Paris (AFP) – Bordeaux have avoided relegation to the French third tier for financial irregularities, three days before the start of the new season, France's football federation (FFF) announced on Wednesday. The six-time French champions dropped down to the second division last season after finishing bottom of Ligue 1. Earlier this month they were demoted […]

Paris (AFP) – Marseille clinched automatic qualification for next season's Champions League group stage on a final night of the French Ligue 1 season on Saturday that was dramatic beyond the announcement that Kylian Mbappe was staying at Paris Saint-Germain. Marseille began the day in third place — which only offered a place in the […]

Paris (AFP) – Marseille slumped to third in the Ligue 1 table after defeat at Rennes on Saturday, while Bordeaux remain on the cusp of relegation after a goalless draw with Lorient. In the penultimate round of matches, Monaco leapfrogged Marseille, 2-0 losers at Rennes, into second with a 4-2 win over Brest. But things […]

Paris (AFP) – Bordeaux ended an eight-match winless run by beating relegation rivals Metz 3-1 on Sunday to earn a first victory under coach David Guion and climb off the foot of the Ligue 1 table. Metz came into the game above Bordeaux on goal difference and took a first-half lead through Didier Lamkel Ze, […]

Bordeaux (AFP) – Bordeaux forward Samuel Kalu is fit to resume training on Wednesday after collapsing during his side's game with Marseille last weekend, the Ligue 1 club announced Tuesday. The 23-year-old Nigerian international fainted and slumped to the Stade Velodrome pitch in the early stages of the 2-2 draw played in 30-degree heat on […]

Marseille (AFP) – Bordeaux striker Samuel Kalu collapsed on the pitch in a French Ligue 1 game at Marseille on Sunday where temperatures hit a sweltering 30 degrees. The 23-year-old Nigerian international fainted and slumped to the Stade Velodrome surface in the early stages of the match. Worried teammates gathered around the stricken Kalu and […]

Paris (AFP) – Bordeaux's Remi Oudin said he was happy after his side came from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw at Marseille on the weekend that Lionel Messi was unveiled to the Paris Saint-Germain crowd. The hosts led at half-time thanks to goals from in-form Dimitri Payet and Turkey winger Cengiz Under […]

Bordeaux (AFP) – Bordeaux and Angers will both play in Ligue 1 next season after their appeals against relegation imposed by France's financial watchdog DNCG were successful, the clubs announced separately on Monday. Bordeaux were spared after the presentation of a recovery plan put together by businessman Gerard Lopez, who is set to take over […]

Bordeaux (AFP) – Bordeaux took a step back from the abyss on Friday when city officials approved rental guarantees for the cash-strapped club's city-owned Matmut Atlantique stadium from would-be club owner Gerard Lopez. "We either place our confidence in Gerard Lopez, or else it's curtains for the club," city metropolitan council leader Alain Anziani had […]

Paris (AFP) – Mario Balotelli scored a penalty as Nice recovered from a goal down to defeat Bordeaux 2-1 on Sunday and close the gap on Ligue 1 leaders Monaco to four points.  Gaetan Laborde struck with just nine minutes gone to give Bordeaux the lead in Nice, but Balotelli quickly levelled from the spot […]

Paris (AFP) – Emanuel Mammana headed in a late equaliser as Lyon held Euro rivals Bordeaux 1-1 in Ligue 1 on Friday. Lyon are fourth just ahead of Bordeaux in the race for European football next season. Valentin Vada had put the hosts ahead after 16 minutes under the driving rain before fellow Argentine Mammana's […]

Bordeaux (AFP) – Edinson Cavani and Angel Di Maria stole the show in Paris Saint Germain's 3-0 win at Bordeaux on Friday in an ideal warm-up for next week's Champions League clash with Barcelona. PSG joined Monaco, who face Metz on Saturday, on 55 points at the top of Ligue 1 but remain second on […]

Paris (AFP) – Bordeaux midfielder Gregory Sertic has received the full support of France's National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP) after he was subjected to "death threats" over a proposed move to Marseille. Bordeaux said on Sunday they had temporarily placed Sertic under protection after the 27-year-old, according to regional daily Sud Ouest, received the […]

Paris (AFP) – New Bordeaux coach Jocelyn Gourvennec saw his side hold off a late Saint-Etienne fightback to win a thrilling encounter 3-2 on the opening weekend of the French Ligue 1 season. Gaetan Laborde, Uruguayan international Diego Rolan and Brazilian youngster Malcom all netted for the hosts at the Matmut Atlantique but they were […]

Bordeaux (AFP) – Senegal defender Lamine Sane has left Bordeaux to join Werder Bremen, the French club announced on Thursday. Bordeaux, where the 29-year-old Sane has been since the start of his career, confirmed that he had passed a medical and penned a contract, although the length of the deal was not disclosed. Sane, who […]