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Serge Gnabry scored four second-half goals as Bayern Munich came from behind to hand last season's runners-up Tottenham Hotspur a stunning 7-2 home defeat in the Champions League on Tuesday. (Photo:AP)

UCL 2019-20: Bayern Munich crush Tottenham Hotspur 7-2

Gnabry is the first player to score 4 goals against English since Lionel Messi achieved the same feat for Barcelona against Arsenal in 2010.

02 Oct 2019 10:58 AM

On Saturday, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar played together for the first time this season and combined for the only goal in Bordeaux. (Photo: AP)

Neymar says that he'll give his life for PSG

Neymar, the world's most expensive footballer, had been strongly linked to a return to Barcelona over a tumultuous summer.

29 Sep 2019 12:49 PM

Tour organisers opened an investigation into Nick Kyrgios following an explosive meltdown at last month's Cincinnati Masters which saw him smash two racquets, launch an abusive tirade at the chair umpire before appearing to spit at the official during a second-round match. (Photo: AP)

Nick Kyrgios given 16-week ban by AFP for poor behaviour

The suspension is deferred pending Kyrgios' compliance with several strict conditions mandated by the ATP.

26 Sep 2019 6:44 PM

Eric Choupo-Moting was replaced by Angel Di Maria shortly before the interval after colliding with Neymar but that did little to lift the hosts. (Photo:AFP)

Ligue 1 2019-20: Stade de Reims shock Paris Saint-germain 2-0

Hassane Kamara headed home in the first half and Boulaye Dia doubled the tally in added time to give the visitors a deserved victory.

26 Sep 2019 9:21 AM

Neymar scored a fine late winner as Paris Saint-Germain beat Lyon 1-0 to move three points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table. (Photo:AFP)

Ligue 1 2019 -20: Neymar's late goal pushes PSG back on top after 1-0 win vs Lyon

It was Neymar's second winning goal in as many league games since being reinstated to the team following a protracted transfer saga.

23 Sep 2019 10:25 AM

The police have also been criticised for being heavy-handed in clashes with hardcore anti-capitalist "black bloc" groups blamed for much of the violence that has accompanied the demonstrations. (Photo: AP)

Thousands of Paris police deployed over ‘yellow vest’ clash fears

Some demonstrators in January even used a forklift to break down the doors of a government ministry.

21 Sep 2019 5:09 PM

Angel Di Maria scored twice in a vintage performance to help Paris Saint-Germain outclass Real Madrid 3-0 in their opening Champions League Group A game on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP)

UCL 2019-20: Paris Saint-Germain sink Real Madrid 3-0

In the absence of the formidable attacking trio of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Edinson Cavani, Angel Di Maria provided two first-half goals.

19 Sep 2019 8:46 AM

France forward Kingsley Coman grabbed his third goal in two matches as he inspired the hosts to a 3-0 win against Andorra in their Euro 2020 Group H qualifier on Tuesday. (Photo:AP)

Kingsley Coman's hattrick aids France thump Andorra 3-0

The pacy Coman, who got a double in Saturday’s 4-1 win over Albania, put France ahead in the first half.

11 Sep 2019 9:22 AM

The stricken seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher is in Paris' Georges-Pompidou hospital for cell therapy surgery, according to French daily Le Parisien. (Photo:AFP)

Michael Schumacher admitted in Paris' hospital for cell therapy

He came out of retirement in 2010 for a three-year stint with Mercedes.

10 Sep 2019 10:49 AM

The Netherlands backed up their stunning 4-2 win over Germany in Hamburg last Friday by thrashing Estonia in Tallinn. (Photo: AP)

Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Belgium, Netherlands hit four goals to strenghten Euro 2020 bid

Ronald Koeman's Netherlands still have work to do to reach a first major final since making the 2014 World Cup semi-finals.

10 Sep 2019 10:31 AM

In the race at Croatian capital Zagreb, the 37-year-old Gatlin suddenly winced in pain around the 80m mark, finished fourth with a time of 10.29sec and left the track supported by a fellow athlete. (Photo: AFP)

World champion Justin Gatlin injured in Zagreb race

Another American Michael Rodgers won the race with a wind-assisted 10.04sec time.

04 Sep 2019 11:20 AM

The latest case to ruffle feathers in the French countryside pits a woman rearing around 50 ducks and geese in her back garden in the southwestern Landes region -- a duck-breeding bastion -- against her newcomer neighbours. (Photo: AFP)

'If it quacks like a duck': Boisterous poultry land French owner in court

A court in the western town of Rochefort is set to issue a ruling in that case on Thursday.

03 Sep 2019 12:41 PM

A computer breakdown briefly disrupted all air traffic in France and caused a cascade of delayed flights in multiple countries Sunday, the last day of European summer holidays. (Representational Image)

Computer glitch in France delays hundreds of flights beyond

A spokesman for French civil aviation authority DGAC said the cause of the morning breakdown was being investigated.

02 Sep 2019 11:45 AM

Spanish sports newspaper Mundo Deportivo carried similar news, which comes just ahead of the transfer market deadlines in France and Spain on Monday. (Photo: AFP)

Neymar will stay at Paris Saint-Germain: reports

"Se Queda," Spanish for he's staying, read the L'Equipe headline on its front page with a photo of the Brazilian.

01 Sep 2019 6:02 PM

French media also reported homophobic chanting by the home supporters. (Photo: Twitter/ Mirror Football)

French Ligue 1 match between Nice and Marseille halted due to homophobic chanting and posters

The play was stopped in the first half and players left the field over the banners displayed by Nice fans.

29 Aug 2019 3:14 PM

Melania Trump's husband, US President Donald Trump, stands by her with downcast eyes. (Photo: Twitter)

Photo of Melania Trump, Justin Trudeau at G7 goes viral, here's what netizens have to say

The picture shows US First Lady Melania Trump leaning towards Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for a customary kiss on the cheek.

27 Aug 2019 2:02 PM

US President Donald Trump supports Russia's readmission into the group, and put forth a proposal for the same during this year's G7 summit held in the French city of Biarritz. (Photo: ANI)

G7 leaders fail to reach consensus on Russia's reinstatement into format

Russia was removed from the format, then known as G8, following its annexation of Crimea in the spring of 2014.

27 Aug 2019 12:47 PM

Trump said layers of US tariffs have hurt China so badly that it will have no choice but to make a trade deal with the United States. (Photo: File)

'Sorry, it's the way I negotiate': Donald Trump on US-China trade

Trump was challenged on a negotiating style in which he praises Chinese President Xi Jinping one day and castigates him the next.

27 Aug 2019 12:39 PM

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale on Monday said that Senegal may soon place a 'substantial order' for e-rickshaws. (Photo: File)

Sengal to soon place 'substantial order' for e-rickshaws: Vijay Gokhale

This statement comes after the Senegalese President Macky Sall held a brief meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday morning.

27 Aug 2019 10:41 AM

President Donald Trump returned home from the Group of Seven Summit held in the French city of Biarritz from August 24 to 26. (Photo: PTI)

White House counts ‘helping reduce India-Pak tension’ among 5 takeaways from G7

In a tweet, the White House said during the meeting with Modi, Trump also acknowledged India's role as a critical partner in Afghanistan.

27 Aug 2019 10:06 AM

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