La Croix du Vieux Pont is a remarkably attractive, family-friendly campsite on the banks of the River Aisne north-east of Paris, where mature willows and poplars shade its green grounds. It was recently classified by Eurocamp as a “village plus” – which is to say that it is spacious, with bars, restaurants and a bakery … Read more
Protests and strikes against unpopular pension reforms kicked off again Tuesday across France, with police security ramped up amid government warnings that radical demonstrators intended “to destroy, to injure and to kill.” Concerns that violence could mar the demonstrations prompted what Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin described as an unprecedented deployment of 13,000 officers, nearly half … Read more
France have been watching clips of ‘important’ Brighton star Evan Ferguson, according to Kylian Mbappe. The Seagulls starlet and Ireland international face Les Bleus in Group B in the second group stage game of the Euro 2024 qualifiers on Monday. Getty Evan Ferguson has caught the eye of Mbappe and co. The 2022 World Cup … Read more
Thierry Henry wanted a rematch after his infamous handball against Ireland in 2009, France’s then-manager has revealed. Ireland take on France in a Euro 2024 qualifier next week – 15 years on from their most well-remembered encounter in Dublin. AFP Henry helped France secure passage into the World Cup in 2010 after this handball Getty … Read more
The Republic of Ireland face an almighty task when they get their Euro 2024 qualification underway against France next week. The Irish edged a 3-2 friendly win over Latvia on home soil ahead of their latest bid to reach the Euros for just the fourth time. Getty Mbappe scored twice to down the Dutch on … Read more
Kylian Mbappe bagged a brace on his first appearance as France captain to ruin Ronald Koeman’s second debut as Netherlands boss. Didier Deschamps’ side cruised to a 4-0 victory against their European rivals in the first Euro 2024 qualifier. Getty IMbappe bagged his 37th and 38th goals for France AFP Mbappe is France’s official captain … Read more
King Charles III is “disappointed” he has not been able to support the UK’s big post-Brexit reset with France after his much-anticipated state visit was postponed at the eleventh hour, i understands. Palace sources said His Majesty had been “looking forward” to meeting Emmanuel Macron during his first official overseas trip as King, as the … Read more
World Cup runners-up France return to action tonight as they host the Netherlands in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier. Les Bleus were beaten by Argentina in the final in Qatar and will be aiming to bounce back against Oranje who were also knocked out by the eventual winners. getty France will be looking to bounce … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size King Charles III’s state visit to France has been postponed indefinitely amid widespread protests over President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms, putting a damper on the new monarch’s debut on the international stage. Read more: French pension bill adopted as Macron’s gov’t narrowly survives no-confidence votes Charles and … Read more
England’s journey to Euro 2024 in Germany in underway. Gareth Southgate’s side beat Italy in their Group C opener with a fine win in Naples and will now need to overcome the challenge of facing Ukraine, North Macedonia and Malta. Getty Southgate will be hoping for a successful qualifying campaign England will be hoping to … Read more