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Top-tier French football league.
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Aguerd could leave OM this summer for just €15 million
Signed for €23 million last summer, Nayef Aguerd is already on his way out. A clause would allow OM to sell him for €15 million this summer, while the Moroccan defender recovers from groin surgery.
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Wahi denied entry to Canada for Ivory Coast's World Cup clash amid match-fixing investigation
Elye Wahi has been barred from joining Ivory Coast's squad in Toronto for their World Cup match against Germany on Saturday, a day after French police arrested the Nice forward over suspected match-fixing. He becomes the second World Cup player refused entry into Canada, following Ghana's Thomas Partey.
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Wahi blocked in Canada, Ivory Coast deprived of striker against Germany
Suspected of involvement in a match-fixing scandal in Ligue 1, Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canadian territory and will miss Ivory Coast's match against Germany in the 2026 World Cup.
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Arsenal prepare bid to lure Bradley Barcola from PSG
The Gunners have identified the French winger from Paris Saint-Germain as their top priority for the summer transfer window and are preparing to submit a concrete offer, according to The Independent. Barcola is under contract with PSG until June 2028 and valued at €70 million.
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Deschamps pays tribute to Éric Roy, former Stade Brestois manager, who died at 58 from cancer
Éric Roy, a former midfielder and manager of Stade Brestois, has died at 58 from pancreatic cancer. Didier Deschamps and the France staff paid tribute to him from Boston, where the national team is competing in World Cup 2026 qualifying.
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Elye Wahi arrested over spot-fixing allegations weeks before Ivory Coast's World Cup opener
Nice forward Elye Wahi was arrested by French police on May 29 on suspicion of organised sports corruption and fraud, according to The Athletic. The 23-year-old was released without charge and has since joined Ivory Coast's World Cup squad in North America.
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Suspected of match-fixing, Elye Wahi arrested by police before World Cup
Ivorian striker Elye Wahi, who started in Ivory Coast's last two matches at the 2026 World Cup, was arrested by French police on May 29 as part of an investigation into potential match-fixing.
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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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