the rant of a former Franco-Russian tennis player
LE SCAN SPORT – Born in Russia, then naturalized French, the former tennis player Alexandre Sidorenko denounces a media treatment too much in favor of Ukraine for his taste. A native of Saint Petersburg, Alexandre Sidorenko has lived in France since he was four years old. He then obtained French naturalization at the age of […]
Much-discussed Russian shows no regrets about Z-symbol: “Reply to Ukrainians’ behavior” | war in Ukraine
The image caused outrage in the sports world. Russian gymnast Ivan Kulyak came under fire this weekend for appearing on stage with a war symbol on his shirt. And that precisely next to a Ukrainian colleague. A few days after the facts, Kulyak shows no remorse: “It was a response to the behavior of the […]
Footballers from Russian or Ukrainian league can sign with another club immediately | Foreign football
Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian competition has come to a standstill. Most foreign players have now fled the country. FIFA has now decided that those players’ contracts will be suspended until the end of the season. Foreign footballers and coaches who were working in Ukraine are suddenly free of transfers and […]
Saint-Etienne organizes an auction in support of Ukrainian refugees
It’s Saint-Etienne’s turn to mobilize to help Ukraine. The day after the short but precious victory against Metz (1-0), ASSE decided to auction the shirts worn by the players on Sunday at Geoffroy-Guichard. Jerseys which also bore the mention “Peace for All(peace for all) in place of the players’ names. “These jerseys will be auctioned […]
“The Kingmaker of cycling has ties to Kremlin, but UCI does not distance itself” | The stand
Much has already been said about the ties between UEFA and Gazprom or the good relations between FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Vladimir Putin. What about cycling? There, too, there are smelly jars that have been covered for a long time. “Since David Lapartient has been president of the UCI, the sponsorship of the Russian […]
The FFT supports Ukraine – L’Équipe
The French Tennis Federation, mobilized to support Ukraine and Ukrainian tennis players, is launching the “French Tennis for Ukraine and Peace”. This solidarity program, of which Nicolas Mahut will be the ambassador, will be long-term and complement the initiative which is being structured in parallel at the level of international tennis bodies. “There was no […]
without his daughter, Zinchenko would have gone to fight in Ukraine
The Ukrainian defender of Manchester City spoke at length to the BBC about the conflict affecting his country. Manchester City’s Ukrainian defender Oleksandr Zinchenko explained to the BBC that if it hadn’t been for his daughter he would have left to fight to defend his country against the Russian invasion. Several sports stars, retired or […]
Schalke 04 finds a replacement for Gazprom with new shirt sponsor Vivawest | soccer germany
Due to the war in Ukraine, Schalke 04 decided at the beginning of this week to remove the name of the Russian main sponsor Gazprom from its shirts. A collaboration of more than 15 years came to an abrupt end, but now the German tradition club has found a replacement. Vivawest takes over the role […]
No Premier League in China: Rights holders cancel matches due to support for Ukraine | Premier League
There will be no Premier League football in China this weekend. The Chinese rights holders have decided not to broadcast any matches as the English clubs will show their support for Ukraine this match day. While almost the whole world condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine, China is still waiting for a clear position. Although […]
Russian Mazepin disappointed after parting with Haas: “Was willing to accept the conditions of the FIA” | formula 1
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, dark clouds have hung over the garage of F1 team Haas in recent days. With the large fertilizer company Uralkali as main sponsor, the race stable ran on the Russian rubles of Dmitry Mazepin last year. It should therefore come as no surprise that son Nikita was given a […]