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/ 5 days ago

John Textor's Olympique Lyon provisionally relegated to Ligue 2 amid financial struggles

Amid a financial crisis, the DNCG has imposed a transfer ban and provisionally relegated John Textor's Olympique Lyon to Ligue 2.

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/ 26 days ago

PSG: Defeat in Mbappe lawsuit case to lead to transfer ban?

PSG faces escalating consequences after losing a lawsuit over $59.5m in unpaid wages and bonuses to Kylian Mbappe. The French star, who left PSG for Real Madrid in the recent transfer window, is owed these funds according to the Ligue de Football Professionnel's (LFP) recent ruling. This decision, handed down by the LFP’s joint appeal […]

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/ 27 days ago

Is Jonathan David CONCACAF's best Europe-based striker?

Jonathan David reached double-digit goals for the season after his brace helped LOSC Lille to a famous 3-1 win at Atletico Madrid. Canada’s joint all-time leading scorer is in his last year of contract at the Ligue 1 club. At only 24, the prolific goal-getter has shown enough to suggest his potential to become the […]

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/ 33 days ago

MLS getting further away? Griezmann tipped for Marseille move

Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann has been vocal about his career plans as he approaches the twilight of his playing days. The 33-year-old Frenchman has long been open about his dream of moving to MLS in the United States. Yet, recent rumors have hinted at a potential move to Marseille, a club Griezmann has admired throughout […]

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/ 44 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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/ 47 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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/ 49 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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/ 62 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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/ 62 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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/ 69 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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/ 73 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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/ 75 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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/ 77 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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/ 82 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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/ 85 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 […]