Ligue 1 News

Paris Saint-Germain director Luis Campos revealed that a new salary request was one of a “set of circumstances” that led to Gianluigi Donnarumma’s departure. The goalkeeper joined Manchester City late on in the summer transfer window after making 104 Ligue 1 appearances for PSG since joining them from AC Milan in 2021. He kept 32 […]

Xabi Alonso insists Kylian Mbappe is not feeling anxious ahead of the start of his latest pursuit of Champions League glory. Los Blancos begin their quest for a record-extending 16th triumph in the competition against Marseille at Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday. Madrid’s title defence fell at the quarter-final stage last season, after a 5-1 aggregate […]

Luis Enrique dedicated Paris Saint-Germain’s victory over Lens to the departing Presnel Kimpembe, who said farewell to the Parc des Princes faithful on Sunday. PSG continued their perfect start to the Ligue 1 season, with Bradley Barcola’s brace sealing a routine 2-0 win against Lens. Following the match, the home supporters were given the opportunity […]

Bradley Barcola scored twice to seal a routine 2-0 win for Paris Saint-Germain over Lens on Sunday, taking Luis Enrique’s side back to the Ligue 1 summit. The France international netted in each half for the hosts at Parc des Princes, with Vitinha on hand to provide the assist for both goals. Barcola made it […]

Luis Enrique insisted Paris Saint-Germain will not take their upcoming Ligue 1 fixture against Lens lightly, despite their perfect start to the season. The reigning French champions have enjoyed a winning start to their title defence, following up 1-0 wins over Nantes and Angers with a 6-3 victory against Toulouse. PSG often rotated their side […]

Former France goalkeeper Steve Mandanda has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40. Mandanda made 797 appearances across his club career, playing for Le Havre, Marseille over two spells, Crystal Palace and Rennes. He spent three seasons with Rennes, but his contract expired in July, with Mandanda opting not to extend his […]

Paris Saint-Germain have accused the France national team of disregarding medical risks surrounding their players Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue. PSG believe this resulted in what they described as “avoidable” injuries during France’s World Cup qualifying 2-0 victory over Ukraine. The European champions have confirmed that Dembele is expected to be out for about six […]

Didier Deschamps has defended his decision to play Ousmane Dembele in France’s World Cup qualifier against Ukraine. France ran out 2-0 victors in their opening Group D qualifying match with Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappe, who has now matched Thierry Henry for the second-most goals for their country (51), scoring either side of half-time. Dembele […]

Gianluigi Donnarumma is “proud” to have been wanted by “the best team in the world” following his deadline day move to Manchester City. The goalkeeper, who is currently away with Italy on international duty, signed for Pep Guardiola’s side for £26m (€30m) from Paris Saint-Germain. After signing for the French giants in 2021, the Italian […]

Marseille clinched moves for Benjamin Pavard, Nayef Aguerd and Matt O’Riley on deadline day, after their slow start to the Ligue 1 season.