ALL POSTS TAGGED "Ligue 1 - Page 9"

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/ 717 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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/ 719 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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/ 723 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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/ 723 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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/ 725 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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/ 725 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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/ 733 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
/ 735 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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/ 736 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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/ 744 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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/ 755 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 […]

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/ 756 days agoMbappé and Al-Khelaifi clash in fight that "shook the walls"
Kylian Mbappé played his last home game as part of the PSG squad owned by Nasser Al-Khelaifi. The Frenchman announced that he is leaving the club at the end of the season in a video on social media. Mbappé directly thanked many of his teammates, coaches, sporting directors and other staff members. On several occasions, […]

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/ 757 days agoLike Messi, Neymar: Ligue 1 to feel financial hit of Mbappe's exit
Many have known for months, but Kylian Mbappe finally confirmed it on Friday: he will leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer. There has been no word on when the 25-year-old will officially join Real Madrid, but the deal is widely believed to be imminent. Opting to sign a new deal with PSG, the Frenchman passed on […]

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/ 758 days agoEnrique claims PSG will be stronger next season without Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe officially announced his upcoming departure from Paris Saint-Germain in a video uploaded on social media on Friday. While the superstar's future has been well-known for months now, Mbappe finally confirmed the news ahead of PSG's final home match of the season. A farewell ceremony is set to take place on Sunday as the […]

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/ 762 days agoDortmund downs PSG; First Champions League Final since 2013
Borussia Dortmund punched a ticket to the UEFA Champions League Final after advancing past PSG on Tuesday. Following the side's 1-0 win in Germany, a draw would have been good enough to reach the final at Wembley on June 1. Yet, Mats Hummels' second-half goal gave Dortmund a pivotal lead that it sat on for […]