Belgium's Merlier edges Milan in photo finish after crash-marred stage
The Soudal Quick-Step rider needed a photo finish to confirm he ended narrowly in front of Italian Milan at the finish line in the coastal city of Dunkirk.
The stage took a dramatic turn 60km from the end when Belgian rider Jasper Philipsen withdrew from the Tour following a heavy crash.
The peloton rode closely together for most of the 178.3 km flat stage from Valenciennes to Dunkirk.
Seemingly cautious, the riders held back from making any decisive moves, with nearly the entire group staying in the peloton until the final stretch, setting up a mass sprint finish that ended with several riders crashing in the closing metres.
Germany's Phil Bauhaus of Bahrain Victorious was third.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
BBC News
an hour ago
- BBC News
Marseille duo listed after 'unacceptable behaviour'
Marseille have placed Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe on the transfer list for "unacceptable behaviour" following last week's defeat at midfielder Rabiot and former Norwich winger Rowe were reported to have been involved in spat after the Ligue 1 suffered a 1-0 loss at Roazhon Park despite Rennes being reduced to 10 men in the 26th 22, was substituted in the 63rd minute while 30-year-old Rabiot played the full 90 minutes and RMC Sport, external said the pair were involved in a post-match altercation,Marseille said in a statement that the decision to put the pair up for sale "was taken due to unacceptable behaviour in the dressing room" after the statement added that it had been done in "agreement with the technical staff and in accordance with the club's internal code of conduct" and was "communicated to the two players by the club on Monday".England Under-21 international Rowe signed for Marseille from Norwich for £17m in August 2024 and has made 31 appearances for the club, scoring three Paris St-Germain player Rabiot joined Marseille last September on a free transfer after five years at who has been capped 53 times for France, has scored 10 goals in 30 appearances for L'Om.
Reuters
2 hours ago
- Reuters
Marseille put Rabiot, Rowe on transfer list after alleged dressing room altercation
Aug 19 (Reuters) - France midfielder Adrien Rabiot and English winger Jonathan Rowe have been placed on the transfer list by Olympique de Marseille due to "unacceptable behaviour" in the dressing room after last week's Ligue 1 loss at Stade Rennais, the club said on Tuesday. Reports in French media said the two players had an altercation in the dressing room after Friday's 1-0 loss at Rennes, despite the hosts playing most of the game with 10 men. "This decision was taken due to unacceptable behaviour in the dressing room after the match against Stade Rennais FC, in agreement with the technical staff and in accordance with the club's internal code of conduct," Marseille said in a statement. Both Rabiot and Rowe arrived at Marseille last year and played regularly as the club finished second in Ligue 1. "The decision was communicated to the two players by the club on Monday," Marseille added.
Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Marseille TRANFER LIST star who turned down Man United and England Under-21 international after furious dressing room row
Marseille have put two of their star players on the transfer list after a furious dressing room row. England Under-21 international Jonathan Rowe, 22, formerly of Norwich is one, while former Manchester United target and France international Adrien Rabiot, 29, is the other. The result of the almighty showdown after Marseille's 1-0 defeat by Rennes is that both are up for sale, as confirmed in a statement by the club, referencing their 'unacceptable behaviour'. 'The decision has been taken in agreement with the technical staff and in accordance with the club's internal code of conduct', the club added. Sunderland and Bologna are understood to be interested in Rowe, while Juventus - Rabiot's old club - could return for the midfielder. Rabiot turned down a move to United when his contract expired in Turin two years ago, citing their ongoing struggles, he told the Athletic: 'I felt a bit of reticence about whether United were going to be able to go on and achieve great things. Because they're in a bit of a hole at the moment.' Rowe helped the England Under-21s to the European Championship crown this summer. The players were told about the club's decision on Monday and it followed their ugly bust-up last Friday night. According to RMC Sport, Rowe was accused of not putting in enough effort by Rabiot. He was also targeted by a number of other players in the dressing room and there was said to be shoving and insults thrown in both directions. The mood reportedly turned toxic as several key names voiced their frustrations and manager Roberto De Zerbi delivered a crude speech. The ex-Brighton boss reportedly allowed the players to argue among themselves before interjecting: 'The others beat us on the pitch, and we come in here and fight among ourselves. 'You know what that means? That we have small balls. In Marseille, we need to have big ones.' Marseille had put out a strong side for their season opener in Rennes, with former Premier League players featuring such as Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. But they fell 1-0 to Rennes on Friday night after conceding a stoppage-time goal - despite having a one-man advantage. The French giants are never far from the headlines, often for the wrong reasons and it has been a typically wild start to their campaign. De Zerbi's men finished second last season and will be widely expected to compete at the top end again this term.
