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Mental strength key to Italy comeback against France, says Spalletti

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 - 12:30 GMT

Italy could easily have folded when they conceded an early goal away to France in their Nations League game on Friday, but they kept their heads and reacted quickly to earn the 3-1 victory, manager Luciano Spalletti said.

France says it fully supports mediation efforts by Egypt, US, Qatar to reach Gaza ceasefire deal

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 - 08:21 GMT

"We fully support mediation efforts by the United States, Egypt and Qatar to this end. The release of our compatriots is an absolute priority for France," the French foreign ministry said in a press release on Monday.

Egypt, France FMs calls for implementing two-state solution for regional stability

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 - 12:16 GMT

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty affirmed that the opportunity still exists- if there are real intentions by the all concerned parties, to stop the ongoing Israeli massacres against the Palestinian people in the besieged Gaza Strip.

President Sisi calls for more international leverage to stop bloodshed in Gaza

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 - 11:04 GMT

President Sisi also added that the international community is responsible for practicing leverage to reduce escalation and address the roots of this conflict by establishing the Palestinian state and implementing the two-state solution.

Egypt, France’s FMs address ways to reduce tensions in region

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 - 10:32 GMT

Also, another closed bilateral discussion session was held between the two ministers, Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid continued. The in-depth discussions took place on the volatile regional situation, ways to contain the escalation, and efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Joint Egyptian, French air training Amoun-24 concludes

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 - 03:18 GMT

The Egyptian-French joint air training exercise Amoun-24 has officially ended, featuring the deployment of a variety of fighter aircraft of various models from both nations.

France coach Henry proud of 'beautiful journey'

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 - 12:53 GMT

France should be proud of their extraordinary Olympic run despite failing to win their first gold medal in 40 years at the men's soccer tournament, coach Thierry Henry said after their 5-3 extra time defeat by Spain in the final on Friday.

Camello double gives Spain gold with 5-3 extra-time win over France

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 - 04:20 GMT

Spain secured the gold medal in the Olympic men's football tournament after substitute Sergio Camello scored twice in extra time to earn a dramatic 5-3 win over hosts France in a nail-biting final at Parc des Princes on Friday.

Sisi receives phone call from Macron; both leaders talk latest regional developments

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 - 10:25 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call this evening from French President Emmanuel Macron.

France's story already a success, emotional Henry says

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 - 01:45 GMT

Whether France claim their first Olympic soccer title since 1984 or not, their run to the final against Spain will still be considered a success, coach Thierry Henry said on Thursday.

France coach Henry criticises his players after win over Argentina ends in brawl

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 - 02:20 GMT

France coach Thierry Henry called the behaviour of some of his players unacceptable after their 1-0 Olympic quarter-final victory over Argentina in Bordeaux ended in a brawl and a red card for midfielder Enzo Millot.

France beat Argentina in grudge game to reach semis

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 - 10:49 GMT

Hosts France reached the Olympic men's football semi-finals for the first time in 40 years with a 1-0 win over Argentina thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta's first-half goal in a grudge match in Bordeaux on Friday.

France claim 1-0 win over Guinea, Spain and Japan reach last eight

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 - 04:19 GMT

France struggled to find their feet in Bordeaux after their opening 3-0 Group A triumph over the United States but found a way past a solid Guinea team, who had two efforts disallowed in the first half, with Sildillia's brilliant 75th minute header.

Egyptian, French FMs confer over Gaza War, Sudan crisis

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 - 12:44 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expats Badr Abdel Aty received Tuesday a phone call from French counterpart Stephane Sejourne.

Lacazette proud to captain France, says coach Henry wants attacking soccer

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 - 12:19 GMT

Alexandre Lacazette said he was proud that head coach Thierry Henry, his idol growing up, had given him the responsibility of leading the France Olympic team, and hoped the home support would fuel the team's medal ambitions.

Umm Kulthum's Songs Are Back Again in the Celebration of 100 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between Egypt & France

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 - 03:57 GMT

Umm Kulthum's Songs Are Back Again in the Celebration of 100 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between Egypt and France.

Egyptian FM discusses Gaza War with French advisor on Middle East

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 - 11:45 GMT

In a related context, Minister Abdel Aty expressed Egypt's growing concern about the escalation southern Lebanon.

Egypt’s FM meets with French Presidential advisor for Middle East, North Africa Saturday

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 - 05:01 GMT

Additionally, on the same day, the Minister will meet Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi. Secretary General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf. The meetings will begin with a bilateral session followed by expanded discussions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Tahrir Palace.

Goal-shy France enjoy first penalty shootout win since 1998

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 - 11:48 GMT

France buried some bitter memories from recent tournaments to win their first penalty shootout since 1998 on Friday and earn a place in the semi-finals of the Euros.

940 French firms operate in Egypt with investments worth $7.2B: PM

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 - 02:50 GMT

The statement was made during a meeting with representatives of French companies working in Egypt.

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