Despite being linked to the likes of AC Milan, Barcelona and Manchester United while still a teenager, Angelo Fulgini instead chose the path of least resistance, but he by no means had fewer hurdles to overcome. The Ivory Coast-born right-midfielder started life out as a full-back, making his debut for Valenciennes in their 2-0 defeat to Nimes in…
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Super Rugby Pacific: Jeremy Thrush embracing being back out on the field after retirement U-turn
Second-row Jeremy Thrush says that he is enjoying his return to on-field action after starring in Western Force’s victory at the weekend. The 37-year-old called it a day at the end of last season, but injuries have left the Force short at lock. Thrush was duly tempted out of retirement and was on the bench…
Mario Balotelli: “I did not know about Nice until the terrorist attacks.”
Click:DIY ART KIT Mario Balotelli (27) chose Nice-Matin to give his first ever interview to the written French press. He said himself, “It was important to open up so that the supporters know my real personality, and the man that I am.” And it was well worth the yearlong wait. The star signing from Nice’s summer 2016 transfer…
United Rugby Championship: Stormers seal fifth successive win over Bulls, Connacht thrash Zebre and Sharks see off Lions
The Stormers stayed in touch with the United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster after clinching a hard-fought 23-19 triumph over the Bulls in their South African derby in Pretoria on Saturday. As the scoreline suggests, the clash between last season’s finalists was a tense affair, but the Stormers held on for the win – their fifth…
The Get French Football News Show – Episode 107
Nathan Staples and Adam White wander round a Ligue 1 winter wonderland and take a look at what lies ahead for the French sides in European competitions. Click Here: Portugal National Team soccer tracksuit
Super Rugby Pacific: Beauden Barrett doubtful for Blues’ season opener with Highlanders due to illness
The Blues are sweating over the fitness of All Blacks fly-half Beauden Barrett as he is battling illness and is doubtful for their Super Rugby Pacific opener against the Highlanders in Dunedin on February 25. Several All Blacks returned to duty for the Blues ahead of their second pre-season match against the Chiefs at Pukekohe…
Wesley Sneijder in advanced negotiations to join a Qatari club
OGC Nice’s attacking midfielder Wesley Sneijder is in advanced negotiations this evening to join an unnamed Qatari club, according to RMC. Click Here: adidas stan smith The 33-year-old has fundamentally failed to make an impact with the Ligue 1 side, having not played since the 19th of November. He now has the opportunity to make a…
Official | ESTAC Troyes to sign Remi Walter on loan
OGC Nice and Troyes have completed a deal to send defensive midfielder Remi Walter to Troyes in a six-month-loan deal with an option to buy, subject to a medical. The 22-year-old has been with Nice since 2016 when he joined for under £1m from Nancy, and has always been competent in playing the role as…
Scotland: Jack Dempsey’s love for rugby reignited after allegiance switch in Test rugby
Newly-capped Scottish international Jack Dempsey is looking to repay the faith given to him after switching allegiance from Australia. Dempsey was capped 14 times by Australia and is the first player to use World Rugby’s new eligibility rules to play for and against Australia. Did not expect a Test return The star moved to Glasgow…
FEATURE | Adieu Pascal – where it all went wrong for the dismissed Toulouse boss
Giovanni Sio’s winner in the last kick of the match as Montpellier defeated Pascal Dupraz’s Toulouse 2-1 spelled the end of the Savoyard’s time in charge of the club. His era of nearly two years was marked by tremendous highs and crushing lows: one of the most astonishing relegation escapes in Ligue 1 history, famous…