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Top-tier French football league.
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Luis Enrique substitutes Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia at half-time; Ferran Torres rescues PSG against Rennes
Trailing 2-0 at half-time to Stade Rennais in Ligue 1's opening round, PSG snatched a 2-2 draw thanks to a brace from Ferran Torres, who came on after Luis Enrique withdrew his two attacking stars at the interval.
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Samba penalized for time-wasting, Rennes concedes draw against PSG (2-2)
Leading 2-0 at half-time, PSG snatched a draw at Rennes on Sunday in the closing match of Ligue 1 matchday 1. Referee Dechepy applied the new time-wasting rule against Brice Samba, awarding a corner to the Parisians.
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Relegated to Régional 1, Bordeaux breaks Alain Giresse's heart
After Paris administrative court confirms Girondins de Bordeaux's relegation to Régional 1, club legend Alain Giresse expresses "infinite sadness" while refusing to abandon all hope of survival.
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Luis Enrique fumes at referees after PSG's draw with Rennes
Held to a 2-2 draw at Roazhon Park in the opening match of Ligue 1, PSG saw manager Luis Enrique lose his temper at a press conference against the refereeing body, while also sharply rebuking his stars late in the match.
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Ferran Torres Saves PSG from Defeat with Historic Brace on Debut
Brought on at half-time when PSG trailed 2-0, Ferran Torres scored a brace in Ligue 1 on his first match in a Paris shirt, becoming only the third player in the club's history to achieve this feat.
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RC Lens faces Inter and Bayern: a daunting draw looms in the Champions League
Placed in pot 4, RC Lens could face Inter (29% probability) and Bayern (28%) in the new Champions League league phase, with the draw taking place Thursday in Monaco.
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Luis Enrique warns Dembélé after catastrophic first half at Rennes
Substituted at half-time alongside Kvaratskhelia following PSG's 2-0 defeat at Rennes, Ousmane Dembélé received a blunt warning from Luis Enrique: the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner has "no credit" and must prove himself in every match.
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Torres scores twice on PSG debut to salvage draw at Rennes after World Cup winner
Ferran Torres came off the bench to score in the 71st and 82nd minutes on his PSG debut, rescuing a 2-2 draw at Rennes on Sunday after the French champions trailed 2-0 at half-time.
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Rennes refuses to cede return match against PSG despite Luis Enrique's request
After hosting PSG at Roazhon Park on an emergency basis for Ligue 1's opening day, Stade Rennais intends to receive the Paris club for the return fixture in March, contrary to Luis Enrique's wishes.
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Nantes collapse 2-5 at home to Rodez, Der Zakarian dares board to sack him
FC Nantes suffered a humiliating 2-5 home defeat to Rodez on Saturday after leading 2-1 at half-time, extending their winless run to three games in Ligue 2. Der Zakarian, in open conflict with his squad, is challenging the board to fire him.
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LOSC signs Orlando Gill, the goalkeeper at the heart of the Mbappé World Cup controversy
Lille is set to finalize the transfer of Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill from San Lorenzo for approximately 4 million euros. An arrival that places Ethan Mbappé in a delicate situation, his brother Kylian having been at the center of a fierce controversy involving the goalkeeper during the 2026 World Cup.
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Monaco wins at Le Havre thanks to Dier in the 14th minute
AS Monaco began their Ligue 1 season with a 1-0 victory away at Le Havre on Sunday in the opening day. Eric Dier scored the decisive goal in the 14th minute.
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Bouaddi joins Manchester City for €100m, historic record for Ligue 1 club
LOSC and Manchester City reached an agreement on Sunday for the transfer of Ayyoub Bouaddi. The 18-year-old midfielder joins the Skyblues for 100 million euros, marking the biggest sale abroad in Ligue 1 history.
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Megnan-Pavé stays at Montpellier and escapes PSG despite near-complete agreement
Despite reaching an agreement with the player and submitting several offers to MHSC, PSG will not sign 16-year-old striker Laciné Megnan-Pavé this summer. The young attacker, already a goalscorer at senior level, will continue his development at Montpellier.
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Barcola omitted from PSG squad for third straight game as Liverpool chase £145m winger
Bradley Barcola has been left out of PSG's 21-man squad for their Ligue 1 opener at Rennes, his third consecutive absence, as Liverpool and Arsenal circle the France international and PSG hold firm on a £145m asking price.
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Torres and Godts called up, Mayulu left out: PSG squad for Rennes
For the trip to Rennes to close out Matchday 1 of Ligue 1, Luis Enrique has called up his two latest signings, Ferran Torres and Mika Godts, while leaving out Senny Mayulu, Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye.
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Lepaul, Ligue 1's top scorer, favourite to make Zidane's first squad
Zinédine Zidane will announce his first squad as France manager on 17 September for four international matches. Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul, who scored 21 goals in Ligue 1 last season, is expected to receive his first call-up.
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Saint-Étienne crushes Grenoble 4-0 and takes sole lead in Ligue 2
ASSE secured a third consecutive victory in Ligue 2 by dominating Grenoble 4-0 at Geoffroy-Guichard, thanks to goals from Csongvai, Ballo, Cardona and Davitashvili. Les Verts push Montpellier two points back.
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Nice and Lorient Draw Goalless in Ligue 1 Opener
Nice and Lorient shared the points on the opening day of Ligue 1, finishing their match 0-0 on Saturday.
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Le Mans holds Brest to 2-2 draw on Ligue 1 return
Promoted this season, Le Mans secured a 2-2 draw against Brest in Ligue 1's opening day, marking a solid start for the newly promoted side against a European-experienced club.
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