2 months ago
SailPoint Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIL), a leading player within the enterprise identity security ****** e, recently expanded its strategic alliance with CrowdStrike. As part of the revised arrangement, the company's SailPoint SecOps Identity Intelligence will be integrated with CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM. This will help in expediting threat detection procedures, and will also incorporate access data and identity governance into the overall investigation process. The expanded partnership will facilitate security teams in lining up the identity insights with Falcon's existing security telemetry.
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The announcement aligns strongly with SailPoint's broader strategic narrative revealed in its Q2 FY27 print. It builds upon several recent initiatives undertaken by the management, such as introduction of the SailPoint Identity Security solution. This is aimed toward integrating SailPoint Agentic Fabric with SailPoint Human Fabric for real-time discovery and security of complex digital ecosystems. The company also launched its Cursor Enterprise connector, which helps organizations to leverage a highly-integrated control plane to manage human developers and autonomous AI agents.
The recently released financials also back this narrative as the company delivered a 25% year-over-year growth in its annual recurring revenue, which stood at $1.231 billion. SailPoint generated $45 million in operating cash flow during the second quarter, along with $37 million in free cash flow.
By weaving SailPoint's identity intelligence into Falcon Next-Gen SIEM, customers gain extra context inside workflows they already rely on, making it easier to probe identity-related risks. The integration augments SailPoint's position at a time when identity threats are on a rise. This leads to an opportunity for SailPoint to cement itself as a leading provider of advanced security solutions.
#sailpoint #falcon #next
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The announcement aligns strongly with SailPoint's broader strategic narrative revealed in its Q2 FY27 print. It builds upon several recent initiatives undertaken by the management, such as introduction of the SailPoint Identity Security solution. This is aimed toward integrating SailPoint Agentic Fabric with SailPoint Human Fabric for real-time discovery and security of complex digital ecosystems. The company also launched its Cursor Enterprise connector, which helps organizations to leverage a highly-integrated control plane to manage human developers and autonomous AI agents.
The recently released financials also back this narrative as the company delivered a 25% year-over-year growth in its annual recurring revenue, which stood at $1.231 billion. SailPoint generated $45 million in operating cash flow during the second quarter, along with $37 million in free cash flow.
By weaving SailPoint's identity intelligence into Falcon Next-Gen SIEM, customers gain extra context inside workflows they already rely on, making it easier to probe identity-related risks. The integration augments SailPoint's position at a time when identity threats are on a rise. This leads to an opportunity for SailPoint to cement itself as a leading provider of advanced security solutions.
#sailpoint #falcon #next
2 months ago
Franck Kessie was widely expected to move to Juventus this summer as a free agent, and he tried his best to make the transfer happen. The midfielder waited patiently for Juve to offload some players and make a move for him, believing the opportunity to join the Bianconeri was within reach.
It was a move that would have represented an exception for Juventus, as the club had previously decided against signing players who had had a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Kessie remains a top player, as he showed at the World Cup, and Juve were keen to add him to their squad during the transfer window.
Despite the interest from Juve, Kessie ultimately ended up at Atalanta. La Dea was his first club when he moved to Europe as a youngster, and he is happy to return to a familiar environment after his unsuccessful attempt to join the Bianconeri.
Kessie was reportedly close to a move to Juve before rejecting their approach. The Bianconeri had been expected to return with a better offer for his signature, but the midfielder was announced as a new Atalanta player before that could happen.
(Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)
#juve #expected #transfer
It was a move that would have represented an exception for Juventus, as the club had previously decided against signing players who had had a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Kessie remains a top player, as he showed at the World Cup, and Juve were keen to add him to their squad during the transfer window.
Despite the interest from Juve, Kessie ultimately ended up at Atalanta. La Dea was his first club when he moved to Europe as a youngster, and he is happy to return to a familiar environment after his unsuccessful attempt to join the Bianconeri.
Kessie was reportedly close to a move to Juve before rejecting their approach. The Bianconeri had been expected to return with a better offer for his signature, but the midfielder was announced as a new Atalanta player before that could happen.
(Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)
#juve #expected #transfer
2 months ago
Angers and Rennes clash this Sunday at the Stade Raymond-Kopa on Match Day three of the Ligue 1.
Angers have won 3 points to date and are placed in 9th position. Last time out, Stéphane Gilli's team triumphed 1-3 against Auxerre (Ligue 1 2026/27).
Rennes currently have 4 points and lie in 5th position. In their last match, Franck Haise's team prevailed 3-2 against Le Mans (Ligue 1 2026/27).
The last meeting between the two teams ended with Rennes winning 2-1.
Angers: Anthony Lopes, Carlens Arcus, Jordan Lefort, Ousmane Camara, Joseph Kalulu, Branco van den Boomen, Yassin Belkhdim, Jim Allevinah, Anthony Bermont, Amine Sbai, Amine El Ouazzani
#last
Angers have won 3 points to date and are placed in 9th position. Last time out, Stéphane Gilli's team triumphed 1-3 against Auxerre (Ligue 1 2026/27).
Rennes currently have 4 points and lie in 5th position. In their last match, Franck Haise's team prevailed 3-2 against Le Mans (Ligue 1 2026/27).
The last meeting between the two teams ended with Rennes winning 2-1.
Angers: Anthony Lopes, Carlens Arcus, Jordan Lefort, Ousmane Camara, Joseph Kalulu, Branco van den Boomen, Yassin Belkhdim, Jim Allevinah, Anthony Bermont, Amine Sbai, Amine El Ouazzani
#last
2 months ago
Earlier this week, we headed to Florence's iconic Stadio Franchi for a truly special occasion: a legends' clash between Fiorentina Legends and a star-studded selection of Serie A greats.
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12 Sep 1998: Gabriel Batistuta of Fiorentina celebrates during the Serie A match against Empoli at the Stadio Communale in Florence, Italy. Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport
Organised by the Viola as part of their centenary celebrations, the match brought together some of the biggest names to have graced Italian football.
Among the legends on show were Gabriel Omar Batistuta, Francesco Totti, Roberto Baggio and Franck Ribéry, alongside many other unforgettable figures from the game.
#stadio #serie
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12 Sep 1998: Gabriel Batistuta of Fiorentina celebrates during the Serie A match against Empoli at the Stadio Communale in Florence, Italy. Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport
Organised by the Viola as part of their centenary celebrations, the match brought together some of the biggest names to have graced Italian football.
Among the legends on show were Gabriel Omar Batistuta, Francesco Totti, Roberto Baggio and Franck Ribéry, alongside many other unforgettable figures from the game.
#stadio #serie
2 months ago
The latest reports on Monday indicate that Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur now have an agreement in place for the transfer of central midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, who is set to join the Bianconeri on loan with a potential obligation to buy.
According to the latest updates from Sky Sport Italia, Tottenham have now given their green light for Sarr to travel over to Italy to complete his transfer to Juventus.
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Pape Sarr of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates there team's second goal scored by teammate Richarlison (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 08, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Juve have moved quickly to secure the Senegal international after learning that Franck Kessie had decided to return to Atalanta rather than join Luciano Spalletti in Turin.
According to Sky, Juventnus will pay a total of €30m between the cost of the loan fee and the buy clause **** uming that Sarr's transfer is made permanent. The obligation to buy will be triggered in the event of Europa League qualification and is Sarr appears in at least 50% of the team's matches in 2026-27.
#TOTTENHAM
According to the latest updates from Sky Sport Italia, Tottenham have now given their green light for Sarr to travel over to Italy to complete his transfer to Juventus.
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Pape Sarr of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates there team's second goal scored by teammate Richarlison (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 08, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Juve have moved quickly to secure the Senegal international after learning that Franck Kessie had decided to return to Atalanta rather than join Luciano Spalletti in Turin.
According to Sky, Juventnus will pay a total of €30m between the cost of the loan fee and the buy clause **** uming that Sarr's transfer is made permanent. The obligation to buy will be triggered in the event of Europa League qualification and is Sarr appears in at least 50% of the team's matches in 2026-27.
#TOTTENHAM
2 months ago
Serie A giants Juventus failed to land Franck Kessie on a free transfer and saw him move to Atalanta but have now made decisive progress in a move for Tottenham's Pape Sarr.
Get Italian Football News covered that the two clubs had been in talks, with Spurs having opened up to a loan deal.
Gianluca Di Marzio has now reported that the deal is closing, with Juventus and Tottenham having verbally agreed an initial loan deal for the midfielder.
Once the last details are formalised, the player will fly to Turin for his medical.
Sportmediaset offer more information, reporting that Juve will pay a loan fee of €3 million while having an option to buy set at €30 million. The entirety of Sarr's salary will be paid by the Bianconeri.
#move #franck #atalanta
Get Italian Football News covered that the two clubs had been in talks, with Spurs having opened up to a loan deal.
Gianluca Di Marzio has now reported that the deal is closing, with Juventus and Tottenham having verbally agreed an initial loan deal for the midfielder.
Once the last details are formalised, the player will fly to Turin for his medical.
Sportmediaset offer more information, reporting that Juve will pay a loan fee of €3 million while having an option to buy set at €30 million. The entirety of Sarr's salary will be paid by the Bianconeri.
#move #franck #atalanta
2 months ago
Back home.
After days of speculation, Franck Kessié's return to Atalanta Bergamo is now official!
Available on a free transfer since the end of his contract with Al-Ahli, the Ivorian midfielder had made Serie A his top priority for the next step in his career.
Although Juventus were also among the interested clubs, the 29-year-old ultimately chose Atalanta Bergamo, where he had already played from 2015 to 2017.
It was during that first spell, in fact, that he made his name in European football, which quickly earned him a move to AC Milan, where he notably won the Italian ***** le.
#kessi #ahli #serie
After days of speculation, Franck Kessié's return to Atalanta Bergamo is now official!
Available on a free transfer since the end of his contract with Al-Ahli, the Ivorian midfielder had made Serie A his top priority for the next step in his career.
Although Juventus were also among the interested clubs, the 29-year-old ultimately chose Atalanta Bergamo, where he had already played from 2015 to 2017.
It was during that first spell, in fact, that he made his name in European football, which quickly earned him a move to AC Milan, where he notably won the Italian ***** le.
#kessi #ahli #serie
2 months ago
When two sides argue, the third is the one who benefits. And this time, nothing could be more true.
Franck Kessié has been pushing for weeks to return to Italy after his stint in Saudi Arabia with Al Ahli, and the two teams most interested seemed to be Roma and Juventus.
The Bianconeri, however, pulled out just this morning due to the difficult financial situation.
And for the same reason, Roma likely has to pull out as well. The Ivorian midfielder's demands are not easy to meet, even though he's a free agent.
Furthermore, according to Gianluca Di Marzio, Atalanta are very close to bringing the former AC Milan and Barcelona player back to the Nerazzurri. This time, however, Gian Piero Gasperini won't be there to welcome him.
#time
Franck Kessié has been pushing for weeks to return to Italy after his stint in Saudi Arabia with Al Ahli, and the two teams most interested seemed to be Roma and Juventus.
The Bianconeri, however, pulled out just this morning due to the difficult financial situation.
And for the same reason, Roma likely has to pull out as well. The Ivorian midfielder's demands are not easy to meet, even though he's a free agent.
Furthermore, according to Gianluca Di Marzio, Atalanta are very close to bringing the former AC Milan and Barcelona player back to the Nerazzurri. This time, however, Gian Piero Gasperini won't be there to welcome him.
#time
2 months ago
Sky Sport Italia reports that Franck Kessié has decided against joining Juventus and has informed the Serie A giants about his decision.
Former Milan and Atalanta midfielder Kessié won't join Juventus this summer.
TORONTO, ONTARIO – JUNE 20: Franck Kessié #8 of Cote d'Ivoire celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Germany and Cote D'Ivoire at Toronto Stadium on June 20, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The Ivory Coast international is available as a free agent after his contract with Al-Ahli expired this past June.
Juventus had been in talks with his entourage for over a month, with the two parties even meeting face-to-face in Milan earlier this week.
#franck #Milan #ontario #cote
Former Milan and Atalanta midfielder Kessié won't join Juventus this summer.
TORONTO, ONTARIO – JUNE 20: Franck Kessié #8 of Cote d'Ivoire celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Germany and Cote D'Ivoire at Toronto Stadium on June 20, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The Ivory Coast international is available as a free agent after his contract with Al-Ahli expired this past June.
Juventus had been in talks with his entourage for over a month, with the two parties even meeting face-to-face in Milan earlier this week.
#franck #Milan #ontario #cote
2 months ago
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Franck Kessié has informed Juventus that the conditions for an agreement are not in place.
The Bianconeri are no longer in contact with the Ivorian midfielder, who is a free agent and is also being pursued by Roma.
Possible developments remain to be seen with the Giallorossi, who have expressed interest in the former Atalanta player, whom Gasperini knows very well.
#gianluca #marzio #juventus #possible
The Bianconeri are no longer in contact with the Ivorian midfielder, who is a free agent and is also being pursued by Roma.
Possible developments remain to be seen with the Giallorossi, who have expressed interest in the former Atalanta player, whom Gasperini knows very well.
#gianluca #marzio #juventus #possible
2 months ago
Juventus are pushing to sign Franck Kessie, and they currently have the advantage in the race, as he prioritises joining them over other clubs this summer.
He has just returned after spending three seasons in Saudi Arabia, and the midfielder wants to end his career in the Italian top flight. He has since given preference to Juventus, and the club asked him to wait for them to make some sales to create ****** e in their wage bill to accommodate his salary.
Kessie wants the move and has been waiting for them, but AS Roma are tempting him with an offer to reunite with Gian Piero Gasperini, and Juve are worried. The Bianconeri have now stepped up their interest in adding him to their squad during this window, and they met with his entourage yesterday to try to close the deal.
After discussing their offer for some time, Calciomercato says Kessie rejected the offer that was made yesterday, so the parties could not reach an agreement. The result means Juventus have more work to do before they can secure the midfielder's signature.
Kessie remains keen on returning to Serie A, but Juventus must now convince him that Turin is the right destination. Their interest has been clear, yet the failed meeting shows that there is still a gap between the two sides.
#juventus #offer #arabia
He has just returned after spending three seasons in Saudi Arabia, and the midfielder wants to end his career in the Italian top flight. He has since given preference to Juventus, and the club asked him to wait for them to make some sales to create ****** e in their wage bill to accommodate his salary.
Kessie wants the move and has been waiting for them, but AS Roma are tempting him with an offer to reunite with Gian Piero Gasperini, and Juve are worried. The Bianconeri have now stepped up their interest in adding him to their squad during this window, and they met with his entourage yesterday to try to close the deal.
After discussing their offer for some time, Calciomercato says Kessie rejected the offer that was made yesterday, so the parties could not reach an agreement. The result means Juventus have more work to do before they can secure the midfielder's signature.
Kessie remains keen on returning to Serie A, but Juventus must now convince him that Turin is the right destination. Their interest has been clear, yet the failed meeting shows that there is still a gap between the two sides.
#juventus #offer #arabia
3 months ago
Franck Kessie is waiting for Juventus to add him to their squad as a free agent despite interest from several other clubs in the Ivorian.
He has just ended a spell at Al Ahli, where he earned significant money, and now wants to finish his career in European football, with Serie A his preferred destination.
In Italy, he is keen to work with Luciano Spalletti at Juventus, which explains why the midfielder has so far waited for the Old Lady before considering other clubs. As a free agent, he can still move after the transfer window has closed, and Juve want to make some sales before adding him to their squad.
Juve have held talks with the midfielder in recent weeks, and he is keen to ensure that he joins them. His patience is partly explained by his relationship with Frederic Massara, who has previously worked with him.
Sky Sports Italia reports that Massara's relationship with Kessie is one of the reasons the midfielder wants the move to Juventus. They worked together at AC Milan, and that previous relationship appears to have helped convince Kessie that Juventus remain serious about bringing him to Turin.
#juventus #clubs
He has just ended a spell at Al Ahli, where he earned significant money, and now wants to finish his career in European football, with Serie A his preferred destination.
In Italy, he is keen to work with Luciano Spalletti at Juventus, which explains why the midfielder has so far waited for the Old Lady before considering other clubs. As a free agent, he can still move after the transfer window has closed, and Juve want to make some sales before adding him to their squad.
Juve have held talks with the midfielder in recent weeks, and he is keen to ensure that he joins them. His patience is partly explained by his relationship with Frederic Massara, who has previously worked with him.
Sky Sports Italia reports that Massara's relationship with Kessie is one of the reasons the midfielder wants the move to Juventus. They worked together at AC Milan, and that previous relationship appears to have helped convince Kessie that Juventus remain serious about bringing him to Turin.
#juventus #clubs
3 months ago
The new season is just around the corner and the transfer market is heating up. Serie A 2026/27 officially kicks off on Saturday with the opening round of fixtures, which will wrap up on Monday night, while negotiations continue to deliver twists and turns, with Italian clubs busy both in incoming and outgoing deals.
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With exactly two weeks to go until the summer window closes, clubs are still working to hand their respective coaches new additions ahead of the upcoming season. Let's take a look at the most important updates of the day involving Serie A's top clubs.
Franck Kessié's future is still far from decided. The Ivorian midfielder has firmly ended up in Al-Ittihad's sights, with the club ready to convince him with a particularly significant financial offer. The former Milan man, however, has not yet made up his mind and is still considering the possibility of returning to Serie A.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Kessié is stalling because he wants to wait for Juventus before making a decision. The Bianconeri are keeping contacts with his entourage alive, but the main issue remains his salary, which the Ivorian would have to lower to help make the deal happen. In the meantime, Al-Ittihad continue to push in an attempt to get it over the line.
#season
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With exactly two weeks to go until the summer window closes, clubs are still working to hand their respective coaches new additions ahead of the upcoming season. Let's take a look at the most important updates of the day involving Serie A's top clubs.
Franck Kessié's future is still far from decided. The Ivorian midfielder has firmly ended up in Al-Ittihad's sights, with the club ready to convince him with a particularly significant financial offer. The former Milan man, however, has not yet made up his mind and is still considering the possibility of returning to Serie A.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Kessié is stalling because he wants to wait for Juventus before making a decision. The Bianconeri are keeping contacts with his entourage alive, but the main issue remains his salary, which the Ivorian would have to lower to help make the deal happen. In the meantime, Al-Ittihad continue to push in an attempt to get it over the line.
#season
3 months ago
Whilst Bianconeri coach Luciano Spalletti is desperate to seize a new central midfielder to bring equilibrium to the core of the pitch, Juventus have now set their sights emerging candidate Matias Galazara of River Plate.
TuttoJuve reports that other than Franck Kessie and Tijjani Reijnders, the Turin based club have been monitoring the 22-year-old Paraguayan midfielder throughout the Fifa 2026 World Cup and are reportedly keeping their tabs open in regards to a potential swoop.
As it stands, the Italian tactician is eager to acquire a midfielder that is capable of organizing the attack, dictating the rhythm in possession and constructing the play whilst moving vertically. Hence, the Old Lady believe that the promising River Plate star fits the criteria and believe that a fee of €6m would be enough to persuade the Argentine outfits in permitting Galazara to depart the club in favour of joining the Italian giants.
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#midfielder
TuttoJuve reports that other than Franck Kessie and Tijjani Reijnders, the Turin based club have been monitoring the 22-year-old Paraguayan midfielder throughout the Fifa 2026 World Cup and are reportedly keeping their tabs open in regards to a potential swoop.
As it stands, the Italian tactician is eager to acquire a midfielder that is capable of organizing the attack, dictating the rhythm in possession and constructing the play whilst moving vertically. Hence, the Old Lady believe that the promising River Plate star fits the criteria and believe that a fee of €6m would be enough to persuade the Argentine outfits in permitting Galazara to depart the club in favour of joining the Italian giants.
Julian Faustini Ι GIFN
#midfielder
3 months ago
Franck Kessie is keen to move to Juventus this summer and has not considered offers from other clubs, but the Bianconeri have not yet made him the right proposal.
Their first contract offer to the midfielder was worth 3.5m euros net per season for the next three years, but the Ivorian rejected the proposal. Kessie earned 14m euros net per season while playing for Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League over the last three campaigns, meaning he is not prepared to accept a significant reduction without careful consideration.
The midfielder believes he can still perform at the highest level in Europe and wants to join a relevant club, which is why he has decided that Juventus is the right destination for him.
Juve want him to become their next midfield leader and believe his experience and qualities would improve their squad. However, they need to increase their offer to convince him to complete the move to Turin.
According to Calciomercato, Kessie expects Juventus to pay him around 6m euros net per season before he agrees to join the club. The midfielder is currently waiting for the Bianconeri to improve their proposal as negotiations continue.
#proposal
Their first contract offer to the midfielder was worth 3.5m euros net per season for the next three years, but the Ivorian rejected the proposal. Kessie earned 14m euros net per season while playing for Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League over the last three campaigns, meaning he is not prepared to accept a significant reduction without careful consideration.
The midfielder believes he can still perform at the highest level in Europe and wants to join a relevant club, which is why he has decided that Juventus is the right destination for him.
Juve want him to become their next midfield leader and believe his experience and qualities would improve their squad. However, they need to increase their offer to convince him to complete the move to Turin.
According to Calciomercato, Kessie expects Juventus to pay him around 6m euros net per season before he agrees to join the club. The midfielder is currently waiting for the Bianconeri to improve their proposal as negotiations continue.
#proposal
3 months ago
Warren Zaire-Emery could be a good option for Bayern Munich, but the Bavarian giants currently have no room for him in their squad.
Bayern legend Willy Sagnol believes the German champions should target another French talent in the form of Zaire-Emery.
Bayern have a rich history of signing French players, including Franck Ribery, Bixente Lizarazu and Sagnol himself, while Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano are currently part of the club's squad.
After progressing through the youth ranks at PSG, Zaire-Emery has established himself as a key player under Luis Enrique.
The 20-year-old has already made 183 appearances for the French champions, scoring 11 goals, while also earning 13 caps for the France national team.
#bayern #squad
Bayern legend Willy Sagnol believes the German champions should target another French talent in the form of Zaire-Emery.
Bayern have a rich history of signing French players, including Franck Ribery, Bixente Lizarazu and Sagnol himself, while Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano are currently part of the club's squad.
After progressing through the youth ranks at PSG, Zaire-Emery has established himself as a key player under Luis Enrique.
The 20-year-old has already made 183 appearances for the French champions, scoring 11 goals, while also earning 13 caps for the France national team.
#bayern #squad
3 months ago
Ollie Barratt missed out on a judo bronze medal in the men's -100kg after losing to Cameroon's Franck Ulrick Tahman Zan in the bronze medal final.
His opponent claimed two Waza-ari to seal the contest, with Barratt crestfallen on the mat with his head in his hands.
Josh Whitehouse, who celebrated his 25th birthday today, bowed out of the men's +100kg at the repechage stage.
Team Wales won no medals in judo at these Games.
#medal #franck
His opponent claimed two Waza-ari to seal the contest, with Barratt crestfallen on the mat with his head in his hands.
Josh Whitehouse, who celebrated his 25th birthday today, bowed out of the men's +100kg at the repechage stage.
Team Wales won no medals in judo at these Games.
#medal #franck
3 months ago
Relations between PSG and Real Madrid have turned sour in recent years, and the ongoing transfer window has only made matters worse.
The Kylian Mbappe transfer saga was the first to break bridges between the two clubs, and PSG even attempted to sign Vinicius Jr. at the time as revenge for Los Blancos signing their best player as a free agent.
This summer, the club went after PSG's top transfer target Yan Diomande after the French club reached an agreement with him, and stole him away in broad daylight. Furious at the development, the Parisiens contacted Real Madrid target Rodri hoping to steal him.
As reported by Diario AS now, PSG did indeed make a call to Rodri offering him a move to Paris this summer. They persuaded the player and attempted to convince him to put aside his dream of joining Real Madrid.
PSG made a late entry for Rodri. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
#attempted #player
The Kylian Mbappe transfer saga was the first to break bridges between the two clubs, and PSG even attempted to sign Vinicius Jr. at the time as revenge for Los Blancos signing their best player as a free agent.
This summer, the club went after PSG's top transfer target Yan Diomande after the French club reached an agreement with him, and stole him away in broad daylight. Furious at the development, the Parisiens contacted Real Madrid target Rodri hoping to steal him.
As reported by Diario AS now, PSG did indeed make a call to Rodri offering him a move to Paris this summer. They persuaded the player and attempted to convince him to put aside his dream of joining Real Madrid.
PSG made a late entry for Rodri. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
#attempted #player
4 months ago
Despite some early woes in the transfer portal, Mark Pope managed to **** emble one of the best portal classes in the country. Along with key returners like Malachi Moreno and Kam Williams, Kentucky Basketball will now enter the 2026-27 season as a consensus top-25 team.
However, few, if any, college basketball rosters are without question marks, and Kentucky is no different.
So, what are some potential pitfalls with this group?
The easy one to point to is the injury bug, which has been problematic over the last two years and has already hit several players. Transfer center Franck Kepnang is being held out of summer workouts after missing the end of last season due to a knee issue.
Meanwhile, Kam Williams is out as he continues to rehab his surgically repaired foot and is not expected to practice this summer, despite having returned for the final five games last season.
However, few, if any, college basketball rosters are without question marks, and Kentucky is no different.
So, what are some potential pitfalls with this group?
The easy one to point to is the injury bug, which has been problematic over the last two years and has already hit several players. Transfer center Franck Kepnang is being held out of summer workouts after missing the end of last season due to a knee issue.
Meanwhile, Kam Williams is out as he continues to rehab his surgically repaired foot and is not expected to practice this summer, despite having returned for the final five games last season.
4 months ago
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus are interested in USMNT striker Folarin Balogun and are preparing the first offer to sign Franck Kessié as a free agent.
Juventus have made just one summer signing so far, welcoming Italian winger Jeff Ekhator from Genoa, but new directors Giovanni Carnevali and Frederic Massara are working to give coach Luciano Spalletti more reinforcements.
According to Gazzetta, the Serie A giants are ready to send an offer to sign ex-Milan and Atalanta star Franck Kessié as a free agent.
The 29-year-old refused to sign a contract extension with Al-Ahli and is open to returning to Serie A, but his agent has demanded over €5m in signing bonus, Gazzetta claims.
TORONTO, ONTARIO – JUNE 20: Franck Kessie #8 of Cote d’Ivoire celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Germany and Cote D’Ivoire at Toronto Stadium on June 20, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Juventus have made just one summer signing so far, welcoming Italian winger Jeff Ekhator from Genoa, but new directors Giovanni Carnevali and Frederic Massara are working to give coach Luciano Spalletti more reinforcements.
According to Gazzetta, the Serie A giants are ready to send an offer to sign ex-Milan and Atalanta star Franck Kessié as a free agent.
The 29-year-old refused to sign a contract extension with Al-Ahli and is open to returning to Serie A, but his agent has demanded over €5m in signing bonus, Gazzetta claims.
TORONTO, ONTARIO – JUNE 20: Franck Kessie #8 of Cote d’Ivoire celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Germany and Cote D’Ivoire at Toronto Stadium on June 20, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
4 months ago
Franck Kepnang was a bit of a surprise addition to the Kentucky Basketball roster from the transfer portal.
There had not been a lot of discussion about the 6'11 big man from Washington when Kepnang committed to Kentucky two months ago from today. Since his arrival in Lexington, Kepnang has had a lot of good things to say about Kentucky.
Kepnang took over the official Kentucky Instagram account yesterday as the team prepared to head to Las Vegas to answer fan questions, and one in particular stood out.
The question: "Why is Kentucky the greatest program in the country?"
Kepnang had a great response.
There had not been a lot of discussion about the 6'11 big man from Washington when Kepnang committed to Kentucky two months ago from today. Since his arrival in Lexington, Kepnang has had a lot of good things to say about Kentucky.
Kepnang took over the official Kentucky Instagram account yesterday as the team prepared to head to Las Vegas to answer fan questions, and one in particular stood out.
The question: "Why is Kentucky the greatest program in the country?"
Kepnang had a great response.
4 months ago
Juventus have reignited their interest in Tiago Gabriel , with the Bianconeri opening a fresh round of contacts as they weigh defensive reinforcements for Luciano Spalletti.
The Lecce centre-back is not, however, top of Juventus' priority list, according to the reports from CalcioMercato .
The club's most pressing needs are a goalkeeper, with Michele Di Gregorio on his way out and ongoing talks with Aston Villa over Emiliano Martínez , and a striker, where efforts are focused on agreeing a deal with PSG for Randal Kolo Muani .
A central midfielder is also sought, with Franck Kessié continuing to offer himself, alongside a defender, particularly given possible exits in that area, with Federico Gatti 's future one to watch.
ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: Boulaye Dia of SS Lazio compete for the ball with Tiago Gabiel of US Lecce during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and US Lecce at Stadio Olimpico on November 23, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)
The Lecce centre-back is not, however, top of Juventus' priority list, according to the reports from CalcioMercato .
The club's most pressing needs are a goalkeeper, with Michele Di Gregorio on his way out and ongoing talks with Aston Villa over Emiliano Martínez , and a striker, where efforts are focused on agreeing a deal with PSG for Randal Kolo Muani .
A central midfielder is also sought, with Franck Kessié continuing to offer himself, alongside a defender, particularly given possible exits in that area, with Federico Gatti 's future one to watch.
ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: Boulaye Dia of SS Lazio compete for the ball with Tiago Gabiel of US Lecce during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and US Lecce at Stadio Olimpico on November 23, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)
4 months ago
Speaking ahead of the return for pre-season, FC Nantes CEO and son of owner Waldemar Kita, Franck, had addressed Les Canaris’ catastrophic 2025/26 campaign, which ended with relegation to Ligue 2.
“When we win, it’s thanks to everyone; when we lose, I take full responsibility. I am the boss, I am the owner of the club, I am the one to blame, first and foremost. I am the only one to blame. I take full responsibility for us coming off the road, this relegation, which I ****** ume entirely,” he began.
His comments were the first made since the club’s relegation to Ligue 2. As is often the case, there was no post-season review with the media. Nantes’ final game of the season, meanwhile, was abandoned in the first half after angry fans stormed the pitch.
Kita was also there to present Nantes’ new manager, Michel Der Zakarian. The club burned through three managers last season, ending the campaign with Vahid Halilhodzic at the helm. Kita said that the degree of change last summer played a big part in the club’s failure.
“It’s true that I like it when there is a bit of stability and the fact that we radically changed things: new players, new coaches, disturbed people’s reference points. We didn’t put anyone in good conditions, in the right context and so, for me, that is why we were relegated.”
“When we win, it’s thanks to everyone; when we lose, I take full responsibility. I am the boss, I am the owner of the club, I am the one to blame, first and foremost. I am the only one to blame. I take full responsibility for us coming off the road, this relegation, which I ****** ume entirely,” he began.
His comments were the first made since the club’s relegation to Ligue 2. As is often the case, there was no post-season review with the media. Nantes’ final game of the season, meanwhile, was abandoned in the first half after angry fans stormed the pitch.
Kita was also there to present Nantes’ new manager, Michel Der Zakarian. The club burned through three managers last season, ending the campaign with Vahid Halilhodzic at the helm. Kita said that the degree of change last summer played a big part in the club’s failure.
“It’s true that I like it when there is a bit of stability and the fact that we radically changed things: new players, new coaches, disturbed people’s reference points. We didn’t put anyone in good conditions, in the right context and so, for me, that is why we were relegated.”
5 months ago
It was heartbreak in stoppage time as Côte d'Ivoire were defeated 2-1 by Germany at Toronto's BMO Field. The Inter striker was part of coach Emerse Faé's starting XI before being replaced by Evann Guessand.
Deniz Undav's brace decided a tightly contested match, which saw both sides creating plenty of chances. The Ivorians took the lead in the 30th minute thanks to Franck Kessié's close-range finish, but the game changed once the striker from Stuttgart came on at the hour mark. Undav equalised in the 68th minute with a volley from a spectacular cross from Nadiem Amiri, before securing victory for Germany in the 94th minute. Set up by Felix Nmecha, Undav controlled the ball inside the box, turned, and beat Yahia Fofana.
Germany now have six points and sit at the top of Group E, while Côte d'Ivoire are in second on three points ahead of Ecuador.
The Netherlands recorded a huge victory, dominating Sweden and running riot in a 5-1 with thanks to braces from Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo, with Crysencio Summerville sealing the game with a goal. Denzel Dumfries was the standout performer, providing two ***** ists. Both came from low crosses after breaking forward on the right flank, with his teammates adding the final touch. His first ***** ist came in the 17th minute as he set up Brobbey for the Netherland's second goal when the striker got in front at the near post. Dumfries' second ***** ist was for Gakpo to make it 3-0 just two minutes after the break.
The result pushes Netherlands onto four points and the top of Group F. Sweden remain on three points with ***** an ahead of them. The Oranje will look to secure first place when they face Tunisia in the early hours of Friday 26 June at 1:00 CEST.
Deniz Undav's brace decided a tightly contested match, which saw both sides creating plenty of chances. The Ivorians took the lead in the 30th minute thanks to Franck Kessié's close-range finish, but the game changed once the striker from Stuttgart came on at the hour mark. Undav equalised in the 68th minute with a volley from a spectacular cross from Nadiem Amiri, before securing victory for Germany in the 94th minute. Set up by Felix Nmecha, Undav controlled the ball inside the box, turned, and beat Yahia Fofana.
Germany now have six points and sit at the top of Group E, while Côte d'Ivoire are in second on three points ahead of Ecuador.
The Netherlands recorded a huge victory, dominating Sweden and running riot in a 5-1 with thanks to braces from Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo, with Crysencio Summerville sealing the game with a goal. Denzel Dumfries was the standout performer, providing two ***** ists. Both came from low crosses after breaking forward on the right flank, with his teammates adding the final touch. His first ***** ist came in the 17th minute as he set up Brobbey for the Netherland's second goal when the striker got in front at the near post. Dumfries' second ***** ist was for Gakpo to make it 3-0 just two minutes after the break.
The result pushes Netherlands onto four points and the top of Group F. Sweden remain on three points with ***** an ahead of them. The Oranje will look to secure first place when they face Tunisia in the early hours of Friday 26 June at 1:00 CEST.
5 months ago
As in the 7-1 opening victory against Curaçao, the midfielder was in the German’s starting line-up and once again impressed with a strong performance in the centre of the park. Nmecha won numerous **** , time and again cleverly set up his teammates and led the way with his aggressive style of play.
However, Germany initially fell behind on Saturday evening as Ivory Coast captain Franck Kessié scored in the 30th minute to make it 1-0 for the West Africans. Even after the break, the German national team struggled for a long time before the substitutions made by German coach Julian Nagelsmann provided a new impetus. Substitute Deniz Undav scored the equaliser in the 68th minute to start turning the game around.
In stoppage time, Felix Nmecha finally made the decisive impact. The Dortmund player's perfectly timed through ball sent Undav clear. The substitute kept his cool in front of goal and slotted home the much-celebrated winner to make it 2-1 (90+4). For Nmecha, it was the match-winning **** ist that capped off yet another outstanding performance.
The evening did not go so well for Nico Schlotterbeck. The centre-back picked up an injury in a challenge after just under a quarter of an hour and had to receive treatment. The Dortmund player was substituted at half-time. Antonio Rüdiger came on in his place.
To round off the group stage, Germany face Ecuador on Thursday (22:00 CEST). The South Americans’ surprise 0-0 draw against Curaçao on Sunday has already secured the German side top spot in Group E early.
However, Germany initially fell behind on Saturday evening as Ivory Coast captain Franck Kessié scored in the 30th minute to make it 1-0 for the West Africans. Even after the break, the German national team struggled for a long time before the substitutions made by German coach Julian Nagelsmann provided a new impetus. Substitute Deniz Undav scored the equaliser in the 68th minute to start turning the game around.
In stoppage time, Felix Nmecha finally made the decisive impact. The Dortmund player's perfectly timed through ball sent Undav clear. The substitute kept his cool in front of goal and slotted home the much-celebrated winner to make it 2-1 (90+4). For Nmecha, it was the match-winning **** ist that capped off yet another outstanding performance.
The evening did not go so well for Nico Schlotterbeck. The centre-back picked up an injury in a challenge after just under a quarter of an hour and had to receive treatment. The Dortmund player was substituted at half-time. Antonio Rüdiger came on in his place.
To round off the group stage, Germany face Ecuador on Thursday (22:00 CEST). The South Americans’ surprise 0-0 draw against Curaçao on Sunday has already secured the German side top spot in Group E early.
5 months ago
Germany reached the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since 2014 with a dramatic come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday.
Substitute Deniz Undav scored twice, including the crucial goal four minutes into injury time, triggering a massive roar from the overwhelmingly pro-German crowd of 43,000 in Toronto.
Germany had not advanced from the group stage since winning the 2014 tournament in Brazil, and coach Julian Nagelsmann had been under huge pressure to make that breakthrough.
A first-half goal by Franck Kessie gave the Ivorians a 30th-minute lead.
Kessie turned in from close range following strong work by teenage Ivorian phenomenon Yan Diomande, who is in the sights of some of Europe's top clubs, including Liverpool.
Substitute Deniz Undav scored twice, including the crucial goal four minutes into injury time, triggering a massive roar from the overwhelmingly pro-German crowd of 43,000 in Toronto.
Germany had not advanced from the group stage since winning the 2014 tournament in Brazil, and coach Julian Nagelsmann had been under huge pressure to make that breakthrough.
A first-half goal by Franck Kessie gave the Ivorians a 30th-minute lead.
Kessie turned in from close range following strong work by teenage Ivorian phenomenon Yan Diomande, who is in the sights of some of Europe's top clubs, including Liverpool.
5 months ago
Germany and Ivory Coast face off this Saturday at the BMO Field in World Cup. The match will be broadcast live at 21:00 on ITV 1.
In their last game, Germany won 7-1 against Curaçao (World Cup 2026). Last time out, Ivory Coast triumphed 1-0 against Ecuador (World Cup 2026).
Germany ( vs Curaçao 2026-06-14): Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jonathan Tah, Nathaniel Brown, Felix Nmecha, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Leroy Sané, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Kai Havertz
Ivory Coast ( vs Ecuador 2026-06-15): Yahia Fofana, Guéla Doué, Emmanuel Agbadou, Wilfried Singo, Ghislain Konan, Yan Diomande, Seko Fofana, Franck Kessié, Bazoumana Touré, Elye Wahi, Nicolas Pépé
In their last game, Germany won 7-1 against Curaçao (World Cup 2026). Last time out, Ivory Coast triumphed 1-0 against Ecuador (World Cup 2026).
Germany ( vs Curaçao 2026-06-14): Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jonathan Tah, Nathaniel Brown, Felix Nmecha, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Leroy Sané, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Kai Havertz
Ivory Coast ( vs Ecuador 2026-06-15): Yahia Fofana, Guéla Doué, Emmanuel Agbadou, Wilfried Singo, Ghislain Konan, Yan Diomande, Seko Fofana, Franck Kessié, Bazoumana Touré, Elye Wahi, Nicolas Pépé
5 months ago
Ahead of France’s first appearance at the World Cup, Get French Football News spoke exclusively to World Cup winner Franck Leboeuf.
In this third of a four-part interview, Franck talks about the importance of squad harmony for France’s – and England’s – chances of winning the World Cup.
Looking back, less so to 2002 but certainly in 2010, France’s problems can manifest themselves more off the pitch than on it. There’s been a little fuss made about the clip of Kylian Mbappé and N’Golo Kanté ignoring each other. Is there really an issue or is this just the media trying to create a story out of nothing?
When you are 100% invested in this, like us, you see problems everywhere! People in everyday life, they haven’t even heard of a Kanté-Mbappé problem, they are not aware of it.
In 2002, there were tensions because we had lost a little bit of our mojo as they say and we were at the end of an extraordinary cycle from 1995 to 2001. By 2002, we were very tired. The World Cup started two or three weeks too early and we’d all played a lot of games and didn’t have sufficient recovery time. Basically we never looked for excuses, but there were excuses.
In this third of a four-part interview, Franck talks about the importance of squad harmony for France’s – and England’s – chances of winning the World Cup.
Looking back, less so to 2002 but certainly in 2010, France’s problems can manifest themselves more off the pitch than on it. There’s been a little fuss made about the clip of Kylian Mbappé and N’Golo Kanté ignoring each other. Is there really an issue or is this just the media trying to create a story out of nothing?
When you are 100% invested in this, like us, you see problems everywhere! People in everyday life, they haven’t even heard of a Kanté-Mbappé problem, they are not aware of it.
In 2002, there were tensions because we had lost a little bit of our mojo as they say and we were at the end of an extraordinary cycle from 1995 to 2001. By 2002, we were very tired. The World Cup started two or three weeks too early and we’d all played a lot of games and didn’t have sufficient recovery time. Basically we never looked for excuses, but there were excuses.
5 months ago
OGC Nice have confirmed that Claude Puel has left the club. Maurice Cohen, meanwhile, will continue as club president.
Puel replaced Franck Haise back in December with the club in crisis. He presided over a decline that saw Nice end the regular season in the relegation play-off spot. Their survival in the league was confirmed thanks to a win over AS Saint-Étienne (4-1), one of Puel’s former clubs.
However, he will not remain in his post. His contract expired at the end of the season and the club have confirmed that it will not be renewed. Olivier Pantaloni, who led FC Lorient to a midtable finish last season, is expected to replace him. His arrival could be confirmed later today.
Whilst INEOS still remain at the club, there is continued uncertainty surrounding the ownership situation. American investors pulled out of a deal last week. In the meantime, it has been confirmed that Cohen, who arrived alongside Jean-Pierre Rivere in December as co-president, will remain in his post. Rivere, meanwhile, will become president of the OGC Nice endowment fund.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
Puel replaced Franck Haise back in December with the club in crisis. He presided over a decline that saw Nice end the regular season in the relegation play-off spot. Their survival in the league was confirmed thanks to a win over AS Saint-Étienne (4-1), one of Puel’s former clubs.
However, he will not remain in his post. His contract expired at the end of the season and the club have confirmed that it will not be renewed. Olivier Pantaloni, who led FC Lorient to a midtable finish last season, is expected to replace him. His arrival could be confirmed later today.
Whilst INEOS still remain at the club, there is continued uncertainty surrounding the ownership situation. American investors pulled out of a deal last week. In the meantime, it has been confirmed that Cohen, who arrived alongside Jean-Pierre Rivere in December as co-president, will remain in his post. Rivere, meanwhile, will become president of the OGC Nice endowment fund.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
5 months ago
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador meet in their World Cup Group E opener in Philadelphia, with Germany having already set the early pace in the group by thrashing Curacao 7-1 earlier today.
Atalanta defender Odilon Kossounou is named among the Ivory Coast substitutes, while Roma’s Evan Ndicka features on the bench also due to a fitness concern.
Inter’s Ange-Yoan Bonny, who switched international allegiances from France ahead of the tournament, is also among the substitutes.
Former Milan midfielder Franck Kessie starts in midfield alongside Seko Fofana, with Elye Wahi and Nicolas Pepe in attack.
Ex Atalanta forward Amad Diallo is also among the substitutes for the African side.
Atalanta defender Odilon Kossounou is named among the Ivory Coast substitutes, while Roma’s Evan Ndicka features on the bench also due to a fitness concern.
Inter’s Ange-Yoan Bonny, who switched international allegiances from France ahead of the tournament, is also among the substitutes.
Former Milan midfielder Franck Kessie starts in midfield alongside Seko Fofana, with Elye Wahi and Nicolas Pepe in attack.
Ex Atalanta forward Amad Diallo is also among the substitutes for the African side.
