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Top-tier French football league.
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Lens stuns PSG 1-0 to end four-year Trophée des champions reign
RC Lens defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 on Sunday evening at Bollaert thanks to a goal from Florian Thauvin, ending four consecutive PSG titles at the Trophée des champions. Achraf Hakimi criticized the lack of a neutral venue and the Paris ultras' boycott.
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Todibo ready to cut salary to facilitate his return to Ligue 1 with Marseille
Constrained by the DNCG to a summer transfer window focused almost exclusively on sales, Olympique de Marseille has a serious lead in defence: Jean-Clair Todibo, French international under contract at West Ham, would be willing to reduce his wages to join the Phocaean club on loan.
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OM doubles naming rights revenue with CEPAC deal worth €5M annually
Olympique de Marseille has more than doubled its naming rights revenue by partnering with CEPAC, a subsidiary of Caisse d'Epargne, in a deal valued at €5 million per year — more than double the previous Orange contract that expired on June 30.
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Strasbourg signs Jacobo Ortega, Youth League final goalscorer with Real Madrid
Racing Club de Strasbourg have officially announced the arrival of Spanish striker Jacobo Ortega, 20, who was trained at Real Madrid. The centre-forward, who scored 18 goals for Madrid's reserve team last season, has signed until 2031, with a buyback clause in favour of the Spanish club.
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Genesio Names Six Key Players to Form OM's Backbone
With no summer signings and forced by the DNCG to sell Greenwood, Medina and Aubameyang, Bruno Genesio's Olympique de Marseille will rely on six designated leaders to form the team's core: Balerdi, Weah, Emerson, Timber, Paixao and Gouiri.
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Di Gregorio Offered to Marseille to Fill Void Left by Rulli
After Geronimo Rulli's departure to Manchester City, Olympique de Marseille has been offered Michele Di Gregorio, Juventus Turin's goalkeeper, on loan. Juventus is pushing its keeper out to welcome Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham.
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Bouaddi leaves Lille for Manchester City for €80 million
Moroccan international midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi is set to join Manchester City from LOSC for approximately €80 million, according to transfer specialists. His arrival accelerates after City's 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield.
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OM Awaits €50M Saudi Offer for Igor Paixao Before Transfer Window Closes
Signed for €30 million last summer, Brazilian winger Igor Paixao could leave Olympique de Marseille before the end of the summer transfer window. Owner Franck McCourt has reportedly set his asking price at €50 million.
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Liverpool Stumbles Over PSG's Asking Prices for Barcola and Mbaye
Liverpool is negotiating with Paris Saint-Germain to sign wingers Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye, but the English club finds PSG's financial demands too steep. Two weeks remain before the transfer window closes to reach an agreement.
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Luis Enrique dismisses reporters with three words after axing both Liverpool targets from PSG squad
Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye were left out of PSG's squad for Sunday's Trophée des Champions clash with Lens, which the Parisians lost 1-0, as Liverpool's interest in both wingers intensifies with two weeks of the transfer window remaining.
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Ancelotti confirms negotiations as Manchester City close in on €100m Bouaddi
Lille head coach Davide Ancelotti has acknowledged that negotiations are underway over 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with Manchester City understood to be leading the chase for the Morocco World Cup star at a reported €100m.
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Kolo Muani back at PSG, his future still uncertain ahead of summer transfer
Randal Kolo Muani is training again with PSG's reserve squad after unsuccessful loan spells at Juventus and Tottenham. The Paris club is seeking an exit for the striker, who is under contract until 2028.
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Lyon discovers potential third qualifying round opponents in Champions League draw
Fourth in Ligue 1 last season, Paulo Fonseca's side will be seeded in Monday's Champions League third qualifying round draw. Union Saint-Gilloise, Sparta Prague, NEC Nimègue and the winner of Sturm Graz-Heart of Midlothian are among the possible opponents.
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PSG submits third offer to Monaco for Akliouche
Paris Saint-Germain has submitted a third proposal to AS Monaco for attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche, moving closer to the €50 million demanded by the Monégasque club. A deal could be finalized as early as next week.
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Bouaddi set to stay at Lille for another season despite Manchester City interest
After an impressive 2026 World Cup with Morocco, Ayyoub Bouaddi is highly sought after, notably by Manchester City. LOSC president Olivier Létang indicated on Thursday that the 18-year-old midfielder should honour an additional year of his contract.
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Openda Struggles at Juventus as Lyon and Lens Battle for His Loan
With just two goals in 34 appearances for Juventus this season, Loïs Openda is being pushed out by Turin. Olympique Lyonnais and RC Lens are competing to sign the Belgian forward on loan, but his €600,000 monthly salary is complicating negotiations.
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Finances « concerning » : OM forced into major squad overhaul this summer
OM sporting director Grégory Lorenzi has publicly acknowledged that the club's financial situation is « concerning » and that several sales or loans are inevitable this summer, following Mason Greenwood's sale to Fenerbahçe for €39 million.
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Friedkin-Mourinho Cold War Could Hand Endrick to Lyon Over Roma
AS Roma has made Endrick their top priority to strengthen their attack, but the fallout from José Mourinho's January 2024 sacking weakens their bid. Olympique Lyonnais, their direct rival, could capitalize if Real Madrid agrees to loan the Brazilian.
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Saint-Etienne signs Hungarian midfielder Aron Csongvai on four-year deal
AS Saint-Etienne have confirmed the arrival of Aron Csongvai, a 25-year-old defensive midfielder from AIK Stockholm. The Hungarian international has signed a four-year contract, bringing the Greens' summer signings to five.
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Pablo Pagis leaves Lorient for Paris FC in €15 million transfer
Paris FC is set to sign Pablo Pagis, Lorient's breakout striker, for approximately €15 million excluding bonuses. The 23-year-old, who scored 10 goals in Ligue 1 last season, was also tracked by Lyon, Lens, Strasbourg and Marseille.
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