The weekend’s sports news was marked by many exciting events. First of all, Antoine Dupont’s return to training with the French rugby team attracted a lot of attention. The captain of the French XV, considered the best player in the world, is recovering from a broken jaw and his presence for the quarter-finals remains uncertain. Nevertheless, his return to training is an encouraging first step.
On the gymnastics side, the world championships saw Simone Biles shine once again. Unfortunately, for the French men’s team, the results were disappointing, with a 19th place which did not allow them to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games.
In golf, Europe once again dominated the Ryder Cup. Despite some doubts, the European team won the competition to extend the drought of the United States, which has not won outside its territory for thirty years.
But one of the most striking news from this weekend concerns cycling. Indeed, discussions are underway for a possible merger between the Soudal-Quick Step and Jumbo-Visma teams. This alliance between two of the best teams in the world would represent a real earthquake in the world of cycling, and raises many questions on a sporting, legal and human level.
In women’s D1, Olympique Lyonnais won an important victory against Paris Saint-Germain. This duel at the top of French women’s football ended with a score of 1-0 in favor of OL, thanks to a goal from Eugénie Le Sommer.
In the major European football championships, AS Monaco took the lead in Ligue 1 after a stunning victory against Olympique de Marseille. Paris Saint-Germain, for their part, had a disappointing draw against Clermont. In the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich managed to snatch a draw against RB Leipzig, but nevertheless ceded control of the championship to Bayer Leverkusen. In Spain, Real Madrid regained first place by winning against Girona, thus overtaking FC Barcelona. In Serie A, Inter Milan and AC Milan are still competing for the top spot.
This sporting weekend was therefore full of twists and turns and remarkable performances. The coming days also promise great encounters and new challenges for athletes from around the world. Stay tuned so you don’t miss any sports news!