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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Greenwood’s late penalty helps Marseille beat Monaco 2-1 and move into second place

PARIS — Mason Greenwood’s late penalty gave Marseille a 2-1 home win over Monaco and lifted the team over its rival into second place in the French league on Sunday. Greenwood placed the ball into the bottom left corner in the 89th minute for his ninth league goal of the season — level with Lille’s Jonathan David and one behind …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Football violence erupts once again in Europe as two Lille fans are 'stabbed' in Bologna

Firstpost

Italian media, quoting local police, reported that around 80 individuals, believed to be Bologna supporters, attacked approximately 30 Lille fans outside a bar in the university district. Two Lille fans were stabbed during an attack carried out by dozens of Bologna supporters before the two teams’ Champions League fixture, the French Ligue 1 club said on Wednesday. In a statement, …

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1 month ago

Nantes loses 2-0 at home to Le Havre in a match interrupted by angry fans. Lille beats Rennes

Associated Press

PARIS — Riot police played their part as Le Havre won 2-0 at Nantes on Sunday in a French league match interrupted and then restarted during second-half stoppage time after disgruntled home fans tried to get on the field. But it’s also difficult for us, the players.” After Josué Casimir had scored in the third minute for Le Havre, the …

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1 month, 1 week 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 …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Marseille Revenge: Rabiot Set to Come Back for Revenge on PSG

Associated Press

Marseille's Adrien Rabiot could return to haunt his Paris Saint-Germain detractors on Sunday when the clubs meet in the French league. Rabiot won five league titles with PSG and made over 200 appearances, but his popularity among PSG fans had long-since diminished. He eventually left to join Juventus, helping the Italian giant win the Serie A title in 2020 and …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Champions League returns missing Mbappé, Rodri, Barella as injury wave hits European soccer

Associated Press

Key players will be sidelined when the Champions League resumes Tuesday after a wave of injuries within a week of the new-look competition starting. Inter Milan midfielder Nicolò Barella, who was a standout playing against Rodri on Sept. 18, will miss at least one Champions League game because of a thigh strain. Harry Kane scored four in Bayern’s 9-2 win …

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8 months ago

Lille 2-1 Aston Villa (agg 3-3, 3-4 on pens): Emiliano Martinez's ludicrous antics detract from his enormous talent as keeper's shootout heroics book Europa Conference League semi-final

Daily Mail

Emi Martinez might be the world's best goalkeeper but the Aston Villa star is also the greatest wind-up merchant on the planet. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero as Aston Villa beat Lille in a penalty shootout Martinez saved Benjamin Andre's spot kick as Villa won 4-3 on penalties on Thursday night Martinez - who had been booked earlier for …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

From the shadows to the spotlight: Coach Pierre Sage revives Lyon

Associated Press

LYON, France — Just three months ago, the name Pierre Sage did not ring a bell to soccer fans in France. Sage took over as coach at Lyon at the end of November following the firings in quick succession of two coaches with good reputations, Laurent Blanc and Fabio Grosso. “It’s good to string together two good matches in front …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup stadiums: Which cities in France are hosting matches?

The Independent

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1 year, 4 months ago

A guide to how Paris will welcome fans and stage 32 sports at the first post-pandemic Olympics

Associated Press

PARIS — The Olympics is on track to be back in business with millions of visitors coming to Paris for the 2024 Games. Paris touted its large and diverse accommodation options — everything from campsites along the River Seine to some of the world’s most famous luxury hotels — when it was bidding for the Olympics, boasting that it has …

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1 year, 5 months ago

United States winger Weah signs 5-year deal with Juventus

Associated Press

TURIN, Italy — United States winger Tim Weah completed a transfer to Juventus on Saturday, fulfilling a dream his father once had of playing for the storied Italian club. The 23-year-old Weah, who is the son of former FIFA Player of the Year and current Liberian President George Weah, signed a five-year contract with Juventus on the day the transfer …

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1 year, 5 months ago

United States winger Weah has medical test at Juventus ahead of potential transfer from Lille

Associated Press

TURIN, Italy — United States winger Tim Weah was welcomed by about 100 enthusiastic Juventus fans as he arrived Thursday for his medical test ahead of a potential transfer to the Italian club. The 23-year-old Weah, who is the son of former FIFA Player of the Year and current Liberian President George Weah, is set to sign a five-year contract …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Newcastle United Complete Sven Botman Signing From Lille

News 18

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Dutch defender Sven Botman from Lille on a five-year deal, the Premier League club said on Friday. “I’m really happy, delighted, and I can’t wait to start this new adventure," Botman said. “Newcastle had a long-term plan to get to the top, for both me and for the club, and they play in …

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2 years, 10 months ago

UEFA Champions League: David James Says Manchester United and Atletico Madrid Can Swing Either Way, Chelsea Run Risk of Upset

News 18

Manchester United and Atletico Madrid face off in a battle of attrition as the UEFA Champions League round of 16 remains but just a reason. His team is coming on the back of the ‘unifying’ 4-2 win against Leeds United in the Premier League, a result he said was “the best reply that they could give to some articles last …

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2 years, 10 months ago

‘Concentrated on Winning against Real Madrid’: PSG's Kylian Mbappe Brushes Transfer Rumours ahead of UCL Clash

News 18

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe has been highly speculated to make a free move to Real Madrid at the end of the season after his contract expires with the Parisians. Ahead of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash, PSG are drawn to play Real Madrid on February 16, a heavyweight clash fans are highly awaiting as Lionel Messi …

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3 years ago

Champions League: Chris Sutton's guide to the draw as he backs Manchester United to beat Atletico

Daily Mail

At the second time of asking, Monday's Champions League last-16 draw threw up some intriguing ties. PSG face Real Madrid in the tie of the round, while Liverpool take on Serie A champions Inter Milan and Manchester United face Atletico Madrid. Manchester United will face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League after the last-16 re-draw A number of technical errors …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Ligue 1: Lille and Marseille away fans banned from travelling in 2021

Firstpost

The LFP’s disciplinary committee in the verdicts gave each club a suspended deduction of one point. Paris: The French league has banned fans from Lille and Marseille from travelling to away games for the rest of the year following violence in recent games. The LFP’s disciplinary committee issued its verdicts at midnight on Wednesday, giving each club a suspended deduction …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Rennes beats PSG 2-0 to hand league leader its 1st defeat

Associated Press

PARIS — Rennes scored just before and after the break to beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 on Sunday and hand the runaway league leader its first defeat of the season. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi, who scored a brilliant first goal for PSG in the Champions League on Tuesday, had a shot blocked early on. Tunisia forward Wahbi Khazri’s spot …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Ligue 1: Lens ban fans involved in violence for up to 18 months following pitch invasion during Lille clash

Firstpost

The club’s general manager Arnaud Pouille told a press conference that the club had also imposed suspended sentences of up to 36 months. Pouille also condemned the behaviour of Lille fans in the area for visiting fans where “80 seats were torn out, broken” and the “toilets devastated”. He deplored “images that we had rarely seen”, believing that “these facts …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Ligue 1: Local authorities launch investigations after Lens-Lille pitch invasion

Firstpost

A 26-year-old Lille supporter appeared in court Monday charged with “violence against a person holding public authority”. Lille: Local authorities announced on Wednesday several investigations had been opened after the pitch invasion during the Ligue 1 game between Lens and Lille, including for “inciting hatred” and “sexual exhibition”. Dozens of Lens supporters stormed the Stade Bollaert-Delelis pitch at half-time on …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Ligue 1: Lens to play in empty stadium following fan violence

The Hindu

French club Lens will play its next couple of home games in an empty stadium in the wake of the fan violence that marred Saturday's match between the team and its bitter rival Lille, the French league said. In the meantime, the league also decided to prevent Lille fans from travelling to away games. After the first half, a large …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Lens to play in empty stadium following fan violence

Associated Press

PARIS — French club Lens will play its next couple of home games in an empty stadium in the wake of the fan violence that marred Saturday’s match between the team and its bitter rival Lille, the French league said. In the meantime, the league also decided to prevent Lille fans from traveling to away games. After the first half, …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Ligue 1: Lens beat defending champions Lille in derby blighted by pitch invasion

Firstpost

Poland midfielder Przemyslaw Frankowski scored the winning goal on 74 minutes as Lens climbed up to second in Ligue 1, unbeaten through six games and three points adrift of Paris Saint-Germain, who host Lyon on Sunday. Lens defeated reigning French champions Lille 1-0 on Saturday in a northern derby overshadowed by a pitch invasion that delayed the start of the …

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3 years, 3 months ago

European football matchday: Man City, Bayern in good form; pressure on Lille

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Manchester City have scored at least five goals in each of their last four home games in all competitions. Next in the firing line at Etihad Stadium is Southampton A look at what’s happening in European football on Saturday: ENGLAND Manchester City have scored at least five goals in each of their last four home games in all competitions. SPAIN …

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Greenwood’s late penalty helps Marseille beat Monaco 2-1 and move into second place

Football violence erupts once again in Europe as two Lille fans are 'stabbed' in Bologna

Nantes loses 2-0 at home to Le Havre in a match interrupted by angry fans. Lille beats Rennes

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

Marseille Revenge: Rabiot Set to Come Back for Revenge on PSG

Champions League returns missing Mbappé, Rodri, Barella as injury wave hits European soccer

Lille 2-1 Aston Villa (agg 3-3, 3-4 on pens): Emiliano Martinez's ludicrous antics detract from his enormous talent as keeper's shootout heroics book Europa Conference League semi-final

From the shadows to the spotlight: Coach Pierre Sage revives Lyon

Rugby World Cup stadiums: Which cities in France are hosting matches?

A guide to how Paris will welcome fans and stage 32 sports at the first post-pandemic Olympics

United States winger Weah signs 5-year deal with Juventus

United States winger Weah has medical test at Juventus ahead of potential transfer from Lille

Newcastle United Complete Sven Botman Signing From Lille

UEFA Champions League: David James Says Manchester United and Atletico Madrid Can Swing Either Way, Chelsea Run Risk of Upset

‘Concentrated on Winning against Real Madrid’: PSG's Kylian Mbappe Brushes Transfer Rumours ahead of UCL Clash

Champions League: Chris Sutton's guide to the draw as he backs Manchester United to beat Atletico

Ligue 1: Lille and Marseille away fans banned from travelling in 2021

Rennes beats PSG 2-0 to hand league leader its 1st defeat

Ligue 1: Lens ban fans involved in violence for up to 18 months following pitch invasion during Lille clash

Ligue 1: Local authorities launch investigations after Lens-Lille pitch invasion

Ligue 1: Lens to play in empty stadium following fan violence

Lens to play in empty stadium following fan violence

Ligue 1: Lens beat defending champions Lille in derby blighted by pitch invasion

European football matchday: Man City, Bayern in good form; pressure on Lille