FEATURE | Lassana Diarra: Gone & Soon Forgotten

Lassana Diarra’s time at Olympique de Marseille came to a quiet and unassuming end this week as the former France international saw his contract terminated a little over 18 months at the club. It is a relationship that has been volatile – with unexpected highs and regrettable lows, particularly in the 31-year-old’s conduct since Christmas….

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Gilles Grimandi was at PSG vs Toulouse last night

Arsenal’s chief scout for France Gilles Grimandi was present at the Ligue 1 encounter between PSG and Toulouse last night. Talented young goalkeeper Alban Lafont kept PSG at bay in an impressive display and is a man who has been on Arsenal’s radar for some time. Toulouse’s central defender Issa Diop is also a man…

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The Get French Football News Show – Episode 73

Nathan Staples is joined by Eric Devin and Philip Bargiel to discuss PSG, Saint Étienne, the week’s action in Europe relating to French clubs, the Ligue 1 relegation battle and more. Click Here: Kanken Backpack

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PROSPECT | Lucas Tousart

Born in the northern town of Arras, but tracing an itinerant youth career through the Occitan club Rodez, and later, Valenciennes, where he made his professional debut, the story of Lucas Tousart is far from typical when compared to his Lyon teammates. After the success of Nabil Fékir and Corentin Tolisso, Tousart and Mouctar Diakhaby…

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Cesare Prandelli rejected Leicester job

Italian manager Cesare Prandelli revealed to French TV station SFR Sport that he rejected an offer to become the new manager of Leicester City. Click Here: cavan gaa jerseys “I said no. There was something, I immediately said no. You do not accept a position like that, because you cannot go somewhere like that after seeing…

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Leonardo Jardim coy on AS Monaco future

Speaking in an interview with O Jogo, AS Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim was both vague and evasive when asked about his future at the Principality side. “I do not know. I am so concentrated on Monaco, especially at this stage of the season, that I am not thinking about my future. I have another two years…

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St Étienne contact Patrick Vieira about vacant manager post

St Étienne’s search for a new manager continues and their latest move has been to contact the entourage of Patrick Vieira to gauge possible interest, according to RMC. There appears to be a split opinion between co-presidents Ronald Romeyer and Bernard Caiazzo, with one of them seeking to obtain the services of a big name manager…

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Australia’s referees boss hits back at Jason Holland’s criticism of match officials

Rugby Australia’s head coach of national match officials Mitch Chapman has defended the performances of referee Nic Berry and TMO Brett Cronan in Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final between the Brumbies and Hurricanes in Canberra. The Brumbies clinched a 37-33 victory but the match ended in controversial circumstances when Hurricanes skipper Ardie Savea crossed the…

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will “without a doubt” leave Dortmund – RMC

Speaking on RMC last night, the radio’s Germany correspondent David Lortholary, indicated that Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will certainly be leaving the club this summer. Aubameyang had been linked with PSG recently, following an alleged meeting between Director of Football Patrick Kluivert and the player earlier this year. Lortholary claimed that a move to AC Milan…

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New Zealand open to NFL-style draft system in Super Rugby Pacific

New Zealand players’ boss Rob Nichol is open to the idea of introducing a draft system into Super Rugby Pacific. The proposal has been floated by Rugby Australia to spread the talent around the teams, as well creating more of a buzz with the supporters. It wouldn’t go through without the approval of the respective…

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