Raphaël Jucobin
@rafajuc.bsky.social
Freelance sports journalist based in France
Aleksander Čeferin on Infantino's comments about ending Russia's suspension:
"I think this story became big for no special reason. He said we should look into it — of course, we should look into everything."
“I don’t want to enter into disputes. UEFA’s position is clear and has not changed.”
"I think this story became big for no special reason. He said we should look into it — of course, we should look into everything."
“I don’t want to enter into disputes. UEFA’s position is clear and has not changed.”
📍Brussels
UEFA’s annual congress and Nations League draw taking place here today
UEFA’s annual congress and Nations League draw taking place here today
February 12, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Aleksander Čeferin on Infantino's comments about ending Russia's suspension:
"I think this story became big for no special reason. He said we should look into it — of course, we should look into everything."
“I don’t want to enter into disputes. UEFA’s position is clear and has not changed.”
"I think this story became big for no special reason. He said we should look into it — of course, we should look into everything."
“I don’t want to enter into disputes. UEFA’s position is clear and has not changed.”
Nasser Al-Khelaifi is asked at the UEFA congress about the World Cup broadcasting controversy in France (which saw beIN win the rights over Ligue 1+):
“Yesterday was a historic day for European football [referencing the UEFA-Real Madrid agreement]. I’m not interested in talking about conflicts.”
“Yesterday was a historic day for European football [referencing the UEFA-Real Madrid agreement]. I’m not interested in talking about conflicts.”
February 12, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Nasser Al-Khelaifi is asked at the UEFA congress about the World Cup broadcasting controversy in France (which saw beIN win the rights over Ligue 1+):
“Yesterday was a historic day for European football [referencing the UEFA-Real Madrid agreement]. I’m not interested in talking about conflicts.”
“Yesterday was a historic day for European football [referencing the UEFA-Real Madrid agreement]. I’m not interested in talking about conflicts.”
📍Brussels
UEFA’s annual congress and Nations League draw taking place here today
UEFA’s annual congress and Nations League draw taking place here today
February 12, 2026 at 8:44 AM
📍Brussels
UEFA’s annual congress and Nations League draw taking place here today
UEFA’s annual congress and Nations League draw taking place here today
Hard to see Ntamack getting his starting spot back straight away – what a first half from Jalibert
February 5, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Hard to see Ntamack getting his starting spot back straight away – what a first half from Jalibert
Minutes to go until this year’s #SixNations kicks off with France v Ireland in Paris
Antoine Dupont making his return to international rugby here tonight, nearly a year on from suffering a knee injury against this very team
Antoine Dupont making his return to international rugby here tonight, nearly a year on from suffering a knee injury against this very team
February 5, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Minutes to go until this year’s #SixNations kicks off with France v Ireland in Paris
Antoine Dupont making his return to international rugby here tonight, nearly a year on from suffering a knee injury against this very team
Antoine Dupont making his return to international rugby here tonight, nearly a year on from suffering a knee injury against this very team
As expected, it's a Dupont-Jalibert pairing for France for Thursday's #SixNations opener against Ireland
An in-form and UBB-heavy backline even with Penaud out, as Attissogbe takes his spot
Previewed what to expect from the holders, who remain favourites despite major absences, for The Observer:
An in-form and UBB-heavy backline even with Penaud out, as Attissogbe takes his spot
Previewed what to expect from the holders, who remain favourites despite major absences, for The Observer:
The essential Six Nations preview | The Observer
Rugby journalists from each of the competing nations share their previews and predictions for this year’s tournament, which begins on Thursday
observer.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM
As expected, it's a Dupont-Jalibert pairing for France for Thursday's #SixNations opener against Ireland
An in-form and UBB-heavy backline even with Penaud out, as Attissogbe takes his spot
Previewed what to expect from the holders, who remain favourites despite major absences, for The Observer:
An in-form and UBB-heavy backline even with Penaud out, as Attissogbe takes his spot
Previewed what to expect from the holders, who remain favourites despite major absences, for The Observer:
Appeared on @France24_en to discuss last night's Champions League action
Disappointing night for French teams, but one that showed the merits of the new format even if the increased workload for players is an issue — as PSG's tired performances in the last few weeks have shown
Disappointing night for French teams, but one that showed the merits of the new format even if the increased workload for players is an issue — as PSG's tired performances in the last few weeks have shown
January 29, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Appeared on @France24_en to discuss last night's Champions League action
Disappointing night for French teams, but one that showed the merits of the new format even if the increased workload for players is an issue — as PSG's tired performances in the last few weeks have shown
Disappointing night for French teams, but one that showed the merits of the new format even if the increased workload for players is an issue — as PSG's tired performances in the last few weeks have shown
✒️ Ahead of tonight's Champions League clash against Newcastle, I analysed why Paris Saint-Germain have been struggling to replicate last season's treble-winning form for BBC Sport:
Paris St-Germain: Why are Champions League holders struggling to hit top form?
European champions PSG face Newcastle in the Champions League on Wednesday - but why have Luis Enrique's side not been at their best so far this term?
www.bbc.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:36 PM
✒️ Ahead of tonight's Champions League clash against Newcastle, I analysed why Paris Saint-Germain have been struggling to replicate last season's treble-winning form for BBC Sport:
Mané deservedly got to lift the trophy, but the Afcon final will be remembered for other reasons – VAR controversy, Senegal’s walk-off, and a puzzling penalty
Chaos around the pitch as well – Senegal fans tried to invade the pitch, Diouf attacked while protecting Mendy’s towel, journalists arguing…
Chaos around the pitch as well – Senegal fans tried to invade the pitch, Diouf attacked while protecting Mendy’s towel, journalists arguing…
January 19, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Mané deservedly got to lift the trophy, but the Afcon final will be remembered for other reasons – VAR controversy, Senegal’s walk-off, and a puzzling penalty
Chaos around the pitch as well – Senegal fans tried to invade the pitch, Diouf attacked while protecting Mendy’s towel, journalists arguing…
Chaos around the pitch as well – Senegal fans tried to invade the pitch, Diouf attacked while protecting Mendy’s towel, journalists arguing…
Kick-off in 90 minutes and the closing ceremony preparations are underway, now that both teams have familiarised themselves with the pitch
The small but vocal contingent of Senegal supporters have been here for a few hours already
#AFCON2025
The small but vocal contingent of Senegal supporters have been here for a few hours already
#AFCON2025
January 18, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Kick-off in 90 minutes and the closing ceremony preparations are underway, now that both teams have familiarised themselves with the pitch
The small but vocal contingent of Senegal supporters have been here for a few hours already
#AFCON2025
The small but vocal contingent of Senegal supporters have been here for a few hours already
#AFCON2025
🇸🇳🇲🇦 Tonight’s #AFCON2025 final could be decided by one of this year’s breakout Ligue 1 forwards off the bench: Hamza Igamane for Morocco, and Ibrahim Mbaye for Senegal
It’s been a very enjoyable and rewarding three weeks covering the tournament in Morocco – all set up for a thrilling finale:
It’s been a very enjoyable and rewarding three weeks covering the tournament in Morocco – all set up for a thrilling finale:
AFCON final preview | Present and future of Ligue 1 face off in blockbuster finale - Get French Football News
"I think he made that announcement in the heat of the moment. The rest of the country does not agree," Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw said of Sadio Mané's
www.getfootballnewsfrance.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:34 PM
🇸🇳🇲🇦 Tonight’s #AFCON2025 final could be decided by one of this year’s breakout Ligue 1 forwards off the bench: Hamza Igamane for Morocco, and Ibrahim Mbaye for Senegal
It’s been a very enjoyable and rewarding three weeks covering the tournament in Morocco – all set up for a thrilling finale:
It’s been a very enjoyable and rewarding three weeks covering the tournament in Morocco – all set up for a thrilling finale:
In a tournament which has seen virtually no upsets, it stands to reason that the final would feature the top two seeds – the hosts are now on the cusp of their first title in half a century
Morocco and Senegal meet at the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time ever on Sunday
#AFCON2025
Morocco and Senegal meet at the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time ever on Sunday
#AFCON2025
The AFCON Review | Morocco and Senegal advance to set up blockbuster final in Rabat - Get French Football News
All eyes will be on Mané again on Sunday in Rabat, in what will be Senegal's first match outside of Tangier. A perplexing suspension rule, however, means that
www.getfootballnewsfrance.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:42 AM
In a tournament which has seen virtually no upsets, it stands to reason that the final would feature the top two seeds – the hosts are now on the cusp of their first title in half a century
Morocco and Senegal meet at the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time ever on Sunday
#AFCON2025
Morocco and Senegal meet at the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time ever on Sunday
#AFCON2025
Just over 90 minutes to go until kickoff and the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium is filling up
The big screen alternating between Senegal v Egypt and footage of the Nigeria squad arriving – the latter met with booing from the locals
#AFCON2025
The big screen alternating between Senegal v Egypt and footage of the Nigeria squad arriving – the latter met with booing from the locals
#AFCON2025
January 14, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Just over 90 minutes to go until kickoff and the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium is filling up
The big screen alternating between Senegal v Egypt and footage of the Nigeria squad arriving – the latter met with booing from the locals
#AFCON2025
The big screen alternating between Senegal v Egypt and footage of the Nigeria squad arriving – the latter met with booing from the locals
#AFCON2025
Spilling that cross was an uncharacteristic error from Djigui Diarra, who had been very reliable for Mali so far in the tournament – Ndiaye on hand to capitalise and put Senegal ahead
January 9, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Spilling that cross was an uncharacteristic error from Djigui Diarra, who had been very reliable for Mali so far in the tournament – Ndiaye on hand to capitalise and put Senegal ahead
With Liam Rosenior joining Chelsea, here's my analysis from a few weeks ago on his struggles at Strasbourg in the first half of the season:
Noël, coal and control: Strasbourg’s festive blip strikes again as Rosenior feels heat
English manager says ‘it’s not the time to panic’ but Alsace club want a return on their €100m+ summer investment
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:53 PM
With Liam Rosenior joining Chelsea, here's my analysis from a few weeks ago on his struggles at Strasbourg in the first half of the season:
Took a break from AFCON coverage to write about the Paris derby for this week’s Guardian/GFFN column
The PSG/Paris FC rivalry has now been revived, but remains cordial for now:
The PSG/Paris FC rivalry has now been revived, but remains cordial for now:
PSG and Paris FC are just 44 metres apart but they live in different worlds
Paris FC put up a good fight at the Parc des Princes on Sunday but this derby does not yet feel like a rivalry
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Took a break from AFCON coverage to write about the Paris derby for this week’s Guardian/GFFN column
The PSG/Paris FC rivalry has now been revived, but remains cordial for now:
The PSG/Paris FC rivalry has now been revived, but remains cordial for now:
With the Round of 16 kicking off today — I'm in Casablanca for Mali v Tunisia — here's a look at the Ligue 1 players who have impressed at AFCON so far:
AFCON Review | Which Ligue 1 players have impressed during the group stage? - Get French Football News
It's the former Lens man Gaël Kakuta who stole the show against Botswana, with two goals and a sensational backheel assist, but DR Congo's captain has been an
www.getfootballnewsfrance.com
January 3, 2026 at 12:14 PM
With the Round of 16 kicking off today — I'm in Casablanca for Mali v Tunisia — here's a look at the Ligue 1 players who have impressed at AFCON so far:
DR Congo narrowly miss out on top spot in their group, but what a performance tonight from Gaël Kakuta against Botswana – two goals and an inspired backheel assist for Mbuku
#AFCON
#AFCON
December 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
DR Congo narrowly miss out on top spot in their group, but what a performance tonight from Gaël Kakuta against Botswana – two goals and an inspired backheel assist for Mbuku
#AFCON
#AFCON
Tanzania fight back in the second half to get a draw (not exactly against the run of play) and qualify for the last 16 with three points
An uninspiring Tunisia will take on Mali next
An uninspiring Tunisia will take on Mali next
Tunisia lead at half-time thanks to an Ismael Gharbi penalty, after a refereeing decision which was much-contested by Tanzania
The former PSG man has been his team’s best player, making some nice incisive runs from midfield
The former PSG man has been his team’s best player, making some nice incisive runs from midfield
December 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Tanzania fight back in the second half to get a draw (not exactly against the run of play) and qualify for the last 16 with three points
An uninspiring Tunisia will take on Mali next
An uninspiring Tunisia will take on Mali next
Tunisia lead at half-time thanks to an Ismael Gharbi penalty, after a refereeing decision which was much-contested by Tanzania
The former PSG man has been his team’s best player, making some nice incisive runs from midfield
The former PSG man has been his team’s best player, making some nice incisive runs from midfield
December 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Tunisia lead at half-time thanks to an Ismael Gharbi penalty, after a refereeing decision which was much-contested by Tanzania
The former PSG man has been his team’s best player, making some nice incisive runs from midfield
The former PSG man has been his team’s best player, making some nice incisive runs from midfield
Nearly a perfect evening for Morocco with those two late chances for Hakimi, denied by a great save from Mwanza
First match of #AFCON2025 for me is Morocco’s final group stage game, against Zambia here in Rabat
Hakimi starts on the bench, after Regragui confirmed yesterday that the PSG man would return from injury, while Chibi and Masina make their first appearances in the tournament
Hakimi starts on the bench, after Regragui confirmed yesterday that the PSG man would return from injury, while Chibi and Masina make their first appearances in the tournament
December 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Nearly a perfect evening for Morocco with those two late chances for Hakimi, denied by a great save from Mwanza
Another overhead kick goal by El Kaabi, his second of the competition! Incredible scenes after the VAR check confirmed the goal
First match of #AFCON2025 for me is Morocco’s final group stage game, against Zambia here in Rabat
Hakimi starts on the bench, after Regragui confirmed yesterday that the PSG man would return from injury, while Chibi and Masina make their first appearances in the tournament
Hakimi starts on the bench, after Regragui confirmed yesterday that the PSG man would return from injury, while Chibi and Masina make their first appearances in the tournament
December 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Another overhead kick goal by El Kaabi, his second of the competition! Incredible scenes after the VAR check confirmed the goal
First match of #AFCON2025 for me is Morocco’s final group stage game, against Zambia here in Rabat
Hakimi starts on the bench, after Regragui confirmed yesterday that the PSG man would return from injury, while Chibi and Masina make their first appearances in the tournament
Hakimi starts on the bench, after Regragui confirmed yesterday that the PSG man would return from injury, while Chibi and Masina make their first appearances in the tournament
December 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
First match of #AFCON2025 for me is Morocco’s final group stage game, against Zambia here in Rabat
Hakimi starts on the bench, after Regragui confirmed yesterday that the PSG man would return from injury, while Chibi and Masina make their first appearances in the tournament
Hakimi starts on the bench, after Regragui confirmed yesterday that the PSG man would return from injury, while Chibi and Masina make their first appearances in the tournament
Happy to announce that I'm accredited for #AFCON2025
Great to be heading out to Morocco after providing live commentary for CAF competitions over the last few years.
Feel free to reach out if your outlet is looking for on-site coverage in English (ou en français): raphaeljucobin.pro@gmail.com
Great to be heading out to Morocco after providing live commentary for CAF competitions over the last few years.
Feel free to reach out if your outlet is looking for on-site coverage in English (ou en français): raphaeljucobin.pro@gmail.com
HIGHLIGHTS | RS Berkane 🆚 Zamalek SC | Finals 1st Leg | 2023/24 #TotalEnergiesCAFCC
YouTube video by CAF TV
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December 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Happy to announce that I'm accredited for #AFCON2025
Great to be heading out to Morocco after providing live commentary for CAF competitions over the last few years.
Feel free to reach out if your outlet is looking for on-site coverage in English (ou en français): raphaeljucobin.pro@gmail.com
Great to be heading out to Morocco after providing live commentary for CAF competitions over the last few years.
Feel free to reach out if your outlet is looking for on-site coverage in English (ou en français): raphaeljucobin.pro@gmail.com
The breakdown of the €61m PSG have been ordered to pay Kylian Mbappé:
- 36.6m for the third instalment of his signing-on bonus
- 17.25m in wages from April to June 2024
- 1.5m in "ethics bonuses"
- 5.54m in paid leave
Contributed to BBC Sport's coverage of the ruling in Paris this afternoon:
- 36.6m for the third instalment of his signing-on bonus
- 17.25m in wages from April to June 2024
- 1.5m in "ethics bonuses"
- 5.54m in paid leave
Contributed to BBC Sport's coverage of the ruling in Paris this afternoon:
Kylian Mbappe: Paris St-Germain ordered to pay France star 60m euros
Paris St-Germain are ordered to pay former striker Kylian Mbappe 60m euros (£52.5m) in unpaid salary and bonuses by a French court.
www.bbc.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The breakdown of the €61m PSG have been ordered to pay Kylian Mbappé:
- 36.6m for the third instalment of his signing-on bonus
- 17.25m in wages from April to June 2024
- 1.5m in "ethics bonuses"
- 5.54m in paid leave
Contributed to BBC Sport's coverage of the ruling in Paris this afternoon:
- 36.6m for the third instalment of his signing-on bonus
- 17.25m in wages from April to June 2024
- 1.5m in "ethics bonuses"
- 5.54m in paid leave
Contributed to BBC Sport's coverage of the ruling in Paris this afternoon: