Ligue 1: Christophe Galtier steps down as Lille coach two days after leading club to league title
3 years, 6 months ago

Ligue 1: Christophe Galtier steps down as Lille coach two days after leading club to league title

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Christophe Galtier is attracting strong interest for his services from Nice, Lyon and Napoli. Christophe Galtier has informed Lille that he’ll step down as coach, less than two days after he led the club to their first French league title in 10 years. Galtier has one year left on his contract but his departure was widely anticipated amid strong interest for his services from Nice, Lyon and possibly Napoli. Lille beat the odds to win their first French championship since 2011, edging defending champion Paris Saint-Germain by one point as an enthralling title race ended on Sunday night. Létang said he’ll negotiate the terms of Galtier’s departure with his new club, and that Lille would begin looking for a replacement.

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Ligue 1: Lyon sacks coach Laurent Blanc with team at the bottom of league standings
1 year, 3 months ago

Ligue 1: Lyon sacks coach Laurent Blanc with team at the bottom of league standings

The Hindu  

Olympique Lyonnais has dismissed coach Laurent Blanc after a dismal start to the season, the French club said on Monday with the team sitting bottom of the Ligue 1 standings. The former France and Paris St Germain coach was appointed by Lyon in October last year, with the club finishing seventh last season. “Olympique Lyonnais and Laurent Blanc have mutually …

Christophe Galtier quits PSG as a coach
1 year, 5 months ago

Christophe Galtier quits PSG as a coach

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday confirmed the departure of coach Christophe Galtier, clearing the way for the expected appointment of former Barcelona and Spain boss Luis Enrique. “Paris Saint-Germain and Christophe Galtier have decided to terminate his contract as coach of the first team,” the club announced in a statement published after sources close to the negotiations had revealed the news …

Galtier snubbed by peers despite PSG closing in on 11th French league title
1 year, 7 months ago

Galtier snubbed by peers despite PSG closing in on 11th French league title

The Hindu  

With Paris Saint-Germain close to clinching an 11th Ligue 1 title, coach Christophe Galtier might have been expected to collect some laurels. Galtier was omitted this week from a coach-of-the-season shortlist that includes second-place Lens coach Franck Haise, Marseille’s Igor Tudor, Clermont’s Pascal Gastien, Lille’s Paulo Fonseca and Toulouse’s Philippe Montanier. Given the high expectations created by the armada of …

PSG hires Galtier as new coach after sacking Pochettino
2 years, 5 months ago

PSG hires Galtier as new coach after sacking Pochettino

Associated Press  

PARIS — Christophe Galtier became Paris Saint-Germain’s seventh coach in 11 years of Qatari-backed ownership after Mauricio Pochettino was fired on Tuesday. If I accepted this job and this responsibility, it’s because I’m capable of it.” Galtier stated there will be no favors for star players long perceived as overly indulged at PSG. “If a player doesn’t want to respect …

Christophe Galtier trying to rebuild Nice in his own image
3 years ago

Christophe Galtier trying to rebuild Nice in his own image

Associated Press  

PARIS — For Christophe Galtier, a solid defense is the key to a successful season. Galtier led Lille to the French league title last season by relying on a strong defense and a smart blend of youth and experience. “The face of Nice has changed and it’s in part due to the fact that they have hired the best coach …

After Ligue 1 triumph, Lille coach Christophe Galtier to step down
3 years, 6 months ago

After Ligue 1 triumph, Lille coach Christophe Galtier to step down

India TV News  

Christophe Galtier has informed Lille that he'll step down as coach, less than two days after he led the club to its first French league title in 10 years. Lille beat the odds to win its first French championship since 2011, edging defending champion Paris Saint-Germain by one point as an enthralling title race ended on Sunday night. “I respect …

Ligue 1: Patrick Vieira sacked as Nice coach after run of defeats
4 years ago

Ligue 1: Patrick Vieira sacked as Nice coach after run of defeats

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Appointed in 2018, Vieira had been under growing pressure after last week’s shock home defeat by struggling Dijon left the ambitious Cote d’Azur club in the bottom half of Ligue 1. Marseille: Patrick Vieira has been sacked as coach of Nice, paying the price for five consecutive defeats, the French Ligue 1 club announced on Friday. “In a meeting after …

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