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Top-tier French football league.
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Dembélé turns Mbappé's Ballon d'Or formula against him in war of words
In an interview with the BBC, Ousmane Dembélé backed Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for the Ballon d'Or by ironically using « burning the retina », Kylian Mbappé's signature phrase. The jab underscores the rift between the two former teammates.
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Ethan Mbappé arrives at Clairefontaine emotional and eager for first France U21 call-up
After a solid start to the season with LOSC, Ethan Mbappé has received his first-ever call-up to the France U21 team. The attacking midfielder expressed his emotion upon arriving at Clairefontaine, where his brother Kylian is also present with the senior squad.
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Cornelius hospitalized at training, fresh blow for crisis-hit Marseille
As Marseille endures five consecutive defeats, Canadian defender Derek Cornelius was rushed to hospital after a non-contact injury sustained during training with his national team.
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Throat-Slash Gesture at Strasbourg: Brunner Suspended Two Matches, Monaco Without Top Scorer
The LFP Disciplinary Commission has sanctioned Paris Brunner with a two-match ban following his controversial gesture at Strasbourg. The German striker, joint top scorer in Ligue 1 with four goals, will miss Monaco's home match against Toulouse and the away trip to Lorient.
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Genesio feels betrayed by OM, departure before Christmas deemed likely
A poor run in Ligue 1, a heavy 4-1 defeat to Besiktas in the Europa League, and mounting tensions with the board: Bruno Genesio is going through a very difficult spell at Marseille. According to L'Équipe, an internal source considers his presence on the bench beyond Christmas as "a major surprise".
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Kylian Mbappé on Ethan's International Future: «A Choice That Must Come From Within»
Kylian Mbappé refused to comment on his brother Ethan's choice of national team, emphasizing that selecting which country to represent is a deeply personal decision. Ethan, 19, is eligible to play for France, Algeria, or Cameroon.
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Giroud celebrates his 40th birthday on television and opens up about his remarkable career
Olivier Giroud will celebrate his 40th birthday on September 30 during a special show on Canal+ Foot, alongside footballer friends Christophe Jallet, Robert Pirès and Mathieu Debuchy. The striker will discuss his future reconversion, missed transfers and thirteen years spent abroad.
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Dembélé targets "traitors" on Instagram as Mbappé feud intensifies a year after Ballon d'Or win
On the anniversary of his Ballon d'Or victory on 22 September 2025, Ousmane Dembélé posted an Instagram story featuring a clip from rapper Ninho about "traitors cursing us", reigniting speculation about tension with Kylian Mbappé following their recent public clash over the award.
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Amoura scores decisive goal and establishes himself as Nice's best signing
On loan from Wolfsburg, Mohamed Amoura was doubly decisive in OGC Nice's victory over Lille (2-1) on Sunday, setting up the opening goal before scoring the winning goal on the counter-attack.
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Campos wants third consecutive Champions League title for PSG
Despite a mixed start to the season, PSG sporting adviser Luis Campos displays undiminished ambition: to secure a third consecutive European title after the two already won.
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Refereeing authority disavows Turpin over missed penalty in Monaco-Lens
The Technical Refereeing Authority acknowledged on Tuesday that a handball by Sadibou Sané in the Monaco penalty area in the 18th minute of Monaco-Lens (2-1) should have been sanctioned with a penalty in favor of Lens.
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Penalty Denied to Gouiri: Refereeing Board Backs Letexier, Error Acknowledged at Monaco
The Refereeing Board has ruled that the contact between Gouiri and Doué during the Classique did not constitute a foul, and François Letexier was right not to award a penalty. However, a penalty not given to Lens against Monaco is officially recognized as an error.
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Second-to-last in Ligue 1, OM receives support from FFF president
Five consecutive defeats across all competitions, including a Classique loss to PSG: OM sits second-to-last in Ligue 1. Philippe Diallo, president of the FFF, calls on the club to regain "the place that should be theirs".
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Paixao reassures OM after injury scare in Classique
Withdrawn in the first half of the Classique lost to PSG (1-2), Brazilian winger Igor Paixao confirmed via Instagram that he was not injured, good news for an OM side bottom of the table after five matchdays.
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Failed Transfer Window, 15th Place: RC Lens Sinks Into a Double-Layered Crisis
After five Ligue 1 matches, RC Lens sits in 15th place with no convincing summer signings to show. Thorgan Hazard, branded a flop, epitomizes the Artesian club's struggles.
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Five straight defeats: Ligue 2 relegation no longer taboo at Marseille
Second-to-last in Ligue 1 after five matches, Olympique de Marseille is on a losing streak under Bruno Genesio. Relegation, long considered unthinkable, is now openly discussed by president Stéphane Richard and former goalkeeper Pascal Olmeta.
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Lepaul, Ligue 1's top scorer, living a 'waking dream' after first France call-up
Called up to the France squad for the first time, Rennes striker Estéban Lepaul discovered Clairefontaine on Monday and shared his wonder after exchanging passes and words with manager Zinédine Zidane.
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Cardona crowned Ligue 2 Player of the Month for August with 4 goals and 2 assists
The UNFP has awarded Irvin Cardona the trophy for best player of August in Ligue 2. The Saint-Étienne striker scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists in four matches, winning 60% of the vote.
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Suspended for Africa Cup of Nations, Hakimi joins Morocco anyway despite injury
Despite a right thigh injury and a suspension that will keep him out of Friday's Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier against Gabon, Achraf Hakimi will join the Morocco squad on Wednesday with PSG's blessing.
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Torres calls for Pedri to join PSG after seven goals in six matches on debut
After a stunning start to the season at PSG with seven goals in six matches, Ferran Torres revealed on the Spanish TV show El Hormiguero that he would like to see his former Barcelona teammate Pedri join him in Paris.
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