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/ 8 days ago

Paul Pogba ban reduced: Could Ligue 1 be next step?

After a successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), Paul Pogba has had his four-year ban from football reduced to 18 months. The Juventus midfielder described the situation as a "nightmare" that is finally "over". He will be allowed to return to club training in the New Year. Pogba will be eligible […]

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/ 11 days ago

PSG set to make Salah 'new' Mbappe despite recent Saudi talk?

As Mohamed Salah enters the final year of his contract with Liverpool, the Egyptian star’s future at Anfield is increasingly uncertain. Speculation is mounting that the seven-season Liverpool veteran might be preparing for a new chapter. Paris Saint-Germain is emerging as the frontrunner to sign him next summer. According to The Sun, PSG is ready to […]

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/ 13 days ago

BeIN SPORTS still yet to pay Ligue 1 in broadcasting deal

BeIN SPORTS and Ligue 1 officials are still going head-to-head over broadcasting payments. The Qatari sports network previously secured a last-minute deal alongside DAZN to broadcast French top-flight matches. The two media companies struck a deal with Ligue 1 just ahead of the current campaign. In the agreement, beIN SPORTS and DAZN are supposed to […]

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/ 26 days ago

Barcelona outdone by self-sabotage in Champions League

In LaLiga, Barcelona has cruised to success. Four wins in four games have the side at the top of the league with no team inside of three points. It was a different story on a rare Thursday night in the UEFA Champions League. Ten minutes into the contest, a red card to Barcelona center-back Eric […]

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/ 26 days ago

Arsenal star defender in talks for new deal after PSG interest

Gabriel Magalhaes, a Brazilian center-back, has been instrumental in keeping Arsenal's defense stable. It has contributed to the team's strong start to the season. In Arsenal's most recent 1-0 win over North London rivals Tottenham, his pivotal contributions were on full display Gabriel's towering header from Bukayo Saka’s corner secured three vital points for the […]

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/ 33 days ago

Kylian Mbappe had an agreement to join Liverpool in 2022

News has broken that Kylian Mbappe, the newest sensation at Real Madrid, reportedly agreed to join Liverpool in 2022. The French forward recently completed his long-awaited transfer to the Spanish giants. However, he was on the verge of a move to the Premier League club before the deal fell through. French news source L'Equipe broke […]

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/ 37 days ago

Al-Khelaifi's life after Mbappe: New era and better PSG than ever

Kylian Mbappe's departure to Real Madrid marked the end of an era for Paris Saint-Germain. Mbappe left the Parisian giants for Spain in the summer of 2024 after seven years with PSG. While his exit sent shockwaves, the club's president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has made it clear that they are thriving without their former superstar. In […]

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/ 39 days ago

Qatar Tourism forces French teams to market their services

French clubs in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 will soon be promoting "Qatar Tourism" or other Qatari entities as part of a new sponsorship deal. The agreement was officially announced on July 31, during a Professional Football League (LFP) board meeting. It will see clubs earning substantial sums for their involvement. Qatari investments in European […]

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/ 41 days ago

Legal battle between Mbappe and PSG to commence in court

This summer, Paris Saint-Germain embarked on a new chapter, ushering in an era without their iconic forward, Kylian Mbappe. The French superstar, who was the face of PSG for seven years, made a high-profile move to Real Madrid this summer on a free transfer. A dramatic rift between Mbappe and PSG overshadowed his substantial contributions […]

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/ 46 days ago

Ligue 1 finance woes continue as beIN SPORTS miss payments

French Ligue 1 clubs have been notified that they should plan on receiving less money than expected from beIN SPORTS. Both global streaming service DAZN and beIN SPORTS currently share the media rights to the French top flight in France. However, according to a new report, beIN SPORTS is late in making payments to the […]

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/ 49 days ago

American midfielder Tessmann joins Ligue 1's Olympique Lyon

Tanner Tessmann, the Birmingham, AL, native who recently helped Venezia secure Serie A promotion, is on his way to Olympique Lyon. The midfielder has joined the Ligue 1 outfit on a permanent deal with the French campaign already underway. There is no indication as to how much Lyon paid to acquire Tessmann. However, the move […]

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/ 52 days ago

Everton's potential US owner Textor refutes L'Equipe story

According to a report in L'Equipe on Thursday, Olympique Lyonnais' American owner John Textor was scrambling to raise $112 million through player sales to comply with financial regulations from the French soccer regulatory body, the DNCG. Textor refuted the report, telling Reuters, "We do not have sales targets, and we are not required to sell […]

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/ 53 days ago

Olympique Marseille smashes its record for season tickets sold

Olympique Marseille is making a case as the biggest challenger to PSG's hegemony in Ligue 1, and season tickets are benefiting. The French club announced that it surpassed its record for season tickets sold ahead of the beginning of the season. Remarkably, this is the third season in a row the club has achieved this […]

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/ 56 days ago

Ligue 1 needs parity to boost global broadcasting interest

France's Ligue 1 is widely considered one of the world's top soccer leagues. Many experts, including British sports analytics firm Opta, say that only four other divisions are better. The Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, and Bundesliga are all closely followed by soccer fans across the globe. Despite this, Ligue 1 remains far behind these […]

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/ 58 days ago

Fabrizio Romano controversy about Mason Greenwood raised by fans

Fabrizio Romano has become a household name among soccer fans, renowned for his unrivaled ability to deliver accurate and timely transfer news. Known for his signature catchphrase, "Here we go!," Romano has carved out a niche as the go-to source for breaking news in the soccer world. However, his reputation has come under scrutiny recently, […]