Why Lorenzi Is OM's Smart Choice: Benatia Explains
Medhi Benatia hailed Grégory Lorenzi as an 'intelligent choice' for OM's sporting director, citing his decade of success at Brest with limited resources.
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Medhi Benatia hailed Grégory Lorenzi as an 'intelligent choice' for OM's sporting director, citing his decade of success at Brest with limited resources.
Brest coach Éric Roy admits squad weakening yearly and great uncertainties after Gregory Lorenzi's exit, with no sporting director to lead.
PSG coach Luis Enrique abruptly left a press conference after a question sparked irritation, raising questions about tension within the club.
Nice president Rivère warns May 29 playoff vs Saint-Étienne could be behind closed doors after pitch invasion following a 0-0 draw with Metz.
The Ligue 1 playoff between Nice and Saint-Étienne is reset for May 26 and 29, impacted by Nice's Coupe de France final vs Lens on May 22.
PSG clinch 2025-26 Ligue 1 crown as Lille & Lens reach UCL; Nantes & Metz relegated. Coupe de France final to decide remaining European spots.
OGC Nice's goalless draw with Metz means a relegation playoff against Saint-Étienne, sparking a pitch invasion and smoke bombs from furious fans.
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.
Marseille beat Rennes 3-1 to claim Europa League spot; Rennes face Conference League unless Lens win Coupe de France. Early Höjbjerg and Gouiri goals were key.
Nice will face Saint-Étienne in a two-legged Ligue 1 playoff on May 26 and 29 after finishing 16th; Auxerre and Le Havre escaped relegation.
Use L'Equipe's simulator to predict the final Ligue 1 matchday outcomes: Champions League, Europa League, and relegation playoff spots on the line this Sunday.
Dante, 42, makes his 327th and possibly final Nice start vs Metz in a Ligue 1 relegation decider, with Saint-Étienne playoff looming if results go wrong.
Nice host Metz on the final day needing a win to avoid a relegation playoff, haunted by the memory of 1997 when they went down after winning the Coupe de
Saint-Étienne's Ligue 1 promotion playoff may be postponed to May 26 if Nice secures 16th, offering crucial rest amid injury crisis. Coach Montanier sees
AS Saint-Étienne could see their Ligue 1 playoff date moved to May 26 if they face Nice, giving key players extra rest after a grueling penalty shootout win.
PSG, Bayern win titles; Schalke, Coventry promoted. Premier League: City-Arsenal battle, Wolves, Burnley down, Hull-Southampton final.
John Stones admits difficult season but enjoys 'nice send off' as Man City beat Chelsea 1-0 in FA Cup final. What win means for defender and club.
Nice's 4th-minute ovation for Dante vs Metz canceled due to relegation fight; fans will present trophy before kickoff, more if safety secured.
Substitute goalkeeper Brice Maubleu saved four penalties, then missed his own, before Saint-Étienne advanced in the Ligue 2 promotion playoffs vs Rodez.
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.