Ligue 1: Gerson on Target as Marseille Cement Second Place
2 years, 7 months ago

Ligue 1: Gerson on Target as Marseille Cement Second Place

News 18  

Olympique de Marseille took another step towards securing direct qualification for the Champions League when a late Gerson goal earned them a 1-0 win at Stade de Reims in Ligue 1 on Sunday. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Gerson struck seven minutes from time when he fired home with an angled shot from Dimitri Payet’s pass to put second-placed Marseille on 65 points with four games left. But the game failed to spark into life until late in the second half when Payet found Gerson in the box for the Brazilian to score his sixth league goal this season. Racing Strasbourg lost ground in the race for a Champions League spot as they were beaten by Lille 1-0 away, with last year’s champions prevailing with a late goal by Mehmet Celik.

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Ligue 1: Dembele scores 2 and Donnarumma injured as PSG beats Monaco to increase lead
5 days, 23 hours 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
6 days, 3 hours 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 …

Champions League: Saka brace powers Arsenal to 3-0 win over Monaco; Feyenoord eases past Sparta Prague
1 week, 6 days ago

Champions League: Saka brace powers Arsenal to 3-0 win over Monaco; Feyenoord eases past Sparta Prague

The Hindu  

Arsenal took a giant step towards the Champions League knockout stage as Bukayo Saka once again proved the catalyst as his double helped it to a 3-0 victory over AS Monaco on Wednesday. With injuries forcing his hand, Arteta handed a first Champions League start to 18-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly and the left back played a key role in Saka’s opener. …

Leader PSG wins at Angers after Monaco teenagers star at Strasbourg
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Leader PSG wins at Angers after Monaco teenagers star at Strasbourg

Associated Press  

PARIS — Winger Bradley Barcola scored twice to reach 10 Ligue 1 goals as Paris Saint-Germain won at Angers 4-2 to maintain its six-point lead over second-placed Monaco on Saturday. The match was briefly halted at the start of the second half after home fans threw tennis balls onto the field in growing protests among fans toward the French league …

French Premier League: Greenwood's Winner Propel Marseille to Second Place
1 month, 2 weeks 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 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.

PSG edge closer to Ligue 1 title in treble bid
8 months ago

PSG edge closer to Ligue 1 title in treble bid

Hindustan Times  

Paris Saint-Germain could wrap up the Ligue 1 title as early as next week, which would secure the first trophy of what they hope will be a historic treble after their comeback victory over Barcelona in the Champions League. A 4-3 victory over second-placed Brest last weekend moved Lyon within two points of sixth-placed Lens and the Europa Conference League …

Ligue 1: Vitinha and Ramos strikes secure 2-0 win for 10-man PSG at Marseille
8 months, 3 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
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Makeshift PSG extends lead to 11 points with 3-1 win over Lille in French league
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Makeshift PSG extends lead to 11 points with 3-1 win over Lille in French league

Associated Press  

PARIS — 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. Meanwhile, Lens won a third straight game to get back in the race for Champions League spots by beating Strasbourg 3-1 and move …

UEFA Europa League: AS Roma beat Sheriff to qualify for knockout stage, Liverpool lose to Union
1 year ago

UEFA Europa League: AS Roma beat Sheriff to qualify for knockout stage, Liverpool lose to Union

India Today  

AS Roma secured a spot in the Europa League play-off rounds, cinching second place in Group G with a resounding 3-0 victory over Moldovan team Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday. Roma’s match saw Romelu Lukaku and Andrea Belotti netting goals during the first half, while Niccolo Pisilli added a third one just before the end of stoppage time. pic.twitter.com/eI9MxaMleJ — UEFA …

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

News 18  

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: Monaco and Nantes in danger on final day
1 year, 6 months ago

Ligue 1: Monaco and Nantes in danger on final day

Firstpost  

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 …

Paris Saint-Germain becomes Ligue 1 CHAMPIONS
1 year, 6 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 …

Ligue 1: Achraf Hakimi gets sent off with PSG's lead cut to five points after Lorient defeat
1 year, 7 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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, 7 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: 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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: Monaco beats Clermont to pressure 3rd-place Lens
1 year, 10 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: Messi hits winner as PSG comes from behind to beat Toulouse
1 year, 10 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: Marseille, Rennes keep up Champions League chase with wins over Montpellier, Nice
1 year, 11 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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
1 year, 11 months 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: Mbappe scores late penalty as 10-man PSG beats Strasbourg
1 year, 11 months 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, 1 month 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: Jonathan Clauss delivers as Marseille beat Angers to go top
2 years, 2 months ago

Ligue 1: Jonathan Clauss delivers as Marseille beat Angers to go top

Firstpost  

Marseille’s left wing back Jonathan Clauss scored one and set up the other two goals in win over Angers Angers, France: Marseille cruised to the top of Ligue 1 on Friday as they opened the weekend fixtures by winning 3-0 at Angers to leapfrog Paris Saint-Germain. “I knew we had good players, good personalities,” said Marseille coach Igor Tudor, who …

Marseille 2-1 Lille: Alexis Sanchez continues goalscoring streak with first-half strike
2 years, 3 months ago

Marseille 2-1 Lille: Alexis Sanchez continues goalscoring streak with first-half strike

Daily Mail  

Olympique Marseille kept a grip on second place in Ligue 1 when goals by Alexis Sanchez and Samuel Gigot earned a 2-1 home win over Lille on Saturday. Lille took the lead through an early goal from summer signing Ismaily But the hosts equalised through former Arsenal man Alexis Sanchez Marseille equalised in the 25th as an unmarked Sanchez guided …

Ligue 1: Neymar, Kylian Mbappe Help Paris Saint-Germain Secure Victory Over Toulouse
2 years, 3 months ago

Ligue 1: Neymar, Kylian Mbappe Help Paris Saint-Germain Secure Victory Over Toulouse

News 18  

Goals from Neymar and Kylian Mbappe helped Paris Saint-Germain stay top of the early Ligue 1 table with a 3-0 victory at Toulouse on Wednesday. ASIA CUP 2022: FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS Toulouse frustrated PSG early in the game, with goalkeeper Maxime Dupe making two smart stops from Kylian Mbappe and tipping a Lionel Messi shot wide. Philippe …

Ligue 1: PSG Drop Points After 1-1 Monaco Draw ; Marseille Down Nice
2 years, 3 months ago

Ligue 1: PSG Drop Points After 1-1 Monaco Draw ; Marseille Down Nice

News 18  

Neymar won and scored a penalty as Paris Saint-Germain rallied to draw 1-1 at home to Monaco and stay in first place in the French league on Sunday. After recent signing Mohamed Camara tackled Messi near the halfway line, Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin sent a pass into the path of German striker Kevin Volland, who held off central defender Presnel …

Ligue 1: Marseille Register 2-1 Victory Over Nantes
2 years, 4 months ago

Ligue 1: Marseille Register 2-1 Victory Over Nantes

News 18  

Marseille continued their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 season after a late Nicolas Pallois own goal gave them a 2-1 win over Nantes at the Velodrome on Saturday. An attempted shot by Jonathan Clauss broke to Chancel Mbemba in the box, and the Congolese former Newcastle United defender prodded home to put Marseille ahead 20 minutes from time. Yet …

Ligue 1: Marseille Secure UEFA Champions League Spot as Bordeaux Go Down
2 years, 7 months ago

Ligue 1: Marseille Secure UEFA Champions League Spot as Bordeaux Go Down

News 18  

Marseille clinched automatic qualification for next season’s Champions League group stage on a final night of the French Ligue 1 season on Saturday that was dramatic beyond the announcement that Kylian Mbappe was staying at Paris Saint-Germain. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE The 1993 Champions League winners …

Ligue 1: Wissam Ben Yedder Hits Hat-Trick as Monaco Close in on Champions League Spot
2 years, 7 months ago

Ligue 1: Wissam Ben Yedder Hits Hat-Trick as Monaco Close in on Champions League Spot

News 18  

A Wissam Ben Yedder hat-trick put Monaco on the brink of securing a direct Champions League spot for next season as they stormed back to beat Stade Brestois 4-2 at home for their ninth consecutive victory in Ligue 1 on Saturday. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Monaco …

Ligue 1: Champions PSG Held to Draw as They Let Two-goal Lead Slip
2 years, 7 months ago

Ligue 1: Champions PSG Held to Draw as They Let Two-goal Lead Slip

News 18  

Champions Paris St Germain let a two-goal lead slip for a second successive Ligue 1 game as they were held 2-2 by Troyes at the Parc des Princes on Sunday. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP PSG opened the scoring after six minutes as Angel Di Maria’s cross was met by a stretching …

PSG held to 2-2 draw; Marseille restores 3-point lead in 2nd
2 years, 7 months ago

PSG held to 2-2 draw; Marseille restores 3-point lead in 2nd

The Hindu  

French champion Paris Saint-Germain threw away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with 15th-place Troyes in another disappointing performance on Sunday. PSG was in control of the league game after 25 minutes with goals from central defender Marquinhos, after Angel Di Maria's pinpoint cross, and forward Neymar, who scored from the penalty spot after Kylian Mbappe was fouled. But poor …

Ligue 1: Rennes Keep UEFA Champions League Hopes Alive with Saint-Etienne Win
2 years, 7 months ago

Ligue 1: Rennes Keep UEFA Champions League Hopes Alive with Saint-Etienne Win

News 18  

Croatia international Lovro Majer grabbed both goals as Rennes defeated lowly Saint-Etienne 2-0 in Ligue 1 on Saturday to strengthen their grip on the third Champions League spot in France. Majer volleyed Rennes ahead on 41 minutes at Roazhon Park and made sure of victory late on to push the hosts three points clear of in-form Monaco, who are at …

Ligue 1: Marseille Secure 2nd Place After Saint-Etienne Collapse
2 years, 8 months ago

Ligue 1: Marseille Secure 2nd Place After Saint-Etienne Collapse

News 18  

Marseille consolidated second place in the French league by rallying past relegation-threatened Saint-Etienne 4-2 in a game full of blunders on Sunday. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP Gabon striker Denis Bouanga gave Saint-Etienne the lead in the ninth minute by shooting past goalkeeper Pau Lopez, who made an embarrassing handling mistake. Marseille …

Ligue 1: Strasbourg up to 4th in the League After Beating Lens
2 years, 8 months ago

Ligue 1: Strasbourg up to 4th in the League After Beating Lens

News 18  

Strasbourg emerged as a surprise contender in the race for European spots after edging Lens 1-0 on Sunday to climb up to fourth place in the French league. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP Ludovic Ajorque converted a penalty in the 67th minute that was given after Frederic Guilbert’s cross hit the arm …

Europa League: Barcelona recover from goal down to beat Galatasaray, West Ham knock Sevilla out
2 years, 9 months ago

Europa League: Barcelona recover from goal down to beat Galatasaray, West Ham knock Sevilla out

Firstpost  

Pedri helped the Catalan giants draw level after Marcao’s 28th minute goal, before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the winner less than five minutes into the second half Paris: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the winner as Barcelona fought back from a goal down to beat Galatasaray 2-1 on Thursday to book their spot in the Europa League quarter-finals, while Andriy Yarmolenko scored an …

Ligue 1: Lyon Find Scoring Touch to Beat Lorient 4-1 And Move Up The Table
2 years, 9 months ago

Ligue 1: Lyon Find Scoring Touch to Beat Lorient 4-1 And Move Up The Table

News 18  

Midfielder Romain Faivre scored twice as Lyon won at struggling Lorient 4-1 to move up to sixth place in the French league on Friday. Forwards Moussa Dembele and Karl Toko Ekambi set each other up on the other goals as Lyon moved two points behind Rennes in fourth spot, which guarantees automatic entry into next season’s Europa League. Dembele made …

Ligue 1: Yoann Touzghar Nets Late Equaliser for Troyes to Deny Marseille Victory
2 years, 9 months ago

Ligue 1: Yoann Touzghar Nets Late Equaliser for Troyes to Deny Marseille Victory

News 18  

Substitute Yoann Touzghar scored an 89th-minute equaliser as struggling Troyes held second-placed Olympique de Marseille to a 1-1 draw in Ligue 1 on Sunday. Two late goals from Stade de Reims helped them to a come from behind in a 2-1 victory over Monaco, who had taken the lead on 55 minutes through Ligue 1 leading scorer Wissam Ben Yedder …

Ligue 1: Kevin Gamerio Bolsters Strasbourg's Champions League Ambitions, Monaco Held by Lorient
2 years, 10 months ago

Ligue 1: Kevin Gamerio Bolsters Strasbourg's Champions League Ambitions, Monaco Held by Lorient

News 18  

Kevin Gamerio scored the only goal as Strasbourg beat Angers 1-0 on Sunday to boost their Champions League ambitions as Monaco missed another chance to keep touch with the leaders after a goalless draw at home against lowly Lorient. Gameiro’s superb volley after 11 minutes was enough to seal the three points giving the former Paris Saint-Germain, Sevilla and Valencia …

Ligue 1: AS Monaco See Off Lyon to Boost European Hopes
2 years, 10 months ago

Ligue 1: AS Monaco See Off Lyon to Boost European Hopes

News 18  

Monaco beat fellow European hopefuls Lyon 2-0 on Saturday to move fourth in the Ligue 1 table, as Wissam Ben Yedder scored his 10th goal in seven games. Philippe Clement’s principality outfit are still six points adrift of third-placed Nice, who host Clermont on Sunday, in the race for the Champions League. Lyon drop to eighth and could be nine …

Ligue 1: Marseille held 1-1 by 10-man Lille, Rennes wins 6-0
2 years, 11 months ago

Ligue 1: Marseille held 1-1 by 10-man Lille, Rennes wins 6-0

The Hindu  

Marseille had an extra player for an hour but drew 1-1 at home in the French league to defending champion Lille and moved two points behind second-place Nice on Sunday. After Marseille goalkeeper Pau Lopez made a fine save from veteran Turkey striker Burak Yilmaz’s shot, Dutch defender Sven Botman headed firmly in from the ensuing corner in the 15th …

Marseille held 1-1 by 10-man Lille, Rennes wins 6-0
2 years, 11 months ago

Marseille held 1-1 by 10-man Lille, Rennes wins 6-0

Associated Press  

PARIS — Marseille had an extra player for an hour but drew 1-1 at home in the French league to defending champion Lille and moved two points behind second-place Nice on Sunday. After Marseille goalkeeper Pau Lopez made a fine save from veteran Turkey striker Burak Yilmaz’s shot, Dutch defender Sven Botman headed firmly in from the ensuing corner in …

Ligue 1 roundup: Navas concedes blunder goal as PSG draws at Lens 1-1
3 years ago

Ligue 1 roundup: Navas concedes blunder goal as PSG draws at Lens 1-1

The Hindu  

Georginio Wijnaldum snatched a late goal for Paris Saint-Germain to draw at Lens 1-1 after goalkeeper Keylor Navas made a big blunder during their enthralling French league game on Saturday. The league leaders looked set for their second loss until the Dutch midfielder jumped higher than his marker in added time to head home a pinpoint cross from Kylian Mbappe. …

Ligue 1: Georginio Wijnaldum rescues PSG after Lens leave Messi in a daze
3 years ago

Ligue 1: Georginio Wijnaldum rescues PSG after Lens leave Messi in a daze

Firstpost  

PSG equalised in the second minute of injury time as Kylian Mbappe crossed for fellow substitute Wijnaldum to head home. Paris: Georginio Wijnaldum’s injury-time equaliser allowed Paris Saint-Germain to snatch a 1-1 draw away to Lens in Ligue 1 on Saturday in a match which confirmed Lionel Messi’s difficulties adapting to the physical nature of French football. Messi was floored …

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