Manchester United's Alex Telles to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia
Manchester United defender Alex Telles looks set to join former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr.
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Midfielder Fofana joins Al Nassr from Lens
Ivory Coast midfielder Seko Fofana has joined Al Nassr from Ligue 1 side RC Lens on a contract until 2026, the Saudi Pro League club said on Tuesday.
DR Congo’s Chancel Mbemba wins FRANCE 24-RFI award for best African player in Ligue 1
The 28-year-old Mbemba has become a crucial defensive linchpin at Marseille after spells at Anderlecht, Newcastle and Porto – even scoring seven goals in 43 appearances after coming into his own at the southern French club.
Mbappe named best Ligue 1 player for fourth consecutive time
PARIS : Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe was named Ligue 1 player of the season for the fourth time in a row on Sunday after helping the capital club win a record 11th French title.
Ten-man Lens Put Title Pressure Back On Paris Saint-Germain
Lens closed to within three points of Paris Saint-Germain in the Ligue 1 title race on Friday with a 2-1 win over Reims. In front of a packed house, Lens also consolidated hopes of qualifying directly for the Champions League ahead of third-placed Marseille, who they leap-frogged with another 2-1 win last week. PSG have 78 points ahead of a home clash with struggling Ajaccio on Saturday. Lens, who have played a game more, have 75 points and Marseille have 70 before taking on relegated Angers on Sunday.
Lens Defeat Marseille To Put PSG Under Title Pressure
Lens defeated Marseille 2-1 on Saturday to move to second place in Ligue 1 and pile the pressure on crisis-hit leaders Paris Saint-Germain whose lead was cut to three points. The victory was Lens' 15th at home this season in the league against just one defeat and one draw. Marseille slipped back to third in the table, five points behind PSG. Skipper Seko Fofana opened the scoring for Lens after 42 minutes with a powerful, long-range shot long before Lois Openda headed in the second on the hour mark.
Annecy stuns favorites Marseille to reach 1st French Cup semifinals
PARIS: Second-tier Annecy produced a stunning upset to knock out French Cup favorite Marseille on penalty kicks and reach the semifinals for the first time on Wednesday.
Lorient are seizing the moment and challenging the elite in Ligue 1
There was always going to be one club who made the most of the World Cup interruption and challenged the elite this season. A few clubs on the fringes of Europe made this calculation in the summer transfer window and, instead of selling players, they held firm. Lens and Strasbourg were chief among these sides in Ligue 1.