“It would be a dream to pass to Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann or Karim Benzema”: Téji Savanier on the national team

In a trailer for Amazon Prime Video‘s football programme Dimanche Soir Football, which will be aired tonight at 7pm local time, Téji Savanier (30) was interviewed about his prospects with the national team, for whom he has never played, despite consistent form in Ligue 1. Having represented France in the Tokyo Olympics last summer, Savanier said: Read more about “It would be a dream to pass to Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann or Karim Benzema”: Téji Savanier on the national team[…]

Jorge Sampaoli on Sead Kolašinac: “There’s no point in having a player who isn’t at 100%.”

In speaking before Marseille’s meeting with Clermont, OM coach Jorge Sampaoli discussed the progress of the club’s new signing from Arsenal, Sead Kolašinac. Sampaoli explained that the left-back is yet to pick up his ideas and is being kept out of the team as a result. Sampaoli said: Click Here: “He’s at a new club Read more about Jorge Sampaoli on Sead Kolašinac: “There’s no point in having a player who isn’t at 100%.”[…]

Nice will pay for Versailles’ travel to the Allianz Riviera

Following the reluctant decision to play next Tuesday’s Coupe de France semi-final in Nice, despite Versailles being drawn as the home team, Les Aiglons have offered to pay for Versailles’ plane, bus and hotel. The president of OGC Nice, Jean-Pierre Rivère spoke to RMC Sport on the matter, explaining that, “if we’d played away from home, we would Read more about Nice will pay for Versailles’ travel to the Allianz Riviera[…]

Kylian Mbappé on equalling Zlatan Ibrahimović in PSG goals: “I knew I would quickly get to this position.”

Speaking in the wake of Paris Saint-Germain’s 3-1 win over Saint-Étienne last night, Kylian Mbappé notably commented on his two-goal performance seeing him draw level with Zlatan Ibrahimović in the all-time club scoring charts. His words transcribed in RMC Sport, the Frenchman, who hit 156 goals with the club, pointed out that he still had Edinson Read more about Kylian Mbappé on equalling Zlatan Ibrahimović in PSG goals: “I knew I would quickly get to this position.”[…]

Lyon goal against Lille ruled out by VAR should have stood says LFP referee director

As reported by Le Progrès, Ligue 1’s technical director of refereeing, Pascal Garibian, told the paper that Lucas Paquetá’s late goal for Lyon against Lille this weekend shouldn’t have been disallowed by VAR. He also confirmed that only one angle of the incident was offered to referee Clément Turpin which affected his decision. Garibian said: Read more about Lyon goal against Lille ruled out by VAR should have stood says LFP referee director[…]

French clubs to be able to offer five-year contracts to youth players

The LFP – French professional football’s governing body – has announced an agreement with representatives of clubs and player unions to introduce changes to youth players’ first professional contracts. With clubs previously only able to offer academy graduates contracts of up to three years, 18-year-olds will now able to sign five-year deals. For 19-year-old players, Read more about French clubs to be able to offer five-year contracts to youth players[…]

PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi to appear in court

According to L’Équipe, PSG’s President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi will appear in court in Switzerland this week, following an appeal after his acquittal in October 2020. This comes in the week when the Parisian side will take on Real Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16. The Qatari, who is simultaneously the president Read more about PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi to appear in court[…]

Lyon encounter difficulties in Rayan Cherki contract extension

Foot Mercato report this morning that the negotiations between 18-year-old French midfielder Rayan Cherki and his club, Lyon, are not advancing as quickly as hoped. The player is reported to be claiming a significant revaluation of his salary as a result of his recognised talent and potential. The club, however, disagree and would like to Read more about Lyon encounter difficulties in Rayan Cherki contract extension[…]

Lyon to organise charity match for Ukrainian children

Lyon have announced today that a charity match will be organised in May at their Groupama Stadium to raise funds to help protect Ukrainian children amid the Russian invasion. The game will see a UNICEF legends team take the field against a line-up of former Lyon players, in the second edition of the “Match des Read more about Lyon to organise charity match for Ukrainian children[…]

Antoine Kombouaré’s 1993 PSG goal against Real Madrid to be turned into NFT art

As reported by Le Parisien, former PSG coach and player Antoine Kombouaré, now manager of Nantes in Ligue 1, has agreed to auction off digital art relating to his famous 1993 goal for PSG against Real Madrid. The art will include NFTs, or non-fungible tokens. The collection will include 11 3D videos of the goal Read more about Antoine Kombouaré’s 1993 PSG goal against Real Madrid to be turned into NFT art[…]