Classic Teams #2 | Marseille (1986-93)
“At OM, I will apply my motto of the three ‘R’s. R for rêve, R for rire, R for risque.” When addressing the Olympique de Marseille general assembly in 1986, Bernard Tapie’s plan was clear. …
Chien Lee appears unlikely to acquire Toulouse
L’Équipe report that Chien Lee and his Chinese-American consortium of investors appear unlikely to acquire Ligue 1 side Toulouse, despite having been in negotiations for several weeks, including through their representative Gauthier Ganaye, who was…
The Ligue 1 & Ligue 2 seasons are over; no football until August, French government will announce
L’Équipe journalist Bertrand Latour RMC Sport report that the Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 seasons for 2019/20 will not be picked up again. The French Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe will announce this in his speech to…
Official | Andoni Zubizaretta steps down as Marseille Sporting Director
Ligue 1 side Marseille have tonight announced that Andoni Zubizaretta is stepping down as Sporting Director, ending a 4-year association with the club. In an official press release, OM describe the departure as “amicable,” despite…
Jean-Michel Aulas on Memphis Depay: “His agents say he’s thinking about leaving.”
Speaking in an interview with Le Progrès, Lyon President Jean-Michel Aulas admitted that the chances of Dutch international Memphis Depay remaining at the club this summer appear to be decreasing. He is out of contract in…
Frank McCourt sells 50% of his stake in Global Champions Tour horse circuit to Lars Windhorst
The AFP report this evening that Marseille owner Frank McCourt has sold 50% of the Global Champions Tour, the international horse jumping circuit, to Tennor Group, a holding company for Hertha Berlin shareholder Lars Windhorst. The…
Monaco seize French sporting authority in case to diminish Gelson Martins’ ban for accosting referee
Ligue 1 side AS Monaco have today submitted a case to the CNOSF, the highest sporting authority in France, over the decision made by the LFP to extend Portuguese attacker Gelson Martins’ 6-month ban from…
Laurent Blanc cosying up to Jorge Mendes as he seeks to get back in management
Our colleagues at Foot Mercato report that French manager Laurent Blanc has in recent weeks become closer with super agent Jorge Mendes, in a bid to return to football management for the first time since 2016,…
Angers to poach Ayoub Yousfi from PSG
Click:Vacuum casting Goal France report that 17-year-old PSG central midfielder Ayoub Yousfi has decided to quit the club after just 12 months. Out of contract next month, the player decided to reject a professional deal…
OGC Nice have submitted a bid for Amine Gouiri (Lyon)
L’Équipe report that OGC Nice have submitted an opening bid for 20-year-old Lyon striker Amine Gouiri. Click Here: Cheap Vans Men Shoes Les Aiglons are in talks with OL to sign the forward, who is…