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Top-tier French football league.
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Doué shines in France's Belgium victory and draws Michael Jordan comparison
Désiré Doué delivered an outstanding performance as France beat Belgium 0-1 in the Nations League on Monday evening in Brussels. The PSG winger, rated 8/10 by L'Équipe, was France's standout player and drew a bold comparison to basketball legend Michael Jordan from Stéphane Jobard, an assistant coach with the Belgian national team.
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Doué electrifies France against Belgium, Jobard sees 'Michael Jordan'
Despite failing to find the back of the net, Désiré Doué delivered an outstanding performance against Belgium in the Nations League, prompting a comparison with basketball legend Michael Jordan from former Belgium assistant Stéphane Jobard.
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Nearly 250 matches with ASSE, Deguerville now works in a supermarket on minimum wage
Christophe Deguerville, former left-back for Saint-Etienne, Lyon and Bastia with over 400 professional matches, has worked for several years as a shelf-stacker in a supermarket, earning slightly above minimum wage.
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92.8% pass accuracy in opponent's half: Zidane's France break 20-year record
Victorious in Belgium (0-1) in the second matchday of the Nations League, France displayed 92.8% pass accuracy in the opponent's half, an absolute record over twenty years according to Opta. France now leads their group outright with six points.
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Ben Arfa Nearly Returned to Nice at 39, but Puel Vetoed the Move
Absent from the pitch since 2022, Hatem Ben Arfa was approached by OGC Nice during the January 2025-26 transfer window. The project, devised by president Jean-Pierre Rivère, was blocked by manager Claude Puel.
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Da Cunha stuns on France debut: "I was in the second division just a few years ago"
Making his first start for France against Belgium in the Nations League on Monday evening, Lucas Da Cunha delivered a standout performance and did not hide his emotion after the Blues' 0-1 victory.
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OM in Principle Agreement with Ianis Hagi for January Transfer
According to Romanian media Fanatik.ro, Marseille is on the verge of signing Romanian international attacking midfielder Ianis Hagi during the winter transfer window, with a principle agreement already reached with the Alanyaspor player.
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McCourt's fortune soars to $1.5 billion as Marseille sinks into crisis
According to Forbes, Frank McCourt's personal wealth has increased by €48 million to reach $1.548 billion, while Olympique de Marseille faces severe financial turmoil and languishes in the relegation zone in Ligue 1.
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Sterling without a club after two Ligue 1 rejections, including from Le Havre
Raheem Sterling, free agent after a near-blank season at Feyenoord, has been rejected by Le Havre and a second French club this summer. The 31-year-old English winger, four-time Premier League champion with Manchester City, is now forced to consider a less prominent league.
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Camavinga back in France squad, but RMC's explanation was wrong
Recalled by Zinédine Zidane for France's Nations League gathering, Eduardo Camavinga had never actually been coached by the new manager at Real Madrid, contrary to what an RMC pundit claimed.
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Frank McCourt's fortune climbs to $1.5 billion, with no impact on OM's transfer market
Forbes revalues Olympique de Marseille owner Frank McCourt's fortune at $1.548 billion, up $48 million from March. The increase has no bearing on the club's recruitment policy, which is forced to self-finance.
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Hazard reveals PSG courted him every year before Real Madrid transfer
Eden Hazard has disclosed that Paris Saint-Germain approached him every season between 2012 and his 2019 transfer to Real Madrid, consistently refusing the capital club to never betray Lille.
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Genesio urged to resign as OM suffers four consecutive defeats
Bruno Genesio faces mounting media criticism for his repeated public attacks on Olympique de Marseille's management. Journalists Dave Appadoo and Loïc Tanzi have openly suggested he should leave the club, which sits 17th in Ligue 1.
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Barthez eliminated in round of 16 of TFC Legends Cup by Van den Boomen
Despite his remarkable return as goalkeeper coach for the French national team, Fabien Barthez was heavily defeated by Branco van den Boomen (67% of votes) in a poll by Toulouse supporters selecting the club's legends.
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Olise underwhelms with France: Ménès critical, Lizarazu defends him
Started on the right wing against Turkey (0-1) in the Nations League, Michael Olise divided observers: Pierre Ménès judged his performance "poor", while Bixente Lizarazu named him France's best attacker of the evening.
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Mbappé moved to left wing by Zidane: an "insane" choice for French media
After France's victory in Turkey (0-1) in the Nations League, new manager Zinédine Zidane's decision to reposition Kylian Mbappé on the left wing has drawn sharp criticism from French sports media.
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Kvaratskhelia pays tribute to Sagnol after Georgia's defeat to Northern Ireland
Following Willy Sagnol's dismissal by the Georgian Football Federation after a 0-1 loss to Northern Ireland in UEFA Nations League B, captain Khvicha Kvaratskhelia posted an emotional farewell message on social media.
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Larqué warns Saint-Étienne: «Promotion is decided away from home»
After five consecutive wins, Saint-Étienne suffered a defeat at Dunkirk (1-2) and a draw with Metz (2-2), alarming club legend Jean-Michel Larqué, who sees a troubling parallel with last season's failure in the playoff.
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OM set to reunite with Adidas from 2027, a much more lucrative deal in sight
As Marseille navigates a difficult season both on and off the pitch, the club is reportedly in advanced talks with Adidas to end its Puma partnership early and return to its historic kit supplier from 2027.
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Muscle injury for Gouiri, OM accumulates absences during international break
Substituted in the 20th minute during Algeria's 3-1 victory over Zambia, Amine Gouiri suffered a left thigh muscle injury, confirmed by the Algerian Football Federation. He joins Cornelius, Kondogbia and Harit in the Marseille medical room.
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