Ligue 1 planning to start 2020-21 season by August 22-23 at latest
The French Professional Football League (LFP) is hoping to begin the 2020-21 Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 season in mid-August.
PSG crowned Ligue 1 champions, Lyon miss out on UCL after coronavirus cancellation
Paris Saint-Germain have been crowned Ligue 1 champions following the cancellation of the 2019-20 season, while Lyon miss out on a Champions League spotfor the first time since 1997.
We have no choice – Strasbourg’s Kone backs decision to end Ligue 1 season due to coronavirus
Strasbourg defender Lamine Kone supports the French government’s decision to end the Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 seasons, saying the coronavirus pandemic left it with little choice.
PSG president Al-Khelaifi willing to play home Champions League matches abroad if necessary
President Nasser Al-Khelaifi has vowed Paris Saint-Germain will pursue their Champions League campaign despite football being postponed in France until September.
LaLiga president critical of decision to end Ligue 1 season
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has been critical of the decision to call an end to the Ligue 1 season, comparing matches behind closed doors to working on an assembly line or fishing boat as Spanish football moves closer to a return.
Ligue 1 becomes second league cancelled due to coronavirus
The 2019-20 Ligue 1 season has been abandoned after the French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe’s announcement that no sporting events will be allowed to take place until September.
PSG squad not interested in money – Verratti
Marco Verratti insists that his Paris Saint-Germain team-mates are not interested in financial gain, while expressing his dream of winning the Champions League with the French side.
Drogba lured Hazard to the Premier League
Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard has disclosed that Didier Drogba contacted him, and urged him to join Chelsea from Lille, while Gervinho – Drogba’s Ivorian teammate – acted as a go-between.
Neyamr admits to growing frustration, anxiety amidst coronavirus lockdown
Neymar says that the uncertainty around coronavirus has left him suffering from anxiety as he waits for football to resume again.
EPL target Gabriel praised by Lille president
Lille president Gerard Lopez labelled Gabriel Magalhaes ‘an absolute machine’ as the defender reportedly attracts interest from Everton.