FC Metz Suffer Record 12th Relegation to Ligue 2 After Monaco Defeat
FC Metz will play in the French second tier next season following a dramatic 2-1 home defeat to AS Monaco that confirmed their relegation with two matches left to play.
Ligue 1
Marseille Boss Beye Threatened Mass Half-Time Substitutions After Nantes Humiliation
Olympique de Marseille manager Habib Beye has launched a scathing attack on his players following a humiliating 3-0 defeat to FC Nantes, admitting he considered substituting almost the entire team at half-time.
Ligue 1 Champions League Race: Six Clubs Battle for Remaining European Spots
With Paris Saint-Germain confirmed as champions, six French clubs remain in contention for the final three UEFA Champions League qualification places as the Ligue 1 season reaches its climax.
Nottingham Forest Executive George Syrianos Rejects Marseille Sporting Director Role
Nottingham Forest’s highly-rated sporting executive George Syrianos has turned down an approach from French giants Marseille, citing concerns over the club’s financial uncertainty and unclear leadership structure.
Marseille vs Nantes Predicted XI: Greenwood Recalled as Defensive Crisis Bites
Olympique de Marseille face a must-win clash against FC Nantes as they battle to secure UEFA Champions League football, with Mason Greenwood returning to the starting line-up but key defenders suspended.
RC Lens vs OGC Nice: Saint-Maximin and Thauvin poised to start as Sage reshuffles attack
RC Lens manager Pierre Sage is set to overhaul his attack for the Ligue 1 clash with OGC Nice, with Allan Saint-Maximin and Florian Thauvin pushing for starts as the title chasers aim to close the gap on Paris Saint-Germain.
Ligue 1 Preview: OGC Nice vs RC Lens – Carlos Replaces Injured Wahi in Predicted XI
OGC Nice will face RC Lens without striker Elye Wahi. Kevin Carlos gets a rare start as Claude Puel aims to maintain distance from the relegation zone.
Paul Pogba Set for First AS Monaco Start in Crucial FC Metz Clash
Paul Pogba could make his first start for AS Monaco as they travel to face bottom-of-the-table FC Metz in a crucial Ligue 1 encounter this weekend.
Paris Saint-Germain to Rotate Heavily Against Lorient as Champions League Semi-Final Looms
Luis Enrique is expected to rest several key stars as Paris Saint-Germain prepare to face FC Lorient in Ligue 1, with their full attention turning to the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich Battle Arsenal and Manchester United for Lille Starlet Ayyoub Bouaddi
Bayern Munich have reignited their pursuit of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi to fill the gap left by Leon Goretzka’s departure, but Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United are also keen on the France Under-21 captain.