Ligue 1
Top-tier French football league.
Competition page →-
Zidane on his 2006 headbutt: "I'm not proud, but no regrets"
On the eve of France-Italy in the Nations League, Zinedine Zidane reflected on the headbutt he inflicted on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final: the France manager owns the episode without disowning it, but without being proud of it.
Football -
A Printer Problem Nearly Derailed Da Cunha's Transfer to Lorient in 2022
Lucas Da Cunha now plays in the Champions League with Como and has made his France debut under Zinédine Zidane. Yet the 25-year-old midfielder's career could have taken a completely different path had an OGC Nice printer not run out of ink one transfer deadline evening. On September 1, 2022, Da Cunha was on the verge of leaving Nice for FC Lorient, but the deal collapsed because transfer documents were submitted 32 seconds after the summer window officially closed — with a Nice official later suggesting the delay was caused by a lack of printer cartridges.
Football -
Saliba still sidelined with back injury, ruled out for France in November
The Arsenal defender, absent since the World Cup semi-final against Spain, will not be available for France's final two Nations League matches in November. A return to training is targeted for mid-November.
Football -
Jean-Marc Furlan Suffering from Neurodegenerative Disease, Wife Breaks Silence
Absent from football since leaving Caen in November 2023, Jean-Marc Furlan is suffering from a neurodegenerative disease likely linked to concussions sustained during his playing career. His wife Cécile Traverse Furlan testifies to this in a book released on October 1st.
Football -
Gueye becomes Mans shareholder: his 2022 rainbow armband refusal resurfaces
Idrissa Gueye's entry into Mans FC's capital, announced on September 23, has sparked concern from LGBTI+ center Homogène, which recalls the Senegalese midfielder's refusal to wear a rainbow armband during an anti-homophobia awareness day in Ligue 1 in 2022.
Football -
World Champion and Extended at PSG, Fabian Ruiz Dreams of Finishing Career at Betis
Author of a double Champions League – 2026 World Cup with PSG and Spain, Fabian Ruiz revealed in a press conference his desire to end his career at Betis, his academy club, while acknowledging that the time has not yet come.
Football -
Ankle injury forces Ethan Mbappé out for several weeks
Ethan Mbappé was forced off after just 12 minutes during France U21's gathering due to a right ankle injury. The Lille midfielder will miss approximately three weeks, including the start of Ligue 1.
Football -
Pirès reunites Zidane, Blanc and 1998 World Cup winners for his testimonial at Metz
Robert Pirès celebrates his testimonial on October 6 at the Stade Saint-Symphorien in Metz, eleven years after his retirement. Laurent Blanc, Marcel Desailly, Youri Djorkaeff, Lilian Thuram and other 1998 World Cup winners will participate, facing FC Metz and Arsenal legends.
Football -
Bordeaux sold for symbolic one euro to American firm Park Bench
Gérard Lopez and American investment firm Park Bench have finalized an agreement to sell FC Girondins de Bordeaux for one symbolic euro, with Park Bench assuming approximately 13 million euros in club debt.
Football -
Toko-Ekambi signs with Qatar club, closing door on OM winter reinforcement
Karl Toko-Ekambi, once considered as a potential offensive option for Olympique de Marseille, has instead joined Qatari second-division club Umm Salal until the end of the season, ending Bruno Genesio's hopes of strengthening his attack this winter.
Football -
Giroud celebrates his 40th birthday with barely any ligaments left in his right ankle
Sidelined on the bench at LOSC since the arrival of Ayase Ueda, Olivier Giroud has given an unfiltered account of his body at 40 years old: regular injections, swollen ankle, fragile back and knee.
Football -
Kita sells FC Nantes to Paulo Tavares for a sum that raises experts' eyebrows
An agreement in principle has been signed between Waldemar Kita and an investor group led by Paulo Tavares for the takeover of FC Nantes, relegated to Ligue 2. The reported amount, between 100 and 125 million euros, surprises given the club's actual situation.
Football -
Four injured in one break: OM holds its breath before the restart
Himad Abdelli suffered a left ankle injury with Algeria against Burundi, becoming the fourth Marseille player to leave his national team on injury. After Gouiri, Cornelius and Mmadi, OM's medical room continues to fill up.
Football -
Ethan Mbappé exits injured in 12th minute on first start with France U21s
Making his first start under Gérald Baticle, Ethan Mbappé was forced off the pitch in the 12th minute after a violent challenge to his right ankle during France U21s' 2-0 victory in Estonia on Tuesday. The manager expressed concern following the match.
Football -
Roger Lemerre, 85, reunites with France at Stade Roi-Baudouin twenty-five years after Euro 2000
Living in the Brussels area, Roger Lemerre attended Belgium-France at Stade Roi-Baudouin, the same stadium where he led France to the Euro 2000 final. Bixente Lizarazu warmly greeted him at half-time.
Football -
Ethan Mbappé's debut ruined, forced off injured after 12 minutes with France U21
Starting for the first time with France U21 on Tuesday in Estonia (Euro 2027 U21 qualifying), Ethan Mbappé had to leave the pitch after just 12 minutes with an ankle injury. Senny Mayulu also departed prematurely.
Football -
Abdelli out with ankle injury, third blow for Marseille during international break
Himad Abdelli was forced off with a left ankle injury in the first half of Algeria's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi on Tuesday. Marseille, already without Cornelius and Gouiri, fear another prolonged absence.
Football -
Giroud announces current season will very likely be his last
On the eve of his 40th birthday, Olivier Giroud revealed that he is very likely about to experience his final season as a professional player. The LOSC striker is thus drawing the curtain on a career that began in 2006.
Football -
Riolo rules out Rabiot and Tchouameni from Zidane's new France project
After France's defeat to Belgium in the Nations League (0-1), journalist Daniel Riolo believes that Adrien Rabiot and Aurélien Tchouameni no longer fit the football style promoted by new manager Zinedine Zidane.
Football -
Zidane forgoes image rights bonuses, ties earnings to France's results
After two wins in two matches as France head coach, Zinédine Zidane has opted for a contract without image rights bonuses, instead choosing a bonus system indexed to performance in major competitions.
Football
Canada W U17
