Claude Simonet, President of the French Football Federation (FFF) from 1994 to 2005 and known as the "President of the Zidane generation" has died aged 92.

from 1984 to 2000, and became treasurer of the FFF in 1992.In November 1993, following the failure of France

Presidency, taking up the post in February 1994.His early years in post were marked by huge success as France

France.Simonet was made a Knight of the Legion of Honour after France's victory at the World Cup.Two years later France

the glory years of Zinedine Zidane, pictured, has died aged 92 ©Getty ImagesAfter the poor showing of France

The final stage of next year’s Tour de France, which is due to finish in Nice on the French Riviera to

in the Italian city of Florence, will conclude with a weekend on the French Riviera.The 2024 Tour de France

A record number of events for this year's 3x3 Women's Series will be held, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has announced.

the first visit of the competition to Spain.Canada won last year's FIBA 3x3 Women's Series, defeating France

in the final ©FIBALast year's champions were Canada, who defeated France, winners of the first series

FIFA has grudgingly dropped plans to make Visit Saudi a major sponsor of this year’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand after a backlash from organisers and players.

million) prize fund for this year’s Women’s World Cup - a 300 per cent rise from the 2019 tournament in France

cent increase in prize money compared to what the United States received for lifting the trophy in France

France recorded a golden double on day two of the International Cycling Union (UCI) Track Nations Cup

Two-time World Championships bronze medallist Erik Mobärg of Sweden and Swiss Olympic bronze medallist Fanny Smith topped the men's and women's qualification respectively, at the final leg of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) Ski Cross World Cup in Craigleith, Canada.

overall with 541.Smith started the day well, clocking 49.90.In second was Marielle Berger Sabbatel of France

In Dublin this weekend, Ireland, World Rugby’s number one ranked team, are on the threshold of a Grand Slam for only the fourth time in their history. 

27 first half points against Wales in Cardiff to set up a 34-10 win.In Dublin, their 32-19 defeat of France

Pictures this week of Russia's Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin visiting India and being feted by top officials, including the country's National Olympic Committee President PT Usha, will have set loud alarm bells ringing in Lausanne.

that the group’s "cause" does not appear to be that much of an "alliance" as members Australia and France

Nikhat Zareen led an Indian onslaught as the hosts blitzed all four of their bouts on a dominant opening day at the International Boxing Association (IBA) Women's World Championships here.

win by stoppage in her bantamweight opener.India enjoyed the most wins on day one, while Mongolia, France

Deutches Haus, a meeting place for German athletes, will be set up at the Stade Jean Bouin for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

rugby union side plays its home games at the 19,904-seater stadium which was also the venue for the France

qualifying at the International Ski and Snowboard Federation Freestyle Skiing World Cup in Tignes, France

Tokyo 2020 women's omnium champion Jennifer Valente of the United States won the elimination race on the opening day of the second of this season's three Track Nations Cup in Cairo.

line.The women’s team sprint went to China, who clocked 47.676 to defeat Germany, who finished in 47.912.France

2023In the men’s team sprint, it was the Netherlands who took the honours, clocking 42.641 to defeat France

in a time of 3:52.312.The Danes led over the first 2,000 metres, but France were ahead with only 1,000m

to go by just 0.024, but the lead switched again by the end, with France finishing on 3:53.229.Germany

claimed bronze, on 3:58.087, defeating early leaders New Zealand, who recorded 3:58.627.France won the

The Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) held a celebration event to mark 500 days to go until Paris 2024.

nbsp;Taekwondo was one of the sports to feature as Bahrain marked 500 days to go until Paris 2024 ©BOC"France

France is honoured to host to emphasise its role in uplifting the sporting movement and rapport between

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has resulted in business enquiries doubling since, the MIPIM international property showcase event in Cannes has been told by Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands.

Street, who regularly promotes his region in the south of France coastal resort, has been buoyed in his

Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin has insisted that the country’s flag appearing at major sporting events should be "normal" and called on International Federations to unite to ensure sport is "out of politics".

should athletes from Russia and Belarus participate.A group of 35 countries, including Olympic hosts France