The Olympians with a statement win as Marseille come out 4-1 winners over Sporting Lisbon in an eventful game which saw a goal in the first minute from Sporting through Trincão’s curled effort outside the box. There was a quick turnaround for OM, thanks in part to a string of calamitous errors from the Sporting…
Read moreBrest set to sack manager Michel Der Zakarian
L’Équipe report tonight that Brest’s upper management have decided to part ways with manager Michel Der Zakarian, with the team currently sitting rock bottom of Ligue 1 with just one win in ten so far this season. An agreement between all parties still needs to be found before the Franco-Armenian manager’s spell in Brittany is ended,…
Read moreMbappé losing allies in the PSG dressing room
L’Équipe report this morning that Kylian Mbappé’s relationship with his teammates has been deteriorating, with several players unhappy about the status that the Frenchman has gained in the wake of his contract extension. Notably, the fact that the World Cup winner was favourable to Neymar leaving the club pushed the Brazilian to perform better this season….
Read morePresnel Kimpembe nearing PSG return
Speaking ahead of Paris Saint-Germain’s match against Ajaccio on Friday, Christophe Galtier revealed that Presnel Kimpembe (27) is nearing a return to action. Kimpembe suffered a hamstring injury back in mid-September. At the time, it was predicted that he would miss six weeks, and the French international defender’s return is on schedule. In a pre-match…
Read moreFEATURE | Why Rennes’ Lovro Majer is already an elite midfield creator
This is the latest feature in our series counting down French football’s 20 hottest properties, those most likely to feature in elite clubs’ 2023 transfer plans. Look out for the next player tomorrow and follow the run down in full here on GFFN. With most elite teams in world football now playing a variant of either…
Read moreFEATURE | Martin Terrier: Europe’s most improved player?
This is the latest feature in our series counting down French football’s 20 hottest properties, those most likely to feature in elite clubs’ 2023 transfer plans. Look out for the next player tomorrow and follow the run down in full here on GFFN. Few players in European football have improved as much as Rennes’ 25-year-old versatile…
Read morePLAYER RATINGS | Lorient 1-2 PSG: Without Lionel Messi, Neymar leads Paris to narrow win with Kylian Mbappé uninspired
The hosts opened strongly and provided a number of problems in the first ten minutes for PSG but a lazy pass from Lorient goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo was picked off by Neymar as he and his defence tried to play out from the back. Hugo Ekitike eventually squared for Neymar who passed into a Mvogo-less net….
Read moreAmerican businessman John Textor passes financial examinations to become Lyon owner
According to L’Équipe American businessman John Textor has passed a financial examination in front of France’s financial watch-dog, the DNCG, in order to take financial control of Olympique Lyonnais. Nearly five months after entering exclusive negotiations with the OL Groupe, John Textor is yet to officially become owner of the club – but after two successful…
Read moreNice target Inter Milan’s Robin Gosens
Foot Mercato report that whilst OGC Nice’s left-back priority is Empoli’s Fabiano Parisi (22), new sporting director Florent Ghisolfi is also interested in Inter Milan’s Robin Gosens (28). Despite only signing a four-and-a-half-year deal back in January, Gosens wants to leave Italy, according to Foot Mercato. The German international (14 appearances) will be allowed to leave Inter…
Read moreKylian Mbappé returns to PSG just three days after France’s World Cup final defeat
Kylian Mbappé (24) has returned to the Camp des Loges this morning to resume training with Paris Saint-Germain. His return comes just three days after France’s World Cup final defeat against Argentina. Click Here: new zealand chiefs rugby jersey Upon his arrival at PSG’s training site, the Camp des Loges, Mbappé said that he is…
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