Emmanuel Macron

Karim Benzema’s return to the French national team after being excluded for five and a half years coincides with significant political moment, writes Alfredo Relaño.

There are five recognised major leagues in European football with the French Ligue 1 the fifth in this ranking but the first to confirm that the competition will not proceed which has taken the other four by surprise.

Interesting is fading for the International Champions Cup with less big name clubs taking part in the summer football showpiece, writes Alfredo Relaño.

Emmanuel Macron visited the French women's team yesterday as the Women's World Cup is set to commence tomorrow.