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Pierre Sage: ‘The mistake is to think the coach’s ideas are important’

What Pierre Sage has achieved with Olympique Lyonnais has been borderline miraculous for a fan base that was just about coming to terms with the threat of relegation in November.…

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PSG predicted XI v Lyon: Experience over youth as Korbin Albert dropped in search of Champions League glory

Paris Saint-Germain will search for their first victory over Olympique Lyonnais this season in the Champions League semi-final later this evening, with Jocelyn Prêcheur making a series of changes over…

Lyon predicted XI v PSG: Delphine Cascarino recovers for Champions League semi-final

Olympique Lyonnais will once again meet their rivals for dominance over the French game when they take on Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final later tonight, but they will…

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Clermont predicted XI v Lens: Maximiliano Caufriez the only change for relegation-threatened side

Clermont Foot’s draw against Montpellier HSC last weekend puts the club in a precarious position with only five games left in the season. The club are not mathematically down but…

Lens predicted XI v Clermont: Elye Wahi returns to starting lineup after shock Metz loss

RC Lens have struggled with consistency this season and shock defeats have had a tendency to creep into Franck Haise’s side meaning as the season comes to its close the…

Friday, Apr 19

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Nantes predicted XI v Rennes: Matthis Abline to miss out against parent club

Nantes host bitter Brittany rivals Rennes at La Beaujoire for the Breton derby this Saturday at 5pm CET. Les Canaris look reborn since the reappointment of Antoine Kombouaré at the…

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Rennes predicted XI v Nantes: Julien Stéphan set to drop Arthur Theate and Benjamin Bourigeaud

Rennes visit bitter Brittany rivals Nantes on Saturday at 5pm CET for a fiery Breton derby that rarely fails to deliver. Les Rouge et Noir have dropped out of the…

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Bayern Munich could turn to Ralf Rangnick as they wait for Xabi Alonso

According to L’Équipe, Bayern Munich’s managerial search could turn to Ralf Rangnick after they were shocked by Julian Nagelsman’s decision to extend his contract with the German national team until…

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Zinedine Zidane prefers Manchester United role to Bayern Munich

According to L’Équipe, a deal for Zinedine Zidane to become the next manager of Bayern Munich from next season faces hurdles before it can be agreed, with one of the…

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‘It’s never easy to have a season where you play so little’ – Denis Zakaria ‘revived’ at Monaco after difficult Chelsea spell

Denis Zakaria (27) was rarely seen at Chelsea during his one and only season at Stamford Bridge, even despite impressing in the limited minutes that he was afforded. Amidst a…

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AS Monaco’s Aleksandr Golovin and Ismail Jakobs unlikely to play again this season

Neither Aleksandr Golovin (27) nor Ismail Jakobs (24) are likely to play for AS Monaco again this season, according to the club’s manager Adi Hütter. As reported by Get French Football…

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Zinedine Zidane close to becoming next Bayern Munich manager

According to Mundo Deportivo, Zinedine Zidane is one step away from becoming the next Bayern Munich manager from the start of the next season, although an agreement has not yet…

‘Golden prison’ – Problems mount in PSG’s new training centre

According to L’Équipe, Paris Saint-Germain’s move at the start of the year to a new training centre has brought with it concerns over the infrastructure of the new build and…

Ligue 1 Predictions | Round 30

Ligue 1 Predictions, Round 30 GFFN editor-in-chief Luke Entwistle and GFFN’s Raphaël Jucobin face off in our Ligue 1 predictions competition. It’s three points for a correct score, two points for a correct score difference, and one…

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Marseille to face Atalanta after penalty shoot-out victory over Benfica

Olympique de Marseille beat Benfica on penalties in their UEFA Europa League quarter-final at the Vélodrome on Thursday, booking their place in the next round of the competition where they…

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‘He’s a who doesn’t have the attitude of a high-level sportsman’ – Lille president criticises Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martínez

It is fair to say that there is no love lost between France and Emiliano Martínez (31). His antics in the World Cup final, during which Argentina beat Les Bleus on penalties, received…

Marseille’s penalty shootout hero Pau López thanks 2nd choice Ruben Blanco for help

Pau López (29) became one of the heroes of the night for Olympique de Marseille after he saved António Silva’s (20) attempt in the penalty shootout, helping his side eliminate…

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William Gallas: ‘Sometimes William Saliba can be magnificent but sometimes he can be a disaster.’

William Saliba (23) is perceived differently on either side of the English Channel. In England, he is regarded as an elite-level centre-back; his performances last season earned him a place…

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Exclusive | William Gallas on Thierry Henry’s handball, France’s centre-back conundrum and the difference between a Classique and a North London derby

Get French Football News recently had the chance to put questions to former France international William Gallas. We talked about France’s defensive talents and derby days – but first, we…

Thursday, Apr 18

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PLAYER RATINGS | Lille 2-1 Aston Villa: Emiliano Martínez haunts France once again

UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-final second leg, 18/04/22 Lille 2-1 Aston Villa (3-3 on aggregate; 3-4 after penalties) The focus in the buildup to the game was always going to…

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Atletico Madrid looking to pip Premier League suitors to sign OGC Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo

Jean-Clair Todibo (24) looks set to be one of the most sought-after assets in the upcoming transfer window. It is expected that he will leave OGC Nice at the end…

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Marseille’s Leonardo Balerdi addresses infamous hunger strike

It can be easy to forget with Leonardo Balerdi (25) attracting interest from across Europe that the Olympique de Marseille defender had become the figure of ridicule and the lightning…

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PSG’s Bradley Barcola pushing for place in France’s Euros squad

Bradley Barcola (21) has never been included in a France squad. Despite hitting form with Paris Saint-Germain since the turn of the year, the Olympique Lyonnais academy product was selected…

Kylian Mbappé’s celebration causes fight in Barcelona’s tunnel

According to Mundo Deportivo, a fight broke out between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona players when Kylian Mbappé (25) was heard celebrating in the tunnel after Tuesday night’s game. PSG achieved…

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Official | Aston Villa and Leicester City target Nathan Zézé signs Nantes contract extension

Natan Zézé (18) has enjoyed a breakthrough season at FC Nantes, and amidst reported interest from English sides, the centre-back has signed a contract extension with Les Canaris. The Frenchman, who…

Former PSG defender Sammy Traoré suspended for 16 games after U16’s match

Sammy Traoré has been banned for 16 matches with US Créteil-Lusitanos after the sporting director was found guilty of being aggressive and insulting to a referee during an under-16s match. …

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Daniel Riolo criticises Real Madrid for playing like a Ligue 2 side

Daniel Riolo has criticised Real Madrid for playing like a Ligue 2 side during their victory over Manchester City yesterday evening in the Champions League quarter-final. Speaking on After Foot,…

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Public Enemy Number 1: Emiliano Martínez arrives in France for Lille showdown

Last Thursday, it was a familiar sight for French fans as they watched Emiliano Martínez (31) loom over almost every chance that Lille OSC created against Aston Villa. The quarter-finals…

FEATURE | Olympique de Marseille looking to write another chapter in their rich European history

Marseille is a city like no other in France and naturally, its football club, Olympique de Marseille, is a reflection of that. The passion of Les Phocéens’ fans goes almost unrivalled in…

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‘We’ll have to be perfect’ – Jonathan David believes Lille have no margin for error against Aston Villa

Lille OSC have a one-goal deficit to make up when Aston Villa visit the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Thursday. The Premier League side beat Les Dogues 2-1 at Villa Park last week in…