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2021 in France

Explore 10 historical events and records for France in 2021.

Historical records for France in 2021

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May

FA Cup Winner

Fofana, Wesley ยท London ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Wesley Fofana showed composure in a three-man defence facing Chelsea's repeated attacks as Leicester City defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the 2021 FA Cup final at Wembley.

Eurpopa League Winner

Capoue, Etienne ยท Gdansk ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Won player-of-the-match recognition for his energetic midfield display.

Kante Champions League Final Player of the Match

Kante, N'Golo ยท Porto ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Dominates midfield and receives the official player-of-the-match award.

September

Real Madrid Presentation

Camavinga, Eduardo ยท Madrid ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Is presented as a Real Madrid player after joining from Rennes.

Other events (month unknown)

Artificial Intelligence Ethics Recommendation

Azoulay, Audrey ยท Paris ยท Director General of UNESCO ยท Arts / Cultural Heritage

UNESCO member states adopted a recommendation setting out global ethical principles for the development and use of artificial intelligence.

Besiktas French Right Back Loan

Rosier, Valentin ยท Istanbul ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Valentin Rosier brings mobility and attacking runs from right-back while on loan in the clubโ€™s championship-winning season.

Besiktas French Wide Attacker Double

Nkoudou, Georges-Kevin ยท Istanbul ยท Winger ยท Sport / Football

Georges-Kevin Nkoudou contributes direct dribbling and league goals as BeลŸiktaลŸ win two domestic trophies.

Premier League Hall of Fame Induction

Cantona, Eric ยท Manchester ยท Former Forward ยท Sport / Football

Cantona was inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame, recognising the major role he played in Manchester United's early title successes.

RB Leipzig Centre Back Signed

Konatรฉ, Ibrahima ยท Liverpool ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Ibrahima Konatรฉ moved from RB Leipzig to Liverpool in 2021 to add pace, height and recovery defending to the central defensive unit.

Titane

Ducournau, Julia ยท Director ยท Arts / Cinema

Directs Titane, winner of the Palme dOr at Cannes.

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