Browsing: Ligue 1

Lyon are confident their relegation to Ligue 2 will be overturned, sources told ESPN, as their appeal hearing started on Wednesday morning in front of the appeal committee of the DNCG, the regulator that control the French football clubs finances and accounts.

Lyon has been relegated to Ligue 2 due to €175 million in debt and a lack of a clear financial recovery plan, as confirmed by the French Professional League (LFP).

Chelsea have initiated contact with Lyon regarding winger Malick Fofana, valued at around €50 million, as a potential alternative to Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens.

Cliff Notes – Transfer window weekly: Gyökeres to Man United? Onana replaced? Manchester United is monitoring Viktor Gyökeres but prioritising…

Marseille has reached an agreement in principle to sign England midfielder Angel Gomes, as announced by the Ligue 1 club.

A significant portion of Premier League transfers fail to meet expectations, with over 40% of players costing €20 million or more starting less than half of their matches in the first two seasons.

Cliff Notes – PSG plan to ‘continue to conquer’ after 1st title Luis Enrique emphasised PSG’s ambition to secure the…

Paris Saint-Germain overcame an early deficit to secure a 3-1 victory against Aston Villa, with standout goals from Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, showcasing their attacking prowess.

French club Lyon will be demoted to Ligue 2 at the end of the season if they do not improve…

The top division of French football, Ligue 1, looks set to be rebranded as McDonald’s from the 2024/25 season onwards.