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Top Two Set Up Final-Day Decider

Top Two Set Up Final-Day Decider

THE Ligue 1 title race will be decided on the final day of the season after Lyon and Bordeaux both won their penultimate fixtures. 11 May 2008
Former PSG Chief Wanted Mourinho

Former PSG Chief Wanted Mourinho

FORMER Paris St Germain president Alain Cayzac has admitted he contacted ex-Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho to rescue the capital club from their relegation struggle. 23 Apr 2008
Fury Over Fans Banner

Fury Over Fans Banner

French football chief Frederic Thiriez has promised swift and strong action against the "imbeciles" among the Paris St Germain supporters who unfurled a controversial banner during the Coupe de la Ligue final. 1 Apr 2008
Ligue Wrap: Lyon Go Nine Clear

Ligue Wrap: Lyon Go Nine Clear

Lyon established a nine-point lead at the top of the Ligue 1 standings on Saturday following a comfortable 3-0 win in Monaco. 16 Mar 2008
Benzema Shuns Man United For Lyon

Benzema Shuns Man United For Lyon

Lyon striker Karim Benzema has signed a new contract at the club until 2013, with an option for a further one-year extension. 14 Mar 2008
More Misery for PSG

More Misery for PSG

Paris St Germain were plunged deeper into the Ligue 1 relegation mire as Mamadou Sakho's own goal and an impish finish by Jimmy Briand earned Rennes a deserved 2-0 win at the Route de Lorient on Saturday. 9 Mar 2008
No Mour Contact For Lyon

No Mour Contact For Lyon

French champions Lyon have expressed their anger at reports claiming Jose Mourinho rejected the head coach position at the club. 1 Mar 2008
Lyon Maintain Ligue Advantage

Lyon Maintain Ligue Advantage

Lyon maintained their four-point lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table after they swept aside relegation-threatened Sochaux 4-1. 10 Feb 2008
Ligue Wrap: PSG Pick Up First Home Win

Ligue Wrap: PSG Pick Up First Home Win

Paris St Germain finally recorded their first home win of the season as some tactical mastery from coach Paul Le Guen saw them storm to a 3-0 victory against fellow strugglers Lens. 14 Jan 2008
Le Guen Gets Backing From PSG Chief

Le Guen Gets Backing From PSG Chief

Paris St Germain president Alain Cayzac insists under-pressure coach Paul Le Guen will remain at the club. 19 Dec 2007
Relegation Relief for PSG

Relegation Relief for PSG

Paris St Germain moved out of the Ligue 1 relegation zone and eased the pressure on coach Paul Le Guen with a battling victory at Auxerre on Sunday evening. 10 Dec 2007
Nancy Thwarted By Determined PSG

Nancy Thwarted By Determined PSG

Nancy lost ground on Ligue 1 leaders Lyon when they were held 0-0 at Paris St Germain. 11 Nov 2007
Diop Calls for Metz Improvement

Diop Calls for Metz Improvement

Metz utility man Pape Malick Diop believes his team-mates are struggling to adapt to the rigours of life in Ligue 1 after losing 2-1 to Lille on Sunday. 14 Aug 2007
Sidney Savours Sixth Title

Sidney Savours Sixth Title

Sidney Govou admits Lyon have not fulfilled their full potential this term - but claims it would be "absurd" to be unhappy with a season which has yielded a record sixth successive Ligue 1 crown for Les Gones. 22 Apr 2007
Walkabout Barthez Keeps Job

Walkabout Barthez Keeps Job

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Fabien Barthez still has a future at current club Nantes despite his weekend blunder and subsequent walk-out. 3 Apr 2007
French Fortune For Houllier

French Fortune For Houllier

Ligue 1 champions-elect Lyon will be armed with a war chest of $350 million for next season, according to their president Jean-Michel Aulas. 3 Apr 2007