ALL POSTS TAGGED "Ligue Un" - Page 5
Kylian Mbappe
/ 375 days agoPSG boss expresses unexpected response to Mbappe's hat-trick
The French champions Paris Saint-Germain are riding high into the November international break. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick on Sunday at Stade Auguste Delaune, leading the capital club to a 3-0 victory against Stade de Reims. After Nice's goalless draw against Montpellier on Friday, Luis Enrique's team now has a one-point lead in the standings […]
Didier Deschamps
/ 377 days agoTeenage PSG star rewarded for brilliant form with France call-up
Didier Deschamps, manager of France, has chosen to recognize Warren Zaire-Emery's recent success by handing the youngster his first call-up to the senior team. The 17-year-old midfield shining star for Paris Saint-Germain is the latest shining example of the seemingly endless stream of soccer talent emerging from France. The summer's $48 million transfer of midfielder […]
Chelsea
/ 382 days agoThiago Silva blasts former club PSG for UCL quest mistakes
While Paris Saint-German have dominated the French Ligue 1 since Qatar's 2011 purchase, they have consistently fallen short in the UEFA Champions League. For the eleventh straight year since the Arab takeover, they failed to reach their ultimate season goal, highlighting a weakness that had been largely ignored. Bayern Munich, a club that has tormented […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 393 days agoEx-Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho gets into fight with coach
Mamadou Sakho has been involved in a heated altercation and a fight with his manager at Montpellier. That may result in profound consequences for the player. Sakho has only seen 40 minutes of action this season in the final year of his contract. He has been at odds with boss Michel Der Zakarian. The altercation […]
Leagues: Ligue Un
/ 398 days agoTV mess: Ligue 1 pays toll for Messi and Neymar's PSG exits
A noticeable void now exists in the Paris Saint-Germain locker room where Lionel Messi and Neymar once occupied seats. Considering the ongoing challenges faced by PSG, Kylian Mbappe may soon be joining the ranks of those departing. And in additional to PSG, Ligue 1 has taken a hit. Soccer enthusiasts worldwide took a heightened interest […]
Leagues: Ligue Un
/ 399 days agoMessi and Neymar exits have significant off-field impact on PSG
Paris Saint-Germain's decision to bid farewell to the era of superstars was met with approval by many supporters. The Qatari-led club allowed Lionel Messi to depart as a free agent and sold Neymar to Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal for around $95 million. The French giants clinched their 11th league title last term. However, it only secured […]
Chelsea
/ 406 days agoStrasbourg fans mock Chelsea's Boehly after summer takeover
Strasbourg fans have already voiced their discontent with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly. The American consortium only took over the French side a mere four months ago. The American has had mixed results with the Blues since purchasing the club. Chelsea had its worst season in recent memory during his first year in charge. Consequently, the […]
Arsenal
/ 415 days agoLens shocks Arsenal, as Saka exits early with injury
Arsenal suffered a shock defeat away to Lens on Tuesday in Champions League play. The French club fell behind early but managed to fight back to a 2-1 victory in front of a passionate home crowd. The Gunners began the day leading Group B of the competition after thumping PSV Eindhoven 4-0 in the previous […]
Clermont Foot
/ 417 days agoPSG coach attributes failure to beat Clermont to unusual factor
Saturday's scoreless draw against Clermont Foot cost Paris Saint-Germain the opportunity to take over a temporary lead in the Ligue 1 rankings. The defending champions wanted to continue their winning streak after two consecutive outstanding performances against Borussia Dortmund and Marseille. A scoreless draw with a struggling Clermont team shows that they still have ways […]
Gennaro Gattuso
/ 421 days agoMarseille set to announce new coach after Marcelino's exit drama
After Marcelino's resignation last week, French powerhouse Marseille is reportedly set to hire Gennaro Gattuso as their next head coach on Wednesday. Following tensions between the supporters and the administration, Marseille removed Marcelino as head coach after just seven games in charge. The club's fans were unhappy with the Spanish coach’s style of play, and […]
Leagues: Ligue Un
/ 428 days agoNew troubles? PSG risk losing $90m from summer's Qatari sales
While the departures of Lionel Messi and Neymar grabbed headlines, PSG benefitted from sales of three players to Qatari clubs. The money coming back to the French club allowed PSG to retool its squad. However, the French champions now find themselves in legal trouble for some of these departures. UEFA is planning to examine the […]
Leagues: Ligue Un
/ 440 days agoNeymar takes shot at PSG and Ligue 1 with bold Saudi claim
Neymar, formerly of Paris Saint-Germain, was transferred this summer for 90 million euros to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. The Brazilian is just one of the sport's biggest stars from across the globe that has moved to the Middle East this season. And now Neymar has made comments regarding PSG and Ligue 1. This summer, […]
Chelsea
/ 441 days agoEx-Chelsea boss Graham Potter offered new job, reply revealed
Following his departure from Chelsea last year, Graham Potter was widely expected to find a new management position. After leading the Blues for just seven months, Chelsea sacked the Englishman with the club struggling for results. Graham Potter floated as an idea to replace current Lyon boss Laurent Blanc. Blanc is under mounting pressure due […]
Leagues: Ligue Un
/ 443 days agoNeymar says he and Messi 'lived through hell' at PSG
Brazil international Neymar has claimed that he and Lionel Messi "lived through hell" during their time at Paris Saint-Germain. The dynamic duo both departed the Ligue 1 champions this summer after varied success in the French capital. Messi joined Inter Miami as a free agent, while Neymar moved to Saudi side Al-Hilal in a $98 […]
Leagues: Ligue Un
/ 445 days agoLuis Enrique opens up on Marco Verratti's future with PSG
Paris Saint-Germain have been attempting to offload Marco Verratti as part of their ongoing purge of unwanted players. Kylian Mbappe, a long-time Real Madrid target, stayed with the Parisian powerhouses during the offseason. They also spent a lot of money to bring in many reinforcements, such as Randal Kolo Muani, Manuel Ugarte, and Ousmane Dembele. […]