Ligue 1
Top-tier French football league.
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Auxerre escapes relegation zone with 2-1 win over Brest, drops Marseille into 16th
AJ Auxerre dominated Stade Brestois 2-1 on Sunday at Abbé-Deschamps, thanks to goals from Archer and an own goal by Le Guen. The result relegates Marseille to the drop zone before their evening clash with PSG.
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Tchouaméni starts twice for Real Madrid but left out of Zidane's France squad
Aurélien Tchouaméni has been excluded from Zinédine Zidane's initial France squad for physical reasons, yet has started twice consecutively for Real Madrid, including in Sunday's derby against Atlético.
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Hakimi ruled out for Classique, PSG without right-back against Marseille
Injured in the thigh during PSG's trip to Brest, Achraf Hakimi will not be in the squad for the Classique against OM this Sunday, closing matchday 5 of Ligue 1. Lucas Hernandez is also absent.
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Naïr slammed with 4/10 rating after Metz's comeback stuns Saint-Étienne
Trailing 2-0, Metz fought back to draw with AS Saint-Étienne on Friday night, denying the Greens a victory and leaving them with just one point from their last two Ligue 2 matches. Defender Sohaib Naïr, who delivered a catastrophic performance, received a harsh 4/10 rating from the regional press.
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Da Silva admits Mbappé was an impossible puzzle to solve in defence
In an interview with L'Équipe, former Lyon and Rennes defender Damien Da Silva named Kylian Mbappé as the toughest player he faced, revealing that the Real Madrid forward consistently surprised him despite meticulous preparation.
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Retired from France duty, Deschamps watches Concarneau's Ligue 3 victory
The day after Zinédine Zidane's first squad list as France manager, Didier Deschamps travelled to Concarneau to watch US Concarneau's 2-0 victory over SM Caen, the club backed by Kylian Mbappé.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: PSG warned after refusing to choose between Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia
By backing two candidates instead of one for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, PSG risks scattering votes, according to journalist Nabil Djellit, who cites Liverpool's 2019 example with three unsuccessful contenders.
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Rosenior sparks post-match brawl after goading Strasbourg fans in Paris FC win
Liam Rosenior's return to Strasbourg ended in a touchline scuffle after the Paris FC head coach gestured towards his former club's supporters following a 2-1 Ligue 1 victory, prompting a confrontation with players from both sides.
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Paris FC stays unbeaten and climbs to second after stunning comeback against Strasbourg
Paris FC defeated Strasbourg 2-1 at Jean-Bouin in Matchday 5 of Ligue 1, thanks to goals from Kebbal and Pagis. Still unbeaten, the Parisians provisionally sit in second place, two points behind leaders Monaco.
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Nasser Al-Khelaïfi under investigation for alleged illegal conflict of interest at LFP
Paris prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation against PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, suspected of using his position on the LFP board to benefit beIN Media Group. The case has been assigned to the Financial Anti-Corruption Unit.
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Kebbal's pinpoint lob puts Paris FC ahead against Strasbourg
In the 18th minute of Paris FC vs Strasbourg, Ilan Kebbal lobbed Filip Jorgensen with an uncontrolled left-footed strike after a one-two with Sinayoko, giving his side the advantage at half-time.
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Zidane breaks with Deschamps from his first squad list: 4-3-3 and the end of the attacking quartet
For his first matches in charge of France in the Nations League, Zinédine Zidane has named a squad that abandons his predecessor's 4-2-3-1 and signals three defensive midfielders, pushing Mbappé and Dembélé out to the wings.
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Robinet snatches victory from the penalty spot for Nantes at Boulogne in Ligue 2
FC Nantes secured a 2-1 win at Boulogne-sur-Mer in Matchday 7 of Ligue 2, thanks to a penalty converted by Robinet in added time. The Canaries escape the relegation zone and climb to 15th place.
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Luis Enrique pays tribute to Genesio ahead of Classique but wishes him well "after the match"
On the eve of the OM-PSG Classique, Luis Enrique paid homage to Bruno Genesio in a press conference, while humorously clarifying that he could not wish him good luck before a match that pits them against each other.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Dembélé votes for Kvaratskhelia, Mbappé stands alone in his own corner
Ahead of the OM-PSG classic, Ousmane Dembélé publicly backed his PSG teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as his pick for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, a stance that contrasts sharply with Kylian Mbappé's open campaign for the award.
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Cissé has been campaigning for Lepaul for a year, finally called up by Zidane for France
Called up to the France squad for the first time by Zinédine Zidane, Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul has the strong backing of Djibril Cissé, who says he was one of the first to demand his selection.
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Benatia comments on OM live three months after leaving, conflict of interest questioned
New consultant Medhi Benatia was on air Thursday evening to analyze Olympique de Marseille's defeat at Beşiktaş (4-1) — a club he was still directing in the spring. Journalists and observers denounce a clear conflict of interest.
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Zidane puts Mbappé and Dembélé in their place over Ballon d'Or ahead of France squad gathering
As Kylian Mbappé presents himself as « the chosen one » and Ousmane Dembélé defends his crown, Zinédine Zidane has chosen to refocus the debate on the pitch ahead of the first squad gathering of his era at Clairefontaine.
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4-1 defeat at Besiktas: OM in danger but not yet eliminated from Europa League
Beaten 4-1 in Istanbul on Thursday evening, Marseille began their Europa League campaign with a heavy defeat. Statistical projections place them 18th, still within the playoff spots for February's knockout round.
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Reims and Montpellier draw, Nancy soars in thrilling match at Rodez
The clash between Saint-Étienne's two closest pursuers in Ligue 2 ended in a 1-1 draw on Friday in matchday 7, with Yaya Fofana equalizing for Reims after Mukiele's opener. Nancy capitalized on the situation by winning 4-3 at Rodez.
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