NewsMay 23, 03:33 AM
Why Auxerre Fired Pelissier: €2M Cost After Safety
Auxerre's €2M dismissal of Pelissier after Ligue 1 survival stemmed from his poor relationship with sporting director Wantier and lack of thanks for signings.
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20NewsMay 22, 09:38 PM
Dante's Final Heartbreak: What Nice's Relegation Threat
Nice captain Dante, 42, insists club must avoid relegation after Coupe de France final loss, as playoff vs Saint-Étienne nears.
NewsMay 22, 09:37 PM
Nice Set for Relegation Barrage vs Saint-Étienne: May 26-29
Nice face Saint-Étienne in the Ligue 1/Ligue 2 promotion-relegation playoff on May 26 and 29 after rescheduling due to the Coupe de France final.
NewsMay 22, 09:03 PM
What Lens' first Coupe de France means: 3-1 win over Nice
Lens won its first Coupe de France, beating Nice 3-1 to cap a season that also brought a second-place Ligue 1 finish and a Champions League spot.
NewsMay 22, 05:05 PM
Lorient President Sets €20M Pagis Price Amid Coaching Hunt
Lorient chief Loïc Féry sets €20M price for Pablo Pagis, confirms Montassar Talbi extension talks, and reveals coaching search criteria.
NewsMay 22, 04:08 PM
TF1 Reverses Téléfoot Axe: €1M Deal Keeps Sunday Show
TF1 walks back decision to cancel iconic Téléfoot after renegotiating a new €1M/year deal with LFP Media, keeping the Sunday 11am slot for Ligue 1 exposure.
NewsMay 22, 04:00 PM
Ligue 1 Secrets: Niakhaté's Train, Sage's Taxi, Trapp's
L'Equipe reveals Ligue 1's unseen moments: Niakhaté's train, Sage's taxi, Trapp's shock, Traoré's mix-up—human stories beyond the pitch.
NewsMay 22, 03:42 PM
PSG Fan Coma After Brawl with Nice Ultras: 6 Injured
A PSG ultras member suffered cerebral trauma and coma after a brawl between Nice and PSG hooligans in Paris left 6 injured, amid rising fan violence.
NewsMay 22, 04:12 AM
Mathieu Bodmer's Ligue 3 Move: Why He Left Le Havre for Caen
After securing Le Havre's Ligue 1 survival, Mathieu Bodmer resigned as sporting director and is set to join relegated Caen in Ligue 3, citing internal disputes.
NewsMay 21, 10:22 PM
Why 8 Ligue 1 Stars Made France's 2026 World Cup Squad
Didier Deschamps names 26-man France squad for 2026 World Cup, with 8 Ligue 1 players from PSG, Rennes, Lens, and Monaco. The squad underlines Ligue 1's depth.
NewsMay 21, 09:07 PM
Robin Risser: What His Rise Means for Lens' Cup Final
Robin Risser, Ligue 1's top goalkeeper, discusses his France call-up and why Friday's Coupe de France final against Nice remains his priority.
NewsMay 21, 07:58 PM
Why Nidal Celik is Lens' Unlikely €3M Phoenix
Signed for €3M from FK Saravejo, Nidal Celik was initially overlooked at Lens, but injuries forced his debut and he delivered wins over Paris FC and Lyon.
NewsMay 21, 05:44 PM
Dembélé Allays Injury Fears: PSG Final 9 Days Away
Ousmane Dembélé has dismissed concerns over his calf injury, insisting he'll be fit for the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest.
NewsMay 21, 05:15 PM
Toulouse Appoint Askou: What His Motherwell Success Means
Toulouse appoint Jens Berthel Askou, ex-Motherwell boss whose 4th-place finish highlighted his talent for overachievement and youth development.
NewsMay 21, 05:04 PM
Why Gleizes Family Kicks Off Coupe de France Final
Family of Christophe Gleizes, jailed in Algeria, to give fictitious kick-off at Coupe de France final; 800 #FreeGleizes scarves distributed.
NewsMay 21, 08:04 AM
Pierre Sage Validates Yannick Cahuzac's Lens Return: What
Pierre Sage confirms Yannick Cahuzac's return to RC Lens' coaching staff next season after his Lorient contract expires, strengthening the Lens backroom staff.
NewsMay 21, 06:20 AM
29 Years On: Can Nice Avoid 1997 Cup-Relegation Curse?
Nice faces a Ligue 1 relegation playoff vs. Saint-Étienne (May 26 & 29) after their Coupe de France final, echoing 1997 when they won the Cup but still got
NewsMay 20, 07:06 PM
Nice Sanctioned: Two Closed-Door Matches After Metz Incident
Nice must host Saint-Etienne in the Ligue 1 playoff return leg on May 29 without fans after supporter violence, facing two closed-door matches.
NewsMay 20, 06:07 PM
Why Medhi Benatia Won't Rule Out PSG Future After OM Exit
Medhi Benatia, days after leaving Marseille, says he could work for PSG, citing close ties with Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and no debt to anyone. The revelation stokes
NewsMay 20, 05:44 PM
Pierre Sage: 'This Is the Year' for Lens Coupe Glory
Pierre Sage on Lens' first Coupe de France final: past failures with Lyon, the 120-year club drought, and the mental edge over playoff-bound Nice.