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FOCUS: Year of the Striker

1067 goals were scored in Ligue 1 Uber Eats this season. Just like last season (also 1067 goals), our attackers players once again shone in the French league, and this inevitably had an impact on their statistics. Three players finished the season with 24 or more goals: Kylian Mbappé (29), Alexandre Lacazette (27) and Jonathan […]

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Luis Enrique assembles PSG coaching staff yet no agreement found on separation with Christophe Galtier

According to RMC Sport, incoming Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique is fine-tuning his selection for his back-room staff – wasting no time until his official appointment. However, from PSG’s side, there has yet been common ground found over a divorce settlement with current coach Christophe Galtier.  Christophe Galtier’s departure from PSG has been confirmed, but the finalisation […]

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Kylian Mbappe and the uncomfortable conversation with PSG as he prepares to fulfil his biggest dream

The uncertainty over Kylian Mbappe‘s future is once again a hot topic. The French striker’s contract with PSG expires in 2024, although he could extend it if he triggers an extension clause because he signed for two years plus an optional one until 2025. However, that has not happened and the fear in Paris is […]

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Carles Martinez Novell replaces Philippe Montanier

Change of coach at Toulouse FC. The most recent Coupe de France winners announced on Wednesday that they were parting company with their coach Philippe Montanier, to be replaced by his assistant Carles Martinez Novell. Comolli: ‘Decisive turning point’ The 39-year-old Spaniard arrived on the banks of the Garonne river last December, having previously worked […]

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Chelsea’s David Datro Fofana unlikely to join Strasbourg

L’Équipe are reporting that Chelsea forward David Datro Fofana (20) is unlikely to join Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace this summer, despite the newly-constructed links between the two clubs.  On Thursday, Strasbourg confirmed that BlueCo, the owners of Chelsea, had taken over the club. Les Alsaciens’ president confirmed in an interview with L’Équipe that the investment firm had taken over […]

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Kylian Mbappe reportedly tells PSG he won’t renew and club consider selling him this summer

There seems to be no end in sight with regards to the ongoing saga that is Kylian Mbappe’s future. Monday evening saw yet another twist arrive with L’Equipe exclusively reporting that the French forward had penned a letter to Paris Saint-Germain, informing them that he would not be signing a contract extension. His current deal […]

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Calendar: Friendly matches

Ligue 1 Uber Eats players will soon be back on the pitch. In order to prepare as well as possible for the forthcoming season, the elite clubs have organised a number of friendly matches over the coming weeks. Here’s an overview. Stade Brestois 29:Saturday 15 July: US Avranches (N)Saturday 22 July: US Concarneau (L2)Wednesday 26 […]

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Lens in talks with Basel over Andy Diouf transfer, Marseille also interested

L’Équipe have revealed that RC Lens are in talks with FC Basel over the transfer of France U21 midfielder Andy Diouf (20).  Diouf spent the season on loan at the Swiss club from Stade Rennais. That move was made permanent at the end of the current campaign for €5m, but there is a chance that he […]

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Mbappe breaks his silence: I have already said that I will continue next season at PSG where I am very happy

Kylian Mbappe took to Twitter to break his silence and deny reports claiming that his desire is to depart Paris Saint-Germain and join Real Madrid this summer. Hours earlier, Mbappe and his entourage issued a statement to AFP in which they claimed that they had never negotiated a contract renewal with PSG. “Lies. Bigger and […]

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Dates set for return to training

Ligue 1 Uber Eats clubs will soon be back in action. With the 2023-24 season kicking off on the weekend of 12 August, with 18 teams taking part, several teams have already announced their dates for returning to training. Montpellier Hérault SC, AS Monaco, Le Havre AC and FC Lorient are at the head of […]

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