro Acosta assess an unusually unpredictable championship battle heading into MotoGP's summer break Motorsport · Jul 15
Radio France Internationale · Jul 15 French fans come to terms with World Cup exit after Spain defeat French supporters who had travelled to Dallas for the semi-final against Spain left the stadium disappointed, but admitting grudging respect for a well-organised opponent. There was little appetite for excuses and gratitude towards Didier Deschamps – as well as curiosity over what's to come when France legend Zinedine Zidane steps…
France 24 · Jul 15 Spain dominate France and advance to World Cup final It was France's biggest hurdle at the World Cup – a team they haven't beaten since 2017. For Les Bleus, that streak continues as Spain outclassed Didier Deschamps' side with a 2-0 win in Dallas. The 2010 champions will now get a chance to add a second star to their…
Fortune · Jul 15 France will walk away from the World Cup with at least $27 million—but Kylian Mbappé hasn't kept a cent of his national team earnings since 2018 Defeated France will still take home millions in prize money from the World Cup—and their star player Kylian Mbappé is set to give away his entire share.
The Conversation · Jul 15 The world’s first influencers were French and they emerged after the Revolution In 1806, the Parisian gastronome Grimod de la Reynière launched a new periodical, the Journal des Gourmands et des Belles in post-revolutionary France. From the first issue, it set out to provide readers with advice on food, fashion, and theatrical life, all in one publication. Almost entirely forgotten today, the…
Euronews · Jul 15 ‘Our national lung’: France’s nature paradise saved by firefighters but recovery could take 30 years The forest hosted a UNESCO conference in 1948 that led to the creation of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the world’s first global environmental union.
The Independent UK · Jul 15 How Spain tactically EXPOSED France Spain have sent tournament favourites France crashing out of the World Cup at the semi-final stage, but how did they stop the best attack at the tournament from mustering more than just three shots on target all game? Archie Corbett explains how Spain suffocated France when they tried to build…
Cycling Weekly · Jul 15 With fans wanting fireworks from day one, there are many ingredients needed for a great Tour de France Grand Depart Still buzzing from the Tour's Barcelona bonanza, we look at all the elements that need to come together for an unforgettable opening weekend
France 24 · Jul 15 Golden era ends for Deschamps’ France as Midas touch deserts Les Bleus France’s crushing semi-final defeat at the hands of their nemesis Spain adds a bitter endnote to Didier Deschamps’ record-setting tenure with Les Bleus. But the coach with the Midas touch will be remembered above all as the manager who led France to their second World Cup title in 2018, two…
The Guardian - US · Jul 15 Lethal Spain execute plan to perfection on way to World Cup final Brilliant buildup play has often withered but control and flawless execution overcame France’s more variable chaos
Cycling News · Jul 15 'It didn't even cross my mind to continue' racing after 2025 crash, says recently retired Chris Froome Four-time Tour de France winner says that Tadej Pogačar takes dominance 'to a whole new level'
The Economic Times · Jul 15 Spain was in control, France's defence and midfield unbelievably average: Brahmanand Sankhwalkar Spain defeated France in the World Cup semifinal match. France's defense and midfield were described as unbelievably average by Brahmanand. He stated the penalty awarded to Spain was the match's turning point. Lamine Yamal's performance was outstanding, though he was lucky twice. Brahmanand predicts an England versus Spain final in…