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SPIRO BLOG: D-Day!
With 14 clubs still fighting to achieve an objective, the last day of the season promises to be exciting for neutrals and nerve-jangling for fans. Ligue1.com's Matthew Spiro casts his expert eye over…
within the last hour
Hantz confirmed for Ligue 1 return
Fresh from taking out the Ligue 2 title with SC Bastia, former Sochaux and Le Havre boss Frédéric Hantz has been confirmed as coach of the Corsican club for the next two years.
within the last hour
EXCLUSIVE: Clement relishing PSG challenge
With PSG still in with a chance of winning the title, Ligue1.com’s Matthew Spiro spoke to assistant coach Paul Clement, who has modernised the club’s training methods and plays an integral part in…
yesterday
Zidane hails Montpellier
France legend Zinedine Zidane say that Ligue 1 leaders Montpellier's crucial last-gasp win over Lille proved that they will be worthy champions should they clinch the title against Auxerre on Sunday.
yesterday
Les Bleus: Preliminary squad reactions
Montpellier's Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa was thrilled by his debut call-up to the France squad; Lille's Mathieu Debuchy isn't counting his chickens for a place in the first XI; OM's Loïc Rémy is racing the c…
yesterday

The Offside

Ben Arfa: Heading back to France sooner than expected…
Ben Arfa Stretchered Off in Newcastle’s game versus Manchester City And not under the best of circumstance. Though it would have been hard to guess that he would be returning to France in worse co…
a long time ago...
Ligue 1, Matchday 7: The games you don’t want to miss!
Ligue 1, Matchday 7 fixtures courtesy of the LFP So many games, so little time! Here are some recommendations of the games you don’t want to miss and why they matter! Nice vs Rennes: Coming into t…
a long time ago...
Lyon: Claude Puel vs History
As if Claude Puel’s job wasn’t hard enough these days with his current Ligue 1 competitors, he also has to deal with being compared to his illustrious predecessors at Lyon. Many of whom accumula…
a long time ago...
Ligue 1, Matchday 4: Bordeaux vs Marseille Liveblog
Will Bordeaux prove they can win without Gourcuff beating defending champions, Marseille? We’ll chat about that and more… Ligue 1, Matchday 4: Bordeaux vs Marseille
a long time ago...
Ligue 1: Match Day 1 is here!
Ligue 1 kicks off today – and after a series of computer problem, I finally managed to get something on the front page. Marseille won the title last year – will they make it two in a row? Check it…
a long time ago...

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Capital gains: well-connected PSG's revival is good for French football
Stuart Coleman, Editor of The Football Diaries, on the benefits of Paris St-Germain's rejuvenationAs Nicolas Sarkozy took his place in the Élysée Palace in June 2007, le président's team of choice…
about 5 months ago
Lyon back to basics with Arsène Wenger protégé Rémi Garde
They say that with humility comes wisdom. After three years without a trophy, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas decided it was time to go back to basics. These past few years, he admitted, we have some…
about 10 months ago
The galactiques of Paris seek to put French football back on the map
Graphic designers have taken to neatly incorporating a red oil drill into the design of Paris Saint-Germain’s logo. The decision of Qatar Sports Investments [QSI] to extend its already impressive po…
about 10 months ago
Leonardo leaves Milan to reignite love affair with Paris
Leonardo always maintained that he didn't see his future as a coach, but how about president of a major club? That could well be the urbane Brazilian’s destiny, but for now he'll have to make do wit…
last year
Caen pin hopes on 16-year-old 6ft striker compared to Sammy Davis Junior
Few were prepared to give Caen a chance. The optimism that followed an opening day victory over champions Marseille and then another at home to Lyon a week later had long since vanished. A 12-game run…
about a year ago

Ligue 1 Talk

Power Rankings for Matchday 2
Because real life gets in the way, it might be harder for me to do a “Team of the Week”. I wanted to do it, but real work must come first. Still, I was able to do the Ligue 1 Talk Power Rankings f…
about 10 months ago
Ligue 1 Matchday 2 Saturday Preview and Predictions
Finally, the Ligue 1 season is underway. After last week’s matches, we can at least get a little glimpse into what some of the teams might look like. Yes, one match into the season isn’t a predict…
about 10 months ago
Ligue 1 Matchday 1 “Power Breakdown” Review.
Goal of the Week – Matchday 1 There were a number of great goals that were considered for the this award. Long-range goals from Toulouse’s Paulo Machado, Caen’s Gregory Proment and Auxerre’s A…
about 10 months ago
Ligue 1 Talk’s “Power Breakdown”
For 20 years, I had worked in the field of political science as a statistician. During that time, I had to crunch numbers for every district on the face of the earth to try to predict voting trends. I…
about 10 months ago
Ligue 1 Matchday 1 Sunday Predictions
Sorry that I got this one up late, but time difference between the US and France is never that friendly. We only have two matches on the Ligue 1 schedule today, and here are my predictions for those m…
about 10 months ago

Sky Sports

Montpellier duo drop stay hint
Montpellier stars Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa and Younes Belhanda have hinted they could be ready to stay with the club for another season.
within the last hour
Hazard decision due
Lille star Eden Hazard will soon unveil where he will be playing next season.
about 2 days ago
Belhanda waiting on future
Montpellier starlet Younes Belhanda will discuss his future with the club's hierarchy at the end of the season.
about 2 days ago
Hazard confirms Manchester move
Lille ace Eden Hazard has confirmed that he will be playing in Manchester next season, but refused to reveal whether it will be at City or United.
about 3 days ago
Ligue 1 round-up
Montpellier have one hand on the Ligue 1 trophy after a last-gasp home victory over Lille as Auxerre were relegated from the top flight.
about 4 days ago

Fifa

Reims' Argentinians smash Lorient’s dream
On its 35th anniversary, FIFA.com recalls one of the most enthralling ties in French football history between Reims and Lorient – one in which the former’s two South American forwards hit quadrupl…
about 3 hours ago
Yanga-Mbiwa admits surprise at selection
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa has confessed his surprise at being named in France's provisional UEFA EURO 2012 squad, while injured Loic Remy is determined to prove his fitness.
yesterday
Sociedad retain Montanier for next season
La Liga side Real Sociedad have released a statement to confirm that coach Philippe Montanier will remain in charge of the team next season.
yesterday
Kahlert: Form on the day will be decisive
With 1. FFC Frankfurt out to record a fourth victory in their fifth UEFA Women's Champions League final appearance, FIFA.com spoke to coach Sven Kahlert about Thursday's decider against a star-studde…
yesterday
Blanc names preliminary EURO squad
France coach Laurent Blanc has named a preliminary 26-player squad for the UEFA EURO 2012, naming Yoann Gourcuff who has been suffering with injury and Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa for the first time.
about 2 days ago

UEFA

Palmqvist ready to referee final
Sweden's Jenny Palmqvist, referee for Thursday's final between Olympique Lyonnais and 1. FFC Frankfurt, spoke to UEFA.com about the honour and how she prepares for such a game.
yesterday
Coaches predict final to remember
The players of Olympique Lyonnais and 1. FFC Frankfurt have a chance to write Olympiastadion history as the venerable venue hosts Thursday's UEFA Women's Champions League final.
yesterday
Lyon striker Schelin in confident mood
I think that we are kind of the favourites, Lotta Schelin told UEFA.com as Olympique Lyonnais prepare to defend their title against 1. FFC Frankfurt in Munich on Thursday.
yesterday
Bartusiak predicts 'special' Frankfurt night
Saskia Bartusiak is sure 1. FFC Frankfurt can put their German Cup final loss behind them when they meet Olympique Lyonnais and is expecting a great Olympiastadion atmosphere.
yesterday
Abily: Lyon going from strength to strength
Camille Abily was player of the match when Olympique Lyonnais won last year's final and she believes they are even stronger heading into their title defence against 1. FFC Frankfurt.
yesterday

Guardian

League of the season: 2011-12 review | Paul Doyle
Does the Premier League live up to its billing 'as the best league in the world' or are there better ones out there? Have a look at our nominations – and then suggest your own And you can vote in ni…
about a week ago
US Quevilly rise from the depths to reach French Cup final | Paul Doyle
Third-tier Quevilly folded in 1978 but a remarkable giant-killing run in the cup sees them take on Lyon in Saturday's finalUS Quevilly have been upstarts since birth. The amateur team who will compete…
about 3 weeks ago
James Richardson's European Fo…
James is back with another helping of top footballing news from across the ContinentJames RichardsonBen GreenAndy GallagherRichard Sprenger
about a month ago
Guardian Sport Network | Transfer near-misses mean PSG remain a work in progress
Despite having the money to chase football's biggest names, Paris St-Germain failed to lure the stars they really wantedThe clue was in the number. A press conference will take place on Wednesday 1 Fe…
about 4 months ago
How to keep warm in goal? Pee down your leg, says St-Etienne keeper
Jérémie Janot recommends urinating in a wet suit. France braced for freezing weather this weekendUrinating in a surfing suit is the best way to fight the cold during a football game, according to…
about 4 months ago

Goal

Official: AC Milan sign Riccardo Montolivo & Bakaye Traore
With a midfield exodus set to take place in the summer, the Rossoneri have acted quickly to bring in replacements for the outgoing duo of Mark van Bommel and Gennaro Gattuso
about 2 hours ago
Sagnol backs Bayern Munich for Champions League glory
The former France international has urged the Bavarian giants to seize the opportunity of playing at home, and added that people will only remember the winners
about 3 hours ago
Nasri expects Hazard to choose Manchester City over United
The French midfielder believes that his Premier League winner's medal has vindicated his decision to turn down Sir Alex Ferguson in order to move to the Etihad Stadium last summer
about 5 hours ago
Leonardo: Paris Saint-Germain have not lodged any bid for Lavezzi
The former Brazil midfielder admitted that the striker is an interesting player, but insisted that his side have not yet made a move for the in-demand Argentine
about 13 hours ago
Zidane plays down Varane's omission from France's Euro 2012 list
The World Cup winner believes that his compatriot is not yet qualified to play a major international competition but hailed the defender's growth at the Santiago Bernabeu
about 15 hours ago

Further Football

Pitchside Europe: Ten games that defined the season
“Although unbeaten since their loss to Barcelona in December, Madrid had wobbled, drawing against Málaga, Villarreal and Valencia to allow the Catalans to close the gap to just four points. Barça…
about 3 days ago
Report: Ait-Fana takes Montpellier to brink of title
“PARIS — A dramatic injury-time goal from Karim Aït-Fana gave Montpellier a 1-0 win over Lille on Sunday that took the Ligue 1 leaders to within a point of their first ever French league title.�…
about 4 days ago
Report: Montpellier win at Rennes to close on maiden title
“PARIS — Montpellier took a significant step towards their first ever Ligue 1 title by winning 2-0 at Rennes on Monday to restore their three-point lead over Paris Saint-Germain with two games to…
about a week ago
Pitchside Europe: All of Europe’s winners and losers
At Eurosport’s behest, this week’s Pitchside Europe blog was a rather perfunctory run-down of the various permutations concerning the title races, European qualification contests and relegation…
about 2 weeks ago
Report: PSG beat Saint-Etienne to re-launch title bid
“PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain reinvigorated their Ligue 1 title challenge by winning 2-0 at home to Saint-Etienne on Wednesday, cutting Montpellier’s lead at the top of the table to three points…
about 2 weeks ago

The World Game

Giresse steps down as Mali coach
In spite of concessions on 'points of disagreement' Alain Giresse will not sign a new contract as Mali national coach, football officials said.
about 4 days ago
Shenhua sacks Tigana
China's Shanghai Shenhua has confirmed it terminated the contract of coach Jean Tigana.
about 3 weeks ago
Pressure mounts on Montpellier
Montpellier boss Rene Girard believes his side is coming under increased pressure as it fights for its first Ligue 1 title in the club's history.
about 3 weeks ago
Tensions rising in French title race
Tensions are rising in the race for the French league title.
last month
Jallet rallies PSG teammates
Paris St Germain defender Christophe Jallet has stressed the need for his team to maintain complete focus during the Ligue 1 title run-in after last weekend's 1-1 draw at bottom side Auxerre.
last month

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