As Parisians await the arrival of English football favourite David Beckham with bated breath, some French politicians have voiced concerns over his expected €10 million salary, which they say should be capped.
Doha does a lot more than spend it on Beckham. But even with its savvy blend of diplomacy and activism, is the tiny Gulf emirate suddenly overstretched by the Arab Spring?
Doha does a lot more than spend it on Beckham. But even with its savvy blend of diplomacy and activism, is the tiny Gulf emirate suddenly overstretched by the Arab Spring?
In today's French papers - Sarkozy accuses striking airport workers of holding holiday-makers hostage, why French MPs are so determined to upset Turkey, and why PSG really wants Beckham.
In today's French papers, there are exclusive reports from inside Syria. We look at why French MPs have decided to really upset Ankara. There is a scandal over poisonous breast implants, and joy for Paris Saint-Germain fans as David Beckham signs on the dotted line.
David Beckham is set to put an end to weeks of speculation in the coming days by announcing whether or not he intends to sign with French football club Paris St-Germain (PSG). Parisians are getting excited about the possible arrival of a superstar.
David Beckham helped lead the LA Galaxy to a MLS Cup victory on Sunday, defeating the Houston Dynamo 1-0. The championship victory came as Beckham's five-year contract with the team expired.
INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Monday, 10th January 2011: The world’s press leads on events in Arizona in which a lone gunman targeted a meeting by Representative Gabrielle Giffords killing six people and seriously wounding the Democratic Congresswoman. Events in Niger, Tunisia and Algeria are also covered. As is the impending arrival of a baby Beckham.
Does David Beckham’s injury mean the end of his career? Is the England squad losing a key player? How will Beckham’s break from the spotlight affect his wife Victoria, aka “Posh Spice”? FRANCE 24 takes a closer look at what’s ahead for “Becks”.
