Chabot Quits Nantes: What Picard's Hire, OM Interest Mean
Nicolas Chabot leaves Nantes for possible OM job; Pierre-Alain Picard arrives from Dijon. Best coach in Première Ligue departs amid a coaching shake-up.
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Nicolas Chabot leaves Nantes for possible OM job; Pierre-Alain Picard arrives from Dijon. Best coach in Première Ligue departs amid a coaching shake-up.
Rouen and Laval ready for decisive Sunday return after 1-1 first leg marked by a contentious penalty; Laval must overcome poor home form to stay in Ligue 2.
Lyon Women defeated Nantes 8-0, with a four-goal burst in 14 second-half minutes securing a D1 Arkema final berth. A historic quadruple is now within reach.
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.
Didier Deschamps left out Juventus' Kalulu and Thuram from France's 26-man 2026 World Cup squad; notable inclusions: Maignan, Rabiot, Koné, and Marcus Thuram.
Didier Deschamps called up Robin Risser as France's No.3 GK, citing his youth and strong season, while injuries hit Lucas Chevalier and Areola lacks minutes.
At National Trophées, Florent Sanchez takes best player, Dijon's Baptiste Ridira best coach; Delecroix best keeper, as Dijon seal Ligue 2 promotion.
Saint-Brieuc relegated despite spectacular bicycle kick by Karim Achahbar; Dijon promoted to Ligue 2 with long-range goal by Mickaël Barreto.
Dijon clinched the National title and promotion to Ligue 2 with a 2-1 win at Le Puy, while Sochaux's loss leaves them on the cusp and Stade Briochin relegated
The French Football Federation has announced the nominees for the 11th Trophées du National ceremony. Dijon and Sochaux, the league's top two teams, feature prominently across all categories.