MONTREAL – CF Montréal will cap off a series of three games in eight days by hosting the Philadelphia Union at Stade Saputo this Saturday at 7:30pm EDT (MLS Season Pass the Bleu-blanc-noir will begin a streak of eight games in all competitions during the month of May the Montrealers eliminated its Toronto FC rivals from the 2025 TELUS Canadian Championship in a preliminary round match Giacomo Vrioni scored his first goal in a Montreal uniform Joel Waterman scored his first Canadian Championship goal and CF Montréal advanced to the quarterfinals with a 3-2 penalty shootout win following a 2-2 draw the Montrealers will take on the winner of the preliminary round match between Forge FC and the Halifax Wanderers to be played on Wednesday interim head coach Marco Donadel’s squad holds an overall record of 11-9-10 (54 goals for CF Montréal has a 9-4-2 record (33 goals for Sitting in 3rd place of the Eastern Conference the Philadelphia Union is in its first season under head coach Bradley Carnell the Union hold a 6-3-1 record and have played two consecutive 3-0 wins in their last two games both clubs played each other twice in the month of June The two teams played a 2-2 draw on June 1 in Chester then CF Montréal defeated the Union 4-2 at Stade Saputo on June 29 CF Montréal also played the Union in the 2024 Leagues Cup Defender Brandan Craig will play against his former team for the first time in the Bleu-blanc-noir uniform The Philadelphia native is a Union academy product He played two seasons with the Union’s reserve side in 2020 and 2021 before graduating to the first team in 2022 The Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux, France, will be the epicenter of French rugby this weekend, as two of the country's heavyweight contenders, UBB Rugby and Toulouse collide in the Investec Champions Cup semifinals.  Host Union Bordeaux-Begles is in uncharted territory having never reached this stage of Europe's premier club competition.  UBB will be buoyed by the opportunity to topple reigning champion Toulouse having steamrolled their way through the quarterfinals.  With a galaxy of international stars on both sides only one team can move on to the Investec Champions Cup final Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup semifinals: ET on May 4 at Stade Matmut-Atlantique in Bordeaux.  Bordeaux Begles vs. Toulouse in the Investec Cup Semifinals will be streaming live on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States and all of North America. 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Recipients of the UNMC Impact in Education Award will be honored at a ceremony on Friday RSVP to attend the ceremony at this link © 2025 University of Nebraska Medical Center Allianz Riviera Stadium is set to host the exciting matchup between home side OGC Nice and visiting club Stade de Reims on Friday in Ligue 1 action The hosts are unbeaten in their last 12 matches against the club from Reims in the French top flight with four wins and eight draws in that span The only other time the club from Nice was able to remain unbeaten for 13 consecutive outings against a single opponent in Ligue 1 was when it did so against Lille between August of 2012 and November of 2018 OGC Nice has conceded just two goals in 10 matches at home against Stade de Reims in the French top flight this century was in its most recent meeting at Allianz Riviera a 2-1 victory for Nice in December of 2023 Live stream OGC Nice vs. Stade de Reims on Fubo: Start your free trial today! The hosts head into the meeting on Friday as the sixth-placed club in the Ligue 1 standings with 54 points in 31 matches so far this season to go along with an overall record of 15 wins The club from Nice is coming off of consecutive wins in league play against the likes of Angers SCO and Paris Saint-Germain Pablo Rosario and Ali Al-Abdi found the back of the net in the narrow 2-1 finish over Angers while Morgan Sanson (twice) and Youssouf Ndayishimiye did the same against the club from Paris Don’t miss the thrilling matchup between OGC Nice and Stade de Reims on Friday in Ligue 1 action where we cover everything we air on fuboTV Contact us: support@fubo.tv You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed New images show the spectacular Stade Hassan II in Casablanca the 115,000-capacity stadium projected to be the largest football stadium in the world The stadium has been designed by Populous in collaboration with Paris-based architects Oualalou + Choi The design draws inspiration from the traditional social gathering of Morocco known as a ‘moussem’ with the stadium structure set under a grand tented roof that emerges as a dramatic intervention in the forested landscape compact tiers ensure a vibrant and spectacular atmosphere Each ‘end’ of the stadium holds 29,500 general admission spectators Five levels of hospitality along each of the main stands at the side of the pitch welcome 12,000 VVIP The stadium is covered by a spectacular roof made from a unique aluminium lattice Supporting the geometry of the roof and the bowl is a ring of 32 stairways creating monumental gateways that feature lush gardens positioned on raised platforms The gardens produce an extraordinary spatial experience an oasis of greenery under the translucent envelope of the roof This effect is enhanced by a series of botanical gardens at ground level under the outer reaches of the covering The stadium will be fully compliant for FIFA competitions with the ability to host the final at the FIFA World Cup 2030 following Morocco’s naming as joint hosts for the tournament alongside Spain and Portugal It will also serve as the home of two local clubs.Preparation for groundworks to start is underway on a 100-hectare site in the town of El Mansouria after public financing was approved in October 2023 and Rider Levett Bucknall complete the design team Managing Director at Populous for the EMEA region We are very proud to work alongside our partners Oualalou + Choi on this incredible project The Grand Stade Hassan II will be a truly iconic landmark venue for Morocco and for football itself that will become one of the great stadia of the world Design Principal and founding partner at Oualalou + Choi and Lead Architect for the project The Grand Stade Hassan II is deeply rooted in Moroccan culture with its traditions and contemporary expressions It is rooted in ancient and primordial figures: the Moussem as well as the topography and landscapes of Morocco open to the world and respectful to the Nature it protects The Grand Stade Hassan II de Casablanca is the embodiment of the great tradition of Moroccan hospitality President of Populous France and Lead Architect for the project The Grand Stade Hassan II will provide extraordinary spaces that create exceptional experiences for every fan and every visitor It is a cornerstone of King Mohammed VI’s vision to develop Morocco’s football infrastructure that will elevate Morocco to the highest global platform of sporting infrastructure development Non facere corporis et expedita sit nam amet aut necessitatibus at dolore enim quis impedit eius libero ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit placeat dolorem sunt at provident tenetur omnis OneFootball's home page Search Settings Sign In Sign InJoinPREVIEW | Nice vs Stade de Reims - team news Nice host Stade de Reims this Friday at the Allianz Riviera on Match Day 32 of the Ligue 1 Nice have won 54 points to date and are placed in 6th position. Last time out, Franck Haise's team triumphed 1-3 against PSG (Ligue 1 2024/25) Stade de Reims have 33 points to their name this season and occupy 13th position in the table. In their last outing, Stade de Reims drew 0-0 against Montpellier (Ligue 1 2024/25) The last meeting between the two teams ended with Nice winning 4-2 Related NewsPLAYER RATINGS | OGC Nice 1-0 Reims: Morgan Sanson takes <i>Le Gym </i>onto the podium Reims predicted XI v OGC Nice: Junya Ito out OGC Nice predicted XI v Reims: Franck Haise’s defensive options limited Nico Schlotterbeck reinforces his commitment to BVB Nico Williams and Oihan Sancet miss training for Athletic Club Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest: Eberechi Eze scores as Eagles get ready to peak in FA Cup final Glasner will be content with his side’s performance against a team chasing Champions League qualificationCrystal Palace had their chances and could have nicked it late on, but a 1-1 draw... 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Olympic Membership - Free Live Stream Sports & Original Series - join now! 🥇 a Bell has been rung several times since the start of the Games during the rugby sevens came to celebrate their triumph around the Bell which was decorated in purple in the colours of Paris 2024 at the Fonderie Cornille Havard in Villedieu-les-Poêles-Rouffigny (Manche) it is in fact part of the refurbishment of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral it will be delivered to the cathedral after the Games the sound of Olympic victory will be heard throughout the city for decades to come Picture by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images"In a way Paris 2024 is helping to rebuild Notre-Dame A part of the Games and the Olympic spirit will remain in Notre-Dame for life" What is this award given on the podium in addition to the medals Union Bordeaux-Bègles banished the ghosts of past heartbreaks with a sensational 35-18 victory over defending champion Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup semifinal on Saturday setting up a date with the Northampton Saints in the final at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium on May 24 The hosts delivered a high-octane performance from the opening whistle led by dynamic halfback pairing of Maxime Lucu and Matthieu Jalibert whose game management and pinpoint kicking consistently kept Toulouse on the back foot.  A raucous Stade Chaban-Delmas crowd witnessed UBB defeat Toulouse for the third time this season Former Wallaby Pete Samu lit the fuse early finishing a length-of-the-field move in the sixth minute to give Bordeaux the lead Jalibert’s boot added a penalty soon after Juan Cruz Mallia slotted two penalties and converted a try by Dimitri Delibes to edge Toulouse ahead 11-10 midway through the first half But Bordeaux struck back with flair and precision.  Rising star Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored his seventh try of the tournament in the 22nd minute before Lucu landed a stunning 55-meter penalty to make it 18-11 and that dominance only grew in the second period Bielle-Biarrey pounced again straight from the second-half restart blazing through the Toulouse defense to extend the lead but a yellow card to Bordeaux flanker Marko Gazzotti in the 52nd minute handed Toulouse a lifeline.  Pierre-Louis Barassi exploited the extra-man minutes later to cut the deficit to seven The defining moment came in the 63rd minute when Bordeaux’s pack forced a turnover deep in Toulouse territory and after a powerful maul and several phases Pierre Bochaton crashed over to restore a two-score advantage.  and a late try by Ben Tameifuna sealed the win while the Bordeaux pack outmuscled a depleted Toulouse lineup The result marks a cathartic moment for UBB after falling short in last year’s Top 14 final and the Champions Cup quarterfinals Bordeaux-Bègles now sets its sights on European glory in Cardiff MONTRÉAL – For its second home game of the season CF Montréal will face Orlando City at Stade Saputo this Saturday at 7:30pm EDT (MLS Season Pass Interim head coach Marco Donadel’s squad holds a 9-8-5 record (34 goals for 32 goals against) against the club from Florida the Bleu-blanc-noir has a 5-4-2 record (18 goals for Orlando is currently unbeaten in its last five games Óscar Pareja’s squad is looking for its first goal in the month of April after playing two consecutive 0-0 draws against the Philadelphia Union on April 5 and the New York Red Bulls on April 12 both clubs exchanged points with a 0-0 draw on the road in Orlando in the season opener followed by a 2-2 draw at Stade Saputo on April 20 Montreal met with Orlando in Florida on February 8 during the Club’s preseason In a match that included a 30-minute extra time period Samuel Piette is only 75 minutes away from becoming the first field player in Club history to reach the 15,000-minute mark in MLS He would also become the 7th player in Club history Love Tennis?🎾 Relive the best tennis moments from Paris 2024 🏅Get access to unlimited replays, highlights, and live-stream sports events. Built in 1927 and inaugurated the following year Roland-Garros is a French sporting reference Named after an aviator who died fighting in the First World War and located on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne one of the four tennis tournaments of the Grand Slam the Paris stadium is hosting the Paris 2024 Olympic Games just a few weeks after its annual big event Deputy Director General of the French Tennis Federation (FFT) and Event General Manager of the site for Paris 2024 is delighted: "There's a great deal of energy on site to have been recognised for its expertise in hosting the world's best players every year and its knowledge of the site is obviously a source of great pride We've been working on this project for two and a half years creating a team from scratch: from 3 at the start we had to acculturate the teams because the service levels of Paris 2024 and the IOC are very different from those of the Grand Slams with two mantras: the Games are different and all the stakeholders have to be involved as much as possible." The site was (logically) chosen very early by the organisers to host the tennis events but it still had to undergo a number of improvements The Olympic Games have already acted as a boost to the modernisation of Roland-Garros Stadium Picture by Hector Vivas/Getty ImagesThe following year in anticipation of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (the site will also host the wheelchair tennis events) it was the Court Suzanne-Lenglen that began to receive a facelift the work has given Roland-Garros two indoor courts was built in 2019 in the garden of the Serres d'Auteuil All you need to know about the Stade Roland-Garros The Stade Roland-Garros had very little time to get into Olympic mode: exactly 6 weeks since the end of the annual tournament won by Iga Świątek and Carlos Alcaraz We decided to anticipate as much as possible by doing what we could do before the tournament especially installing the lighting for the boxing we had to remove anything specific that we didn't need for the Games and then transform the stadium particularly by giving it the Paris 2024 look While 16 of the stadium's 19 courts are used in competition for the French Open this time the players involved will be playing on 12 courts.. all dressed in the colours of the Olympic Games discovering the stadium in Olympic mode is going to be incredible the tennis tournaments will finish on August 4.. leaving Christophe Fagniez's teams 36 hours to transform the Central Court into a boxing arena "It's a great source of pride for the FFT to welcome a sport as prestigious as boxing to its finals We're really looking forward to it because there will be 15,000 people on the Court Philippe-Chatrier we'll start the transition to get everything ready" It has to be said that Roland-Garros has a long history with the noble arts "There have been many prestigious fights as the one-shot fights will be replaced by 5 evening sessions Stade Francais is set for the Challenge Cup the team could see itself into the Round of 16.  despite not winning a game in the Champions Cup this campaign.  Here's what to know as the Bulls host Stade Francais on Jan The 2025 Investec Champions Cup will be broadcast on FloRugby and the FloSports App in the United States and Canada. The Investec Champions Cup and the EPCR Challenge Cup begin Dec and the four-round pool-play action ends Jan The EPCR Championships weekend is in Cardiff There are championship games on May 23 (EPCR Challenge Cup) and May 24 (Investec Champions Cup).  Northampton is sitting pretty atop Pool 3 of the Investec Champions Cup despite struggling for consistent form in the Gallagher Premiership.  This week, the Saints head to Paris for a match against the team at the other end of the table, Stade Francais which has yet to win a game in the competition.  The Saints won their first two games convincingly dispatching both Castres and Bulls in the first two rounds Northampton also has started 2025 on the right foot defeating Bath (by one point) in its first Premiership game of the year.  Stade Francais haa struggled through its first two games in European Cup competition But the Parisians form overall has been poor having not won a game in any competition since Dec Here's everything to know as Northampton plays Stade Francais on Jan The 2025 Investec Champions Cup will be broadcast on FloRugby and the FloSports App in the United States and Canada. It’s the most wonderful time of the year – the MLS schedule for 2025 is finally here The details of CF Montréal’s 34 MLS games have been unveiled and we’re here to break it down With last season’s matches at Stade Saputo selling out in record time, be sure to lock in your spot for next year! CF Montréal Season Membership is your exclusive access to ensure you don't miss a single moment of the action in 2025 while guaranteeing the best seats and the best price, starting at $27* per match! Buy your tickets here! The atmosphere at Stade Saputo is electric The supporter groups lead the charge with their chants and drums while the entire stadium pulses with excitement Every goal and play is met with uproarious cheers and the ringing of the bell making it an unforgettable experience that reflects the city’s love for soccer It’s an experience you cannot miss in Montreal After starting the season with seven games on the road Montreal will play its long-awaited home opener at Stade Saputo on April 12 against Charlotte FC against whom CF Montréal is currently undefeated at Stade Saputo (3-0-0) Rivalry Week is always a big week in Montreal will visit Montreal for our only afternoon game of the 2025 season (2:30pm kickoff time) will visit Stade Saputo for just the second time in their history Louis CITY SC will visit our stadium for the first time ever on September 13 Our last game of the season at Stade Saputo will be against Nashville SC on October 4 before a Decision Day clash against FC Cincinnati in Ohio on October 18 Get ready for a year full of excitement and unforgettable moments with CF Montréal at Stade Saputo the only way to get the best seats at the best price is by being a season ticket holder The first of the prototype fuselage sections has now been installed on site as work on the new stand continues as part of the overall stadium renovation involves cutting fuselage sections to use as panels that provide a unique sun shading system or ‘brise soleil’ the panels will cover a total surface of 4050 m² across the whole rear of the stand With the white sections of upcycled fuselages creating an elegant and shimmering façade emerging from the adjacent park to become the embodiment of the green environment which surrounds the La Meinau Stadium The project elevates the concept of sustainable stadium design and informs wider conversation on ways that upcycling and material reuse can enhance the sustainability of large-scale projects comments: “The concept of reusing fuselage sections exemplifies our commitment to sustainable design The idea for the façade sunshade was originally conceived during the Covid-19 pandemic when planes were almost entirely grounded and airlines resized their fleet and flight operations Our design concept sought to make use of decommissioned aircraft using upcycled architecture to deliver the innovative concept at the heart of an environmentally sustainable design for the revamped stadium president of the Eurométropole of Strasbourg comments: “We wanted the renovation of the Stade de la Meinau to be an exemplary project – both ecologically and socially Faced with the challenges of climate change we must develop a circular economy that respects the resources at our disposal and each public project is an opportunity to support and encourage innovation in that area The reuse of the fuselages was decisive in our choice of project – it’s a world first we are extremely proud of and it is the signature of the new face of the Stadium.” The Stade de la Meinau renovation project aims to preserve its unique atmosphere while enhancing capacity it will modernise the existing structure and facilities and increase capacity at the ground from 26,000 to 32,000 seats the wider program to significantly improve the spectator experience by creating new spaces for supporters across the stadium The first phase focuses on the expansion and renovation of the South Stand which will involve a significant expansion including new fan spaces and operational facilities around a glass-fronted five-storey atrium with new bars hospitality lounges and two “party decks” — open spaces overlooking the pitch for fans to congregate Work will then continue with the redevelopment of the North and the creation of a fan zone – a first in a French stadium – which will be open to the community during the week The overall stadium renovation project is led by la Ville de Strasbourg la Collectivité Européenne d’Alsace and Racing Club Strasbourg Alsace Raphiael Putney led the scoring with 15 points in a Rivers Hoopers side that claimed the win without ever having to dig deep and fight, as they had in previous games in the conference. In 2023, Nigeria's Kwara Falcons finished with a 0-5 record. Previously, three teams went 0-3 in the 2021 bio-bubble. However, since the format changed last year to include three conferences rather than two before the playoffs and one more game for each team in the round-robin stage, Stade Malien are the first to go winless. Rivers Hoopers were not quite at their best in the first quarter, but still managed to race into a 20-8 lead at one point. Stade Malien, often best with their backs against the wall in this tournament, fought back to 27-21 by the end of the quarter. The second quarter began with back-to-back threes from Ifeanyi Anthony Koko Jr. and Madut Akec to restore the 12-point lead for the KingsMen. They remained in the driver's seat for the rest of the quarter and went into half-time 44-31 up. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Basketball Africa League (@thebal) Even without Kelvin Amayo taking to the floor Rivers Hoopers were able to spread the scoring across their team and took a 64-38 lead heading into the final quarter Rivers Hoopers finished the Kalahari Conference with a 4-2 record Having started with a comfortable win over Stade Malien in a scrappy game they finished the conference as they ended it "The result of this year's BAL is my fault there isn't really the infrastructure or capability to support us all year long," said Stade Malien head coach Boubacar Kanouté who cited US-based players having commitments which coincided with the window in which Stade Malien needed them The club shocked Africa by finishing third in the 2023 BAL but with homegrown prodigy Aliou Diarra having moved on along with the likes of Amayo and Rueben Chinyelu it is back to the drawing board for Stade Malien The BAL airs on ESPN's channels in Africa (SuperSport 218 and 219 This Tuesday at 9pm CET FC Barcelona will be facing French club Brest for the first time ever Here's the lowdown on a side that's been raising plenty of eyebrows in this season's Champions League Brest is a port city of just 140,000 or so people in Finistère (department number 29 of France a Celtic tongue that bears certain similarities to Welsh in the far north-west corner of the country Brest has always been an important naval station including a splendid castle and a proud maritime tradition that continues to this day Stade Brestois 29 were founded in 1950 when five clubs joined forces to represent the city nationwide although many fans insist that they are effectively a continuation of Armoricaine a club founded half a century earlier and whose name the modern club adopted for a period The club didn't play its first season of Ligue 1 until as late as 1981 but after a fine decade with players of the calibre of David Ginola and Stéphane Guivarc'h Brest fell on financial difficulties and were demoted to the lower leagues The slow rebuild took the best part of three decades but by 2019 they were finally back in the French top flight In a manner comparable to Girona in La Liga the first few years were just about holding their own among the big boys but things fell into place last season when they finished a remarkable third in the league to not only qualify for Europe for the first time ever but for the Champions League of all things This is the very first time these clubs have met in any kind of fixture and Brest thus become the seventh different team from the French championship that they have played in a competitive fixture (following on from Paris Saint-Germain Barça have a very decent record in first-time meetings with clubs not having lost to any of their last 20 new opponents The last defeat in such an encounter was the shock 2-1 defeat at home to Rubin Kazan on 20 October 2009 2024/25 has been somewhat less brilliant a year for Brest in no small part due to the loss of key players and they have only avoided defeat in five of their 12 Ligue 1 games played to date they are playing home games at Guingamp's Stade de Roudourou because their own ground fails to meet UEFA specifications but things have contrasted enormously with their rather average league form Their Champions League campaign began with wins over Austria's two representatives and a draw with German champions Bayer Leverkusen was followed by another win they are an incredible fourth in the League Phase table Sporting Lisbon and Monaco have better records Most international capsEdimilson Fernandes (Switzerland 34) Éric Roy was a midfielder at a number of French clubs including Marseilles He also had spells in England at Sunderland and in Spain with Rayo Vallecano first at Nice where he was also first team coach for a while he served similar roles at Lens and then Watford in England before returning to coaching duties at Brest And who could have predicted how well he would settle into the job guiding the club straight to the unprecedented heights of the Champions League with the expectation of passage into the next stage The Parisians secured the quarter-final spot by beating Ligue 2 side Le Mans 2-0 Stade Briochin has already caused a huge upset Luis Enrique's side is coming off a 3-2 win over Lyon possibly resting some key players against Briochin MORE: Stade Briochin Head Coach Has Comparison To His Team's Chances Against PSG In The Coupe De France Here is how Paris Saint-Germain could lineup on Wednesday against Stade Briochin: IMAGO / PsnewZGK: Matvey Safonov - The Russian started the last Coupe de France game against Le Mans and against Toulouse in Ligue 1 RB: Yoram Zaguei - The 18-year-old played against Le Mans but was substituted at halftime He could get another chance to start and gain some first-team experience CB: Willian Pacho - Pacho did not feature in the previous game against Lyon but is likely set to start in this game CB: Presnel Kimpembe - Kimpembe is working his way back from injury and could be set to start his first game since his return LB: Lucas Hernandez - The 29-year-old is starting to get some game time after missing most of the season with a cruciate ligament injury There is also a chance he begins at center-back CM: Senny Mayulu - Mayulu is another young sensation who usually starts these types of games for Luis Enrique CM: Fabian Ruiz - The Spanish midfielder came off the bench against Lyon and could be one of the experienced players to start in Coupe de France CM: Lee Kang-in - The midfielder has participated in recovery training after the weekend and could start if fully fit RW: Desire Doue - Doue is versatile but could start in his natural more advanced position for the Coupe de France game ST: Goncalo Ramos - The Portuguese striker assisted the opening goal in the last round LW: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - Bradley Barcola is also in contention to start on the left Coupe de France: 5 Classic Quarter-Final Matches Involving PSG PSG Reportedly Offer $142 Million For Premier League Star Midfielder Manchester United To Rival PSG For $52 Million Barcelona Defender JORDAN MERRITTJordan Merritt is a freelance soccer writer who covers Real Madrid CF, Bayern Munich, and PSG On SI. He is an obsessive soccer fan and an Arsenal supporter. After 50 years as a mezzo-soprano, Frederica von Stade still embraces this advice from her first teacher: “Sing as though it comes from the bottom of your heart, because that’s what it’s about.” Stade tells us about her father’s piano and Paris. BAMAKO (Mali) - Boasting a record 19 national titles and 25 national cups Stade Malien head into the Elite 16 with their 2023 BAL podium finish still fresh in mind Have they got what it takes to make it to BAL and potentially reach the podium for the second consecutive time Stade Malien reached the Elite 16 by virtue of finishing second of Group A of the West Division They wrapped up their Libyan trip with a 1-1 mark Facing hosts Al Ahli Tripoli for their opening game the Bamako-based side were handed a 85-66 defeat and had to fight their way to victory against Cape Verde’s Kriol Star which was enough to see them through to the Elite 16 Stade Malien relied on a handful of players during the Group Phase Mahamane Coulibaly was their leading scorer while Abdramane Kanoute average 11.5 points over the two games N’Faly Kanoute and Mondesir Dade Haman each recorded 10 points per game in Tripoli making them essential pieces of the Bamako-based outfit Makan Keita and Mahamadou Kante were the leaders in terms of assists The former distributed a team-high 4.5 assists per game while the latter finished with 4 assists per game 51-year-old Boubacar Kanoute was appointed as the head coach of Stade Malien in January he was called in to replace the former head coach who was instrumental in the Bamako-based team’s podium finish at the BAL in 2023 Kanoute achieved a career-high 4th place with Mali at the 1999 African Championship for Men he was part of the squad that finished 6th (1997) and 5th (1995) Stade Malien have had what can be called a successful debut in the BAL then progressing to the Elite 16 and finally claiming a podium finish in 2023 becoming the first team from the Road to BAL to achieve such a feat Then-led by the dynamic duo Souleiman Berthe and Aliou Diarra In their run to their historic 2023 finish they finished the Group Phase with a 2-1 streak only bowing to Cote d’Ivoire’s ABC Fighters and claiming convincing victories over Benin’s Elan Coton and Niger’s Nigelec Basket Club topping the West Division Group B with a 3-0 streak Stade Malien finished as Conference winner due to their head-to-head point difference that determined the ranking of five teams with a 3–2 record they saw off Cape Town Tigers before meeting their Waterloo against Al Ahly who would go on to be crowned BAL 2023 champions Defensive Player of the Year and member of the All BAL First Team and BAL All-Defensive Team Diarra was instrumental in Stade Malien’s run as he finished with 12.8 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game Mahamadou Kante have all suited up for Mali at the 2023 FIBA AfroCAN Stade Malien was founded in 1960 and plays in the Ligue 1 which is the highest level of basketball in Mali it has built its reputation by winning a record 19 national titles and 25 national cups The team reached the FIBA Africa Club Champions Cup finals twice to Red Star Ndongo and ASEC Mimosas respectively while the basketball team is under the management of businessman Moustapha Touré Stade Malien play their home games at the Palais des Sports Salamatou Maiga The 8000-seat arena was named after late Salamatou Maiga former General Secretary of the Malian Basketball Federation and FIBA Africa Executive Member MONTREAL – Ahead of its home opener this Saturday at 7:30pm EDT at Stade Saputo against Charlotte FC (MLS Season Pass CF Montréal unveiled the new and improved features at Stade Saputo Note that the stadium gates are still set to open 90 minutes before kick-off. Stade Saputo’s bag policy is available HERE including the Montreal Impact Foundation's 50/50 raffle The stadium's sales counters will only accept credit or debit cards Fans at Stade Saputo will reunite with Evelyne Audet who will be the new host at CF Montréal home games who was the host at CF Montréal games at Stade Saputo during the Bleu-blanc-noir's inaugural MLS season in 2012 New restaurant section with table service in the BMO Pavilion A new gourmet restaurant opens its doors in an exclusive section of the BMO Pavilion The Restaurant area offers a diversified menu with table service Perfect for a refined experience with friends or colleagues The Michelob Ultra Terrasse has been renamed the 1993 Terrasse in honour of the year the Club was founded the 1993 Terrace will be available for general admission 1993 Terrasse and Touchline seats will also have access to an elaborate wine and cocktail list Renovated President's Club and Members' Corner Stade Saputo's most prestigious location will feature a completely revamped buffet and bar service in a refined new atmosphere The Members' Corner (which is also Customer Service) has been renovated to better welcome Members and the general public The Members' Corner is the place to go to answer all Stade Saputo fans' questions A mezzanine presented by Jameson has been renovated above section 113 This mezzanine will offer fans the opportunity to support CF Montréal in a cosy and festive pub atmosphere A third Dépanneur “Le Dep” concession will open under section 123 Stade Saputo dépanneurs offer fans a quick on-the-go snack service so as not to miss any of the action on the pitch Match commentary at Stade Saputo in your ears Fans at Stade Saputo can enhance their experience with commentators from MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, BPM Sports or TSN 690 live in their ears. Simply connect to Stade Saputo's wifi and listen HERE to the live match commentary without delay How to Watch OGC Nice vs. Stade Reims: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time | 5/2/2025Data SkriveA game featuring two of Ligue 1's top scorers is coming up when Evann Guessand (10th) and OGC Nice meet Stade Reims and Keito Nakamura (10th) on Friday, May 2, 2025. Stream the match on Fubo Nice picked up a 3-1 victory away from home against Paris Saint-Germain while being outshot by 26 in the matchup Stade Reims drew 0-0 on the road against Montpellier HSC in its last game on April 27 Watch live sports and more without cable on FuboTV. Click here for a free trial The list of major events that have taken place in the stadium located in Saint-Denis is impressive and testifies to the prestige enjoyed by the athletes who will be performing there An eclectic programme that underlines the versatility of the infrastructure which can also host huge concerts and shows the Stade de France is undergoing renovation work the athletics track and the electricity network have all been upgraded to ensure that the venue will be able to shine during the Games These improvements are in line with the environmental objectives set by the Organising Committee the organisers of major international sporting events must assume their share of responsibility and transform their model That's why Paris 2024 is proposing a new kind of organisation: one that is more sober more responsible and with the legacy at the heart of the project Lighting: 650 LEDs have been installed at the Stade de France reducing energy requirements by almost 80% compared with conventional lighting The new LED lighting will also enable the stadium to host illuminated shows during the matches to enhance the spectator experience to reduce the amount of material coming from fossil sources it was common to rely on fossil fuel-powered generators to provide sufficient power the competition and non-competition venues have been connected to the network with Enedis will light up the athletes' performances The largest capacity stadium in France (80,000 seats) the Stade de France is designed to adapt to the competitions it hosts its 25,000-seat lower stand is mobile (it can be moved 15 metres) to house or protect the athletics track Another original feature is that the pitch and stands are eleven metres lower than the stadium forecourt so as not to exceed the height of the Saint-Denis basilica Book your tickets on the official Paris 2024 ticketing service Both sides had their moments in a gritty match played in the rain Stade Rochelais outlasted Bayonne to earn the 29-28 win infront of a packed stadium Stade Rochelais earned key tries from Oscar Jegou and Grégory Alldritt. Bayonne's tries came from Tevita Tatafu, Guillame Martocq and Habel-Kueffner Bayonne remains fourth in the French Top 14 Table While Stade Rochelais remains in 8th place in the table also far from the glory the club has enjoyed in recent years Irish coach Ronan O'Gara (who by chance was born in San Diego CA) continues to herald a new era for the team which won back-to-back European Championships in 2023 and 2022 For the Black and Yellow it was good to be on the winning side of a close game In their previous match they fell just 24-25 to Munster That match was dubbed the Ronan O’Gara Derby as the Irish international spent his entire playing career with the Red Army a big part of its championship win in 2007 as a fly-half Stade Rochelais face an even tougher test next week as they get on the road to face Union Bordeaux Bègles who are currently second in league standings.  Saracens capitalized on Stade Français' ill-discipline to claim a 28-17 victory Saturday overcoming an early deficit in a heated contest with Peniasi Dakuwaqa crossing for a third-minute try before Henry added a penalty to make it 10-0.  the tide turned in the 21st minute when Stade’s Sekou Macalou was shown a red card for dangerous play leaving the hosts a man down for the remainder of the game with Liam Williams scoring a try in the 23rd minute followed by two penalties from Burke to edge the visitors ahead 13-10 at halftime The second half began with Stade struggling to regain momentum.  Tanginoa Halaifonua’s yellow card in the 43rd minute compounded their woes and Saracens extended its lead to 18-10 through Jamie George’s try as Leo Barre scored a try in the 68th minute and converted it himself to narrow the gap to 21-17.  But another yellow card for Hugo N'Diaye in the 72nd minute proved costly.  with Theo Dan powering over for a crucial try Saracens’ Rhys Carre also saw yellow in the 51st minute with Macalou’s red card and two yellows in the second half leaving them undermanned Saracens’ precision and composure under pressure carried them through securing a hard-earned away win and showcasing their depth and resilience Saracens will face Munster at Thomond Park on Jan and Stade Francais will take on the Northampton Saints ay Stade Jean Bouin on Jan Twenty-four clubs have qualified for the 2024-2025 Investec Champions Cup as follows: FloRugby and FloSports also are the US home to:  Burna Boy 's hits will be ringing out from the gates of Paris this Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Nigerian artist's only scheduled concert at the Stade de France this musical event promises to be festive and ultra-danceable who will be performing at the Stade de France for the very first time outdoing himself to delight the eyes and ears of his fans But before you can see Burna Boy in the flesh on stage, you'll have to get to the Stade de France And given the number of people expected to be in the vicinity of the stadium on April 18 RATP recommends that you take metro line 12 and Transilien line H (which serves Saint-Denis and enables you to catch the RER D) to get to the Stade de France; these two routes are generally less busy Refer your establishment, click herePromote your event, click here Paris Saint-Germain will have to take care of business in the Coupe de France PSG will travel to Roazhon Park to face fourth-division side Stade Briochin in the Coupe de France quarterfinal on Wednesday night MORE: Stade Briochin vs PSG French Cup Preview: Start Time, Team News, How To Watch & Live Stream they’ll need to keep an eye on Stade Briochin The fourth-tier team has eliminated two Ligue 1 oppositions in the competition Enrique spoke to the media ahead of the clash against Stade Briochin. Read on to know what the Spaniard said (via PSG) 🎙️⚽️ 15 minutes of live training before the match 🆚 Stade Briochin 🔴🔵 https://t.co/TkZEW7shbB Enrique: Every aspect of a game that can help us to improve in future is useful to us I noticed that we were only on the back foot for five minutes we put in a very good performance at a difficult ground Enrique: The most important game is tomorrow's one we also have a big picture in terms of managing the squad and approaching this run of fixtures We'll negotiate it in the same way as we have done so far he's a player with an exceptional goals-to-minutes ratio and I hope that he'll be able to keep that up 🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/Tny91N3xeo Enrique: Senny is a player from the academy He's one of our highest-potential young players and that's why he's been with us since last season he's already had nearly 1,000 minutes of game time with the first team I really like his profile and his attributes both with and without the ball Enrique: We were put under pressure in the previous rounds against Espaly and Le Mans so we're expecting to be put under pressure again tomorrow by Stade Briochin That's inherent to the Coupe de France and is why several Ligue 1 teams are already out Regardless of our opponents and of the competition we always play with the same level of intensity 🏃‍♂️ Le sprint final est lancé entre les 8 derniers concurrents ! 🔥#CoupeDeFrance pic.twitter.com/OpOJXnQ8uN Enrique: Football is a sport in which being the favorite doesn't always matter Tomorrow's game is obviously a potential banana skin Even a team that barely attacks can win a match the harder it is for your opponent to defend without the ball the team in possession can create better chances and find solutions That's a basic principle but not one that's easy to absorb 𝑺𝑬𝑴𝑨𝑰𝑵𝑬 𝑫𝑬 𝑪𝑶𝑼𝑷𝑬 𝑫𝑬 𝑭𝑹𝑨𝑵𝑪𝑬 🏆🤩2 matchs mardi soir, 2 matchs mercredi soir, 8 équipes, et seulement 4️⃣ billets pour les demi-finales ! 🎟️Qui vous voulez voir passer ? 👀 #CoupeDeFrance pic.twitter.com/cLNW3YJ9hw Stade Briochin vs PSG: Predicted Lineup For The Coupe De France Quarter-Final Stade Briochin Head Coach Has Comparison To His Team's Chances Against PSG In The Coupe De France Coupe de France: 5 Classic Quarter-Final Matches Involving PSG PSG Reportedly Offers $142 Million For Premier League Star Midfielder The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER The Montreal Roses are set to make Quebec soccer history on Saturday when they play their first home match in the new Northern Super League The professional women’s team will take on CF Rapide d’Ottawa at Stade Boréale in Laval Founded in 2024 by Isabèle Chevalier and Jean-François Crevier the Roses represent Montreal in the six-team national league with a range of pre-game activities for fans of all ages The official merchandise store is located behind Section 101 Fans are encouraged to arrive early to avoid lines and enjoy the festivities the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal will perform the national anthem alongside soprano Sophie Naubert blending sport and culture in a uniquely local performance Halftime entertainment will feature performances by two of Quebec’s rising artists is known for her breakout single Fake Friends and recently released an English-language album titled Not Your Princess marks a new artistic direction following two years on tour with his previous project Astronaute Stade Boréale is located at 955 Bois-de-Boulogne Ave Free shuttle service will run from Cartier metro station (platform 13) to the stadium starting at noon Paid parking is available on-site and must be reserved in advance via the Click and Park mobile app The Quebec Liberal party held its only English-language leadership debate on Sunday at John Abbott College in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue "Entirely unfair both to the unhoused persons and to the STM," said David Chapman of Resilience Montreal as the STM lifts its temporary loitering ban in Montreal's metro system preparing for a first meeting with the U.S and some say simply getting America to agree to a framework for negotiations going forward is the goal “[Without the terrace] for the summer my business won't continue,” said Jean-Yves Mas co-owner of Psy bar in Montreal's Quartier Latin The city will relax bylaws to allow previously non-compliant terraces to operate The woman who says she was sexually assaulted by five former world junior hockey players faced cross-examination as defence council questioned what she said happened in a London hotel room in 2018 and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices During the confinement period, you can access PSG TV Premium for free and enjoy all this season's match videos. Learn more You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. Match ends, Stade Briochin 0, Paris Saint Germain 7. Second Half ends, Stade Briochin 0, Paris Saint Germain 7. Fourth official has announced %injmins% minutes of added time. Foul by Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint Germain). Attempt blocked. Christian Konan (Stade Briochin) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Boubacar Diakhaby with a cross. Goal! Stade Briochin 0, Paris Saint Germain 7. Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint Germain) right footed shot from the right side of the box following a fast break. Attempt blocked. Boubacar Diakhaby (Stade Briochin) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The 2025 Ronan O’Gara (ROG) derby is the consensus favorite amongst neutrals, pitting old Europe royalty in Munster against a side that has taken the competition by storm in the past five years in Stade Rochelais, has led to a mouth-watering contest. Central to the four titles the two clubs share between? Well, there is only one answer: Ronan O’Gara. The iconic former Munster and Ireland fly-half still is regarded as the greatest fly-half to ever play in this competition. Guiding the Munster men to the title in 2006 and 2008 after more than a decade of trying, O’Gara further cemented himself as a god like figure in his home province. Since hanging up his boots, ROG has carved out one of the most intriguing coaching careers going.  First, he took up a post with Parisian side Racing 92, before diving south to link up with current All Blacks boss Scott Robertson and the Crusaders, where he duly won Super Rugby titles.  ROG would make his grand return to European Rugby as the head coach of Stade Rochelais.  Once entrenched as the main man on the French Atlantic coast, ROG imparted his love for this competition to the club. This drive and desire for domination has yielded three finals appearances in the past four years, including two titles.  At the domestic level, though they have yet to claim the Top 14 title, only a last-minute breakaway try by Romain Ntamack has halted a total domination of European Rugby. Munster, on the other hand, now has 17 years removed from O’Gara and his Munster teammates creating history and has remained perennial contender.  At the URC level, Munster claimed its second title in the 2022-2023 season, with fly-half Jac Crowley sinking Leinster with a clutch drop goal in the semifinal. That immediately drew comparisons between him and O’Gara. Thus, this weekend’s first competitive clash (they played a preseason fixture over a decade ago) has long been awaited. Ironically, it comes at Stade Rochelais lowest ebb, with the squad yet to win since January this year.  Munster, though it has had a tumultuous season of its own with head coach Graham Rowntree departing five weeks into the season, has been ascending over the past few weeks. Welcoming back several key players and gaining form, Munster’s chances in this contest are far different from how they looked when the draw first was announced. Perhaps presenting the most black and white paths to victory this round the two sides could not be more different if they tried Stade Rochelais is built exclusively on power across the board with some of the biggest players in professional sports amongst their ranks.  No player comes bigger in professional rugby than Wallabies lock who will start this week for O’Gara’s side the lock is one of the most successful players in Champions Cup history winning the title as a key member of the Saracens dynasty before lifting the cup twice with Stade Rochelais.  French stalwart Gregory Alldritt is a truly elite No 8 and one of the most powerful ball carriers in World Rugby while Levani Botia and Oscar Jegou are lethal at the breakdown La Rochelle possess an elite trio with Redi Wardi Pierre Bourgarit and Uini Antonio all being stalwarts of the French international squad all players who prefer to go direct rather than wide is fortunate to have a squad that relishes the big occasions and Diarmuid Barron and Oli Jager all are strong carriers who are good over the breakdown.  World Cup winner Jean Kleyn’s return gives Munster some much-needed ballast and raw power while Tadhg Beirne is arguably the best turnover merchant in the game.  John Hodnett and Gavin Coombes are menaces at the breakdown Munster has its last true throwback to the glory days of O’Gara’s vintage.  the now 35-year-old former Ireland captain epitomizes what it means to be a Munster Rugby player the soon-to-be-retired blindside flanker will be crucial to his side the pairing of Craig Casey and Jack Crowley will look to lay down a marker to prove they are the future of the Irish nine and 10 shirts.  Playing out of their skin a week ago against Connacht the pair are hitting form at the perfect time for Munster their ability to put the Munster pack in favorable positions will be crucial the loss of the suspended Alex Nankivell is significant is a top quality operator in his own right.  has arguably been the signing of the season in Irish Rugby Operating as the chief defensive reader and the facilitator between outside and inside backs Farrell has been nothing short of superb this season Munster’s back three are nothing short of electric with South African Thaakir Abrahams bringing an x-factor to the fullback shirt Calvin Nash and Andrew Smith have pace to burn and will punish any sloppy kicking by Stade Rochelais This fixture has the makings to be an all-time classic in every sense of the word.  If the hosts do not drag their Irish rivals into an arm wrestle early which will want to avoid a wrestling session Going off of a gut feeling for this one - a feeling of a great Munster day out - has been building all week the design challenge has been to significantly enhance the spectator experience by creating new fan spaces and revenue streams for Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace The first phase of the project focuses on the expansion and renovation of the South Stand Work will then progress to the redevelopment of the North and the creation of a fan zone — a French stadium first — which will be open to the community during the week the project will involve a significant expansion comprising new fan spaces and operational facilities around a glass-fronted five-storey atrium with new bars hospitality lounges and two “party decks” — open spaces overlooking the pitch for fans to meet up It is also here that Populous has specified upcycled architecture to deliver the innovative concept at the heart of its environmentally sustainable design for the revamped stadium the Stade de la Meinau is to become the first stadium to be constructed using parts of old passenger airliners The scheme will see fuselages from 20 decommissioned Airbus 340 aircraft reused in the main façade sunshades of the South Stand Populous’ design involves cutting the fuselage of the aeroplanes to provide a solar shading system or brise soleil at the same time as enabling views from within the stadium of the surrounding park and river The idea of reusing fuselage sections to create façade sunshade was conceived by Populous during the Covid-19 pandemic when planes were almost entirely grounded and the unprecedented downturn in travel forced all airlines to resize their fleet and flight operations and higher maintenance aircraft creating a high surplus of decommissioned stock Populous’ design concept sought to make use of this surplus stock derived from an aviation industry that is more regularly associated with having a negative impact on climate change the renovation of Stade de la Meinau will modernise the existing building and bring it firmly into the 21st century and increase capacity at the ground from 26,000 to 32,000 The project elevates sustainable stadium design in both the sports architecture and sport industries sparking conversations about how upcycling and material reuse can enhance the sustainability of such projects Discover how we transform ideas into reality fostering connections that bridge cultures and celebrate the beauty of human interaction When Belgium’s rising star Maxime Carabin took to the finish line at the Stade de France the packed crowd roared and applauded the new Paralympic champion While it was raining and far from an ideal condition to compete in the 23-year-old felt the excitement of competing in front of thousands of fans Carabin won his maiden gold medal in the men’s 400m T12 race on 30 August, just hours after he broke the Paralympic record in the morning session. Also the world record holder, the Belgian athlete beat defending Paralympic champion Tomoki Sato by 1.16 seconds “It means I am the best in the world right now “It was an amazing crowd because the stadium is full it was the first time with a lot of people and I like it a lot.”  Para athletics competition started on Day 2 of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games About 1,060 athletes will compete in 164 medal events Stade de France and its now iconic purple tracks will stage some of the hottest actions at Paris 2024 “The victory ceremony was amazing because everybody stands up for you the loss to the Paralympic debutant was nothing but a huge disappointment “I can’t forgive myself,” Sato said as he entered the mixed zone to speak with reporters waiting for him “I won gold in the 400m and 1,500m at the Tokyo Paralympics These Games were important for me because I had the chance to defend my title in the 400m I’m so disappointed that I didn’t realise my dream at these Games,” said Sato Three years after the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics were held without fans because of the Covid-19 pandemic the Japanese athlete embraced all the fans who came to support the athletes Even in the worst condition because of the rain I didn’t think about it because the fans gave me power They gave me the strength and the power to compete until the end,” Sato said “I want to work hard for the next Games in four years’ time.”  The 61-year-old Tomoya Ito of Japan took bronze in the race 20 years after his Paralympic debut at Athens 2004 But starting with the heats in the morning there were so many people watching us and supporting us and it made me feel like I was competing at a home Games.”  Chinese superstar Xiaoyan Wen captured her sixth Paralympic gold medal winning the women’s 200m T37 race at the Stade de France she wants to win all four of her events in Paris there was an athlete from France so the atmosphere was even better The fans were going even crazier,” she said “The purple colour of the track was like magic – it made me feel comfortable even though I was in a lot of pressure.”  I will be shining and I wish everyone will cheer for me.”  Wen is also set to compete in the women’s 100m T37 women’s long jump T37 and 4x100m universal relay playIsaac Ukaba transition from rugby to NCAA Division II football (1:02)British-Nigerian Isaac Ukaba speaks about how he first heard of the NFL academy after being picked up by NCAA Division II team Lenoir-Rhyne Bears rugby has never been afraid to showcase bold and creative team kits with clubs around the world sporting fresh looks that are as daring as ever fans have witnessed everything from striking patterns to outright eccentric designs with jerseys around the world serving as conversation starters From fluorescent pinks to camouflage prints teams have pushed the boundaries of tradition Our top 10 favourites in club rugby include teams from France though French club sides by and large have the edge over everyone else 1. Toulon third (France) From their stylish red home kit to their crisp white away kit to their sleek black third kit Toulon have the best set of kits in world rugby this season Their jerseys demonstrate everything that French rugby intends to be - the boldness of modern rugby mixed with the traditions of old Toulon's black third kit is beyond sexy, non? CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU/AFP via Getty Images2. Toulouse home (France) The defending Champions Cup holders have not only one of the best teams in world rugby featuring a generational talent in Antoine Dupont but also one of the most stylish home kits The dark black of Stade Toulousain's home trim makes it similar to the All Blacks' home kit READ: Everything you need to know about the Investec Champions Cup 3. Tokyo Black Rams home (Japan) narrowly escaping relegation from Japan Rugby League One - Division 1 while they have battled for consistency on the pitch in recent years they certainly have had no trouble maintaining their excellence in the kit design department they have diverged from pitch black to a lighter shade England international Maro Itoje sports Saracans' tradition black strip, with a popping red collar this season. David Rogers/Getty Images4. Saracens home (England) The Saracens have experimented with some more bold designs over the years when they sported a home kit where the red was every bit as prominent as the black their current home kit has reverted more to their traditional roots - black with a red collar 5. Stade Français home (France) No top 10 rugby kits list would be complete without the daring pink of Stade Français Other teams have experimented with pink kits before but Stade Français is the first team one would associate with the colour The three lightning bolts on the shirt give it unique personality These also appear on Stade Français' blue and red away kit - also one of the most dashing in the rugby world French team Stade Francais are the club most associated with pink kits, and this year is no exception as their home kit follows that trend. Franco Arland/Getty Images6. Lyon Olympique home (France) Lyon Olympique Universitaire (LOU) have long sported some of the most dashing kit designs Their chequered black home kit for the current campaign is as classy as ever while their red away kit also warrants praise 7. Crusaders home (New Zealand) The famous black and red of the Crusaders is one of the most conspicuous designs in global club rugby The most successful team in Super Rugby history with 12 titles the Crusaders had a poor 2024 season and failed to make the playoffs they show no signs of letting up in the kit design department 8. Sharks away (South Africa) South Africa's Jordan Hendrikse sports the Sharks' away kit in the Investec Champions Cup. David Rogers/Getty ImagesThe Sharks boast one of their most exciting teams in history with star players such as Siya Kolisi Sharks home kits arguably peaked in 2019 with the Black Panther-inspired trim but their current away outfit - though slightly more traditional - is still extremely dashing (yet easily muddied) in white and gold with subtle local designs 9. Leicester Tigers home (England) A bold green design with red and white hoops and tiger stripes the Tigers' 2024-25 home kit likely had designers working around the clock It might not be a favourite of traditionalists but there is no doubt that it is one of the most daring and recognisable designs in the game Malelili Satala sports Leicester Tigers' somewhat festive home kit for this season. Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images10. Stormers away (South Africa) The blue and white hoops of the Stormers home kit do not offer anything out of the ordinary this season their colourful away kit is one of the more eye-catching in the rugby world Intended to portray a Cape Town sunset with a silhouette of the city and the iconic Table Mountain, it is certainly one that will catch the eye whenever the Stormers sport it in the United Rugby Championship and the Investec Champions Cup. qualify for the 2025 BALGame ReportTwo years after securing their first BAL ticket in Abidjan Stade Malien did it again to return to Africa's premier clubs' competition for the second time in their history ABIDJAN (Cote d'Ivoire) - Stade Malien secured the first qualifying ticket on offer for the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) season by beating Kadji Sport Academy (KSA) 80-59 on Saturday in Abidjan It was the Malian champions' fifth win in row this season before they take on the winner of the second Semi-Final between Al Ahli Tripoli Sport vs ABC Fighters to determine the winner of the 2025 Road to BAL West Division winner There were only two scenarios for Stade Malien and KSA: Win and advance to the BAL or lose and see your 2025 BAL dream come to an end Stade Malien's sense of urgency for most of the game turned out to be the biggest difference between the two teams who came to the decisive encounter with a 5-2 win-loss ratio made some changes to its starting line-up with team-founder Kenneth Kadji starting a Road to BAL game for the first time Mahamane Coulibaly inspired the 2023 BAL semifinalists with a game-high 19 points while Kadji led his team in scoring with 12 points TURNING POINT: There were a few scoring runs that impacted and influenced the outcome of the first game KSA had their largest of the game (10-4) early in the opening quarter but Stade Malien responded with a 9-0 run to close the first ten minutes with a 17-12 lead managed a 27-26 advantage midway through second quarter but the Bamako-based team responded with a 15-0 scoring run to lead 45-28 at the break things went from bad to worse in the third quarter with Stade Malien extending their advantage to as many as 25 points HERO: Mamadou Doucoure's 8 points off the bench might not seem anything extraordinary but his dominance in the paint who struggled to guard the 2.06m (6ft 9in) center Doucoure added 14 rebounds to record his second double-double performance of the season STATS DON'T LIE: Moving the ball at an exceptionally fast pace and completing 20 assists compared to KSA's 10 turned out to be fundamental for the Malian side But one aspect that set Boubacar Kanoute's team apart from their opponents was the way they shot from long range Not particularly an exceptional three-point shooting team Stade Malien were 6-for-14 from the arch in the first half before settling for a 10-for-23 at the end of the game BOTTOM LINE: With 2:30 minutes left and a 76-54 lead Stade Malien bench players started their celebrations with hand-shakings Stade Malien's fast-paced game style combined with an impressive ball movement proved too much for the KSA who will now fight for the 2025 Road to BAL West Division Third-Place against the losing team of the game between Al Ahli Tripoli Sport v ABC Fighters with the Parisians expected to breeze into the next stage 🇫🇷 COUPE DE FRANCE : tout ce que vous devez savoir sur les déplacements des clubs. ⚡️ Angers | Reims ✈️⚡️ Cannes | Guingamp ✈️⚡️ Brest | Dunkerque ✈️ ⚡️ Stade Briochin | PSG ✈️ 👉 un total de 4600 km seront parcourus par l’ensemble des clubs👉 le plus long déplacement… pic.twitter.com/wyZBfRYAcE Stade Briochin head coach Guillaume Allanou understands the huge task at hand. Speaking to RMC Sport Allanou compared the chance of winning to playing the lottery The Championnat National 2 side caused a big shock in the Round of 16, beating Ligue 1 side OGC Nice 2-1 Hugo Boudin scored two goals in the closing minutes 😱😱 C'EST TOTALEMENT FOU !!!!⌛️ Mené jusqu'à la 88eme minute, le Stade Briochin s'offre le scalp de l'OGC Nice à la toute dernière seconde !!!!➡️ Le club de National 2 élimine le club de Ligue 1 et se qualifie pour les 1/4 de finale de la Coupe de France !!#Action pic.twitter.com/PamJYM8VYH Midfielder Leo Yobe is not mincing his words; he knows the frightening prospect that awaits them PSG has shown they can blow teams away in the Champions League and Ligue 1 We can see that they are ultra-realistic at the moment they continue to press.When I watch the matches They are one of the best European teams in terms of momentum PSG knows that despite being heavy favorites they should not take the opposition lightly expect head coach Luis Enrique to make several changes to the team PSG Reportedly Offer $142 Million For Premier League Star Midfielder PSG Could Have More Time To Prepare For Liverpool Clash In The Champions League Liverpool Boss Arne Slot Reacts To Drawing PSG In The UEFA Champions League What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed.