Guillaume Marion, Media365: published on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 11:40
Find the main sports news from Saturday, April 18, 2026, marked by OM’s new defeat, the good performances of Arthur Fils and Moïse Kouame, and the bonus success of the French women’s rugby team.
Football – OM sinks into crisis
After a good performance last weekend by beating Metz 3-1, Olympique de Marseille was once again disappointed on Saturday against Lorient (0-2). A discouraging new defeat for Habib Beye’s players in the battle for 3rd place, which guarantees direct qualification for the Champions League. After the game, Medhi Benatia did not hold back. The fire is burning again at the Canebière…
Tennis – Fils and Kouame, promising talents
After overturning Rafael Jodar in the Barcelona ATP 500 semi-finals, Arthur Fils will have the opportunity to win another title on Sunday against Russian Andrey Rublev. As Roland-Garros approaches, the Frenchman confirms his rising form in recent weeks, despite being plagued by physical setbacks last year. Meanwhile, Moïse Kouame was crowned in Italy.
Rugby – The French women settle for it
Dominant against Italy last week (40-7), the French women’s team had a bit more difficulty this time against Wales (38-7) in the 2nd round of the Six Nations Tournament. However, the French women successfully secured the offensive bonus in Cardiff. While the essential goal was achieved, coach François Ratier was not completely satisfied with his team.
Football – Regrets for the French women
Defeated earlier this week in Breda (0-1), Laurent Bonadei’s players failed to get revenge on Saturday night in Auxerre. Against the Netherlands, the French women had to settle for a draw (1-1) in the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. As the first place in the group, ensuring direct qualification for the World Cup in Brazil, drifts further away, the French coach is not giving up.
Football – Griezmann still cursed with Atlético
As he prepares to leave the Colchoneros to join Orlando City in the MLS this summer, Antoine Griezmann hopes to end his adventure with Atlético Madrid on a high note. Unfortunately, it started poorly with a defeat in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday against Real Sociedad (2-2, 3-4 on penalties). Now, “Grizi” and his teammates will try to do better in the Champions League, where they will face Arsenal in the semi-finals.
