Why French Football Reform Vote May Miss Summer Deadline
French football's governance reform vote postponed from May 18 with no confirmed date before summer, amid legislative gridlock and club divisions over
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French football's governance reform vote postponed from May 18 with no confirmed date before summer, amid legislative gridlock and club divisions over
France U17's 20-man Euro squad (May 25-June 7 in Estonia) includes pros Munongo, Boly, Batola, and Traoré, a Monaco target. A new golden generation?
If OGC Nice finishes 16th in Ligue 1, the promotion/relegation playoff will shift from May 21-24 to May 26-29/30 due to their Coupe de France final against Lens
Maurizio Sarri branded Lazio 'terrible' pre-final, revealing nine selection doubts and injury concerns for Cataldi and Pedro against Inter.
Ben White suffered a right knee ligament injury vs West Ham, ruling him out of Arsenal's Champions League final against PSG and casting World Cup doubt.
Pierre Sage rules out fielding Lens youth in protest against PSG, vows strong lineup to prepare for Coupe de France final vs Nice. Match was postponed from
Ben White knee injury keeps him out of Arsenal vs PSG Champions League final. Timber also sidelined, deepening right-back crisis for May 30.
Real Madrid president Perez views Yildiz as Galactico material. With Juventus at risk of missing Champions League, the 2030-renewed star could become a
Alisson's move to Juventus nears as Liverpool sets €15-20M asking price. Talks set for this week. Juve also considering De Gea from Fiorentina as alternative.
Juventus eyes Brahim Diaz as Bernardo Silva alternative; Real Madrid seeks future pre-emption on Kenan Yildiz. Gonzalo Garcia also discussed.
Pierre Sage, fired by OL in Jan 2025, has been elected Ligue 1's best coach after leading Lens to a stunning 2nd-place finish and a Coupe de France final.
Ousmane Dembélé wins back-to-back UNFP Ligue 1 Best Player trophies, teases Vitinha, and declares 'I still have hunger' ahead of CL final and World Cup.
Napoli missed Champions League clinch with 3-2 home loss to Bologna. Conte critiques slow starts, calls them 'not a coincidence,' and praises Hojlund & Alisson.
Hull City beat Millwall 2-0 in Championship play-off semi-final as Mohamed Belloumi scored and assisted Joe Gelhardt to reach the final at Wembley on May 23.
Pierre Sage wins Ligue 1 coach of the year after leading RC Lens to 21 victories and a Champions League return. The 47-year-old could add Coupe de France glory.
OL Lyonnes star Kadidiatou Diani undergoes knee surgery, out weeks. Misses Première Ligue play-off semi-final, likely Champions League final.
The French football governance reform vote, originally set for May 18, is postponed today due to military law; new timeline June/early July.
Suspended Carles Martinez Novell watched from stands as Toulouse beat Lyon 2-1 in his emotional final home match, with players paying tribute.
PSG leads UNFP Trophées 2025-2026 nominees with three players; OM has one. Ceremony May 11 live on Ligue 1+. Key implications for Ligue 1 title race.
The 34th UNFP French football awards ceremony, originally scheduled for May 10, will now take place on May 11, free-to-air on L'Equipe via Ligue 1+.