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It has been 40 years since a Frenchman wore the maillot jaune in Paris. Wanted to answer two questions. Is it true France loves a brave loser? And has the nation’s love affair with the Tour de France changed in the post-Hinault era? nytimes.com/athletic/64769…

England vs India discussed: Gill’s glorious batting, series predictions – and can Archer bounce back? Verdict from ⁦The Athletic⁩ writers after two compelling Tests nytimes.com/athletic/64779…

Cardiff City could be an attractive proposition to investors, as they have a decent stadium, solid plans to develop the training ground, a sizeable catchment area and good transport connections, but they have needed significant funding from their owners.

Acun: Everything is fine!

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino has got so close to Donald Trump that it’s only sensible he actually moves in. And it’s not like FIFA hasn’t paid for space at Trump Tower before - Chuck Blazer & his cats lived there for years, and that almost cost FIFA everything. nytimes.com/athletic/64796…

FIFA’s close relationship with Donald Trump is about to become even closer as the U.S. president is set to become its landlord, with world football’s governing body opening a New York office in Trump Tower. FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has spent the last year forging ever stronger

These guys are already in for £5.5m at Morecambe and current owner Jason Whittingham’s refusal (or inability) to fund the club has added another £176k to the bill in unpaid tax & wages. But he’s the victim, obviously.

The Prime Minister promised one of his first acts would be to pass the Hillsborough Law. More than a year on, we're still waiting. So I've tabled the law myself. Ahead of its second reading on Friday, I'm calling on Keir Starmer to fulfil his promise and get behind the Bill.

This time, more than any other time, this time…we’ll get it right. Let’s hope so. The independent football regulator should be enshrined in law before MPs break up for summer. Sadly, the free-to-air footie & beers-in-the-stands amendments were defeated. nytimes.com/athletic/64814…

United States President Donald Trump says he’ll attend the Club World Cup final on Sunday. The confirmation comes a day after FIFA revealed that the organization opened a New York office at Trump Tower ahead of the men’s World Cup next summer. nytimes.com/athletic/64819…

Real Madrid have been comfortably the biggest draw at the Club World Cup this summer. In a tournament where plenty of focus has been on sparse crowds, their average attendance has been 67,247. From the Goal movie trilogy and Galacticos project to their huge appeal to a

1992: 3 women pen a letter to FAW gen sec Alun Evans lobbying for a women's national team. 33yrs later: Switzerland. No one has seen the letter since. Rumours said Aberystwyth. I convinced The Athletic | Football to let me go letter hunting. This is the tale. nytimes.com/athletic/64650…

Scarborough is recognised as one of the best pitches in county cricket, winning ECB Outground of the Year 8 times in 12 years. We spoke to John Dodds about life as a groundsman and the secret to having such a good pitch. Scarborough CC #YCCC ⬇️ nytimes.com/athletic/64076…

One from last night. Four years, two governments, dozens of debates, hundreds of scare stories & thousands wasted on lobbying after a consultation paper recommended it, English football is getting independent regulation next season. nytimes.com/athletic/64814…

Statement from Red Bull: Christian Horner has been sacked by Red Bull after 20 years as team principal. Laurent Mekies has been promoted from Racing Bulls to replace him as CEO.

It has been 1,595 days since Jofra Archer last played a Test match. Yet England hope he will reinvigorate what has largely been a limp and blunt bowling attack against India at Lord's. What is it that makes Archer so special? And why are England pinning so much hope on his

“It’s all about being proactive” Brighton are experts. Bournemouth are becoming familiar with the challenge. Other Premier League sides have struggled. So, what is the art of selling your best player? Steve Madeley spoke to two executives to find out.

Je me réjouis profondément pour l’Olympique Lyonnais, pour ses supporters, ses salariés, pour Lyon et pour ce peuple qui, depuis des décennies, vibre au rythme du club. Cette décision est le fruit d’un engagement collectif, d’une mobilisation patiente et déterminée. Michèle Kang

Lyon will remain in Ligue 1 next season after winning their appeal over the relegation imposed upon them by the body which oversees the finances of French football teams, the club confirmed in a statement. More from Matt Slater & Matt Woosnam nytimes.com/athletic/64490…

Never in the history of professional sport has such a dastardly plot twist been illustrated with such a mundane picture. Come on, Jason, for tomorrow’s chapter we need lightning hitting the floodlights, a crunching tackle or a padlock on the club shop’s door.