In a dramatic twist in the Coupe de France, Paris FC,just to Ligue 1,defeated the reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 1:0 in a match held at PSG’s own stadium, Parc des Princes. The only goal came from Jonathan Ikoné, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by PSG, according to SRF, the match took place just 44 meters from Paris FC’s own stadium and marked the first time the teams had faced each other since 1978. PSG had previously defeated Paris FC 2:1 in a Ligue 1 match just eight days earlier.

Historic Wins and Group 1 Triumphs

Meanwhile, in the equestrian world, the President of the UAE Cup,Coupe d’Europe des Chevaux Arabes,was won by Lacaro du Croate, ridden by Guillaume Guedj-Gay and trained by Xavier Thomas-Demeaulte. The 2025 winner provided her young Qatari owner, Mansoor Khalil M, while Al-Shahwani, with his second Group 1 victory, an impressive feat given it was his first horse in training. Lacaro du Croate finished ahead of the favored Lippo de Carrere by a clear length-and-a-quarter, according to France Galop — her success on very soft ground highlighted her adaptability and light frame, key factors in her victory.

Racing History and Classic Cars on the Auction Block

For motorsport enthusiasts. A historic Renault 5 GT Turbo Coupé Historic Touring Car is set to be auctioned, as reported by Periodismo del Motor; the car, originally a Radbourne Racing Cup Car delivered by Renault in 1986, has had a storied racing history. It competed in the BRSCC’s Super Coupe Cup in the 1990s and later saw stints with Mark Fish Motorsport and Luke Wos of WOSPerformance; Now restored for future classic racing, it is set to join the Legends series.

International Football Showdowns

In another football context. The 2025 Intercontinental Cup final is set to take place on December 17 in Qatar between Paris Saint-Germain and the Copa Libertadores champion, Flamengo, according to Sortir à Paris. The match will be broadcast live on M6 and beIN Sports, as this will be the fifth meeting between the two teams in friendly matches, with the last encounter dating back to the 1991,1992 season. PSG aims to add another global title to its collection, following its Champions League and UEFA Super Cup victories in 2025.