Lyon, Toulouse and Amiens fail in appeal against early Ligue 1 finish

Lyon, Toulouse and Bongani Zungu’s club, Amiens – the three clubs that attempted to appeal against the early finish to Ligue 1 – have had their first appeal thrown out of court.

Ronaldo’s ‘extraordinary strength of character’ hailed by PSG president

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has explained his admiration for Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

Mbappe can follow in Ronaldo’s footsteps at Real – Cannavaro

Fabio Cannavaro believes Real Madrid need Kylian Mbappe so he can follow in Cristiano Ronaldo’s footsteps, but feels it will be tough to sign the Paris Saint-Germain star.

Lyon chief Aulas still hopeful that Ligue 1 season will resume

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has urged Ligue 1 authorities to reconsider their decision to end the French season early, saying he is still hopeful that they may yet turn away from the “wrong path”.

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.

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.