Ligue 1
Top-tier French football league.
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Barcola available as PSG open door to Liverpool and Arsenal approaches
Paris Saint-Germain are open to selling Bradley Barcola this summer, according to L'Equipe, with Liverpool and Arsenal both monitoring the 23-year-old French winger as contract extension talks remain at an impasse.
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Ibrahimovic reveals OM supporters threw knives at him at the Vélodrome
On Jimmy Kimmel's show, Zlatan Ibrahimovic recounted a striking anecdote: during an away match in Marseille with PSG, sharp objects were allegedly thrown onto the pitch, prompting him to change how he celebrated goals.
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Dino Toppmöller close to joining Lens to replace Pierre Sage
RC Lens has identified its next manager: Dino Toppmöller, free since leaving Eintracht Frankfurt, visited the club's facilities and received a contract offer on Friday.
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Paris FC submits offer to Fenerbahçe to bring N'Golo Kanté back to Ligue 1
Paris FC has submitted an initial offer to Fenerbahçe to sign N'Golo Kanté, who has become an undisputed starter in Turkey since his €14 million transfer last winter. The Istanbul club's response depends on the arrival of a new head coach.
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United target Lens midfielder Sangare for £35m as Alex Scott route opens up
Manchester United are reportedly preparing a £35m bid for Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare, while a path to signing Bournemouth's Alex Scott has cleared after the England camp development.
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Balerdi set to leave OM: Atlético, Juventus and Roma circle
Despite a contract running until 2028, Olympique de Marseille captain Leonardo Balerdi is expected to leave this summer if a satisfactory offer arrives. Atlético Madrid, Juventus, AS Rome and Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested.
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Dupraz hails Luis Enrique's collective revolution at PSG
Pascal Dupraz, former manager of Toulouse and Saint-Étienne, has publicly praised the tactical transformation orchestrated by Luis Enrique at PSG, saying he no longer misses a single match of the Parisian club since the collective has taken precedence over individual brilliance.
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Benched at PSG, Lucas Chevalier seeks exit this summer
Sidelined from Paris Saint-Germain's starting lineup since January, Lucas Chevalier has not played a single minute with PSG and will miss the World Cup. A loan move to Besiktas or Tottenham is taking shape for the 24-year-old goalkeeper.
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Greenwood to Roma: OM demands €55M, Romans offer only €40M
Mason Greenwood is close to joining AS Roma from Olympique de Marseille, but negotiations are stalling over the transfer fee: Marseille is demanding €55 million while the Italian club is offering €40 million.
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Manchester United prepares offer for Mamadou Sangaré, RC Lens breakthrough star
Following Casemiro's departure, Manchester United is targeting Mamadou Sangaré, RC Lens midfielder and 2026 Marc-Vivien Foé Award winner. An offer is being prepared for the player valued at €40 million.
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Téléfoot returns in 2026 with TF1 – L'Équipe partnership and new Ligue 1 magazine
TF1 has confirmed the return of Téléfoot for autumn 2026, airing every Sunday at 11 a.m. The channel is partnering with the L'Équipe Group to launch a weekly magazine dedicated to Ligue 1, hosted by Grégoire Margotton.
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PSG ready to sacrifice Barcola and Ramos to land Olise from Bayern
PSG are targeting Michael Olise, Bayern Munich's winger under contract until 2029 and valued at €150 million, and are considering selling Bradley Barcola and Gonçalo Ramos to finance this ambitious transfer.
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Der Zakarian returns to Nantes ten years after acrimonious departure
Relegated to Ligue 2, FC Nantes is set to entrust its bench to Michel Der Zakarian for two seasons, according to Ouest-France. The Armenian manager left the club on bad terms in 2016, before a legal battle that was settled in 2023.
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RC Lens passes DNCG financial review ahead of Champions League season
RC Lens received unconditional approval from the DNCG, French football's financial watchdog, during its annual review on Wednesday. The northern club, qualified for the Champions League after finishing second in Ligue 1, can now prepare its season with confidence.
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Ligue 1+ raises price to €19.99/month for new subscribers, loyal customers spared
LFP Media has unveiled its new pricing for the 2026-2027 season: €19.
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First OM-PSG Classique Set for September 20 at the Vélodrome in 2026-2027
The LFP unveiled the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 calendar on Wednesday. Olympique de Marseille will host PSG on September 20 in matchday five, before the return fixture at Parc des Princes on February 7.
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Saint-Étienne opens Ligue 2 season at Sochaux on August 8, with Metz and Nantes clashes
The LFP has published the Ligue 2 2026-2027 schedule. AS Saint-Étienne, relegated for the second consecutive year after their playoff defeat to Nice, begin away at promoted Sochaux on August 8 and finish at home on May 22 against Pau.
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Everton target Guéla Doué, Strasbourg's breakout right-back this season
According to The Athletic, Everton has been monitoring Ivorian right-back Guéla Doué of Strasbourg for over a year. The 23-year-old has scored 3 goals and provided 8 assists this season. BlueCo, Strasbourg's owner, would be willing to sell if a convincing offer arrives.
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Fifty Million Euros: Paris FC Sets Budget to Build Competitive Squad for Ligue 1
According to L'Équipe, Paris FC has a budget of 50 million euros to recruit four to five players this summer, with the ambition of finishing between 6th and 10th place next season.
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Vitinha and Joao Neves untouchable: agent Jorge Mendes shuts door on Real Madrid
With Real Madrid interested in the two Paris Saint-Germain midfielders, their agent Jorge Mendes has made it clear: Vitinha and Joao Neves will not leave PSG, where they are "very, very happy" and contracted until 2029 and 2030.
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