Metz

American

[mets, mes] / mɛts, mɛs /

noun

a city in and the capital of Moselle, in NE France: fortress; battles 1870, 1918, 1940, 1944.

Metz British

/ mɛs, mɛts /

noun

a city in NE France on the River Moselle: a free imperial city in the 13th century; annexed by France in 1552; part of Germany (1871–1918); centre of the Lorraine iron-mining region. Pop: 123 776 (1999)

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Earlier this month, the Dutch superstar won her debut race in Metz, France, setting a national record of 1:59.07 in the process.

From BBC

Paris Saint-Germain brushed aside struggling Metz 3-0 to go back to the top of the Ligue 1 table on Saturday, taking advantage of a 3-2 defeat for title rivals Lens at the hands of Monaco.

From Barron's

Doue came into the Paris starting line-up against Metz after being introduced off the bench for the injured Ousmane Dembele and then scoring twice in the 3-2 midweek win away to Monaco in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie.

From Barron's

The second goal came in first-half stoppage time, with Barcola finishing from practically on the line after Metz goalkeeper Jonathan Fischer had kept out a Lucas Hernandez header at a corner.

From Barron's

PSG lie a point behind Lens in second and have a better goal difference, meaning Luis Enrique's team will be back on top of the table provided they avoid defeat at home to bottom club Metz later.

From Barron's

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