“I am worried about the risks of populism and xenophobic reactions in a context of economic crisis.”
— TEODOR BASONSCHI, foreign minister of Romania, on France’s decision to begin deporting Roma, also known as Gypsies, to …
France
Somehow, French Football Hits A New Low
Let’s reflect on French football over the past year: a literal helping hand gets Les Bleus into the World Cup, followed by a miserable winless campaign better known for bitter in fighting in South Africa and, naturellement, an …
French Police Force Removes the Height Restriction
Does size really matter? It did if you live in France.
Entire French World Cup Squad Suspended
Talk about making a statement. France’s football federation has surely taken the unprecedented step of suspending its entire 23 man World Cup squad from playing in next month’s friendly match against Norway.
France Moves Toward a ‘Burqa’ Ban
Calling full face veils “a new form of enslavement,” the lower house of the French parliament voted 335 to 1 to ban any garment which obstructs the face.
Thierry Henry, Meet New York. New York, Meet Thierry Henry
The World Cup might just have finished but soccer hasn’t finished with you. And Major League Soccer is making a major league signing.
Five Reasons to Keep Watching the World Cup
And then there were ten. With two more quarterfinals berths still up for grabs, why should soccer continue to dominate your cable package?
Lindsay Lohan’s New Ankle Bracelet: How Does It Work?
Lindsay Lohan went to court today. Now she has to wear an ankle bracelet.
Roger Federer on Rafael Nadal: “No Complex Whatsoever”
Over the past five years, Roger Federer has lost to only one man at the French Open: Rafael Nadal. With 2010’s edition set to start in less than 48 hours, Federer is still the one facing most of the questions.
Picasso, Matisse Among Stolen Masterpieces
Five paintings worth over $600m — including masterpieces by Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse — have been stolen from a Paris museum.
Charlie Davies Misses World Cup Cut
All it took was one car accident to derail Charlie Davies’ World Cup chances.