In the 2016 off-season, Nice surprised by attracting Italian international Mario Balotelli, left free by Liverpool, into its net. There is excitement on site.
GeneralFormer face of Visma until his retirement at the end of 2024, Robert Gesink retraced his career in the Bahamontes podcast. The Dutchman notably spoke of the dark years of his early career, spent at Rabobank. A team plagued by doping.
GeneralThe Frenchman Arthur Fils, above but who did not immediately make the difference, dominated Mariano Navone in the third round of the Masters 1000 in Montreal (6-3, 6-2). In the round of 16, he will face Cameron Norrie or Alex De Minaur.
GeneralThe Girondins may have to wait longer before knowing if they will play in National 1 next season. The conciliator appointed by the CNOSF would have decided to propose to the FFF executive committee that the case be referred to the DNCG appeals committee.
GeneralEngland white-ball coach Brendon McCullum backs Harry Brook as a future captain but says Joe Root will do an "amazing job" in his second stint.