Lorenzi at Marseille: What Austerity and Transfers Mean
Lorenzi arrives as Marseille's new sporting director amid financial crisis, with offers for Timber and Paixao and pressure to sell Greenwood and Balerdi.
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Lorenzi arrives as Marseille's new sporting director amid financial crisis, with offers for Timber and Paixao and pressure to sell Greenwood and Balerdi.
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
Hearts lead Celtic by one point with two games left, aiming to win first title since 1960; McInnes shows unshakeable belief ahead of decisive week.
Nantes, relegated to Ligue 2, are close to re-signing goalkeeper Maxime Dupé from Nice and extending defender Frédéric Guilbert's contract after a strong
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
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.
Bruno Genesio has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround for Lille, yet his contract situation suggests a departure is more likely than a renewal, with a
Ousmane Dembélé wins UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Year for second straight year despite only 9 starts. He had 10 goals, 6 assists, and won best goal.
PSG and Lens dominate the UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Season 2025-2026 with five and four players respectively, while Lyon and Marseille each have one.
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.
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
Marie-Louise Eta made history as the first female coach to win a Bundesliga game, leading Union Berlin to a 3-1 victory over Mainz in Bundesliga history.
Auxerre's survival fight gets a major boost as Strasbourg loanee Mara scores a vital equalizer against Nice, building on his recent double vs Angers.
Auxerre's loaned striker equalized with a calm finish, but Nice's Malian international scored his 10th Ligue 1 goal to keep Auxerre in survival fight.
Rory McIlroy's post-round range session fixed his 'bad habits' ahead of the PGA Championship, mirroring his Masters fix. He seeks a seventh major title.
Lille hosts Auxerre, Lyon faces Lens, Rennes at Marseille in Ligue 1 finale: third place and European spots at stake. Lens already second, Monaco also in hunt.
Nice (16th) host Metz in Ligue 1 finale; Le Havre at Lorient, Auxerre at Lille. Three teams fight to avoid relegation playoff. Metz already down, Lille chasing
Le Havre, Auxerre, and Nice face decisive final-day matches in Ligue 1 to avoid the relegation playoff spot. Here's the breakdown.
Nice faces do-or-die at Auxerre: win secures Ligue 1 survival, loss risks relegation. Meanwhile, the Coupe de France final vs Lens looms on May 22.
Brighton reach first Women's FA Cup final after 3-2 comeback win vs Liverpool, with Nadine Noordam's 95th-minute goal sealing the victory at St Helens Stadium.