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Top-tier French football league.
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Cherki teases Ethan Mbappé over brother Kylian's Nike-ON switch after first U21 cap
Ethan Mbappé earned his first cap for France's U21 side on Friday, coming off the bench in a 1-1 draw against Iceland in Euro 2027 qualifying. Rayan Cherki seized the opportunity to tease him on social media about his brother Kylian's new sponsorship deal with ON.
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Zidane's debut as France manager draws 6.8 million viewers, five-year record
France's 1-0 victory over Turkey in Zinédine Zidane's first match as head coach attracted an average of 6.8 million viewers on TF1, marking a five-year audience record for a Nations League match.
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Jul's Label Extends Olympique de Marseille Partnership Worth €800,000 Per Season
Olympique de Marseille has extended its partnership with D'Or et de Platine, the label founded by rapper Jul. According to Sportune, the contract is worth €800,000 per season in exchange for advertising space on the sleeve of the club's shirt.
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Gouiri exits with thigh injury, another blow for crisis-hit OM
Amine Gouiri left the pitch limping in the 18th minute of Algeria's 3-1 win over Zambia on Friday in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, suffering a left quadriceps injury. The setback deepens Olympique de Marseille's concerns during the international break, with the club already without Derek Cornelius and struggling near the bottom of Ligue 1.
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AS Monaco Mourns Jean Petit, Legend of 426 Matches and Forty Years of Loyalty
Jean Petit, the emblematic midfielder of AS Monaco and two-time French champion (1978, 1982), passed away on January 23, 2024, at the age of 74. He devoted more than forty years of his life to the Rocher club, first as a player and then as an assistant coach.
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Hip injury: Cornelius out for several months and OM's squad depleted further
Canadian defender Derek Cornelius suffered a hip injury during training with the Canadian national team. Olympique de Marseille confirms a prolonged absence, with the Canadian coach mentioning "several months" out.
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Kvaratskhelia Misses Penalty as Georgia Falls to Northern Ireland in Extra Time
PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia missed a penalty in the 65th minute on Friday as Georgia suffered a 0-1 defeat to Northern Ireland in extra time in the Nations League, with Shea Charles scoring the winner in the 99th minute.
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English firm Park Bench set to acquire fallen Bordeaux for just 86p to halt liquidation
Girondins de Bordeaux, former Champions League quarter-finalists now playing in France's sixth tier, are set to be taken over by English investment firm Park Bench for just €1 (86p), with owner Gerard Lopez seeking to offload the club and restructure its €26m debt.
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Former France international André Guy, Lyon legend and striker, dies at 85
André Guy, a French international striker from the 1960s, has died at the age of 85. The prolific forward scored 76 goals in 126 matches for Olympique Lyonnais and netted two goals in eight caps for the French national team.
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Ben Arfa on the Brink of Improbable Nice Return at Nearly 40, Puel Puts an End to It
During the January 2025 transfer window, OGC Nice seriously considered bringing back Hatem Ben Arfa, who has been without a club since 2022. Coach Claude Puel imposed conditions deemed unacceptable, killing the project.
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Mbemba and Wissa propel DR Congo to top of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Thanks to a header from Chancel Mbemba in the 4th minute and a second goal from Yoane Wissa in the second half, DR Congo won 2-0 against Equatorial Guinea in the first match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying round.
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Zidane names Dembélé, Rabiot and Koundé as vice-captains alongside Mbappé
On the eve of Zinédine Zidane's first match as France manager against Turkey in the Nations League, the new coach unveiled his four captains: Kylian Mbappé as captain, supported by Ousmane Dembélé, Adrien Rabiot and Jules Koundé.
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Papin endorses Lepaul's first France call-up
Estéban Lepaul, Ligue 1's top scorer last season with 21 goals for Stade Rennais, has received his first France call-up from Zinedine Zidane. 1991 Ballon d'Or winner Jean-Pierre Papin hails a selection he deems fully deserved.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Fabian Ruiz stakes his claim, sole candidate with Champions League and World Cup
Overlooked by his own club among the official favorites, Fabian Ruiz reaffirmed his ambitions for the 2026 Ballon d'Or on Thursday, positioning himself as the most decorated player on the thirty-man shortlist with seven collective trophies.
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Dembélé named vice-captain of France, Maignan sidelined by Zidane
Zinédine Zidane has appointed Ousmane Dembélé, Adrien Rabiot and Jules Koundé as vice-captains of the France national team, relegating Mike Maignan to regular starter status despite earning the armband in October 2025.
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Zidane can break 31-year streak without opening-match victory for France
Zinédine Zidane takes charge of the French national team on Friday night in Turkey for the opening match of the Nations League. A victory would make him the first France manager to win his debut since Aimé Jacquet in 1994.
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Zidane manager: Mbappé captain, but no special treatment according to Obraniak
On the eve of Zinédine Zidane's official debut as France manager against Turkey, pundit Ludovic Obraniak believes the new coach intends to impose his authority on all his players, including Kylian Mbappé.
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Mbappé favourite for 2026 Ballon d'Or in RC Strasbourg dressing room, Rodri overlooked
In an informal poll of RC Strasbourg players ahead of the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony, Kylian Mbappé tops the voting despite winning no collective trophies with Real Madrid this season. Messi and Yamal round out the podium of preferences.
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Genesio backed into a corner: his public complaints turn OM supporters against him
After five consecutive defeats and a 17th-place finish in Ligue 1, Bruno Genesio is facing criticism not just for results, but for communication deemed defeatist that is beginning to frustrate even Marseille supporters.
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Genesio earns €400,000 per month at Marseille, more than Deschamps in his day
Revealed by L'Équipe, Bruno Genesio's salary at Olympique de Marseille — €4.8 million gross annually — exceeds what Didier Deschamps earned during his time on the Canebière (2009-2012), and complicates any potential dismissal.
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