Speaking to Canal Plus after a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Marseille at the Stade Vélodrome, Lyon President Jean-Michel Aulas was scathing in his criticism of the refereeing and general atmosphere. “Of course the result is incontestable. However, it is true that the match as a whole gave a deplorable image of football in terms of…
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FEATURE | The attacking starlets behind France’s U17 World Cup charge
That’s it. France were knocked out of the U-17 World Cup after an eventful game against Brazil on Thursday night. After leading 2-0, Les Bleuets collapsed in the second-half and eventually lost 3-2. Although they’ll have a chance to clinch the bronze medal against the Netherlands, the manner in which the match unfolded was disappointing. But…
Leeds United & Nottingham Forest interested in Ibrahim Sissoko
Our colleagues at Foot Mercato report that Championship duo Nottingham Forest and Leeds United have an interest in 24-year-old Niort striker Ibrahim Sissoko. He is currently 4th in the Ligue 2 top scorer standings, with 8 goals in 14 appearances. Sissoko left Ligue 2 leaders FC Lorient in summer. He is currently under contract with…
PODCAST | The Get French Football News Show – Episode 196
Pierre-Paul Bermingham is joined by Mohammed Ali, Clinton McDubus and Philip Bargiel as they pick their Ligue 1 XI of the half-season, discussing the first kernels of January window transfer speculation & much more. Click Here:
Ishak Boussouf, despite offers from Monaco & Rennes, will remain with ES Sétif for now
Speaking to France Football, the agent of 18-year-old attacking midfielder Ishak Boussouf confirmed that his client would remain with Algerian side ES Sétif until the end of the season, despite firm offers from Rennes and AS Monaco. Chokri Yousfi clarified why his client has made this decision: “There were offers from prestigious clubs for this…
€4m signing on fee awaits Tanguy Kouassi at RB Leipzig
Le Parisien report that a €4m signing bonus is awaiting 17-year-old PSG central defender Tanguy Kouassi, whose current deal with Les Parisiens expires in June. Kouassi has made 4 appearances for PSG this season, including in a Champions’ League clash with Galatasaray, but he now appears set to leave the capital club in summer for…
Montpellier will sign South Korean attacker Yun Il-Lok
Montpellier Chairman Laurent Nicollin has confirmed to France Bleu Hérault that the Ligue 1 club will be signing 27-year-old South Korean international attacker Yun Il-Lok on a free transfer. He will arrive from Yokohama F.Marinos, a J-League outfit, where his contract has just expired. This move will represent the first time that he leaves Asia….
Marquinhos out for 3 weeks with hamstring injury
PSG have this evening confirmed that key defensive player Marquinhos will be out for 3 weeks with a hamstring injury. The Brazilian sustained this problem on Tuesday during the Coupe de la Ligue semi-final against Reims. The good news about this announcement for PSG is that Marqui should have enough time to recover to play…
Exclusive | AS Monaco have approach for Odsonne Édouard rejected
AS Monaco have this weekend had an approach from Scottish side Celtic rejected for 22-year-old French striker Odsonne Édouard, according to sources contacted by Get French Football News. The Scottish side have no intention of letting the Frenchman depart this month, locked in a continuing battle with Rangers for the Scottish Premiership title this season….
Sochaux make contact to sign PSG defender Loïc Mbe Soh on loan
L’Équipe report that Ligue 2 side Sochaux have in recent hours made contact with PSG over the possibility of signing 18-year-old central defender Loïc Mbe Soh on loan. Le Havre are also still in the mix for the player’s signature this month. HAC had lined up Mbe Soh as a replacement for Samba Camara, who…