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The Christmas period is without a doubt the most testing part of any team’s season. The beginning of a league campaign is all about generating momentum, while the back end of a season is focused on rounding off with a positive run of form. However, the run of fixtures through November and December is the […]
This weekend in Ligue 1 featured a notable surprise: Paris Saint-Germain finally lost their first game of the season at struggling Strasbourg. Unai Emery fielded a slightly rotated team, with in-form hitman Edinson Cavani and Marco Verratti both named on the bench. A front-line led by Kylian Mbappe carved out several good chances, but the […]
Paris Saint-Germain fell to their first defeat this season away at Strasbourg, while title challengers Lyon and Monaco both picked up three important points. Elsewhere in France, Lille’s recent lift in form sees them rise out of the relegation zone after a nervy home win over Toulouse, and Marseille’s impressive season continues despite an stalemate […]
This weekend’s Ligue 1 action featured several thrashings, the return of Kylian Mbappe to Monaco and Marcelo Bielsa being photographed inside a dingy Lille cafe, fresh off the back of his ‘temporary suspension’. Of course, despite the wording of Lille’s statement, it is blatant that Bielsa has been removed from his post. His short stint […]
Goals from Edinson Cavani and Neymar helped Paris Saint-Germain beat Monaco this weekend, meaning the Parisians have tightened their grip on the Ligue 1 title. Elsewhere, Lyon routed Nice, piling the pressure on Lucian Favre, and Amiens continued their impressive rise up the table. Read below for all the Ligue 1 action this weekend: Friday […]
It is intriguing to see just how quickly clubs can fall into a top-flight crisis. The Premier League is without a doubt one of Europe’s most competitive leagues, and it is a challenge for any team to gain promotion and avoid an immediate relegation scrap. AFC Bournemouth are a perfect example. Eddie Howe’s men won […]
When Paris Saint-Germain began their very public flirting with Brazilian star Neymar, the football world remained in denial. Surely he would never move to France, and give up his hopes and dreams at Barcelona? Just as soon as Lionel Messi departed to take his place among the footballing gods, maybe Neymar might finally challenge for […]
When any football fan enters a ground through the turnstiles, it’s unlikely that their mind will be focused on anything other than an attacker dancing their way towards goal, before giving the goalkeeper the eyes and sticking the ball calmly past them. Perhaps they might even think about a midfielder spraying possession from right to […]
Edinson Cavani has been in terrific goal scoring form so far this season, and this week was no different as he helped fire Paris St Germain further clear at the top of the table. Elsewhere, Strasbourg gained only their third win of the season, whilst Monaco were held to a draw at Amiens. Read below […]
Wherever Mario Balotelli goes, entertainment will surely follow. The Italian forward has always presented himself as a bit of an enigma in world football, and his time in France has so far proven no different. Amid all the confusion surrounding Neymar’s supposed unhappiness with life at Paris Saint Germain, it’s a refreshing feeling to be […]
