NewsMay 20, 03:58 PM
Why Sofiane Boufal Is Leaving Le Havre: Mission Accomplished
After securing Ligue 1 safety, Sofiane Boufal departs Le Havre. The Moroccan midfielder announces his exit via Instagram after a successful six-month mission.
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20NewsMay 20, 03:42 PM
Dembélé injury: out of training 10 days before UCL final
PSG's Ousmane Dembélé missed training with a calf issue 10 days before the UCL final vs Arsenal, while Hakimi and Ndjantou remain sidelined.
NewsMay 20, 03:01 PM
FIFA Rule Strips Nice-Saint-Étienne of World Cup Stars
FIFA refused LFP's exemption request, meaning Nice and Saint-Étienne must play the Ligue 1/Ligue 2 barrage without World Cup-bound players on May 26 and 29.
NewsMay 20, 06:30 AM
RC Lens' 766 Crosses: 29.5% Success, 11 Aerial Goals
RC Lens' 766 crosses (29.5% success) led to 11 aerial goals, while a teen's record debut and early/late strikes marked the Ligue 1 campaign.
NewsMay 20, 05:30 AM
Paulo Fonseca: What OL's 4th-Place Finish Means
Paulo Fonseca calls OL's 4th place in Ligue 1 'magnificent' yet rues mental fragility and injuries that cost a top-3 finish, and addresses European ambitions.
NewsMay 19, 06:38 PM
Why Lepaul Stays: 3 Clubs, 21 Goals, Rennes' European Dream
Ligue 1 top scorer Estéban Lepaul (21 goals) is wanted by Atlético, Benfica, Como, but Rennes expects him to stay for European campaign.
NewsMay 19, 05:45 PM
Why Nicolas de Tavernost's Rennes Move Matters
Nicolas de Tavernost becomes Rennes board president on 26 May, succeeding Guillaume Cerrutti. His LFP Media and M6 background promises a strategic shift.
NewsMay 19, 04:40 PM
Why Toulouse Will Name Coach Before Mercato: Shortlist Ready
Toulouse president Olivier Cloarec reveals shortlist ready, coach to be appointed before June 10 transfer window; Pantaloni, Pélissier, Askou among candidates.
NewsMay 19, 05:30 AM
Why Auxerre’s Owner Must Choose Pelissier Over Wantier
Guy Roux tells Auxerre owner James Zhou to fire David Wantier, insisting coach Pelissier stays only if sporting director exits after securing Ligue 1 safety.
NewsMay 19, 04:15 AM
Monaco's 20M€ European Lifeline: Lens Cup Win Needed
A Lens Cup win would send Monaco to the Conference League playoffs, bringing a 15-20M€ boost, though the director admits it's undeserved after finishing 7th.
NewsMay 18, 09:22 PM
Valentin Barco Announces Strasbourg Departure: Chelsea Next?
Valentin Barco confirms Strasbourg exit. The 21-year-old Argentine is set for Chelsea via shared owner BlueCo, with Strasbourg due a significant fee.
NewsMay 18, 08:17 PM
Pavard Returns to Inter: Why Marseille Passed on €15M Buy
Benjamin Pavard rejoins Inter as Marseille decline €15M buy option. The French defender posted a goodbye message following a fifth-place Ligue 1 finish.
NewsMay 18, 07:06 PM
Lens 4-0 Lyon: Auxerre Survive, Nantes Match Suspended
Lens ended Ligue 1 with a 4-0 thrashing of Lyon, Auxerre secured survival with a 2-0 win at Lille, and Nantes-Toulouse was suspended after crowd trouble.
NewsMay 18, 05:36 PM
Genesio in Limbo: Lille Future Uncertain as OM Circle
Bruno Genesio remains in limbo following a meeting with Lille president Olivier Létang that yielded no decision, while Marseille monitor the situation closely.
NewsMay 18, 05:19 PM
Why Dembélé's Injury Could Shift PSG vs Arsenal Final
Ousmane Dembélé's right calf issue after Ligue 1 derby assessed: no muscle tear, but he's a doubt for PSG's Champions League final vs Arsenal on May 30.
NewsMay 18, 04:49 PM
Courtois Becomes CD Extremadura Co-Owner: 4 Promotions
Thibaut Courtois's NXTPLAY takes stake in CD Extremadura after record fourth straight promotion to Spain's third tier, following prior Le Mans FC investment.
NewsMay 18, 04:12 PM
Ligue 1 Coaching Changes: 7 Clubs, 1 Clear Winner
Antoine Kombouaré lifted Paris FC to 4th, Franck Haise boosted Rennes, but Claude Puel flopped at Nice. Analysis of all 7 Ligue 1 coaching changes.
NewsMay 18, 04:05 PM
Dembele Calf Injury: What It Means for PSG's UCL Final
PSG's Ousmane Dembele will undergo treatment for a calf strain sustained vs Paris FC, a concern for the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30.
NewsMay 18, 10:42 AM
Why LaLiga is Going Free on YouTube in Brazil
LaLiga and CazéTV agree six-year deal for free YouTube streams in Brazil, tapping into the country's huge football passion and digital audience growth.
NewsMay 18, 08:12 AM
Lens Rotate Squad: 4-0 Win Over Lyon With 0.00xG Allowed
RC Lens coach Pierre Sage rested key starters vs Lyon but secured a 4-0 win, keeping OL to 0.00xG in the first half before the Coupe de France final.