The Latest Breaking News from Marseille

Petanque, a centuries-old game of French India, is still popular in Puducherry. Played with heavy metal balls, it is a common sight in White Town. It was introduced by the French and is now attracting many youngsters. It is played on the lawns of the French church and the canal.…

Forty years ago, on October 15, 1983, a handful of young people set off from the southern French city of Marseille on a long march north to Paris. They were demanding equal rights and a stop to racist crimes blighting France at the time. By the time they reached the…

France’s sports minister condemned what she called “disgusting” violence against the Olympique Lyonnais football team that prompted organisers to cancel Sunday’s match against the Olympique de Marseille. Security around sports matches is a priority for French authorities, less than a year before the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

French police have detained nine people and are searching for other suspects after a violent attack on buses carrying the Lyon soccer team and fans

Grosso was left covered in blood after the incident which saw windows smashed

Lyon coach Fabio Grosso suffered a head injury when the team bus was attacked by fans throwing projectiles, forcing the postponement of the French league football game at Marseille. Grosso had a deep cut above his left eye and needed stitches. The team initially wanted to play but changed their…

Grosso was left covered in blood after the incident which saw windows smashed

Lyon coach Fabio Grosso has suffered a head injury as the team bus came under attack from fans throwing projectiles before the French league soccer game against Marseille

The England head coach’s faith in Owen Farrell was repaid as the captain’s kicking saw his team over the line in Marseille