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From Messi’s triumph to Federer’s retirement: 2022’s top sport stories

From the moment Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup – the one major prize he had lacked – to the moment Roger Federer hung up his tennis racket, 2022 was a remarkable year in sport. FRANCE 24 looks back at all the highlights of the past 12 months.

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France, Britain impose Covid tests on travellers from China

France and Britain on Friday joined a growing list of nations imposing Covid tests on travellers from China, after Beijing dropped foreign travel curbs despite surging cases.

Radio France Internationale

Paris population drops as thousands quit capital city every year

According to a report published by France's national statistics and economics research institute, the population of the French capital is declining by an average of 12,400 inhabitants each year.

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‘His career speaks for itself’: Antonio Conte backs Hugo Lloris ahead of Tottenham return

The France international will come up against fellow World Cup finalist Emiliano Martinez on Sunday

The Independent UK

Antonio Conte backs Hugo Lloris to have advantage over World Cup final rival Emi Martinez

Antonio Conte believes Hugo Lloris has the edge over Emiliano Martinez in the battle of the World Cup-winning goalkeepers.

Evening Standard

Author and wartime spy trainer Noreen Riols made MBE in New Year Honours

She published her memoir, The Secret Ministry of Ag. & Fish: My Life in Churchill’s School for Spies, in 2013.

The Independent UK

France and UK join growing list of countries requiring COVID tests for China passengers

The United Kingdom and France will join a growing list of countries implementing tougher COVID-19 measures for passengers arriving from China, authorities say.

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The World Cups that made Pelé 'immortal'

The football legend Pelé, who died on December 29, went down in history not only as an incredible striker but also as the only man to have won the World Cup three times. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the three World Cups that would result in Fifa dubbing…

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France to impose mandatory COVID tests for travellers from China

France will require travellers from China to provide a negative COVID-19 test result less than 48 hours before departure, the health and transport ministries said on Friday.

Reuters

Covid: France to require negative tests for arrivals from China, government says

France will require that travellers arriving from China provide a negative Covid-19 test result less than 48 hours old before departure, the health ministry said in a statement on Friday.

France 24

Newcastle told Marcus Thuram would be a 'fantastic' signing amid Memphis Depay decision

Newcastle United have been linked to both Marcus Thuram and Memphis Depay and former Magpies winger John Barnes believes the Magpies should focus on a move for the France international

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France tipped for warmest New Year's Eve in history

As 2022 now looks certain to claim a respectable place among the warmest years ever recorded in mainland France, 31 December is likely to boost the national average, according to weather forecasters.

Radio France Internationale

Iranian man's death in France shakes distressed diaspora

When a 38-year-old man anguished over the protests in Iran took his own life in the French city of Lyon this week, fellow members of the Iranian diaspora felt his pain

The Independent UK

French court overturns government ban on sale of CBD flowers

France's Council of State has definitively lifted the ban on the sale of hemp flower and leaf loaded with cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychotropic molecule of cannabis, overruling a government decision to ban it at the end of 2021.

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With advances and setbacks, a year of struggle for women's rights

From the US revoking the federal right to abortion to Afghanistan mandating the burqa and gradually banning women from public spaces, FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the main events that marked the struggle for women’s rights around the world over the past year.

The Independent UK

On this day 2013: Nicolas Anelka agrees not to perform ‘quenelle’ gesture again

The France forward made the sign after scoring the first of his two goals in West Brom’s 3-3 draw at West Ham on December 28.

France 24

Tributes pour in for Pelé, Brazil's ‘king of football’

Tributes have poured in for Pelé, the "king of football" who died on Thursday at age 82. The footballing legend won a record three World Cups and became one of the most iconic sports figures of the last century. Read FRANCE 24's blog below to see how the world reacted…

Daily Mirror

Angel Di Maria's wife escalates Emi Martinez-Adil Rami spat with Pamela Anderson jibe

Former France international Adil Rami has come under fire after criticising Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for his questionable post-World Cup celebrations

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Kylian Mbappe brushes off Argentina celebrations and insists PSG form won’t suffer after scoring on return

The France striker hit a World Cup final hat-trick but ended on the losing side before Emiliano Martinez mocked him during celebrations

Sports Illustrated

Kylian Mbappe Takes on the Weight of His World

Winning the World Cup at 19 and becoming the world’s most expensive player by 23 comes with spotlight and scrutiny. And the France star is ready for more.

Wales Online

BBC Marie Antoinette full cast, plot, air date and how many episodes

The drama follows one of the biggest names in history

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Serbia arrests Afghan general, sniper 'wanted by France' on terrorism charges - news agency

Serbian police have arrested an Afghan army general and a sniper wanted by France on terrorism charges during a raid on an migrant camp in the north of the Balkan country, Tanjug news agency reported on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

Outcry intensifies after Taliban bars women from working with NGOs

The UN has announced the suspension of critical operations in Afghanistan following the Taliban government's ban on female employees working with aid groups. Foreign ministers from 12 countries and the EU – including the United States and France – have urged the Taliban to reverse its decision.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mbappe Says Will 'Never' Get over World Cup Heartbreak

Kylian Mbappe said he will never get over the disappointment of losing the World Cup final after the France star scored the winner on his return to action for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. "I think I'm never going to get over it," Mbappe said, speaking 10 days after he scored…

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Zelensky thanks France as Paris promises more military aid for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky on Wednesday met the French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu in Kyiv. The Ukrainian leader thanked France for its continuing military and humanitarian support for his nation in the war against Russia.

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