Brighton roar back at Marseille to earn historic first point in Europe Brighton were two goals down after 20 minutes at Marseille but fought back to earn a 2-2 draw in the Europa League The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
‘I wouldn’t say he’s a friend’: De Zerbi faces old rival Gattuso in Marseille Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi, who could be without Pervis Estupiñán for a month, lost a league playoff against Gennaro Gattuso in 2016 The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023
South Africa thump Tonga but World Cup future depends on Scotland and Ireland tie South Africa overwhelmed Tonga 49-18 on Sunday night at the Vélodrome in Marseille to take a big step towards the knockout stages at the rugby World Cup Radio France Internationale · Oct 1, 2023
South Africa 49-18 Tonga: Springboks on brink of Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after big win South Africa overcame a strong showing from Tonga to all-but book their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, with a 49-18 win in Marseille. Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2023
PSG boss calms fears over Mbappé injury during romp past Marseille Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique on Monday calmed fears over the fitness of star striker Kylian Mbappé who was substituted during the first-half of the Ligue 1 clash against Marseille at the Parc des Princes. Radio France Internationale · Sep 25, 2023
Jonathan Humphreys only has Georgia on his mind after Wales’ impressive win Warren Gatland’s side will top their pool if they defeat Georgia in Nantes, before a last-eight clash potentially against Argentina in Marseille. The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
Pope calls for pan-European action on migration to avoid 'sea of death' Addressing huge crowds in Marseille, Pope Francis urged European governments to act together to welcome migrants and prevent the Mediterranean, where thousands have drowned, from becoming a "sea of death". Radio France Internationale · Sep 23, 2023
Watch live: Pope Francis holds mass for tens of thousands of people in Marseille Watch live as Pope Francis holds mass for tens of thousands of Catholics at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille on Saturday 23 September. The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023
Pope Francis insists Europe doesn't have a migrant emergency and challenges countries to open ports Pope Francis is challenging French President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders to open their ports to people fleeing hardship and poverty The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023
Watch Live: Pope Francis meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Marseille after pro-migrant plea Watch live as Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron attend the closing session of the Mediterranean meetings on Saturday 23 September. The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023
Pope Francis says migrants 'do not invade' Europe in Marseille speech Pope Francis on Saturday hammered home his message that European governments must do more to care for migrants crossing the Mediterranean, saying "those who risk their lives at sea do not invade, they look for welcome". France 24 · Sep 23, 2023
Pope Francis decries ‘fanaticism of indifference’ over migration Pontiff says rescuing those making Mediterranean crossings is a ‘duty of humanity’ on first visit by a pope to Marseille in 500 years The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023
People who risk drowning at sea 'must be rescued', says Pope in Marseille Pope Francis on Friday urged that “people who are at risk of drowning when abandoned on the waves must be rescued”, speaking against a background of heightened tensions in Europe over large numbers of arrivals by sea from the Middle East and North Africa. Radio France Internationale · Sep 22, 2023
Watch live: Pope arrives in Marseille to lead prayers for migrants Watch live as Pope Francis arrives in Marseille for a two-day visit on Friday, 22 September. The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
Radio France Internationale · Sep 22, 2023 France World Cup rugby chiefs sweat over Dupont face injury France's hopes of lifting a first rugby union World Cup suffered a setback on Friday when tests confirmed that skipper Antoine Dupont could be out of the tournament after suffering a facial fracture during the 96-0 romp past Namibia in Marseille.
France 24 · Sep 22, 2023 Pope Francis 'is not being listened to' on plight of migrants, expert says Pope Francis is visiting the southern French port city of Marseille to show solidarity with the plight of migrants there. It comes a decade on from a landmark visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa at the start of his papacy, where he condemned the "global indifference" to their suffering.…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023 European Commission announces €127m aid to Tunisia to reduce migration as rescue groups warn of death toll at sea – as it happened Commission says it is ‘cracking down’ on smuggling networks as NGOs say more assistance is needed from Europe’s leaders
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023 Pope Francis visits Marseille as anti-migrant views grow in Europe with talk of fences and blockades Pope Francis is visiting the French port city of Marseille
Radio France Internationale · Sep 22, 2023 Pope Francis to sound alarm over migrant tragedies during Marseille visit Pope Francis will arrive in the southern French city of Marseille on Friday for a two-day visit that will include a meeting of bishops from around the Mediterranean, a ceremony at the memorial for people lost at sea and a public mass. He is expected to reiterate his call for…
France 24 · Sep 22, 2023 People who risk drowning at sea 'must be rescued', says Pope Francis in Marseille Pope Francis blasted the “fanaticism of indifference” that greets migrants seeking a better life, as he arrived Friday in the Mediterranean port of Marseille amid a new influx of would-be refugees from Africa that has sparked a backlash from some of Europe’s increasingly anti-migrant leaders.
Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2023 How to watch France vs Namibia for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Rugby World Cup game today France will be eyeing a huge win as they take on Namibia in Marseille tonight.
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023 Pope goes to Marseille to talk migration, but will Europe listen as it scrambles to stem an influx? Pope Francis is travelling to the French port city of Marseille to join Catholic bishops in a meeting focusing on the Mediterranean and migration
Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2023 France vs Namibia: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today France take on Namibia in their latest Rugby World Cup outing tonight.
France 24 · Sep 19, 2023 Paris's Human Rights Wall: A new public art space in French capital This week in Paris, in conjunction with city authorities, Amnesty International is unveiling the Human Rights Wall, a new public art space whose inaugural work pays homage to six modern-day defenders of human rights around the world. Measuring 15 metres long and 5 metres high, the monumental piece will be…
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023 ‘Very rich, very famous, and very powerful’: How Bernard Tapie became France’s first tycoon – and wound up in prison Benard Tapie is the subject of a new Netflix series, ‘Class Act’, which dramatizes his life. Actor Laurent Lafitte, director Tristan Seguéla, and screenwriter Olivier Demangel speak to Clémence Michallon