A lot is happening in France these days. On July 11, the world’s second-ranked French soccer team was narrowly defeated in the semi-final of Euro 2024 by a spirited Spain, with the latter turbocharged by a wonder goal from 16-year-old Lamine Yamal. Meanwhile, the Olympics, the world’s biggest sporting extravaganza with 800 events, 15,000 athletes, 45,000 volunteers, and over 2.5 million spectators, is knocking at the doors of Paris. At the same time, the Tour de France, the unique 100-year-old bicycle race, is unfolding alongside the journey of the Olympic Torch. The Great Gambler Despite all these events, it is...