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The latest from Politico…
- by By Gary FineoutThe governor made his blunt comments on a radio show – while admitting he's not a soccer fan.
- by By Ali Walker and Milena WäldeFrance "is now just two games away from the ultimate achievement!" grins president of the far-right National Rally, which has had an uneasy relationship with the national squad.
- by By Jonas LoeselFrench president and dedicated soccer fan Emmanuel Macron is having himself a day. He attended the Tour de Francein the Pyrenees earlier Thursday, hours before France's World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco. French outlet RMC Sport reported that shortly after the cycling stage finished, Macron urged star French rider Paul Seixas to remain with his team: […]
- by By Jonas Loesel and Milena WäldeBRUSSELS — The atmosphere at Le Stalingrad tea salon in Brussels is electric, full of supporters packed shoulder-to-shoulder, with Arabic commentary blaring from the televisions and every chance greeted by deafening reactions. The crowd has erupted each time Morocco held firm defensively, but the loudest roar of the night (so far) came when France's Kylian […]
- by By Ali WalkerAfrica's leading soccer force is hoping FIFA will choose it over Spain's most famous stadiums to host next tournament's final.
- by By Jonas LoeselThe fight over Folarin Balogun’s suspended one-match ban has sparked new calls for an investigation by a multiparty faction of European lawmakers.
- by By Zoha QamarThe Moroccan captain's rape charge will be adjudicated in what some defenders consider an inherently hostile judicial order.
- by By Milena WäldeA Paraguayan senator who called the France captain a "brute" and questioned his French identity is now threatening to sue after a backlash to her comments.
- by By Victor Goury-LaffontThe soccer match between the powerhouse nations highlights their renewed spirit of collaboration — but also the potential for trouble.
- by By Andrew HowardHe is best known for leading Maine through the pandemic.
- by By Chris Sommerfeldt, Lisa Kashinsky, Will Steakin and Jessica PiperGraham Platner went down fighting. Advisers told him to focus on ‘gratitude.’
- by By Aaron Pellish and Andrew HowardThe party has until July 27 to replace Platner in the key battleground Senate race.