Jake Smales is joined by Kale Stockwell and Eric Devin to discuss the exceptional Ligue 1 title race, RC Lens’ continued improvements, the Rennes project facing a fork in the road and much more. Get Football · The Get French Football News Show – Episode 241 Click Here: Canterbury Bulldogs Jersey
Read MorePODCAST | The GFFN Preview Show – 5th March 2021
Lewis McParlane is joined by Eric Devin, Thomas Wiseman and Jeremy Smith as they chatted though the games involving PSG, Lille, Lyon & Monaco with a focus on the title race following Wednesday’s matches. There’s also some conversation on Metz vs Angers but the breaking Bruno Genesio news dominates much of the second half of […]
Read MoreFEATURE | Why Maxence Caqueret is edging Houssem Aouar out of contention
The competition for places in the Lyon midfield has, throughout the entire campaign, been extremely intense – the resurgence of Thiago Mendes, the more rapid than expected rise for Lucas Paqueta to key player status, the non-departure of Houssem Aouar, are all factors that many OL supporters would not have expected last September. Add to […]
Read MorePositional Analysis | PSG 0-1 Lille
On Saturday night, Lille pulled off an upset to beat PSG at the Parc des Princes and take control of the Ligue 1 title race with 7 matchs remaining. The majority of the Lille side performed exceptionally well, but the below pass-map demonstrates how critical Boubakary Soumaré was in initiating impressive counter-attacks, linking with aplomb […]
Read MorePep Guardiola: “We maybe don’t have a single player who can win a game all on his own.”
Speaking in an interview with Canal Football Club, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola discussed his side ahead of the mid-week Champions’ League clash with PSG. “When people ask me to speak about players, about their qualities, I always respond with the same thing: you just have to watch. Turn your TV on and enjoy. Kevin… He […]
Read MoreAngers & Paris FC handed transfer bans by FIFA
At Friday lunchtime, Ligue 2 outfit Paris FC and Ligue 1 club Angers were handed a transfer ban by football’s governing body FIFA. Click Here: Kenzo ジャンパー The ban will run for the next transfer period, this upcoming summer transfer window, and is accompanied by a 30,000 Swiss francs fine for each, following a breach […]
Read MoreFlorian Thauvin: Marseille offered me a 5-year extension, wage hike
Speaking in a press conference on Sunday night following Marseille’s last gasp 3-2 victory over Angers in Ligue 1, with a result that surely guarantees them Europa League football next season, winger Florian Thauvin moved to explain his decision to leave the club when his current deal expires next month, having decided to sign for […]
Read MoreJuninho refuses to comment on Rudi Garcia’s accusations
Contacted by Le Progrès, Lyon Sporting Director Juninho refused to respond to a series of allegations made by now departed Lyon manager Rudi Garcia about the Brazilian’s unprofessional approach, which the Frenchman claims included his insistence that the Brazilian recruits he brought in played over academy products, a short temper, meddling with tactics to the point […]
Read MoreWolfsburg seeking to sign defender Ismaël Doukouré from Valenciennes
France Football report that 17-year-old Valenciennes central defender Ismaël Doukouré is attracting major interest from Bundesliga side Wolfsburg. The player has been playing for the France U19s and is a total sensation. In Ligue 1, Marseille, OGC Nice, Strasbourg, Rennes and Lille have all also made contact for Doukouré, who is under contract until 2023 […]
Read MoreKylian Mbappé pleased with Georginio Wijnaldum signing
Speaking to RTL, PSG and France attacker Kylian Mbappé appeared to praise his club for the signing of midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum on a free transfer from Liverpool. “He is really a very good player. I am very happy that he is coming. It was a nice opportunity that the club seized upon, they have worked very […]
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