French – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:51:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png French – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 I’m So Happy Mbappe Is French – Henry https://www.theinfostride.com/im-so-happy-mbappe-is-french-henry/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-so-happy-mbappe-is-french-henry/#respond Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:51:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=361377 France legend, Thierry Henry has come out to back Kylian Mbappe to keep reaching new heights after scoring his 300th career goal. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is very happy that Mbappe is a French player because he is a special [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-so-happy-mbappe-is-french-henry/feed/ 0 Gabon: Moment of Truth by Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/gabon-moment-of-truth-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/gabon-moment-of-truth-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sat, 09 Sep 2023 22:19:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=354400 There’s always a general tendency which is often ignored at the peril of governments, and that’s the fact that bad governance brings exposure. Of course, this exposure comes in all ramifications. When people get dissatisfied at home, they look abroad for succour. Human beings are like that. What has helped the Francophone countries to remain [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/gabon-moment-of-truth-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 It’s The French National Team Above Everything Else – Mbappe https://www.theinfostride.com/its-the-french-national-team-above-everything-else-mbappe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/its-the-french-national-team-above-everything-else-mbappe/#respond Mon, 20 Jun 2022 19:50:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=326976 PSG forward, Kylian Mbappe has come out to blast French football president, Noel Le Graet for saying he wanted to quit the national team over his missed penalty at Euro 2020. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he has always explained to the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/its-the-french-national-team-above-everything-else-mbappe/feed/ 0 French President Macron Takes Own Path, Seeks Dialogue with Russia https://www.theinfostride.com/french-president-macron-takes-own-path-seeks-dialogue-with-russia/ https://www.theinfostride.com/french-president-macron-takes-own-path-seeks-dialogue-with-russia/#respond Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:57:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=317388 There’s still room for diplomacy in the Ukrainian crisis. At least that’s the conviction of French President Emmanuel Macron, who continues to push for dialogue with Russia despite signs pointing to a potential war. His stance reflects France’s post-World War II tradition of carving its own geopolitical path, refusing to line up blindly behind the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/french-president-macron-takes-own-path-seeks-dialogue-with-russia/feed/ 0 Pakistan Islamists Clash With Police In Row Over French Cartoons https://www.theinfostride.com/pakistan-islamists-clash-with-police-in-row-over-french-cartoons/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pakistan-islamists-clash-with-police-in-row-over-french-cartoons/#respond Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:53:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=311352 Thousands of demonstrators from a banned Pakistani Islamist group clashed with police outside Lahore on Wednesday, killing and wounding several, police and the group said, in a row about a French magazine’s cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammad. The clash broke out at a rally of the banned Tehrik-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) on a highway in Sheikhupura, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pakistan-islamists-clash-with-police-in-row-over-french-cartoons/feed/ 0 Ferland Mendy Will Be Out For A While – Real Madrid https://www.theinfostride.com/ferland-mendy-will-be-out-for-a-while-real-madrid/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ferland-mendy-will-be-out-for-a-while-real-madrid/#respond Tue, 11 May 2021 15:54:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=293149 Real Madrid defender, Ferland Mendy is set to miss the remainder of the season. The club recently revealed that the French full-back is nursing a shin complaint. According to Real, after the tests carried out today on the player, he was diagnosed with tibial periostitis and will be out for a while. The club said, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ferland-mendy-will-be-out-for-a-while-real-madrid/feed/ 0 Buhari Mourns Death Of 13 French Military Personnel In Mali https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-mourns-death-of-13-french-military-personnel-in-mali/ Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:09:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242019 President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and sadness over the demise of 13 French soldiers in Mali on Tuesday after a helicopter accident during an operation against terrorists in Mali. Buhari revealed this in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Wednesday. He appreciated France [...]

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]]> Mo Abudu Set To Receive French Award https://www.theinfostride.com/mo-abudu-set-to-receive-french-award/ Sat, 02 Mar 2019 02:24:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=228190 Popular filmmaker and media guru, Mo Abudu is about to be given a medal of honor in France. The award, 2019 Médailles d’Honneur in Cannes at MIPTV, is meant to be a recognition for her outstanding work in the entertainment industry. She shared the amazing news on the gram with these words, “Good morning beautiful [...]

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]]> French Fans Hail N’Golo Kante https://www.theinfostride.com/french-fans-hail-ngolo-kante/ Sat, 15 Sep 2018 19:27:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=216092 France beat the Netherlands 2-1 in the Nations League on Sunday night and then proceeded to turn the postmatch into one giant celebration of their World Cup triumph. Playing at home for the first time since, Les Bleus staged a mass party at the Stade de France as the squad and fans caroused en masse. [...]

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]]> The French National Team Will Give The Fans What They Expect – Griezmann https://www.theinfostride.com/the-french-national-team-will-give-the-fans-what-they-expect-griezmann/ Sat, 15 Sep 2018 19:21:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=216085 Antoine Griezmann has said France try to win games, not play like Spain or Barcelona, following their UEFA Nations League win over Netherlands on Sunday. Griezmann said earlier in the tournament that France play more like his club, Atletico Madrid, and they were again unspectacular but successful as they followed up a goalless draw against [...]

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]]> I Was Jealous Of The French Players That Won The World Cup – Aymeric Laporte https://www.theinfostride.com/i-was-jealous-of-the-french-players-that-won-the-world-cup-aymeric-laporte/ Mon, 23 Jul 2018 19:59:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=211767 Aymeric Laporte has admitted he was jealous watching France lift the World Cup from home with the option of a switch to Spain remaining a possibility. But Laporte, 24, could still play for Spain as he qualifies through residency after moving to Athletic Bilbao as a 16-year-old, despite representing France at junior levels. “It was [...]

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]]> The French Team Is United – Pogba https://www.theinfostride.com/the-french-team-is-united-pogba/ Sat, 21 Jul 2018 16:25:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=211530 Paul Pogba gave a passionate team talk before France’s World Cup round-of-16 win over Argentina, telling teammates “Messi or no Messi, we don’t give a s—.” Pogba was heavily criticised before the tournament after an underwhelming season with United, and a France Football poll showed fans felt the midfielder was not even worth a starting [...]

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]]> The French Team Has Always Had Players From Africa – Didier Deschamps https://www.theinfostride.com/the-french-team-has-always-had-players-from-africa-didier-deschamps/ Sun, 15 Jul 2018 08:56:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210990 France’s players of African origin will be proud to represent the continent when they face Croatia in Sunday’s World Cup final, according to Les Bleus’ coach Didier Deschamps. “It has always been the case that the French team has always had players from Africa and from other countries and territories, and not just in football [...]

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]]> We Trust Ourselves In The French National Team – Griezmann https://www.theinfostride.com/we-trust-ourselves-in-the-french-national-team-griezmann/ Wed, 27 Jun 2018 20:20:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209621 Antoine Griezmann admitted that Les Bleus’ World Cup Group C-ending 0-0 draw with Denmark was a dull affair but said he didn’t mind because he often plays that way for Atletico Madrid. Griezmann, 27, suffered again as Didier Deschamps’ men failed to click in attack and the French No. 7, who was the centre of [...]

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]]> The Entire French Team Was Booed – Didier Deschamps https://www.theinfostride.com/the-entire-french-team-was-booed-didier-deschamps/ Mon, 04 Jun 2018 22:42:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207968 Paul Pogba was resolute in the face of criticism from the home crowd after he was jeered in France’s friendly win over Italy. The Manchester United midfielder, 25, was not the on the scoresheet, as he struggled to find his form, and was ultimately substituted in the second half in favour of Steven N’Zonzi. The [...]

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]]> The French Fans Did Not Boo Pogba Alone – Didier Deschamps https://www.theinfostride.com/the-french-fans-did-not-boo-pogba-alone-didier-deschamps/ Sun, 03 Jun 2018 21:10:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207891 Paul Pogba was resolute in the face of criticism from the home crowd after he was jeered in France’s friendly win over Italy. The Manchester United midfielder, 25, was not the on the scoresheet, as he struggled to find his form, and was ultimately substituted in the second half in favour of Steven N’Zonzi. The [...]

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]]> I Can’t Make All The French Players Happy – Deschamps https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cant-make-all-the-french-players-happy-deschamps/ Sat, 19 May 2018 00:49:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=206903 Paul Pogba, Hugo Lloris and Antoine Griezmann headline France’s 2018 World Cup squad, but Anthony Martial and Alexandre Lacazette were among the 11 reserves announced by boss Didier Deschamps on Thursday. However Pogba’s United teammate, Martial, who won the last of his 18 senior caps when he started France’s 3-1 win over the World Cup [...]

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]]> I Am Pleased With A Lot Of Things At Man Utd – Mourinho https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-pleased-with-a-lot-of-things-at-man-utd-mourinho/ Thu, 03 May 2018 17:19:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=206176 Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United have enjoyed “evolution at almost every level” in his two seasons in charge at Old Trafford. United remain on course to finish second in the Premier League, their highest finish since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, and Mourinho insists he is happy with the progress because the club was [...]

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]]> Not All Arsenal Fans Were Behind Arsene Wenger – David Moyes https://www.theinfostride.com/not-all-arsenal-fans-were-behind-arsene-wenger-david-moyes/ Sun, 22 Apr 2018 02:14:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205413 David Moyes hopes West Ham can spoil the start of Arsene Wenger’s farewell party, but expects the Frenchman’s players to “be up for it” when the Hammers visit the Emirates Stadium. Moyes expects the atmosphere to have changed significantly when he takes West Ham to north London on Sunday. “A lot of people are now [...]

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]]> Anthony Martial Escapes FA Sanction https://www.theinfostride.com/anthony-martial-escapes-fa-sanction/ Mon, 23 Oct 2017 14:05:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=186260 Anthony Martial will face no further punishment for an alleged kick on Huddersfield’s Tommy Smith during Manchester United’s 2-1 defeat at the John Smith’s Stadium on Saturday. Martial appeared to kick out at the Huddersfield defender after he had caught him with a tackle by the touchline. The incident was missed by referee Lee Mason, [...]

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]]> I Was Never Tempted By Manchester United – Arsene Wenger https://www.theinfostride.com/i-was-never-tempted-by-manchester-united-arsene-wenger/ Tue, 12 Sep 2017 06:18:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181735 Arsene Wenger insists he was never tempted to exit Arsenal for Manchester United. The Frenchman has been in charge of the Gunners for over two decades but, according to former United chairman Martin Edwards, he came close to leaving for Old Trafford. Sir Alex Ferguson wanted to retire at the end of the 2001-02 season [...]

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]]> No Real Madrid Deal For Mbappe – Vadim Vasilyev https://www.theinfostride.com/no-real-madrid-deal-for-mbappe-vadim-vasilyev/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 06:53:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174052 Monaco insisted on Wednesday that no deal with Real Madrid has been reached for teenage French international striker Kylian Mbappe. Monaco vice president Vadim Vasilyev also said in a press conference the principality club were in discussions with Mbappe over a new contract extension. The 18-year-old has been the subject of intense transfer speculation linking [...]

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]]> My Mum Is My Girlfriend – Pogba https://www.theinfostride.com/my-mum-is-my-girlfriend-pogba/ Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:30:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170283 Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has tagged his mother as his girlfriend revealing in an interview that he is not yet ready to commit to a relationship. Speaking to Esquire, the Frenchman admitted he wanted to have kids and find love but says that would be hard now as he is only focused on football. [...]

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]]> French Fans Honour Terror Victims https://www.theinfostride.com/french-fans-honour-terror-victims/ Wed, 14 Jun 2017 10:16:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=168180 Thousands of French football fans joined in with the English national anthem as tribute was paid to the victims of recent terror attacks in the United Kingdom prior to a friendly match in Paris on Tuesday evening. The words to ‘God Save the Queen’ were displayed on big screens around the Stade de France before [...]

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]]> Arsene Wenger Makes History With FA Cup https://www.theinfostride.com/arsene-wenger-makes-history-with-fa-cup/ Sat, 27 May 2017 20:28:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166312 History-chasing Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his team will upset the form book and overcome their defensive injury crisis by beating Double hopefuls Chelsea in Saturday’s FA Cup final. Despite Antonio Conte’s claims to the contrary, Chelsea are the favourites, having already swept to glory in the Premier League and with a fully fit squad [...]

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]]> Edinson Cavani Wins French Players’ Player of The Year https://www.theinfostride.com/edinson-cavani-wins-french-players-player-of-the-year/ Tue, 16 May 2017 09:39:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=165144 Paris Saint-Germain’s Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani was voted French players’ player of the year on Monday with Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe winning the under-21’s title. Cavani has flourished in the absence of departed Zlatan Ibrahimovic and has notched up 35 league goals so far since moving into the centre forward slot from the wing where [...]

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]]> Atletico Madrid Cannot Stop Winning https://www.theinfostride.com/atletico-madrid-cannot-stop-winning/ Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:56:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=161046 Atletico Madrid’s fine form continued as Filipe Luis scored the winner in a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad to close to within seven points of La Liga leaders Real Madrid on Tuesday. Luis had scored his first goal of the season in Saturday’s 2-0 win at Malaga and netted for the second consecutive game for [...]

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]]> Yemi Osinbajo Meets With French Prime Minister https://www.theinfostride.com/yemi-osinbajo-meets-with-french-prime-minister/ Sat, 01 Apr 2017 13:47:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=160571 Nigeria and France have agreed to continue to deepen the buoyant diplomatic, economic and military relationships between the two countries. This was the highlight of the bilateral meeting between Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and French Prime Minister, Mr Bernard Cazeneuve, in Paris, France. The meeting held on the sideline of the just concluded global forum on [...]

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]]> Antoine Griezmann Named French Player Of The Year https://www.theinfostride.com/antoine-griezmann-named-french-player-of-the-year/ Mon, 19 Dec 2016 19:28:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=151731 Euro 2016 star Antoine Griezmann was named French footballer of the year by France Football Magazine on Monday. A week ago, the Atletico Madrid forward finished third behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the Ballon d’Or world footballer of the year award also organised by France Football. The 25-year-old was named best player and [...]

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]]> Fans Must Be Patient With Eric Bailly – Mourinho https://www.theinfostride.com/fans-must-be-patient-with-eric-bailly-mourinho/ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 20:32:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=136536 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has urged patience with new recruit Eric Bailly, saying that the defender will take time to adapt to the demands of England’s top flight following his move from Spain. Bailly, Mourinho’s first signing since he took over from Louis van Gaal, put on an impressive display for United as the [...]

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]]> Italian And French Teams Lose Out Financially https://www.theinfostride.com/italian-and-french-teams-lose-out-financially/ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 16:10:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=130637 Accordingly, the league’s wage/revenue ratio rose from 58 percent to 61 percent, but Jones said: “This represents the second lowest level since 2004-05 and is 10 percentage points lower than in 2012-13. “In fact, in the last two years, only 30 percent of revenue increases have been consumed by wage growth, whereas in the five [...]

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]]> I Will Remain At Arsenal Next Season – Wenger https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-remain-at-arsenal-next-season-wenger/ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 08:20:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=124209 Arsene Wenger insists he has “no doubt” he’ll still be at Arsenal next season and remains fully committed to the job despite the recent outpouring of criticism from fans. Wenger has been under heavy pressure after Arsenal fell 11 points behind Leicester in the Premier League title race and exited the Champions League and FA [...]

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]]> French Regulatory Organization Authorizes Major French Bank to Use Talk to Pay for Card Not Present Payments with Voice Recognition [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/french-regulatory-organization-authorizes-major-french-bank-to-use-talk-to-pay-for-card-not-present-payments-with-voice-recognition-press-release/ Sun, 27 Mar 2016 18:38:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/03/french-regulatory-organization-authorizes-major-french-bank-to-use-talk-to-pay-for-card-not-present-payments-with-voice-recognition-press-release/ French Regulatory Organization Authorizes Major French Bank to Use Talk to Pay for Card Not Present Payments with Voice Recognition French data protection regulatory organization (CNIL) authorization makes it possible for all La Banque Postale cardholders to benefit from Talk to Pay, allowing them to be protected during Card Not Present purchases thanks to voice [...]

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]]> Per Mertesacker Happy With Team’s Game Plan So Far https://www.theinfostride.com/per-mertesacker-happy-with-teams-game-plan-so-far/ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 01:02:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=114726 The Gunners have often relied on all-out attack in the past but this term they have strengthened at the back, allowing the side to occasionally soak up pressure in defence before springing forward on lightning raids. “We are capable of doing different things in different games and that is what makes it harder for the [...]

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]]> Tosyn Bucknor Gets Married Today https://www.theinfostride.com/tosyn-bucknor-get-married-today/ Sun, 15 Nov 2015 19:50:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107348 Top Radio On-Air-Personality, Tosyn Bucknor is getting married to her French boo, Aurélien Boyer today…. Tosyn said YES to Aurelien’s proposal on August 11, 2015, during their vacation in Corsica, South of France, and today, they’ll become husband and wife…. The wedding will be hosted by comedian, Tee – A, while the Funke Bucknor-Obruthe led [...]

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]]> #Sport > Falcons Left-Back Defender Ngozi Ebere Joins Paris St-Germain https://www.theinfostride.com/sport-falcons-left-back-ngozi-ebere-joins-psg/ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 16:40:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/sport-falcons-left-back-ngozi-ebere-joins-psg/ Super Falcons defender, Ngozi Ebere says joining French club Paris St-Germain (PSG) “is a dream come true.” PSG women confirmed on Monday that the left-back has signed a two-year contract from Nigerian side Rivers Angels. “I’m here to give my very best and win trophies. I am very motivated by this new challenge here in [...]

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]]> #Insurgency > France Pledges Equipment, Intelligence To Nigeria’s Fight Against Boko Haram https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-france-pledges-equipment-intelligence-to-nigerias-fight-against-boko-haram/ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 09:30:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-france-pledges-equipment-intelligence-to-nigerias-fight-against-boko-haram/ French President François Hollande has pledged his administration’s support of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) with equipment and intelligence gathering in the fight against terrorism and other forms of extremism in Nigeria and Africa. The MNJTF is the almost 9,000-strong force constituted by Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Benin to fight the Boko Haram sect. [...]

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]]> Manchester United Signs Striker Anthony Martial from Monaco | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-united-sign-striker-martial-from-monaco-sports/ Tue, 01 Sep 2015 18:40:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/manchester-united-sign-striker-martial-from-monaco-sports/ Manchester United have confirmed the signing of French forward Anthony Martial from Monaco. Martial started his career at Lyon before joining Monaco in the summer of 2013 for a reported £3.5m fee. He scored 11 goals for the principality club in 42 appearances last season. He recently agreed a one-year extension to his previous deal, [...]

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]]> UNESCO status forces change on Reunion’s Island Farmers https://www.theinfostride.com/unesco-status-forces-change-on-reunions-island-farmers/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 17:24:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/unesco-status-forces-change-on-reunions-island-farmers/ Five years ago, 40 percent of Reunion, a French territory east of Madagascar, was named a UNESCO world heritage site and turned into a national park. The territory’s special status attracts tourists, but farmers who live in the park are being forced to change their way of life due to new limitations. http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/201508/897/665003303001_4434238765001_20150820-reunion-heritage-tpa-nostraps.mp4 Al Jazeera’s [...]

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]]> Newcastle Sign Thauvin from Marseille | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/newcastle-sign-thauvin-from-marseille-sports/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 06:31:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/newcastle-sign-thauvin-from-marseille-sports/ Newcastle United have completed the signing of French winger Florian Thauvin from Olympique Marseille. The 22-year-old signed a five-year contract with the Magpies on Wednesday in a deal which saw Remy Cabella move the opposite direction on loan. “Florian is a player the club have been watching for a long time and I am delighted [...]

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]]> M’Villa Joins Sunderland On A Season-Long Loan From Rubin Kazan | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/mvilla-joins-sunderland-on-a-season-long-loan-from-rubin-kazan-sports/ Thu, 06 Aug 2015 12:40:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/mvilla-joins-sunderland-on-a-season-long-loan-from-rubin-kazan-sports/ Sunderland have completed the season-long loan signing of French midfielder Yann MVila. The 25-year-old made over 100 appearances for Rennes- the French club where he began his playing career. M’Villa had been linked with Real Madrid and Liverpool in the past, before moving to Russia to play for Rubin Kazan. He spent last season on-loan [...]

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]]> Germany To Honour Air Crash Victims https://www.theinfostride.com/germany-to-honour-air-crash-victims/ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 05:13:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=77582 World champions Germany will wear black armbands and there will be a minute’s silence before Wednesday’s friendly against Australia to honour the victims of the French Alps air crash. . Wolfgang Niersbach, president of the German Football Association (DFB), has confirmed they will honour the victims of Tuesday’s disaster before the friendly international in Kaiserslautern. [...]

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]]> Arsenal Out Of UCL As Monaco Go Through https://www.theinfostride.com/arsenal-out-of-ucl-as-monaco-go-through/ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 00:12:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=76681 Monaco desperately held on to qualify for the Champions League quarterfinals after a desperate fightback from Arsenal on Tuesday fell just short at the expense of away goals after the tie finished 3-3 on aggregate. . Arsene Wenger, who was returning to the club he led to the French title in 1991, looked on as [...]

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]]> Enyeama Targets Europa League Spot With Lille https://www.theinfostride.com/enyeama-targets-europa-league-spot-with-lille/ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 19:14:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=74296 With the calamitous start to the season for René Girard’s men in the French Ligue Un, number one choice goalie, Vincent Enyeama has suggested a realistic goal for Les Dogues is to ensure they climb up the top half of the table. . Enyeama who was focal to the success story of Girard’s men last [...]

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]]> Pressure Doesn’t Bother Me – Wenger https://www.theinfostride.com/pressure-doesnt-bother-me-wenger/ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 12:27:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=74188 The pressure on Arsenal as favourites for their Champions League last-16 tie with Monaco is welcome, says Gunners boss Arsene Wenger. . The North London side have exited the competition at this stage in each of the last four seasons. . “The French might give us the status of favourites. It doesn’t bother me,” said [...]

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]]> French President Calls Victim Of Racist Abuse https://www.theinfostride.com/french-president-calls-victim-of-racist-abuse/ Tue, 24 Feb 2015 23:47:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=74064 The black Frenchman who was the victim of racist abuse by Chelsea football fans on the Paris Metro has received a personal message from President Francois Hollande. . The president took the unusual step of speaking to Souleymane S. on the telephone on Friday to express his sympathy over his ordeal. . “President @fhollande spoke [...]

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]]> We’ll Play Arsenal Our Way – Jardim https://www.theinfostride.com/well-play-arsenal-our-way-jardim/ Tue, 24 Feb 2015 22:38:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=74041 Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim has warned Arsenal ahead of their Champions League last 16 first leg on Wednesday that the French side with the mean defence will be tough to break down. . “We’ll play it solid and stop Arsenal’s midfield and attackers from finding a way through,” The Portuguese coach promised on the eve [...]

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]]> #Passion: Young blind footballers take to the pitch in Mali https://www.theinfostride.com/passion-young-blind-footballers-take-to-the-pitch-in-mali/ Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:40:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48800 In a classroom at a school for the blind in Mali's capital Bamako, pupils quietly follow a French lesson taught in braille but it is clear they are impatient to get outside to play football. On the school grounds is a dusty red dirt pitch where three…

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]]> #FIFA: Nice wins stateless World Cup in Sweden, refugees vanish https://www.theinfostride.com/fifa-nice-wins-stateless-world-cup-in-sweden-refugees-vanish/ Sun, 08 Jun 2014 22:48:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47207 The County of Nice won the inaugural World Cup for stateless people, regions and other non-FIFA affiliated teams on Sunday in northern Sweden as members of one refugee team disappeared. The French county beat the Isle of Man in a tough final in Ostersund…

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]]> #Anti-racism: Pun by French far-right party founder slammed as anti-Semitic https://www.theinfostride.com/anti-racism-pun-by-french-far-right-party-founder-slammed-as-anti-semitic/ Sun, 08 Jun 2014 17:44:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47197 Anti-racism campaigners reacted with outrage on Sunday to an apparent anti-Semitic pun by France's former far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen that even his own party and daughter were quick to criticise. SOS Racisme denounced as "the most anti-Semitic…

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