Le Havre Closing in on Demba Ba as Sporting Director
Le Havre closing in on Demba Ba as sporting director; Romain Decool also joining. Ba's track record at Dunkerque makes him strong fit to replace Bodmer.
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Le Havre closing in on Demba Ba as sporting director; Romain Decool also joining. Ba's track record at Dunkerque makes him strong fit to replace Bodmer.
At 38, Inigo Pérez has guided Rayo to a European final vs Crystal Palace, capping a rapid rise after Liga survival and a Conference League berth.
Davide Ancelotti, son of Carlo, is targeted by Lille to replace Bruno Genesio. His bonsai-like coaching approach aims to build his own legacy.
Philippe Montanier admitted Saint-Étienne lacked a spark in their 0-0 draw with Nice, leaving the Ligue 1 playoff tie poised before the return leg.
Saint-Étienne produced zero shots on target in a 0-0 draw with Nice in the Ligue 1 promotion playoff first leg, leaving their promotion hopes on a knife-edge.
Saint-Étienne's defensive duo Bernauer and Mendy excelled in a dull draw with Nice, while the visitors' weakened attack, missing Wahi, drew a blank.
Luca Zidane wears protective mask after jaw fracture as five players spotted in Algeria's preliminary World Cup camp; Ilan Kebbal omitted from leaks.
Real Madrid's presidential election will be held on June 7, pitting Florentino Perez against Enrique Riquelme, with 100,000 socios eligible to vote.
A 0-0 draw in the Ligue 1 playoff leaves Saint-Étienne and Nice all square. Boudaoui's jaw injury and Wahi's ban add drama for Friday's closed-door return.
Nice's Hicham Boudaoui suffered a violent jaw injury 4 min into the L1/L2 barrage vs Saint-Étienne, exited at 10 min, jeopardizing their top-flight survival.
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas will leave FC Barcelona after 14 seasons, 507 matches, 232 goals. Honored at Camp Nou, final match vs Madrid CF.
Unai Emery says Luis Enrique's PSG transformation has made them the world's best team before the Champions League final versus his former club Arsenal.
Elye Wahi's suspension leaves Nice without top scorer for the Ligue 1 playoff first leg at sold-out Saint-Étienne, where hosts enjoy full backing.
Panama announces 26-man World Cup squad: Amir Murillo, Alberto Quintero in; friendlies vs Brazil, Dominican Republic, Bosnia ahead of Ghana opener on June 17.
Manchester City announces departures of Guardiola's five assistants, including Lijnders and Touré; Enzo Maresca is the favorite to take over as manager.
Roma triggered €25M buy option for Donyell Malen after 15-goal half-season. The Dutch forward, 26, pens deal until 2030, pivotal in UCL qualification.
Le Mans confirms six departures including Anthony Ribelin and Baptiste Guillaume, as contracts and loans end, reshaping the squad for Ligue 1 survival.
Lecornu pledged the French professional sport reform will be examined by the National Assembly before June 30, a move spurred by the death of deputy Bellamy.
Nice used FIFA’s RSTP Annex 1, Article 3 to keep Boudaoui, Oppong, and Abdi for the Saint-Étienne playoff. They join national teams after Friday's second leg.
Man City make WSL Golden Boot winner Bunny Shaw one of the world's highest-paid players after U-turn, following free transfer links.