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Sabalenka, Osaka clash in blockbuster French Open tie

World number one Sabalenka will likely face a stern test in her bid to win a maiden Roland Garros crown after suffering an agonising loss to Coco Gauff in last year's final.

A resurgent Osaka has powered into the French Open last 16 for the first time in her career, looking more at home then ever before on the Parisian clay.

It will be only the fourth meeting, all at the last-16 stage of tournaments, between two of the biggest stars in the sport.

Osaka edged their first encounter en route...

Who said what: French Open day 8

"I just try to be me on court, try to be happy, try to hit winners, try to hit good shots, try to be entertaining."

-- Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca after delighting the crowd in his four-set win over Casper Ruud.

"She (Elina Svitolina) has paved the way for a lot of Ukrainian girls and boys, and she's doing great. And especially this year, she's doing unbelievable. So excited for this match. I have played with her two years ago, and I know a little bit what to expect, of course. It's go...

Brazilian teen Fonseca downs Ruud to reach French Open quarters

The 19-year-old powered his way to a 7-5, 7-6 (10/8), 5-7, 6-2 win in the night match at Roland Garros to reach his maiden Grand Slam quarter-final, where he will face Czech youngster Jakub Mensik.

Fonseca showed a different side to his game after coming back from two sets down against both Dino Prizmic in round two and Djokovic on Friday.

He held off a battling Ruud, a two-time French Open finalist, in a gruelling contest that lasted three hours and 55 minutes and finished at 12:27 am loc...

New Jersey governor urges Delaney protesters to cool tensions

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill urged calm after violent clashes outside Delaney Hall detention center, as Newark imposed a curfew and state police secured protest zones.

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Israeli strike kills Palestinians at Gaza seaport café

An Israeli airstrike hit a seaport café in Gaza City, killing at least two Palestinians and wounding around a dozen others, according to health officials.

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Mensik holds off Rublev to book maiden French Open last-eight spot

The 20-year-old Czech saw off the 11th-seeded Russian 6-3, 7-6 (8/6), 4-6, 2-6, 6-3 on Court Suzanne Lenglen to set up a meeting with Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca.

Mensik, who won the Miami Open last season, posted his previous best performance at a major in Melbourne earlier this year but surpassed that fourth-round run with his victory at the same stage over Rublev in the French capital.

"It was for me super difficult. Even if I was 2-0 up, I felt in some moments that I'm actually los...

France's Boutier rallies to capture LPGA ShopRite title

The 32-year-old from suburban Paris captured her seventh career LPGA title and first since the 2023 Maybank Championship in Malaysia.

"To win today it's something very special," Boutier said. "It's a tournament that's very special for me so very excited to be able to have another win here."

Boutier fired a five-under-par 66 in the final round to finish on nine-under 204 at Seaview Golf Club in Galloway, New Jersey.

That was good enough for a one-stroke victory over Thailand's Arpichaya Yu...

Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory

Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.

Why Colombia's election matters far beyond Latin America | DW News

Colombians are voting in a pivotal presidential election that could reshape the country's approach to security, peace negotiations, and relations with the United States.
The race has effectively narrowed to three leading candidates. Iván Cepeda, backed by outgoing President Gustavo Petro, wants to continue negotiations with armed groups under the government's "Total Peace" strategy. His rivals, conservative senator Paloma Valencia and right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, argue that tou...

Colombians weigh leftist reforms in presidential vote

Colombians voted in the first round of a presidential election, with leftist Ivan Cepeda leading in the polls after promising reforms to reduce poverty and negotiate peace with armed groups.

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Colombia's election: Meeting the Presidential contenders • FRANCE 24 English

The Economist’s Kinley Salmon talks to France 24 on his encounters with the candidates

France 24’s Gavin Lee speaks to Economist’s Latin America Correspondent Kinley Salmon about what’s at stake for Colombia, whether a hard right populist who calls himself “The Tiger” could become President and why security is still the main worry for voters. Whatever the outcome there will be a new leader. Gustavo Petro, the first ever leftwing President in Colombia could only run for one term in office. ...

Constitution River leads home O'Brien 1-2-3 in French Derby

It is the second time O'Brien has swept the placings in one of France's historic races. Found led home two stablemates in the 2016 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Constitution Hill thundered home under Ryan Moore to beat Hawk Mountain and Montreal.

"One never thinks such things are possible, and when they do happen it is incredible," said O'Brien.

O'Brien named a whole host of people, including the stable lass who looks after Constitution River, for their contribution to the win.

It was left ...

Zverev eases into French Open last eight

The 29-year-old, a three-time runner-up in major finals, eased into the quarter-finals at Roland Garros with a 7-6 (7/3), 6-4, 6-1 win over his 106th-ranked opponent.

With the men's draw certain to produce a first-time Grand Slam champion, Zverev is considered the favourite to be that player as he bids to cast away the unwanted title of tennis' nearly-man.

He overcame an early break of serve in the first set to take the opener in a tie-break.

From then on, it was plain sailing for the big...

Russia launches fresh strikes on Ukraine, Kyiv hits refinery hub

Russia launches fresh strikes on Ukraine, Kyiv hits refinery hub

In response to Russian shelling of Ukrainian territory, Ukrainian forces launched a series of powerful strikes on strategically important Russian oil infrastructure.

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Frenchman Lanier breaks local hearts to win Singapore Open badminton

The Frenchman, unfazed by the partisan home crowd, defeated Loh 17-21, 21-15, 21-14.

Lanier secured his second BWF World Tour title of the year, denying the crowd its first local champion since Wee Choon Seng in 1962.

"I knew that I needed to fight really hard and was determined to do that," the 21-year-old Frenchman said.

Lanier regained control of the second game after losing the first and raced to a 13-5 lead, before Loh narrowed the deficit to 13-11.

He admitted to losing focus but m...

Swiatek exits French Open, Zverev, Ruud eye quarters

The Polish third seed endured a miserable 25th birthday as she went down 7-5, 6-1 to Madrid Open winner Marta Kostyuk.

Since winning Roland Garros in her second appearance at the tournament in 2020, Swiatek had never gone more than two years without hoisting aloft the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen, but after Aryna Sabalenka ended her bid to win a fourth consecutive French Open in the semi-finals last year, she has lost her unbeatable status on clay.

Indeed since last winning in Paris in 2024, Swia...

Israel retakes Beaufort castle in Lebanon, Paris issues strong condemnation

Israel retakes Beaufort castle in Lebanon, Paris issues strong condemnation

Israeli forces push deeper into Lebanon and raise their flag over Beaufort Castle, a strategic fortress. France condemns the move and demands a UN Security Council meeting.

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France requests emergency UN meeting amid Israeli advance in Lebanon

France has requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council after Israeli forces seized the medieval Beaufort castle in Lebanon, the French foreign minister said Sunday.  

The week in pictures: Europe's shock early heatwave, French Open battles and the Blue Origin blast

Former title holders crashed out at Paris's Roland-Garros tennis stadium and PSG faced off with Arsenal in Budapest to win their second Champions League final in a row as a heatwave shattered European temperature records for the month of May: FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

European champions PSG set for heroes' welcome in Paris – under heavy security

Fresh from their Champions League final win in Budapest, Paris Saint-Germain players are set to parade on the Champs-de-Mars in front of the Eiffel Tower on Sunday, ahead of a presidential reception at the Élysée Palace and a party at their Parc des Princes stadium. But security will be tight after overnight celebrations were marred by violence, a deadly road accident and hundreds of arrests.

Sabalenka v Osaka first women's French Open night match since 2023

Tournament organisers have been subject to repeated criticism from some women's players and fans for scheduling 30 successive men's matches in the primetime night slot since Sabalenka played Sloane Stephens in the last 16 on June 4, 2023.

But two of the sport's biggest stars will end that run on Court Philippe Chatrier in the fourth round.

"I'm so used to not playing night matches here and playing night matches in, like, US Open or something like that that I don't even associate this tourn...

How to handle armed groups? Colombians vote in presidential election • FRANCE 24 English

Colombians are heading to the polls Sunday. With current president Gustavo Petro stepping down, the search for his successor is seen as a referendum on his leftist social policies and response to growing violence in the country. Left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda, who says he will continue pursuing peace accords with armed groups, is leading in the polls. But he faces stark opposition from the more hawkish right. Trump-loving millionaire lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia, who c...

Swiatek out of French Open as Kostyuk, Svitolina book all-Ukrainian quarter-final

Iga Swiatek became the latest former title holder to crash out of the French Open on Sunday after losing in straight sets to Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine, meaning there are no former champions left at Roland Garros in either the men's or the women's draws. Kostyuk, who remains unbeaten on clay this season, will take on compatriot Elina Svitolina for a place in the semis.

Israel retakes Beaufort castle in Lebanon, Paris issues harsh condemnation

Israeli forces push deeper into Lebanon and raise their flag over Beaufort Castle, a strategic fortress. France condemns the move and demands a UN Security Council meeting.

780 arrested, deadly road accident in riotous PSG victory celebrations across France

Thousands of people poured into the streets of Paris for the match and to revel in PSG's triumph in the final held in the Hungarian capital Budapest late Saturday.

But some mobs clashed with police, around 22,000 of whom were deployed across France after unrest last year when PSG also won the competition.

Highlighting an increased use of fireworks directed at law enforcement, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said in a press briefing 57 security forces were injured and that there had been "2...

Farewell 'going better than expected' for French Open quarter-finalist Cirstea

The 36-year-old downed Chinese world number 148 Wang Xiyu 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) in the last 16 and will next face either Russian eighth seed Mirra Andreeva or Switzerland's 170th-ranked Jil Teichmann.

Cirstea has said she will retire at the end of the season, but hinted she could yet have a rethink after backing up her semi-final run at the Italian Open by equalling her previous best performance at Roland Garros.

"This year, it's going way better than I expected," said Cirstea, who arrived in Par...

Japan's SoftBank to spend €75bn on AI centres in France

Japanese tech investor SoftBank will spend €75 billion ($87.5 billion) on artificial intelligence infrastructure in France, its founder Masayoshi Son told a French newspaper in an interview published Saturday.

Women gain ground in France as running clubs turn sport into community

Statistics show that most people now taking up running in France are women. In Paris, some run alone and some in running groups – which are booming in the French capital as women turn to them for motivation, safety and a sense of community.

More than 280 arrested in Paris as clashes erupt on PSG victory night

More than 400 people on Saturday were detained across France, including 283 in Paris alone, after violent clashes erupted when thousands poured onto the streets after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League final victory. It was not immediately clear how many of these individuals were remanded in custody to face further investigation.

Pressure turns to Zverev, Ruud as French Open week two begins

The week-long heatwave helped wreak havoc in the men's draw. After the elimination of a wilting Jannik Sinner and a fading Novak Djokovic in five-setters on consecutive evenings, not a single Grand Slam singles winner is still standing.

The throne is vacant ahead of next Sunday's men's final when a new sun-proof king of clay will be crowned.

For the two men who have reached finals at majors, three-time losers Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev, the trick will be to focus on Sunday's opponent...

Israel’s military steps up attacks on southern Lebanon | DW News

Israel’s military ramped up strikes on southern Lebanon after issuing evacuation orders for a large portion of the region. Israel says it is goal is stopping attacks from militant group Hezbollah.

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Edgar Morin, ‘Grandfather’ of French Intellectuals, Dies at 104

A former member of the Resistance, he went on to a career spanning eras and disciplines. His books and pronouncements carried moral authority.

Who said what: French Open day 7

"For sure we have new Grand Slam champion, but I don't want to think about this."

"You see the draw...and, you know, it's not easy to stay match by match, but I try to do it."

-- Tenth seed Fabio Cobolli tries not to look past Zachary Svajda as he eyes an inviting draw.

"When I saw Sinner was out, I try to stay present and stay positive and just take it day by day, match by match. I knew the draw was open, but I just tried to keep doing what I've been doing, and just see what happens."

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Dozens arrested in Paris clashes on PSG victory night: police

Some 22,000 police were deployed across France for the game, including 8,000 in Paris, after unrest marred PSG's win in the competition last year. Paris tram lines were halted, several metro stations shut and bus traffic halted in places in bid to minimise disturbances.

According to Paris police, 79 people were detained in the city, of whom 45 were taken into custody. Six vehicles and two businesses were damaged. A police officer was also injured.

As fans celebrated the dramatic penalty s...

Pentagon ready to resume strikes if no Iran deal

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US is prepared to resume attacks on Iran if negotiations fail.

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Putin's quest to avoid the grim reaper: What’s behind the $26 Billion longevity programme?

The Wall Street Journal’s award winning Chief European Political Correspondent Bojan Pancevski speaks to France 24’s Gavin Lee about the anti aging efforts President Putin is undertaking and the 26 billion dollar Russian State backed programme for longevity.

Bojan also speaks about his forthcoming book ‘The Nord Stream Conspiracy: The Inside Story of the Explosions that Shook the World’

Produced by Gavin Lee, Théophille Vareille, Emmanuel Miculita, Guillaume Gougeon and Alessandro Xenos...

German protestors form windmill to oppose natural gas production

Hundreds of protesters formed a giant windmill in Germany’s northwestern state of North Rhine-Westphalia, calling for a shift in the country’s climate and energy policy.

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SoftBank pledges €75bn to build Europe’s biggest AI facility in France

Masayoshi Son places France at the centre of his global AI ambitions

Defending champion Gauff eliminated from French Open by Potapova

The fourth seed was defeated in the third round 4-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 by the 28th seed after being a break up in the deciding set.

"I think I've had a few (big wins) before, but I'd put it top three for sure," Potapova said on court after earning a career third win over Gauff.

Despite losing her first service game to open the match, Gauff struck back to break the Russian-born Austrian in the eighth and 10th games and take the lead.

Potapova responded with two consecutive breaks of her own t...

Defending champion Gauff eliminated from French Open by Potapova

Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff lost in three sets to Austrian Anastasia Potapova to end to her Roland Garros title defence on Saturday.

BBC on roof of Romanian flats hit by Russian drone | BBC News

A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.

Friday's incident in the eastern town of Galați, near the border with Ukraine, was condemned by Romania's fellow members of Nato and the EU. Ukraine said it proved again that Russia posed "a real threat" to Europe.

Romanian President Nicușor Dan said the drone was likely hit by Ukrainian air defences over Kyiv's territory, altering its trajectory. Russian President Vladimir Put...

France warns that strong storms could end deadly heatwave

France, Britain and Portugal have all recorded their hottest days ever for the month of May during the heatwave.

Temperatures remained above 33C in the Paris region Saturday and several other parts of France were above 30C.

The Meteo-France weather service said that "the arrival of a slightly cooler air mass" would bring down temperatures on Saturday night.

But it warned of storms across northern France that would be "localised but sometimes strong with hail and wind gusts" of more than ...

EU sidelined in Gabriel Attal’s presidential pitch

Attal enters the race at a turbulent moment for French politics

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Gauff French Open title defence ends, Sabalenka, Osaka set up last-16 clash

Gauff went down 4-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to Austrian 28th seed Anastasia Potapova as the top seeds continued to fall in the opening week at Roland Garros.

The 22-year-old fourth seed had been a break up in the deciding set before Potapova put together a run of five games for the loss of just one to condemn Gauff to her earliest Roland Garros exit since her debut in Paris six years ago.

The two-time major winner insisted being the reigning champion had not affected her play, unlike in 2024 when ...

Heat Wave Grips France

France is sweltering in an "unprecedented" heatwave for May - says the French meteorological service. Skyrocketing temperatures have broken records this month. We speak with Fabio D'Andrea, a CNRS climatologist and head of the geosciences department of ENS about the cause.

Inmates in overcrowded French prison say heatwave makes conditions 'inhumane'

As a heatwave continued to rage in Paris Friday afternoon, French MP Clémentine Autain visited an overcrowded prison in the Seine-Saint-Denis suburb of the capital and witnessed conditions that inmates describe as “inhumane".

Sabalenka quells Kasatkina to march on at French Open

The Belarusian top seed ripped through the first set in 29 minutes.

Sabalenka let her momentum drift at the start of the second set as two unforced errors and a double fault allowed Kasatkina to break in the opening game. The Australian then held to love as Sabalenka continued to miss.

The Belarusian took the next three games but faced greater resistance from Kasatkina.

At 6-5, with Kasatkina serving, Sabalenka reasserted her control. She raced to three match points and converted the seco...

Tear gas fired as protests escalate outside ICE detention center

Police fired tear gas at protesters outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark as clashes escalated during demonstrations over conditions at the center.

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Why Ukraine's drone tech can beat Russia | The Dip Podcast

Ukraine is scaling drone warfare at an unprecedented pace, using low cost systems to strike far beyond the frontlines and shift the fight from manpower to machines. A fast growing, decentralized production network, backed by the state and shaped by battlefield feedback, is driving this transformation. Could this strategy change the balance of the war with Russia and what does it mean for the future of warfare and its economics?

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Maltese cast ballots as Labour government seeks fourth term in snap election

Maltese cast ballots as Labour government seeks fourth term in snap election

Maltese voters headed to the polls on Saturday for a snap election, with Prime Minister Robert Abela’s Labour Party tipped to win on a platform of economic stability and 4% GDP growth, despite ongoing corruption concerns.

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Glittering Osaka prolongs French Open run with victory over Jovic

For the first time in her career, world No.16 Naomi Osaka advanced to the fourth round of the French Open on Saturday with a 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (3-7), 6-4 victory over American Iva Jovic.

Glittering Osaka edges Jovic to prolong French Open run

On Court Suzanne Lenglen, the Japanese star once again made an eye-catching entry, wearing a gold jacket and a voluminous gold train, an outfit, bracketed by pink tennis sneakers and a black sponsor's visor.

She shed the outer layers to play in another variation of her gold tennis dress, which shone in the blazing sun of the fading Paris heatwave.

After the match, Osaka refused to reveal if she had more outfits lined up in her hotel room.

"I think it's a surprise every time," she said.

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Shnaider beats Oliynykova at French Open

The 23rd-ranked Shnaider won 7-5, 6-1 to go into the fourth round after the build-up to the match had been dominated by Oliynykova, who is ranked 65th, accusing her opponent of "taking money" from a "company financing war crimes".

The players did not shake hands after the match.

During her post-match press conference on Thursday after she had booked her meeting with Shnaider, Oliynykova brandished her phone to show photos of Shnaider playing in an event sponsored by Russian state energy co...

France mourns intellectual 'grandfather', sociologist and philosopher Edgar Morin

France is mourning the loss of Edgar Morin. The country's favorite intellectual has passed away at the age of 104. President Emmanuel Macron paid him tribute - calling Morin 'humanism personified' - and offered his loved ones the condolences of the Nation. A look back at his life with Caroline Baum.

France mourns intellectual 'grandfather', sociologist and philosopher Edgar Morin • FRANCE 24

France is mourning the loss of Edgar Morin. The country's favorite intellectual has passed away at the age of 104. President Emmanuel Macron paid him tribute – calling Morin "humanism personified" – and offered his loved ones the condolences of the nation. FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum takes a look back at his life. 
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Vallejo apologises for criticising woman umpire at French Open

After he lost to French 17-year-old Moise Kouame in a fifth-set tiebreak on Thursday, Vallejo told tennis website Clay that Brazilian umpire Ana Carvalho had not been strong enough in the face of fan support for the local player.

"This sort of match needs to be umpired by a man. It's very difficult for a woman to do it," the 22-year-old said.

"It has to be refereed by a man, because it's a very demanding crowd and you need a lot of strength to go against the crowd."

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Has Team Trump gone soft on China? | DW News

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is dialling down the China threat - a big shift from his tougher tone last year. But at a key Asia security forum he still said stopping Beijing from dominating the Indo-Pacific is a top priority.

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Bolivia at a 'breaking point'? Government blames fugitive ex-leader for unrest • FRANCE 24 English

Nearly a month of anti-government protests and a blockade of the capital in Bolivia have pushed the country to a "breaking point", said the President, as demonstrators call for his resignation. Details by Antonia Kerrigan.
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"Choose France" summit to kick off as factory closures multiply

In France, Emmanuel Macron toured the French factory of German-owned Thermomix kitchen appliances on Friday… one of over 100 industrial and business sites opening to the public this weekend in the leadup to the French President's annual "Choose France" summit on Monday. Macron will be hosting some 200 foreign business leaders at Versailles palace, hoping to set a new record for foreign investment. But this comes as France's economy is struggling, with factory closures outnumbering openings, ...

UCL final: Raising concerns in Paris that troublemakers will cause unrest

Paris is preparing to mark a Champions League final involving Paris Saint-Germain for the second year in a row. This time, PSG faces Arsenal in Budapest, and once again the event is expected to attract tens of thousands of fans to screening venues in the French capital, raising concerns that troublemakers could use the occasion as an opportunity to cause unrest. Details by Charlotte Hughes.

Can the French cinema industry take on its biggest financial backer?

French cinema is reeling after the CEO of the country's biggest investor in films, Canal+, said he would no longer work with hundreds of actors, directors, producers and technicians who signed an open letter criticising the right-wing views of media mogul Vincent Bolloré, who owns a 30 percent share of the company. But given the number of signatories, can Maxime Saada follow through on his threat?

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French Resistance figure, philosopher Edgar Morin dies at 104

France's favourite intellectual Edgar Morin, a World War II Resistance member who dedicated his life to promoting critical thinking and combatting intolerance, has died at the age of 104, his wife said Saturday. 

The World Capital of French Fries Has a Problem: Too Many Potatoes

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French intellectual and inventor of 'cinema verité' Edgar Morin dies at 104

French intellectual Edgar Morin has died at the age of 104, his wife said Saturday. The World War II Resistance member dedicated his life to promoting critical thinking and combatting intolerance. Outside of France he was best known as the inventor of "cinema verité" for his 1961 documentary with filmmaker Jean Rouch "Chronique d'un ete" ("Chronicle of a Summer").

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Wahi scores brace as Nice thump Saint Etienne in French Ligue 1 play-off

A season after finishing fourth and qualifying for the Champions League qualifying rounds, Nice suffered a dreadful slump that saw them finish in the relegation play-off spot.

But they salvaged their top flight status thanks in no small part to forward Wahi, who joined on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt in January.

Saint Etienne, who were relegated from Ligue 1 last season, finished third in Ligue 2 this season and came through a play-off against Rodez to face Nice.

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Fonseca stays grounded after French Open win over Djokovic

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Who said what: French Open day 6

"I actually didn't. I just kept playing."

-- Joao Fonseca was asked how he kept believing when he trailed Novak Djokovic by two sets to love.

"I don't think I've done much wrong with my game. He was just better."

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Djokovic knocked out of French Open by Brazilian teenager

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'We need Operation Eastern Sentry': NATO's eastern flank 'facing Russian threat every week'

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French Open to fine Vallejo for criticising woman umpire

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France launches an inquiry into the treatment of activists on the Gaza flotilla

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France launches an inquiry into the treatment of activists on the Gaza flotilla

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