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Top-tier French football league.
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Zidane leaves out Digne and Theo Hernandez from first France squad
Zinédine Zidane unveiled his first squad as France manager on Friday, excluding Lucas Digne and Theo Hernandez. The PSG left-back, underused by Luis Enrique since his summer return, is paying the price for a poor start to the season.
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Mesloub Soares called up by Portugal U21, France and Algeria on alert
At 16, RC Lens midfielder Mezian Mesloub Soares has been called up by Portugal's U21 squad. Eligible for France and Algeria as well, he has not yet decided on his final international allegiance.
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Luis Enrique Demands Désiré Doué's Inclusion in Ballon d'Or 30-Man Shortlist
With ten PSG players on the 2026 Ballon d'Or 30-man shortlist, Luis Enrique publicly called for Désiré Doué's inclusion after the winger was omitted from the selection announced on September 8 by France Football. The Spanish manager defended the young player despite his recent loss of starting status to Ferran Torres.
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Genesio reportedly duped by Marseille: four straight defeats and an emptied squad
After four consecutive losses, including a heavy 4-1 defeat to Besiktas in the Europa League, Bruno Genesio is reportedly convinced he was misled about the club's true state when he signed with Marseille, according to journalist Dave Appadoo.
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Zidane unveils first France squad with several young talents in view
Two months after taking office, Zinédine Zidane announces on Friday at 6 p.m. his first selection for the France national team. Several young profiles could join the group ahead of four Ligue des Nations matches in September and October.
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Genesio questions his future at Marseille after fourth consecutive defeat in Istanbul
Crushed by Besiktas in the Europa League on Thursday evening, Olympique de Marseille suffered a fourth consecutive defeat. Bruno Genesio himself raised questions about his position, with the Classique against PSG approaching.
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Four defeats in five matches: OM in freefall, Genesio plagued by doubt before Clasico
Hammered 4-1 away at Besiktas in the first Ligue Europa matchday, Olympique de Marseille has now suffered four consecutive defeats. Bruno Genesio publicly acknowledged his doubts ahead of hosting PSG on Sunday.
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Three absentees including Jaber for several weeks: Saint-Etienne weakened before Metz trip
Ligue 2 leaders AS Saint-Etienne will be without Mahmoud Jaber, Paul Eymard and Paalberg for their away match at Metz on Saturday. Head coach Ian Cathro confirmed that Jaber, who underwent surgery at the end of last season, will remain unavailable for several more weeks.
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EA Sports FC 27 Denies Lepaul Likeness Despite Ligue 1 Top Scorer Award
Despite finishing as Ligue 1's top scorer last season with 21 goals and preparing for his first France call-up, Estéban Lepaul remains without a custom likeness in EA Sports FC 27, receiving a generic face instead. The oversight highlights EA's chronic neglect of French football.
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Doué going through difficult spell at PSG, but significant contract extension looms
Less used by Luis Enrique in recent weeks, Désiré Doué remains a priority for PSG: the club has submitted a contract extension offer of two to three years with a significant salary increase.
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Jérémy Jacquet, 21, Expected in Zidane's First France Squad
On the eve of announcing his first squad as France manager, Zinédine Zidane is set to call up Liverpool centre-back Jérémy Jacquet, who came through Stade Rennais' academy, as William Saliba is sidelined with a back injury.
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OM president raises spectre of Girondins to warn of club's survival risk
Stéphane Richard, new president of Olympique de Marseille, has publicly compared the club's financial situation to that of Girondins de Bordeaux, acknowledging a real risk to its survival and announcing a reconstruction that will extend beyond a single season.
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PSG ultras take legal action against 11-year Marseille travel ban
On the eve of the OM-PSG Classique in Ligue 1 Matchday 5, the Collectif Ultras Paris filed an appeal with France's highest administrative court to challenge the ministerial order banning them from traveling to the Vélodrome since April 2015.
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Lepaul, Ligue 1's top scorer last season, hopes for first France call-up
Rennes striker Estéban Lepaul, pre-selected for the France squad, is eagerly awaiting Zinédine Zidane's first list as national team manager, expected Friday. The 26-year-old, who scored 21 goals in Ligue 1 last season, could earn his first cap.
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Sent off against Betis, Ethan Mbappé redeems himself with class, says Rami
After his elbow and red card in Lille's defeat to Real Betis in the Champions League, Ethan Mbappé made multiple apology gestures. Former Lille player Adil Rami praised the maturity of the 19-year-old midfielder.
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PSG ultras take legal action against Vélodrome ban ahead of Classique
For the eleventh consecutive year barred from traveling to the Vélodrome, Paris supporters from Collectif Ultras Paris have announced an emergency procedure before the Conseil d'État to challenge the prefectural order before OM-PSG this Sunday.
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Boehly sells his Chelsea and Strasbourg stakes to Clearlake Capital for £950m
Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have officially withdrawn completely from Chelsea and RC Strasbourg, selling all their shares to Clearlake Capital for approximately £950 million. The investment firm, already majority shareholder at 62%, now takes exclusive control of both clubs.
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Haise without a win in 17 Europa League matches, Rennes held to a draw in Graz
Stade Rennais drew 0-0 away at Sturm Graz in the first matchday of the Europa League league phase. For Franck Haise, it marks a 17th consecutive European match without a win, with a record of 5 draws and 12 defeats.
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Genesio rules out resignation and calls for patience after three consecutive defeats
Under scrutiny following three straight Ligue 1 losses, Olympique de Marseille manager Bruno Genesio ruled out any voluntary departure at his pre-match press conference, while urging the Marseille community to be patient ahead of the Europa League trip to Besiktas.
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Létang fined €20,000 after LOSC-PSG controversy
The LFP's disciplinary commission has sanctioned Lille president Olivier Létang with a €20,000 fine following the incidents that occurred after the 2-2 draw between LOSC and PSG on August 28 in Ligue 1. Sports coordinator Sylvain Armand has been suspended with a conditional ban.
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