Ukraine: France supports banning Russia from World Cup

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2 years ago

February 27, 2022

The president of the French Football Federation Noël Le Graët has suggested that Russia should be thrown out of the men’s World Cup, following the invasion of Ukraine.

“That is my first impulse,” Le Graët said on Sunday when asked if Russia should be banned from the tournament.

“The world of sports, and football, in particular, cannot remain neutral. I will certainly not object to Russia’s exclusion.”

Le Graët becomes the first major football official to make such a suggestion since the invasion last Thursday.

World football body FIFA must make the decision and Le Graët, 80, is on the governing FIFA Council.

Russia hosted the last men’s FIFA World Cup in 2018.

Poland, Sweden, and the Czech Republic have all refused to play Russia next month in the play-offs for the tournament in Qatar in November and December.

(dpa/NAN)

Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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2 months ago

June 3, 2024

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Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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2 months ago

June 2, 2024

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”