The bombshell news of Lionel Messi’s potential arrival in Ligue 1 has, shockingly, been the main talking point in France this weekend as the new season got underway. Manager reaction from around the league has been varied. Michel der Zakarian of Brest, colourfully explained that: “We say that we have a s**t league, but if…
Marseille in talks to sign Norway striker Alexander Sørloth
Santi Aouna reports this afternoon that Marseille are currently in discussions to sign Norwegian striker Alexander Sørloth from Leipzig. The 25-year-old, formerly of Crystal Palace and Trabzonspor, has also attracted interest from Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray in Turkey. Leipzig are open to selling the Norway international, with Marseille looking to seal a loan deal involving a…
Player Ratings | Angers 3-0 Lyon: Marcelo’s nightmare helps a dynamic Angers to deserved win
ANGERS – 3 (Boufal 20′, Marcelo OG 53′, Ounahi 77′) Paul Bernardoni, 6 – Largely untroubled in the second half but produced a handful of smart saves besides. Ismaël Traoré, 5 Romain Thomas, 5 Vincent Manceau, 5 Souleyman Doumbia, 5 Jimmy Cabot, 6 – Adapting well to the wing-back role, a position he is well…
PSG supporters banned from area around Brest stadium ahead of match tonight
As reported by local France Bleu journalist Nicolas Blanzat as well as L’Équipe, PSG supporters will not be able to approach the Brest stadium ahead of their match in Brittany tonight, following a local decree from the local prefect. According to the decree, from midday to 7.30pm any Paris Saint-Germain supporters or “those acting as such” will…
Lyon reach agreement with Liverpool to sign Xherdan Shaqiri
L’Équipe report tonight that Lyon have reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign Swiss international Xherdan Shaqiri on a permanent deal. Click Here: Rugby Shirts Although The Times have reported the fee to be at €11m, L’Équipe claim that the initial sum is closer to €6m – €2m more than Lyon’s first offer – nevertheless, the…
Real Madrid open talks with PSG for Kylian Mbappé after second bid
L’Équipe report this evening that Paris Saint-Germain have agreed to enter talks with Real Madrid for the transfer of Kylian Mbappé, following an second offer of €180m. Click Here: gold coast titans shirt The Spanish side’s bid for the World Cup winner is broken down into a €170m initial fee and €10m in potential add-ons, a…
Lyon deal for Sardar Azmoun collapses, talks accelerating for Gaëtan Laborde
As reported by RMC Sport and Foot Mercato, Ligue 1 side Lyon’s attempted deal for Iranian international striker Sardar Azmoun has collapsed, as Zenit St Petersburg have decided that they do not have time to find an adequate replacement. Sporting Director Juninho now has little to no hope about a u-turn in talks for manager Peter Bosz’s…
Real Madrid fail in third bid for Kylian Mbappé at €200m
Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid had submitted a third bid for Kylian Mbappé at €200m today, which Paris Saint-Germain did not respond to. Click Here: KANKEN NO.2 Bag As a result, it appears that the World Cup winner will remain in Paris to play out the final year of his contract, at least, with Nasser…
Pauleta on Kylian Mbappé: “I would prefer to see him play on the left.”
In an interview with the Ligue 1 official website, former Bordeaux and Paris Saint-Germain striker Pauleta discussed Kylian Mbappé’s development in the capital, as well as the World Cup winner’s upcoming partnership with Neymar and Lionel Messi. On Mbappé’s progression over the years Thanks to the experience he’s gain over the next few years, he’ll…
Niko Kovač on Nice’s Christophe Galtier: “They went and got the best coach in Ligue 1.”
Speaking ahead of his Monaco side’s derby clash against Nice tomorrow, manager Niko Kovač praised his opposite number Christophe Galtier, insisting that last year’s title winner is the best coach in the league. The Croatian’s press conference, transcribed by RMC Sport, notably saw him emphasise his personal friendship with the former Lille man, and speak of…