Ligue 1: AS Monaco beat visitors Montpellier for third consecutive win; Paris Saint Germain visit Amiens
4 years, 11 months ago

Ligue 1: AS Monaco beat visitors Montpellier for third consecutive win; Paris Saint Germain visit Amiens

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In the weekend’s standout fixtures, champions and runaway league leaders Paris St Germain visit second-bottom Amiens on Saturday Monaco: AS Monaco celebrated their third successive Ligue 1 win after a second-half header by Islam Slimani gave them a 1-0 home victory over Montpellier in an entertaining clash on Friday. The result lifted Monaco two places to fifth on 38 points, three points off the Champions League qualifying places, while Montpellier, who have 37, dropped one place to sixth. Monaco missed a string of chances to win by a bigger margin after Florent Mollet came close for the visitors in the sixth minute when home keeper Benjamin Lecomte saved with his foot. In the weekend’s standout fixtures, champions and runaway league leaders Paris St Germain visit second-bottom Amiens on Saturday, while their closest rivals Olympique Marseille, who are 12 points adrift, visit fourth-placed Lille on Sunday.

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French Cup 2024-25: Marseille knocked out on penalties by Lille
1 day, 11 hours ago

French Cup 2024-25: Marseille knocked out on penalties by Lille

The Hindu  

Roberto De Zerbi’s Marseille was dumped out of the French Cup on Tuesday, losing to Lille on penalties in a dramatic tie in the last 32 at the Velodrome after Luis Henrique’s stunning strike had rescued them in normal time. Lille had goalkeeper Vito Mannone to thank as, having produced a couple of big stops during the game itself, he …

Ligue 1 2024-25: PSG edges past Saint-Etienne to extend lead at the top
3 days, 13 hours ago

Ligue 1 2024-25: PSG edges past Saint-Etienne to extend lead at the top

The Hindu  

Ousmane Dembele scored twice in the first half as Paris Saint-Germain beat Saint-Etienne 2-1 on Sunday to sit seven points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table halfway through the season. PSG, which won the French Champions Trophy last weekend against Monaco in Doha, nevertheless held on and has won 13 and lost none of its 17 domestic …

Ligue 1: Dembele scores 2 and Donnarumma injured as PSG beats Monaco to increase lead
4 weeks ago

Ligue 1: Dembele scores 2 and Donnarumma injured as PSG beats Monaco to increase lead

The Hindu  

Runaway leader Paris Saint-Germain opened a 10-point lead at the top of the French league standings before the year-end break with a 4-2 defeat of Monaco on Wednesday in a match marred by Gianluigi Donnarumma’s injury. Ousmane Dembélé scored a brace and striker Goncalo Ramos put PSG back in the lead with seven minutes left as he headed in a …

Dembélé scores 2 and Donnarumma injured as PSG beats Monaco to increase French league lead
4 weeks ago

Dembélé scores 2 and Donnarumma injured as PSG beats Monaco to increase French league lead

Associated Press  

MONACO — Runaway leader Paris Saint-Germain opened a 10-point lead at the top of the French league standings before the year-end break with a 4-2 defeat of Monaco on Wednesday in a match marred by Gianluigi Donnarumma’s injury. Ousmane Dembélé scored a brace and striker Goncalo Ramos put PSG back in the lead with seven minutes left as he headed …

Ligue 1 2024-25: Undefeated PSG eases past Toulouse to go six points clear
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ligue 1 2024-25: Undefeated PSG eases past Toulouse to go six points clear

The Hindu  

Leader Paris St Germain beat Toulouse 3-0 in Ligue 1 on Friday as it remained unbeaten in its domestic campaign following goals by Joao Neves, Lucas Beraldo and Vitinha. With its fifth consecutive win, PSG is one of the three teams among the European top five leagues that remain undefeated this season alongside Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich and Juventus, currently …

Lyon beats local rival Saint-Etienne 1-0 to take fifth place in French league
2 months ago

Lyon beats local rival Saint-Etienne 1-0 to take fifth place in French league

Associated Press  

PARIS — Alexandre Lacazette scored the only goal as host Lyon beat bitter local rival Saint-Etienne 1-0 to move up to fifth place in the French league on Sunday. Seven-time French champion Lyon moved one place and point above Nice, and one point behind Lille in fourth spot. Earlier Sunday, midfielder Tom Louchet scored six minutes into second-half stoppage time …

French Premier League: Greenwood's Winner Propel Marseille to Second Place
2 months, 1 week ago

French Premier League: Greenwood's Winner Propel Marseille to Second Place

The Hindu  

French Ligue 1 match between Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain ended 2-1, with Marseille moving up to second place in the standings. Neal Maupay and Mason Greenwood scored for Marseille, while Jonathan Rowe provided the cross for Maupay's goal. Toulouse secured a 1-0 win against Reims, extending their unbeaten streak to three matches, while PSG defeated Lens 1-0, extending their winning …

PSG Dominates Strasbourg in Thrilling Ligue 1 Match
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PSG Dominates Strasbourg in Thrilling Ligue 1 Match

The Hindu  

PSG secures top spot with a 4-2 victory over Strasbourg in Ligue 1. The Parisians dominated the match, with goals from Senny Mayulu, Marco Asensio, Bradley Barcola and Lee Kang-in securing the win. PSG now sits at the top of the standings with 20 points, while Strasbourg remains seventh with 10 points.

Ligue 1: Mbappe gets mixed reception in last PSG home game before scoring in 3-1 loss; Monaco clinch UCL spot
8 months ago

Ligue 1: Mbappe gets mixed reception in last PSG home game before scoring in 3-1 loss; Monaco clinch UCL spot

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain was left stunned after it was beaten 3-1 by Toulouse on Sunday, with the newly-crowned champions slumping to only its second Ligue 1 defeat this season. Luis Enrique’s side struggled for form after its midweek Champions League semifinal loss to Borussia Dortmund and remain on 70 points from 32 games, six clear of second-placed AS Monaco with …

Ligue 1: Late Ramos goal rescues PSG in 1-1 draw with bottom of table Clermont
9 months, 1 week ago

Ligue 1: Late Ramos goal rescues PSG in 1-1 draw with bottom of table Clermont

The Hindu  

A late Goncalo Ramos goal saved Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain from a home defeat to bottom-of-table Clermont in a 1-1 draw at Parc des Princes on Saturday, after PSG manager Luis Enrique sent out a fully changed side but needed Kylian Mbappe late on. Enrique named a completely different starting line-up to the team that beat Rennes 1-0 …

Ligue 1: Vitinha and Ramos strikes secure 2-0 win for 10-man PSG at Marseille
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ligue 1: Vitinha and Ramos strikes secure 2-0 win for 10-man PSG at Marseille

The Hindu  

Vitinha and Goncalo Ramos scored in the second half as 10-man Paris St Germain overcame early jitters to secure a 2-0 win and hand Marseille its first home loss of the season in Ligue 1 on Sunday. We knew the pressure in this stadium where they were undefeated.” PSG endured a frustrating first half at a rainy Stade Velodrome as …

Ligue 1: Makeshift PSG extends lead to 11 points with 3-1 win over Lille, Lens beats Strasbourg
11 months ago

Ligue 1: Makeshift PSG extends lead to 11 points with 3-1 win over Lille, Lens beats Strasbourg

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain has its mind set on the Champions League but still managed to extend its lead to 11 points in the French league by rallying past Lille 3-1 with a makeshift team on Saturday. Lille quickly took the lead with a close-range shot from Yusuf Yazici but PSG struck back with a tap-in from Goncalo Ramos and an own-goal …

Ligue 1 2023-24: Lens wins 1-0 at Nantes to move up to 6th, Rennes beats Montpellier 2-1
11 months, 1 week ago

Ligue 1 2023-24: Lens wins 1-0 at Nantes to move up to 6th, Rennes beats Montpellier 2-1

The Hindu  

David Pereira da Costa scored early in the second half as Lens won 1-0 at lowly Nantes to move up to sixth place in the French league on Saturday. Earlier Saturday, Martin Terrier scored again to help Rennes beat Montpellier 2-1 and secure a fourth straight league win. After netting twice in a 3-2 win against Lyon in the previous …

Ligue 1: Mbappe inspires PSG to 2-1 win over Strasbourg
11 months, 1 week ago

Ligue 1: Mbappe inspires PSG to 2-1 win over Strasbourg

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe grabbed a goal and an assist as Paris St Germain secured a 2-1 victory at Strasbourg on Friday, extending their Ligue 1 lead to nine points. The match got off to an exciting start as, within a minute from kickoff, PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made a diving save to deny Moise Sahi’s close-range shot. Following that, PSG earned …

Kylian Mbappe scores and PSG overcome Le Havre despite Gianluigi Donnarumma's red card; Marseille beat Rennes 2-0
1 year, 1 month ago

Kylian Mbappe scores and PSG overcome Le Havre despite Gianluigi Donnarumma's red card; Marseille beat Rennes 2-0

Hindustan Times  

Paris Saint-Germain had no problem beating Le Havre 2-0 to extend its lead at the top of the French league standings on Sunday despite playing for more than 80 minutes with 10 men after goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was sent off for a reckless tackle. Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe gestures during the French L1 football match between Le …

Ligue 1: PSG Solidify Place at Top With 5-2 Thrashing of Monaco
1 year, 1 month ago

Ligue 1: PSG Solidify Place at Top With 5-2 Thrashing of Monaco

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Paris St Germain put on a scintillating performance to earn a 5-2 win over AS Monaco with five different scorers on Friday as the hosts strengthened their grip on Ligue 1’s top spot. Goals from Goncalo Ramos, Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Vitinha and Randal Kolo Muani secured the points for PSG with Takumi Minamino and Folarin Balogun replying for Monaco. …

Ligue 1: PSG gets back to winning ways with victory at Rennes; Marseille beats Le Havre
1 year, 3 months ago

Ligue 1: PSG gets back to winning ways with victory at Rennes; Marseille beats Le Havre

The Hindu  

Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain got back to winning ways with a 3-1 victory at Rennes to move up to third place in the French league on Sunday. But PSG’s weakness at the back was exploited by Rennes in the 56th when forward Amine Gouiri got ahead of central defender Milan Škriniar too easily and beat Donnarumma. After midfielder Iliman Ndiaye’s …

Ligue 1: Nice Dig Out Positive Result Against Monaco to Top Table
1 year, 3 months ago

Ligue 1: Nice Dig Out Positive Result Against Monaco to Top Table

News 18  

Jeremie Boga’s last-gasp goal salvaged a 1-0 win for Nice at AS Monaco on Friday, moving them to the top of the Ligue 1 standings. Asian Games 2023: Medal Tally, Schedule, Results, Date, Venues & More Ivorian Boga secured the win for Nice in the 90th minute after passing several defenders before firing in a low shot to beat keeper …

Ligue 1: Monaco and Nantes in danger on final day
1 year, 7 months ago

Ligue 1: Monaco and Nantes in danger on final day

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Paris: Paris Saint-Germain have wrapped up a record 11th French title but Monaco risk missing out on European qualification on the final night of the Ligue 1 season on Saturday, while eight-time champions Nantes are facing relegation. Monaco were at one point on course for a Champions League place but have lost form at the worst time and are on …

Ligue 1 | PSG's record 11th French title comes after season full of low points
1 year, 7 months ago

Ligue 1 | PSG's record 11th French title comes after season full of low points

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain's season is ending with celebrations after a record 11th French title, but it's been one of the most fraught and tension-filled campaigns for many years that saw fans turning on the players, including soccer great Lionel Messi, and the club president. Home losses and arguments Parc des Princes was once a fortress for PSG but not this season, …

Paris Saint-Germain becomes Ligue 1 CHAMPIONS
1 year, 7 months ago

Paris Saint-Germain becomes Ligue 1 CHAMPIONS

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi found the back of the net as Paris St Germain bagged a record-breaking 11th Ligue 1 title with one game to spare with a mediocre 1-1 draw at Racing Strasbourg on Saturday. The result put PSG on 85 points, four ahead of RC Lens, who secured second place and a place in next season's Champions League - a …

PSG within touching distance of Ligue 1 title as Mbappe strikes again
1 year, 7 months ago

PSG within touching distance of Ligue 1 title as Mbappe strikes again

The Hindu  

A brace by Kylian Mbappe propelled Paris Saint-Germain to a 2-1 win at Auxerre on Sunday that effectively secured a second straight Ligue 1 title and a ninth in the last 11 seasons. Mbappe’s goals, his 27th and 28th of the season in Ligue 1, both came in the first eight minutes at the Stade Abbe-Deschamps and set PSG up …

Ligue 1: Lens Edge Out Reims 2-1 to Mount Title Pressure on Leaders PSG
1 year, 8 months ago

Ligue 1: Lens Edge Out Reims 2-1 to Mount Title Pressure on Leaders PSG

News 18  

Lens closed to within three points of Paris Saint-Germain in the Ligue 1 title race on Friday with a 2-1 win over Reims. In front of a packed house, Lens also consolidated hopes of qualifying directly for the Champions League ahead of third-placed Marseille, who they leap-frogged with another 2-1 win last week. Lens struck back through Polish midfielder Przemyslaw …

Ligue 1: Achraf Hakimi gets sent off with PSG's lead cut to five points after Lorient defeat
1 year, 8 months ago

Ligue 1: Achraf Hakimi gets sent off with PSG's lead cut to five points after Lorient defeat

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Mid-table Lorient were already ahead through Enzo Le Fee’s early goal at the Parc des Princes before Hakimi was sent off inside the opening 20 minutes. Paris Saint-Germain’s lead at the top of Ligue 1 was cut to five points on Sunday after Achraf Hakimi was sent off in their 3-1 home defeat by Lorient and nearest rivals Marseille beat …

Marseille scores twice in three minutes to beat Auxerre 2-1
1 year, 8 months ago

Marseille scores twice in three minutes to beat Auxerre 2-1

The Hindu  

Olympique de Marseille struck twice in three minutes in the second half to come from a goal down and beat AJ Auxerre 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Sunday, tightening their hold on second place. The host got off to a strong start and Sead Kolasinac went close to putting them in front with a glancing header in the 11th minute …

Ligue 1: Marseille moves back to 2nd place with 2-1 win at Lyon
1 year, 8 months ago

Ligue 1: Marseille moves back to 2nd place with 2-1 win at Lyon

The Hindu  

Marseille needed a lucky own-goal to extend its unbeaten record away from home to 11 matches on Sunday as it labored to a 2-1 win against Lyon to move back to second place in the French league. But luck was on the visitors’ side, and an own-goal from Malo Gusto secured three important points for Marseille in the race for …

Ligue 1: Openda shines as Lens boosts Champions League hopes with Monaco win
1 year, 8 months ago

Ligue 1: Openda shines as Lens boosts Champions League hopes with Monaco win

The Hindu  

Lois Openda shone as RC Lens boosted its Champions League hopes with a 3-0 home win against Monaco, one of its direct rival for a spot in Europe’s premium club competition, in Ligue 1 on Saturday. Belgium striker Openda struck twice before the break and set up midfielder Adrien Thomasson for the third goal in the second half to provisionally …

Ligue 1: Record signing Vitinha starts scoring for Marseille
1 year, 8 months ago

Ligue 1: Record signing Vitinha starts scoring for Marseille

The Hindu  

Club-record signing Vitinha scored his first two goals for Marseille as the southern club beat struggling Troyes 3-1 to move one point above Lens and into second place in the French league on Sunday. Marseille paid Portuguese club Braga 32 million euros for Vitinha in the January transfer window, but the 23-year-old player had not scored in his eight previous …

Ligue 1: Monaco beats Lorient 3-1 to keep pressure on Marseille
1 year, 8 months ago

Ligue 1: Monaco beats Lorient 3-1 to keep pressure on Marseille

The Hindu  

AS Monaco moved level on points with third-place Marseille with a 3-1 home win over Lorient in the ligue 1 on Sunday. OTHER MATCHES Auxerre eased its relegation worries by beating French Cup finalist Nantes 2-1 at home to move up to 14th place. Veteran striker Kevin Gameiro was among the scorers as Strasbourg beat 19th-place Ajaccio 3-1 but stayed …

Ligue 1: PSG Beat Lens as Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi Strike
1 year, 9 months ago

Ligue 1: PSG Beat Lens as Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi Strike

News 18  

A brilliant Lionel Messi goal helped Paris Saint-Germain to a 3-1 home win over Lens on Saturday to surely end any doubt about the outcome of this season’s Ligue 1 title race, after an early sending-off left the visitors with a mountain to climb. Lens, who began the day six points behind league leaders PSG in second place, looked the …

Ligue 1: Mbappe, Messi, Vitinha score as PSG extends lead at the top with win against Lens
1 year, 9 months ago

Ligue 1: Mbappe, Messi, Vitinha score as PSG extends lead at the top with win against Lens

The Hindu  

A brilliant Lionel Messi goal helped Paris Saint-Germain to a 3-1 home win over Lens on Saturday to surely end any doubt about the outcome of this season’s Ligue 1 title race, after an early sending-off left the visitors with a mountain to climb. Lens, which began the day six points behind league leader PSG in second place, looked like …

Messi jeered by fans as PSG suffer another home defeat; Monaco beat Strasbourg
1 year, 9 months ago

Messi jeered by fans as PSG suffer another home defeat; Monaco beat Strasbourg

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Paris: Paris Saint-Germain suffered a second home defeat in a row Sunday, falling 1-0 to Lyon as their World Cup winning superstar Lionel Messi was jeered by a section of supporters. After losing 2-0 at home to Rennes two weeks ago, it was Lyon’s Bradley Barcola who inflicted the latest loss for PSG at the Parc des Princes. “It’s our …

Ligue 1: Marseille held 1-1 at home by Montpellier in French league
1 year, 9 months ago

Ligue 1: Marseille held 1-1 at home by Montpellier in French league

The Hindu  

Marseille missed the chance to put pressure on French league leader Paris Saint-Germain after being held at home by in-form Montpellier to 1-1. Matteo Guendouzi’s first-half penalty was all Marseille had to show for dominating possession and chances as the visitors stayed unbeaten in the seventh game since coach Michel Der Zakarian returned last month. The visitors made a better …

Ligue 1: Messi, Mbappe score as PSG beats Nantes 4-2
1 year, 10 months ago

Ligue 1: Messi, Mbappe score as PSG beats Nantes 4-2

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe became Paris St Germain’s all-time top scorer when he helped his side extend their Ligue 1 lead to a provisional 11 points in a 4-2 home win against Nantes in Ligue 1 on Saturday. “It’s a privilege to be a PSG player, to play in this historic shirt, for the biggest club in France.” PSG, which travels to …

Messi, Mbappe power PSG to 3-0 win over rival Marseille
1 year, 10 months ago

Messi, Mbappe power PSG to 3-0 win over rival Marseille

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe reached 200 goals for Paris Saint-Germain to become the club’s joint all-time top scorer as the France superstar netted twice in his side’s 3-0 win over Ligue 1 title rivals Marseille on Sunday. Marseille had high hopes of beating its greatest foe and cutting the gap to the league leader down to just two points, but Mbappe opened …

Ligue 1: PSG Win 4-3 Thriller Against Lille Thanks to Late Lionel Messi Free Kick
1 year, 10 months ago

Ligue 1: PSG Win 4-3 Thriller Against Lille Thanks to Late Lionel Messi Free Kick

News 18  

Lionel Messi scored a stunning free kick in added time to earn Paris St Germain a 4-3 comeback win over Lille on Sunday and lift them eight points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 standings. Hosts PSG started strongly and Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a brilliant piece of individual skill, ghosting past …

Ligue 1: Alexis Sanchez double lifts Marseille closer to leader PSG
1 year, 11 months ago

Ligue 1: Alexis Sanchez double lifts Marseille closer to leader PSG

The Hindu  

A double from veteran Alexis Sanchez earned Marseille a 2-0 Ligue 1 win at Clermont on Saturday in a match delayed after police fired teargas at fighting supporters which swept across the Gabriel Montpied Stadium. The victory moved Marseille back up to second place on 49 points, two more than Monaco who had beaten leader Paris St Germain, who has …

Ligue 1: Marseille loses 3-1 to Nice, Monaco wins to keep pressure on
1 year, 11 months ago

Ligue 1: Marseille loses 3-1 to Nice, Monaco wins to keep pressure on

The Hindu  

Second-place Marseille saw its unbeaten run end as it lost 3-1 at home to Nice to slip eight points behind French league leader Paris Saint-Germain. Marseille’s first league defeat in 10 games means it is only ahead of third-place Lens on goal difference, with in-form Monaco now two points back in fourth spot. Neither made much of an impression in …

Ligue 1: Monaco beats Clermont to pressure 3rd-place Lens
1 year, 11 months ago

Ligue 1: Monaco beats Clermont to pressure 3rd-place Lens

The Hindu  

AS Monaco won 2-0 at Clermont to extend its unbeaten run to seven matches and move two points behind third-place Lens, which plays Brest later on Sunday. Early goals from central defender Guillermo Maripan and striker Breel Embolo allowed fourth-place Monaco to control the game. Ten minutes later, Japan forward Takumi Minamino won the ball and fed Russia midfielder Aleksandr …

Ligue 1 2022/23 | Messi's goal helps French leader PSG beat Toulouse 2-1
1 year, 11 months ago

Ligue 1 2022/23 | Messi's goal helps French leader PSG beat Toulouse 2-1

The Hindu  

After Lionel Messi's second-half goal helped a lackluster Paris Saint-Germain beat Toulouse 2-1 to move eight points clear at the top of the French league, the team was urged to lighten their superstar's load. Messi struck with a typical curling strike in the 57th minute following a move with Morocco right back Achraf Hakimi, who drew PSG level late in …

Ligue 1: Lionel Messi On Target as PSG Edge Past Toulouse 2-1
1 year, 11 months ago

Ligue 1: Lionel Messi On Target as PSG Edge Past Toulouse 2-1

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Lionel Messi’s second-half goal helped a lacklustre Paris Saint-Germain beat Toulouse 2-1 to move eight points clear at the top of the French league on Saturday. The superstar struck with a typical curling strike in the 57th minute following a move with Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi, who drew PSG level late in the first half after free-kick specialist Branco van …

Ligue 1: Messi hits winner as PSG comes from behind to beat Toulouse
1 year, 11 months ago

Ligue 1: Messi hits winner as PSG comes from behind to beat Toulouse

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored a superb second-half winner as a Paris Saint-Germain side missing the injured Kylian Mbappe and Neymar came from behind to beat Toulouse 2-1 on Saturday and consolidate its lead at the top of Ligue 1. Dutch midfielder Branco van den Boomen gave mid-table Toulouse the lead at the Parc des Princes from a 20th-minute free-kick, only for …

Ligue 1: Kylian Mbappe Misses Penalty, Comes off Injured in PSG's Win over Montpellier
1 year, 11 months ago

Ligue 1: Kylian Mbappe Misses Penalty, Comes off Injured in PSG's Win over Montpellier

News 18  

Paris Saint-Germain extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 with a 3-1 win at Montpellier on Wednesday but their evening was overshadowed by an injury to Kylian Mbappe, who had earlier missed a penalty. Mbappe then limped off with what looked like a hamstring injury midway through the first half, raising the alarm for PSG with the first …

Ligue 1: Marseille, Rennes keep up Champions League chase with wins over Montpellier, Nice
2 years ago

Ligue 1: Marseille, Rennes keep up Champions League chase with wins over Montpellier, Nice

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Paris: Marseille and Rennes kept up their chase for Champions League football on Monday with both coming through after hard-fought 2-1 wins over Montpellier and Nice respectively. Second half goals from Nuno Tavares and Maxime Esteve’s own goal gave Marseille a 2-0 cushion but they had to hold firm in a fiery finish which saw on-loan Arsenal left-back Tavares sent …

Ligue 1: Marseille, Rennes Post Wins to Maintain UEFA Champions League Chase
2 years ago

Ligue 1: Marseille, Rennes Post Wins to Maintain UEFA Champions League Chase

News 18  

Marseille and Rennes kept up their chase for Champions League football on Monday with both coming through after hard-fought 2-1 wins over Montpellier and Nice respectively. Second half goals from Nuno Tavares and Maxime Esteve’s own goal gave Marseille a 2-0 cushion but they had to hold firm in a fiery finish which saw on-loan Arsenal left-back Tavares sent off …

Ligue 1: Monaco beats Brest as league resumes amid fan protests
2 years ago

Ligue 1: Monaco beats Brest as league resumes amid fan protests

The Hindu  

Monaco edged visiting Brest 1-0 on Sunday to start the Ligue 1 New Year by tightening its grip on fourth place and closing in on a Champions League spot. The French league normally takes the holiday season off but with matches to make up following the World Cup, it played one round immediately after Christmas and another on Sunday and …

Ligue 1: Kylian Mbappe grabs winner for PSG after Neymar red card; Lyon thrash Brest
2 years ago

Ligue 1: Kylian Mbappe grabs winner for PSG after Neymar red card; Lyon thrash Brest

Firstpost  

The victory put leaders PSG eight points ahead of Lens, who must beat Nice on Thursday to keep up. Kylian Mbappe scored an injury-time penalty to seal a 2-1 win for Paris Saint-Germain over Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Wednesday before admitting he will never get over France’s World Cup final defeat to Argentina. Memories of Thierry Henry France may …

Ligue 1: Mbappe scores late penalty as 10-man PSG beats Strasbourg
2 years ago

Ligue 1: Mbappe scores late penalty as 10-man PSG beats Strasbourg

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain captain Marquinhos scored at both ends against Racing Strasbourg before a last-gasp Kylian Mbappe penalty secured the Ligue 1 leader a 2-1 victory on Thursday even though it was reduced to 10 men midway through the second half after Neymar was sent off. CATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS HERE The Brazilian defender, however, deflected Adrien Thomasson’s cross into his …

Paris Saint-Germain Edge Out Lorient to Restore Ligue 1 Lead
2 years, 2 months ago

Paris Saint-Germain Edge Out Lorient to Restore Ligue 1 Lead

News 18  

Danilo Pereira headed a late winner as Paris Saint-Germain won 2-1 at fourth-placed Lorient and strengthened their hold on first place in Ligue 1 on Sunday. One of the stars who kept his place, Kylian Mbappe, came off with five minutes left but Galtier said the France striker was not suffering an injury that could threaten his World Cup. “The …

Ligue 1: Lionel Messi Runs Show as PSG Fight Back to Beat Troyes 4-3
2 years, 2 months ago

Ligue 1: Lionel Messi Runs Show as PSG Fight Back to Beat Troyes 4-3

News 18  

Lionel Messi starred with a goal and an assist as all of Paris Saint-Germain’s front three scored in a 4-3 victory over Troyes on Saturday which restored their five-point advantage at the top of Ligue 1. PSG coach Christophe Galtier can now turn his attention to Wednesday’s match at Juventus, which the French club have to win to be sure …

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