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Top-tier French football league.
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Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi arrested over match-fixing allegations weeks before World Cup
Elye Wahi, 23, was arrested by French police on 28 May as part of an investigation into whether the Nice forward deliberately earned a yellow card against Metz in Ligue 1 on 17 May. He has since been released but the investigation remains ongoing.
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Genesio Rejects Paris FC, Marseille Remains Frontrunner to Sign Him
Free since leaving LOSC, Bruno Genesio has turned down Paris FC's advances as the newly promoted Ligue 1 club seeks a successor to Kombouaré. Olympique de Marseille remains the leading contender, with a two-year deal reportedly already agreed.
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Greenwood agrees Roma move as Man Utd face rival bid for Summerville
Mason Greenwood has reportedly agreed personal terms on a permanent move to Roma after a 26-goal season at Marseille. The deal carries a financial sting for Manchester United, who hold a 40 per cent sell-on clause from his £26m departure in 2024.
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Lyon sell Afonso Moreira to Bayer Leverkusen for €32 million
Signed from Sporting Portugal for €2 million, Portuguese winger Afonso Moreira joins Bayer Leverkusen for €32 million, according to Fabrizio Romano. A €30 million profit that comes at a crucial time for Lyon's finances.
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Chevalier set to leave, Safonov as starter: PSG completely overhauls goalkeeper position
Lucas Chevalier appears to have no future at PSG according to L'Équipe, which could push the club to recruit a new goalkeeper. Matveï Safonov has established himself as the starter, while Renato Marin could be sent out on loan to gain playing time.
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Hojbjerg in Atalanta's sights, OM ready to let midfielder leave
According to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Atalanta Bergamo has made Danish midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg its summer priority. OM, forced to sell this summer, would not rule out his departure in the event of a satisfactory offer.
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Mandatory Cooling Breaks at World Cup: UEFA and LFP Refuse to Follow FIFA
Introduced by FIFA for the 2026 World Cup, systematic cooling breaks in the middle of each half will not be adopted by UEFA or the French Professional Football League, which believe the current IFAB framework is sufficient.
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Dino Toppmöller appointed Lens manager after Sage's departure to Crystal Palace
RC Lens officially announced the arrival of German coach Dino Toppmöller, a disciple of Julian Nagelsmann, on a two-year deal. He replaces Pierre Sage, who left to join Crystal Palace after winning the Coupe de France and finishing second in Ligue 1.
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Lyon sign Kaïl Boudache, Nice winger and playoff goalscorer against Saint-Étienne
Olympique Lyonnais have officially announced the signing of Kaïl Boudache, a 20-year-old winger from OGC Nice. The Algeria U23 international has committed to a five-year deal until June 2031.
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Relegated with Nantes, Anthony Lopes bounces back to Angers for two seasons
Free after Nantes' relegation to Ligue 2, Portuguese goalkeeper Anthony Lopes has signed with Angers SCO for two seasons, with an option for a third. At 35, he will discover his third Ligue 1 club.
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Pierre Sage joins Crystal Palace on three-year deal, Lens to receive up to €5m
After leading RC Lens to the Coupe de France and second place in Ligue 1, Pierre Sage has officially signed with Crystal Palace for three seasons, accompanied by his three assistants.
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Clauss accuses Benatia of orchestrating his forced departure from Marseille in 2024
Transferred to Nice for €5 million in summer 2024, Jonathan Clauss breaks his silence and accuses Medhi Benatia of maneuvering behind the scenes to force him out after he criticized Gattuso.
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OM Sign 18-Year-Old Talent Jephthe Malanda from LOSC
Olympique de Marseille have officially completed the transfer of Jephthe Malanda, an 18-year-old attacking midfielder trained at Lille, who has signed his first professional contract with the Marseille club. A second young prospect, defender Sacha Lung from Strasbourg, is also reportedly on his way to the Ligue 1 side.
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Arsenal make formal approach for Bouaddi as Lille demand £60m for World Cup standout
Arsenal have made a concrete approach to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after the 18-year-old impressed for Morocco at the 2026 World Cup. Lille are demanding £60.4m for the teenager, with PSG also in the race.
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Ferran Torres slams door on PSG: "PSG doesn't interest me"
Targeted by PSG to compensate for the departures of Barcola and Ramos, Barcelona forward Ferran Torres has publicly rejected any Paris approach, while his coach Hansi Flick wants to extend him.
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Genesio close to OM deal, Deschamps-era coach joining his staff
Bruno Genesio is set to join Olympique de Marseille on a two-year deal after Habib Beye's contract was not renewed. Goalkeeper coach Nicolas Dehon, who previously worked at the club under Deschamps, is also expected to join the project.
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Bouaddi impresses at World Cup, PSG and Arsenal battle for his signature at €70M
Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi delivered a standout performance with Morocco against Brazil (1-1) at the World Cup, attracting interest from PSG and Arsenal. Lille is refusing any offer below €70 million for the 18-year-old talent.
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Lizarazu says goodbye to Téléfoot until September 6, shut out of World Cup coverage
The final episode of Téléfoot for the 2025-2026 season aired on June 14. Bixente Lizarazu confirmed the show's summer break and admitted struggling with his absence from the World Cup, whose broadcast rights are held by M6.
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Bruno Genesio signs with Marseille for two years with an option, his staff already known
Bruno Genesio has reached an agreement with Olympique de Marseille for the next two seasons, plus a third as an option. His Lille assistants Jérémie Bréchet and Dimitri Farbos, as well as goalkeeping coach Nicolas Dehon, will join him on the Canebière.
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Barcola requests PSG exit as Liverpool and Arsenal circle £60m winger
Bradley Barcola has reportedly asked to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer, alerting Liverpool and Arsenal to the availability of the 23-year-old France international, who is valued at around £60million.
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