Lille grab 2-1 victory against Marseille
Lille came from a goal down to earn a home 2-1 win over Olympique Marseille in Ligue 1 on Saturday as the race for the Champions League places intensified.
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Canadian forward Jonathan David up for player of the year in France's Ligue 1
Canadian forward Jonathan David is up for player of the year in the French league.
Lacazette helps Lyon push for European spot as he battles Mbappé for top scorer
PARIS: Alexandre Lacazette’s goals have papered over Lyon’s defensive frailties and are helping the club’s late push for a European place next season.That was glaringly evident last Sunday when the striker’s remarkable four-goal performance helped Lyon beat Montpellier 5-4 after trailing 4-1. The whole bench mobbed him after his stoppage-time penalty as he roared to the home crowd.A great way for Lacazette to break in a new pair of boots.“They were a lovely present that I received, and I’m going to keep them meticulously clean for the next game,” said Lacazette, who rejoined Lyon in the offseason after five years in the Premier League with Arsenal.The goals improved Lacazette’s overall tally for Lyon to 157 — second all-time at the club behind Fleury Di Nallo (222) — and further cemented his status as one of the most popular players in club history.With his lucky boots, Lacazette has another ambition: beating Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappé to finish as the French league’s top scorer.Both have 24 league goals — three more than Lille’s Jonathan David — with four games remaining.Lacazette is relishing the challenge.“Yes, because I know that if I score lots more goals it will help the team improve (and) finish in the highest position possible,” the 31-year-old Frenchman said.Lyon are seventh and trail sixth-place Rennes only on goal difference.
Alphonso Davies named top CONCACAF men's player for 2nd year in a row
Canadian Alphonso Davies has been named CONCACAF Men's Player of the Year for the second year in a row.
Manchester United 'keen' on signing £57m striker amid Chelsea interest and more transfer rumours
Manchester United are one of three Premier League clubs keen on signing Jonathan David this summer, according to reports.
Kevin van Veen has Lionel Messi in sight as Motherwell marksman challenges the elite in Europe's top striker race
Kevin van Veen has Lionel Messi in his sights in the European Golden Shoe award table after the Motherwell goal machine swept into the top 20.
Moffi seeks to close in on Mbappe in Ligue 1 Golden Boot race
Nice’s Nigerian forward Terem Moffi shoots the ball during the UEFA Europa Conference League Group Last 16 Second leg match between OGC Nice and Sheriff Tiraspol at the Allianz Riviera in Nice. (Photo: AFP)
'No messing around': John Herdman's Canada must be ruthless not only in word, but in action
Before the Canadian men took the field against Honduras in Toronto on Tuesday, head coach John Herdman made clear his strategy not only for the match, but for the next three years: He will play his best players, try to win relentlessly and convincingly, and hope his team will surge into the 2026 World Cup filled with venom and self-belief.