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Top-tier French football league.
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Lyon holds off Anderlecht and launches Europa League campaign with 2-1 victory
Leading 2-0 from the 22nd minute thanks to Nartey and Nakamura, Lyon withstood Belgian pressure in the second half before holding on for a 2-1 away win at Anderlecht in the first matchday of the Europa League.
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Rennes held to goalless draw at Graz in Ligue Europa opener
Stade Rennais failed to win away at Sturm Graz on Wednesday (0-0) in the first matchday of Ligue Europa. A goal by Thomasson was ruled out by VAR, extending Franck Haise's winless run to 17 matches in European competition.
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Genesio backs rotation at Besiktas despite OM's three consecutive defeats
Stuck in a three-game losing streak in Ligue 1, OM travel to Besiktas in the Europa League on Thursday before hosting PSG on Sunday. Bruno Genesio confirmed he will rotate his squad while insisting he wants to compete seriously in the competition.
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Saint-Etienne signs Etienne Mendy, 18-year-old Senegalese prospect courted by Manchester United
AS Saint-Etienne officially announced on Wednesday the signing of Etienne Mendy, an 18-year-old striker trained at Diambars academy in Senegal. The player, also followed by Manchester United, will initially join the Greens' reserve team.
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Murillo reveals De Zerbi forced him out of OM during winter transfer window
On the eve of facing Marseille in the Europa League with Besiktas, Amir Murillo broke his silence on his forced departure from OM in January, pointing to a personal conflict with Roberto De Zerbi and a feeling of disrespect.
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Platini recalls Saint-Étienne: "There is a Stéphanois soul"
Present at a charity golf tournament in Saint-Étienne this weekend, Michel Platini reflected on his three seasons with the Greens (1979-1982) and the 1981 French championship title, his first in France before joining Juventus.
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Lille-Troyes draws 2.15 million viewers in China, a Ligue 1 record
Broadcast in prime time on CCTV-5, the Matchday 4 clash between Lille and Troyes attracted an average of 2.15 million viewers in China, setting the best audience ever recorded for a Ligue 1 match in the country.
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Ligue 1's top scorer Lepaul plays first European match and eyes Zidane's France squad
Author of 20 goals with Rennes last season, Estéban Lepaul plays his first-ever European match on Wednesday at Sturm Graz and is among the candidates for Zinédine Zidane's first France squad list.
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OM Nearly Withdrew from Europa League Before Deciding to Compete
Under financial and sporting pressure, Olympique de Marseille's board seriously considered forfeiting the Europa League before opting for participation, notably for the revenue the competition generates.
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Toppmöller set to leave RC Lens after deep dressing-room tensions
German coach Dino Toppmöller, who arrived this summer to replace Pierre Sage, is on the verge of leaving RC Lens after just seven official matches, marred by conflicts with several squad leaders.
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Moussa Sissoko charged in major financial scandal at FC Nantes
Former France international Moussa Sissoko has been charged with forgery as part of a judicial investigation into FC Nantes, suspected of paying €8.2 million to an unlicensed agent through intermediaries.
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Toppmöller sacked after six matches, Cahuzac takes over at RC Lens
RC Lens officially announced on Tuesday the departure of Dino Toppmöller, dismissed after only six matches in charge of the club. His assistant Yannick Cahuzac succeeds him immediately.
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Vitinha overheating: PSG at risk ahead of Classique against Marseille
An ever-present starter despite Luis Enrique's rotation policy, Vitinha has been accumulating fatigue for several months. His declining form is a concern as the Classique at the Vélodrome approaches.
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Letexier to referee OM-PSG Classique for fourth time in his career
The LFP has appointed François Letexier to referee the OM-PSG match on matchday five of Ligue 1, Sunday evening at the Vélodrome. The international referee will oversee this Classique for the fourth time, notably having sent off Harit during their last encounter in October 2024.
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Ferran Torres establishes himself at PSG and relegates Désiré Doué to the bench
After a convincing start to the season with PSG, Spanish forward Ferran Torres has taken the starting spot from Désiré Doué. The French player's entourage is now closely monitoring his playing time, as discussions over a contract extension have tentatively begun.
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Toppmöller leaves Lens after his assistant's dismissal, according to Bild
Arriving at RC Lens this summer, Dino Toppmöller reportedly resigned after the club removed his assistant Nelson Morgado, deemed too demanding with the French staff. Yannick Cahuzac is expected to take interim charge from Friday at Monaco.
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Boudache chooses Algeria and closes door to Zidane before first squad
As Zinédine Zidane prepares to unveil his first France squad on September 18, Ligue 1 midfielder Kaïl Boudache has confirmed his definitive choice for the Algeria national team, citing his Kabyle roots.
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Lens sacks Toppmöller after just four Ligue 1 matches
RC Lens have decided to part ways with manager Dino Toppmöller after a record of one win, two defeats and a draw in four Ligue 1 matches. His assistant Yannick Cahuzac is expected to take over starting with the trip to Monaco on Friday.
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Unconvincing win at Brest: tension simmers between Luis Enrique and his players
PSG secured their first Ligue 1 victory of the season away at Brest (0-1) thanks to Ferran Torres, but Luis Enrique showed his disappointment and internal tensions with several senior players appear to be emerging.
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Benatia reveals OM missed out on Greenwood sale to Atlético Madrid
Former OM sporting director Medhi Benatia claims Mason Greenwood could have joined Atlético Madrid instead of Fenerbahçe for a higher fee than the 39 million euros ultimately received.
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