NewsMay 17, 09:35 PM
Halilhodzic: '40 Years, Never Saw This' as Nantes Relegated
Halilhodzic's final match abandoned: Nantes relegated as fans invade pitch. 'In 40 years, I've never experienced this,' he says after chaotic Ligue 1 finale.
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20NewsMay 17, 09:08 PM
Nice Fans Invade Pitch: Playoff vs. Saint-Etienne Explained
OGC Nice fans invade pitch, hurl smoke bombs at presidential stand after 0-0 draw confirms playoff vs. Saint-Etienne; loss sends Nice to Ligue 2.
NewsMay 16, 02:29 PM
Alec Georgen Offered 4-Year Deal: What German Move Means?
Darmstadt offers four-year contract to Alec Georgen as right-back leaves Dunkerque; unnamed Ligue 1 club also monitors after Team of the Season nod.
NewsMay 15, 10:02 PM
Sochaux Complete Ligue 2 Return: 3 Years After Near Collapse
Sochaux returned to Ligue 2 after a three-year exile and near-financial collapse, clinching promotion with a 2-0 win. Emotional scenes at Stade Bonal.
NewsMay 15, 09:52 PM
Sochaux: What Promotion Means After 4-Year Ligue 2 Absence
Sochaux finished second in National, returning to Ligue 2 after four years as 20,000 fans staged a pitch invasion following a 2-2 draw with Le Puy Foot.
NewsMay 15, 08:41 PM
Saint-Étienne Win via Penalties: GK Maubleu's 4 Saves
Saint-Étienne beat Rodez 7-6 on penalties after Brice Maubleu's four saves as a late sub, booking a Ligue 1 promotion playoff against a 16th-place side.
NewsMay 15, 07:57 PM
Sochaux Back in Ligue 2: Rouen's Stoppage-Time Playoff
Sochaux returns to Ligue 2 after four years; Rouen snatches playoff spot at the death, while Châteauroux is relegated on dramatic final day.
NewsMay 15, 05:15 PM
Rodez Unbeaten in 21: Playoff Rematch vs Saint-Étienne
Rodez takes 21-game unbeaten run into Ligue 2 playoff at Saint-Étienne, who won 2-0 in semifinal two years ago. Friday's match decides promotion path.
NewsMay 15, 05:15 AM
Saint-Étienne Face Rodez: 21-Game Unbeaten Streak at Risk
Rodez aims to continue their 21-match unbeaten run in Friday's Ligue 2 play-off at Saint-Étienne, who beat them 2-0 in 2022. The winner moves closer to Ligue 1.
NewsMay 15, 04:25 AM
Saint-Étienne's Ligue 1 Dream: Play-Off vs Rodez Tonight
Saint-Étienne host in-form Rodez tonight in a Ligue 1 promotion play-off, aiming to end Rodez's 21-match unbeaten streak and keep their top-flight dreams alive.
NewsMay 13, 06:48 PM
Le Mans to Ligue 1 as Bastia Drop to Ligue 3 After Ruling
Le Mans officially promoted to Ligue 1 after LFP confirms 0-2 win at Bastia, who are relegated to Ligue 3 and handed a two-match stadium ban.
NewsMay 13, 04:20 AM
Nice Sporting Director: Lorenzi Miss Amid Relegation Fight
Nice missed out on Lorenzi to OM as sporting director, with Maurice exit too. Relegation-threatened Nice face Metz Sunday, playoff possible May 26-29.
NewsMay 13, 03:35 AM
Why Nantes Fell: 3 Coaches, 20 Losses, Ligue 2 Relegation
Nantes' relegation to Ligue 2 was sealed by 20 defeats and three coaches; a failed summer mercato and Halilhodzic's ban typified the chaos.
NewsMay 11, 08:13 PM
Davitashvili, Braat Win Ligue 2 UNFP Awards: Playoff Impact
Davitashvili (14 goals) named Ligue 2 Player of the Year; Braat Best Keeper as Rodez playoff looms Tuesday. Boost for Saint-Étienne and RAF.
NewsMay 11, 06:52 PM
Why Lorenzi Left Nice for OM: Sporting Director Deal
Grégory Lorenzi leaves Brest after 10 years to become OM's new sporting director, choosing Marseille over Nice with a better contract and full control of
NewsMay 10, 09:34 AM
Why Slavia-Sparta Derby Was Abandoned: Fan Violence
Prague derby between Slavia and Sparta was abandoned in extra time due to fan violence, with Slavia leading 3-2 and moments from winning the Czech league title.
NewsMay 10, 09:08 AM
Bastia Sanctions: What Match Halt Means for Le Mans
LFP to rule Wednesday on Bastia sanctions after match halt; Le Mans win confirmed, promotion to L1, while Bastia face closed-door games, fine, points deduction.
NewsMay 10, 08:33 AM
Bastia-Le Mans Game Stopped: 2 Minutes Left, Bomb Explodes
The match was stopped after an agricultural bomb exploded near the goalkeeper, followed by smoke bombs and projectiles, with two minutes left in Ligue 2.
NewsMay 09, 04:50 PM
Nantes Relegation: Who Stays, Who Leaves Ligue 2?
Nantes relegation triggers veteran exodus: Lopes, Coquelin, El Arabi out; Abline to Monaco. Key retained players and loan returns set for promotion bid.
NewsMay 09, 12:45 PM
Why Brest Loses Architect Lorenzi: Decade of Success Ends
Gregory Lorenzi, the sporting director who rebuilt Stade Brestois from Ligue 2 to success, leaves after a decade. President Le Saint bids farewell.