As the World Cup in Qatar approaches, the debate and the controversies are tightening around the players. States and federations having taken refuge in diplomatic silence, NGOs and unions are now turning directly to those who will tread the poisoned lawns to carry their speech. And the French team, defending champion, is in the front … Read more
broadcast on A fifth place in La Liga before the last game against Real Madrid, a first trophy for the club since 2005 with the Copa del Rey victory… What is Betis’ secret this season? Work, as with all successful teams. This is the most important, just like the desire that drives us and the … Read more
It is on the land of the most successful of European clubs in the Europa League that Rangers and Eintracht Frankfurt will have to cross the final curtain this Wednesday evening. Nothing predestined them for a European final this year. But it is in a Sánchez Pizjuán stadium which could have tripled its capacity in … Read more
Winner of the Toulouse leader, Saturday evening (1-0), AC Ajaccio retained its second place in Ligue 2 and will therefore evolve on the upper floor in 2022-2023. A denouement which could surprise more than one, as the band of Olivier Pantaloni was, a priori, not programmed to meet at such a party. But the Corsicans, … Read more
Best referees: Benoît Bastien (best referee in Ligue 1)Cyril Gringore (best assistant in Ligue 1)Olivier Thual (best referee in Ligue 2)Stephan Pignatelli (best assistant in Ligue 2) Best player in Ligue 2: Branco van den Boomen (Toulouse FC) Best Ligue 2 goalkeeper: Benjamin Leroy (AC Ajaccio) Best Ligue 2 coach: Philippe Montanier (Toulouse FC) Best … Read more
Winner of Toulouse on the smallest of margins – its great specialty this season – AC Ajaccio has validated its direct rise in Ligue 1. Despite its success against Amiens, Auxerre will have to play in the play-offs, like Paris FC and Sochaux, which will cross swords at Charléty. At the bottom of the table, … Read more
Nine years ago, PSG won its first title under the Qatari era. Also nine years ago, Jean-Marc Furlan won his last Ligue 1 match. Since then, failing to perform in the top flight, the Girondin have confirmed their role as promotion specialists. The proof: he could, as of this Saturday, record a fifth in Ligue … Read more
Putting his crampons in Clairefontaine, all French football fans dream of it. And after all, why not do it by facing Frédéric Piquionne, Léa Le Garrec, Fabrice Abriel and Vikash Dhorasoo, with Darren Tulett on commentary? This is the opportunity that business and engineering school students had during the opening match of the Saint-Gobain Football … Read more
In Brittany, Martin Terrier tore up his label as a too often disappointing promising player to become a high-class striker. At 25, he is having the best season of his career, the result of awareness and intense work, and has allowed himself to earn a place in the history books of Stade Rennes by doing … Read more
A French company created three years ago, Sorare has just completed the largest fundraising ever recorded by a French start-up ($680 million). Specialist in digital football cards, Sorare has already established partnerships with major championships, federations and intends to revolutionize virtual football leagues, as detailed by Brian O’Hagan, in charge of the company’s growth. Interview … Read more