The 2026 World Cup was supposed to solidify FIFA's power. Just weeks later, a secret project to open up to private investors, a legal threat from UEFA, and internal dissent place Gianni Infantino in the midst of the most dangerous crisis of his presidency.
Victorious at the summit of Mont Ventoux, Kasia Niewiadoma has taken the yellow jersey with a 15-second lead over Demi Vollering. With two days to go until Nice, the 2026 Tour de France Femmes has turned into a global thriller.
The Hundred experiences its first season in 2026 under the direct influence of international investors. Over 500 million pounds, brands from the IPL, and a new global battle for short-format cricket.
After three weeks without a race, MotoGP returns to Silverstone with an exceptionally tight title fight: five riders are within 24 points. Jorge MartÃn leads, Marc Márquez is making a strong comeback, and Fabio Quartararo carries French hopes.
From August 5 to 9 in Eugene, the U20 Athletics World Championships showcase talents poised to dominate in the coming years. In the American temple of Hayward Field, France presents a dense and ambitious team.
Bayern Munich and Aston Villa face off on August 7 at Kai Tak Stadium. Behind this prestigious clash, Hong Kong asserts a global strategy intertwining football, tourism, and the spectacle economy.
In its first Women's AFCON, Malawi topped a group that included Nigeria and Zambia. The Scorchers are one victory away from a historic direct qualification for the 2027 World Cup.
Current European champion and Olympic silver medalist, Cyréna Samba-Mayela will not defend her title in Birmingham. Her withdrawal reshuffles the 100m hurdles and deprives the French team of a significant medal opportunity.
FIFA aimed to open a $20 billion valued company encompassing its competitions to private investors. Faced with the threat of a European boycott and internal dissent, Gianni Infantino has retreated. However, the governance crisis is just beginning.
Demi Vollering won the fifth stage, but Marlen Reusser retains the yellow jersey by just 12 seconds. Ahead of a grueling stage towards Tournon-sur-Rhône and then the monumental Mont Ventoux, the 2026 Tour de France Femmes is set for a showdown, with a French rider still in the top 10.
The WTA now mandates a unique screening for the SRY gene for all players to remain eligible for the women's circuit. Presented as a guarantee of fairness, this global rule also opens a scientific, legal, and ethical battle that directly impacts France.
After three years away, Ted Lasso returns to Apple TV with an unprecedented challenge: to coach a second-division women's team and reflect the global rise of women's football.
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