The Latest Breaking News from Paris

Kylian Mbappe's staggering PSG demands including manager change and taking penalties

The 23-year-old is the talk of the footballing world after signing a surprise three-year deal with French giants Paris Saint-Germain - rejecting Real Madrid in the process

Daily Mirror · May 21, 2022

Kylian Mbappe commits to Paris St Germain with new three-year deal

The 23-year-old is now contracted until the end of the 2025 season.

The Independent UK · May 21, 2022

Kylian Mbappe Celebrates New PSG Contract With Hat Trick

The French forward announced his stay in Paris with a big game.

Sports Illustrated · May 21, 2022

Alcaraz all set to give tough fight to Djokovic and Nadal at French Open

PARIS: The boldest statement of the season came from 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz in Madrid. A thunderbolt much like his forehand. That the Spaniard closed back-to-back wins over the Czars of the sport en route to his second ATP Masters title two weeks ago, underscored his mettle.

The Times of India · May 21, 2022

'Expectations around me are higher', says Swiatek ahead of French Open

PARIS: Iga Swiatek’s form is raising temperatures in tennis. The world No.1 is coming into the French Open on a 28-match winning streak which has given her five titles.

The Times of India · May 21, 2022

Survivors and victims' families tell of Paris attacks trauma

Friday's session at the Special Criminal Court, where the Paris terror trial is taking place, continued to hear testimonies of the families of victims. They were followed at the bar by families who lost their homes and belongings in the police raid on the terrorist hide-out in Paris-Saint-Denis, days after…

Radio France Internationale · May 21, 2022

'I already know' - Carlo Ancelotti drops Liverpool selection hint ahead of Champions League final

Liverpool take on Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League final next Saturday in Paris

Liverpool Echo · May 21, 2022

Naomi Osaka returns to Paris warier and watchful with her words

A year after her controversial withdrawal from the French Open the world’s highest earning sportswoman is back at Roland Garros – and holding a press conference

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2022

Real Madrid Held by Betis before Champions League Final

Real Madrid’s regular starters were held by Real Betis to 0-0 on Friday in the team’s last match before the Champions League final. Madrid began with the team that is expected to face Liverpool on May 28 in Paris, where it will try to win a record-extending 14th European title.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 21, 2022

Cannes Film-makers Urge France to Face Up to Colonial Past

Film-makers are holding up a mirror to France over its colonial past at the Cannes festival, helped by star power and a growing French readiness to face up to injustices committed notably in Africa. The colonization of Algeria and the horrors of the Algerian war of independence (1954-1962) deeply scarred…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 21, 2022