Kylian Mbappe returns to PSG squad after ‘constructive and positive’ talks

Kylian Mbappe has been reintegrated back into Paris St Germain’s first-team squad following “very constructive and positive discussions” between the club and their star asset. The France captain’s future has been the... Read more »

Lens blow two-goal lead in opening Ligue 1 game at Brest

Last year’s runners-up Lens blew a two-goal lead to lose their Ligue 1 opener 3-2 at Brest on Sunday. In spite of losing their influential captain Seko Fofana and striker Lois Openda... Read more »

Macron sides with Australia over England in World Cup

French President Emmanuel Macron says it’s “nothing personal” but he is siding with Australia over England when they meet Wednesday in the Women’s World Cup semi-finals. Macron made his bold diplomatic move... Read more »

Jude Bellingham marks Real Madrid debut with goal in victory at Athletic Bilbao

England international Jude Bellingham scored on his LaLiga debut as Real Madrid began their league season with a 2-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao. Bellingham, who joined Real from Borussia Dortmund earlier this... Read more »

Marseille squeeze past Reims in Ligue 1 opener

Vitinha (C) ensured Marseille got their Ligue 1 campaign off to a winning start (CHRISTOPHE SIMON) Portuguese striker Vitinha struck the winner as Marseille came from behind to beat Reims 2-1 on... Read more »

France’s Dembele signs five-year PSG deal

France international Ousmane Dembele has signed a five-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona, the Ligue 1 champions announced on Saturday. The 26-year-old Dembele, who was part of France’s 2018 World Cup-winning... Read more »

Lille rescue point at Nice in Ligue 1 opener

Lille defender Bafode Diakite grabbed a late leveller at Nice (Valery HACHE) Nice and Lille battled out a 1-1 draw on Friday as the wraps came off the new-look Ligue 1 season... Read more »

France international Ben Yedder charged over alleged rape

Wissam Ben Yedder has made 19 appearances for the France national team (Valery HACHE) Monaco and France forward Wissam Ben Yedder has been charged with “rape, attempted rape and sexual assault” over... Read more »

Dembele deal ’99 percent done’, says PSG coach Luis Enrique

Luis Enrique is set for his first season in charge of PSG (Miguel MEDINA) France international Ousmane Dembele’s move to Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona is “99 percent” done, coach Luis Enrique said... Read more »

Expectations will be high at Marseille with a new coach and a strong squad

It’s been painful for Marseille fans to watch bitter rival Paris Saint-Germain collect league titles over the last decade to become the most successful club in domestic French soccer. For while Marseille... Read more »