Nasser Al-Khelaïfi says bi-annual World Cup “doesn’t exist”

As reported by Ouest France, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi dismisses plans for a World Cup every two years and renewed Super League proposals. Speaking at the general assembly of the European Clubs Association (ECA), a body of which he is now president, the PSG boss said:  “As you know, the position of the ECA is Read more about Nasser Al-Khelaïfi says bi-annual World Cup “doesn’t exist”[…]

Lyon to announce arrival from Ukraine this afternoon

Following FIFA’s announcement that clubs will be able to sign one player from Ukraine due to the Russian invasion of the country, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas, director of football Vincent Ponsot, and head of recruitment Bruno Cheyrou have called a press conference this afternoon at 2:30pm to announce the arrival of a player from Ukraine, Read more about Lyon to announce arrival from Ukraine this afternoon[…]

Téji Savanier: “Rémy Cabella adored Cristiano Ronaldo, his room was lined with CR7 posters”

In speaking with the newspaper Midi Libre, Montpellier captain Téji Savanier (30) discussed Rémy Cabella’s return to Montpellier and his future at the club. Click Here: Lautaro Martinez Jersey Sale What memories do you have of your early Montpellier years with the returning Rémy Cabella?“I was often with him at the academy, he adored Cristiano Read more about Téji Savanier: “Rémy Cabella adored Cristiano Ronaldo, his room was lined with CR7 posters”[…]

Greek authorities request ban on Marseille fans

Ahead of Marseille’s second leg of the Europa Conference League quarter-final on Thursday night away at PAOK, Greek authorities have requested today that UEFA ban the French supporters from making the journey to Thessaloniki, report L’Équipe. “The General Direction of the Thessaloniki police have submitted a written request to the relevant authorities for the banning of Read more about Greek authorities request ban on Marseille fans[…]

Bafétimbi Gomis on PAOK boss Razvan Lucescu: “I would love him to come and manage in France.”

Ahead of Marseille’s second leg of their Europa Conference League quarter-final against Greek side PAOK, their former striker Bafétimbi Gomis (2016-17) wrote in L’Équipe about the admiration he has for PAOK’s manager, Razvan Lucescu, who he worked with during his spell at Saudi club Al-Hilal (2018-2022). “I would love him to come and manage in France,” Read more about Bafétimbi Gomis on PAOK boss Razvan Lucescu: “I would love him to come and manage in France.”[…]

Bruno Guimarães on Juninho: “He was decisive in bringing me to Lyon.”

After scoring his first brace for his new club Newcastle United last weekend against Leicester, former Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimarães (24) spoke to Newcastle’s media team in an interview published on their official website. During his interview, he discussed his relationships with fellow Brazilians Juninho Pernambucano, who was Sporting Director at Lyon (2019-2021), and Lucas Read more about Bruno Guimarães on Juninho: “He was decisive in bringing me to Lyon.”[…]

Marseille president Pablo Longoria wants to build monument to Furiani disaster victims

Speaking to Europe 1, Marseille club president Pablo Longoria has indicated his intention to build a monument in memory of the victims of the Furiani stadium disaster. The tragedy took place just before a 1992 Coupe de France semi-final between Bastia and Marseille, when a temporary stand installed for the match collapsed and saw 18 fans Read more about Marseille president Pablo Longoria wants to build monument to Furiani disaster victims[…]

Neymar has “ups and downs” says Mauricio Pochettino

In speaking before PSG’s Ligue 1 game with Strasbourg tomorrow night, Paris coach Mauricio Pochettino defended the form of Brazilian forward Neymar after an inconsistent season. Pochettino said: “He’s had a few injuries, including a major one this season. He played in the Copa America [last summer] and couldn’t find any continuity, which prevented him Read more about Neymar has “ups and downs” says Mauricio Pochettino[…]

PLAYER RATINGS | Marseille 0-3 Lyon, OL take key win to keep European hopes alive over tired OM

Ligue 1 21/22, Round 35 – 1/5/22 MARSEILLE – 0 Pau López, 4 Pol Lirola, 5 William Saliba, 4 – Had no awareness of Dembélé’s run for a crucial second OL goal, which was perhaps the only moment of real quality in the game, tracking clever attacking movement on crosses is still a weakness in Read more about PLAYER RATINGS | Marseille 0-3 Lyon, OL take key win to keep European hopes alive over tired OM[…]