Record broken, passion intact and nearly full stadiums. At mid-season, Ligue 1 posts a historic record: 4.21 million spectators have already attended the matches of the first 17 rounds, for an average occupancy rate of 88%, up 1.6 points. The Parc des Princes shows an unrelenting 100%, while the Stade Vélodrome leads the attendance rankings. … Read more
One single needle turn in Ligue 1, and Spain is aflame. FC Sevilla is rushing for Neal Maupay, sidelined at OM, to strengthen its attack right from the winter transfer window. Marseille opens the door, as the case weighs on the wage bill. Sevilla, meanwhile, is looking for a finisher without burdening its finances. The … Read more
The Disciplinary Committee has ruled and the message is clear. Meeting on Wednesday, the LFP handed Mohammed Salisu a three-match suspension after his intrusion into the referees’ locker room following AS Monaco’s defeat against Olympique de Marseille on December 14. The framework is clear, discipline is mandatory, and Ligue 1 is toughening up as winter … Read more
Winter transfer window, and already a first shock. Romain Faivre is shaking up Ligue 1 with a transfer in the form of a homecoming: a six-month loan playing out between three contenders. Auxerre and Le Havre seem to have taken the lead, while Metz is leveraging its new resources to turn the tables. The playing … Read more
Thunderbolt on the Côte d’Azur: forty-eight hours before Orléans–Monaco in the French Cup, Pogba remains out of the squad. Questioned at a press conference, Sébastien Pocognoli gave a blunt status update. Mohammed Salisu is ending his season in the infirmary, Mamadou Coulibaly has just received a suspension, and Ansu Fati is only partially resuming. In … Read more
Corentin Tolisso will not play in the match against Brest. The disciplinary commission of the LFP confirmed, on Wednesday, the expected sanction following his fifth yellow card in Ligue 1 during Monaco – OL (1-3). The suspension will take effect from Tuesday, January 13, which will deprive him of the match scheduled for Sunday the … Read more
AJ Auxerre suffered a 0-2 defeat at Brest before experiencing a return journey as long as it was forced. Due to bad weather conditions, the team’s flight was canceled, forcing the players to return by bus from Finistère. The overnight trip lasted more than nine hours and ended around 8 o’clock this Monday, after an … Read more
Ligue 1, 17th Matchday, Stade Océane. At 5:15 PM, Le Havre AC hosts Angers SCO for a match that carries significant weight in the fight to avoid relegation. Both clubs are close in the standings, and the slightest slip could tilt the narrative. On Ligue 1+, attention will focus on the possible lineups reshaped by … Read more
Ligue 1, Decathlon Arena: at the heart of a tense duel between LOSC and Stade Rennais, Olivier Létang exploded at halftime. In the 13th minute, the sending off of Alexsandro triggered a wave of criticism against the refereeing of Éric Wattellier. In the tunnel, the cameras of Ligue 1+ captured heavy words: “You know what … Read more
At the heart of a decisive week, Edwin Quarshie set the scene: ASSE arrives at the MMArena with a team ready, determined, and equipped to secure promotion to Ligue 1. In front of an attendance expected to reach 25,000 spectators, Le Mans FC hosts a confirmed contender, known for its possession game and sharpness in … Read more
