ALL POSTS TAGGED "Ligue 1 - Page 8"

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/ 611 days agoMarseille fans fume at club for targeting Greenwood deal
Marseille have jumped up into the driver's seat in a deal to potentially sign Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood. Fabrizio Romano is claiming that the French side has officially offered the Red Devils about $32 million for the attacker. United's willingness to work with Marseille essentially hinges on a substantial sell-on fee. This particular stipulation […]

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/ 612 days agoLigue 1 clubs face bankruptcy without a new broadcast deal
Several Ligue 1 clubs are facing bankruptcy due to the league's unfinished broadcast deal in France. Teams such as Lens, who finished second in Ligue 1 in the 2022/23 season, and eight-time league winners Nantes, could all close their doors depending on the league's indecisiveness, per a report from L'Equipe. The LFP, the body that […]

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/ 623 days agoAtlanta's second-highest exit: Almada set for Europe via Botafogo
Thiago Almada, the 23-year-old Argentine attacking midfielder, has become a focal point in the transfer market in Europe following his impressive stint at Atlanta United and his participation in Argentina's World Cup-winning squad in 2022. The buzz around Almada hasn't only attracted the attention of clubs across South America but also of prestigious European teams. […]

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/ 629 days agoMbappe's turbulent PSG exit: Legal and financial battle looms
Real Madrid officially confirmed the signing of Kylian Mbappe from PSG earlier this month. Once the 25-year-old striker's run at the 2024 European Championship is over, he will sign with the La Liga winners. Mbappe joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 and has since won every domestic title available, except the UEFA Champions League. Despite the […]

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/ 629 days agoPSG bid to make Vinicius top earner: What did Madrid star say?
In a dramatic turn of events this summer, PSG attempted to lure Real Madrid's star Vinicius with a staggering financial package. However, the Brazilian sensation stood firm in his commitment to Los Blancos. He allegedly rejected a deal that would have made him one of the highest-paid players in the world. PSG's pursuit of Vinicius […]

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/ 631 days agoUnited deal for elite defender blocked by UEFA
Manchester United's pursuit of signing a new defender has hit a major snag. United have been linked with a move for Nice center-back Jean-Clair Todibo for some time now. The Frenchman was recently left off of his nation's Euro 2024 squad by manager Didier Deschamps. Nevertheless, the 24-year-old star faced stiff competition at the position […]

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/ 635 days agoUnited target’s sell-on clause sets Barca up for cash bonanza
Due to a sell-on clause, Barca could be set for a significant financial boost if Manchester United target, Jean-Clair Todibo, earns a summer transfer. Todibo, who joined Barcelona in January 2019, was once heralded as one of the most promising young defenders in France. However, injuries and managerial upheavals marred his time in Spain, preventing […]

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/ 636 days agoHint of jab at Barca, Xavi: Dembele explains rise in form for PSG
Former Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele has expressed his dissatisfaction with his time at the Catalan club. In addition to this, he has drawn comparisons with his experience at Paris Saint-Germain, where he now appears much more settled. As he prepares for Euro 2024 with the French national team, Dembele's remarks highlight the differences in his […]

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/ 637 days agoDe Zerbi nears deal with Marseille after failed Man Utd talks
Roberto de Zerbi looks set to become the new head coach of Marseille. The Italian manager previously took over at Premier League side Brighton in September of 2022. The Seagulls signed De Zerbi after their former coach Graham Potter joined Chelsea. While Potter worked wonders with the South Coast club, the team did not miss […]

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/ 637 days agoNot just Vinicius: PSG eyes two LaLiga stars to replace Mbappe
With Kylian Mbappe's departure to Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain find themselves at a critical juncture. PSG are reportedly grappling with concerns about the future of their squad with Vinicius and Lamine Yamal emerging as Mbappe replacements. Mbappe, who signed a five-year deal with the La Liga giants, leaves a significant void at PSG; both in […]

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/ 645 days ago'Enrique saved me': Mbappe spills beans on PSG's mistreatment
In a move widely anticipated, Real Madrid confirmed the signing of Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer. This transfer ended a long-running saga, with Mbappe joining the Spanish giants on a five-year deal. His departure from PSG, however, did not come without lingering tensions and unresolved financial disputes. The Frenchman's high-profile move to Real Madrid […]

TV
/ 647 days agoLigue 1 mulls idea of domestic direct-to-consumer service
The Ligue 1 domestic TV rights in France have not found a suitor. The French top flight wants more money per year for domestic rights than TV broadcasters are willing to offer. As a result, Ligue 1 is considering a direct-to-consumer service where it would organize the broadcasts and make them available to audiences in […]

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/ 649 days agoWhy Ligue 1 will still be entertaining without Mbappé
Finally, after years and years of suspense, misleading transfer rumors, and deadline-day chaos, the ever-entertaining Kylian Mbappé has left PSG and Ligue 1. After leaving for free and ostensibly signing a huge contract, Mbappé joins a stacked front line including Vinicius and Rodrygo while teaming up with superstars Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde. It's an […]

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/ 656 days agoOlympics or Copa America? Tough choice awaits Balogun
Folarin Balogun, the promising USMNT striker, is at a crossroads as he contemplates his summer tournament commitments. The talented 22-year-old faces a crucial decision that could shape his international career and his future with his club, Monaco. The countdown to both the Copa America and the Olympic Games is underway, and the striker’s choices will […]

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/ 667 days agoToronto FC owners in talks to buy Saint-Etienne
MLS side Toronto FC may be the latest club to have its owner engage in multi-club ownership, this time with French outfit Saint-Etienne. The French side announced that it has engaged in talks with Kilmer Sports Ventures. Canadian Larry Tanenbaum owns Kilmer Sports Ventures, and he serves as the chairman of Maple Leaf Sports and […]