Tag Archives: Ligue 1

Paris, France | Xinhua | Kylian Mbappe scored a brace as Paris Saint-Germain defeated bottom side Angers 2-1 on Friday to move another step towards a record 11th French top-flight title. The defending champions sit atop the standings with 75 points after 32 games, 11 ahead of second-placed Marseille who have …

Paris, France | AFP |  Football leagues across Europe have been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic which has claimed over 130,000 lives throughout the continent. Lockdown restrictions are in effect worldwide although some countries are cautiously beginning to ease stay-at-home orders. AFP Sport looks at what we know …

Paris, France | AFP | While Neymar has been partying with an injured rib, and Kylian Mbappe has been making no attempt to hide his displeasure with his coach, Paris Saint-Germain supporters could be forgiven for having that sinking feeling. This has been the time of year when the French club’s …

Paris, France | AFP | Brazilian superstar Neymar pledged Saturday to “give my life to PSG” after his goal kept the French giants top of Ligue 1 with a 1-0 win at Bordeaux. Neymar, the world’s most expensive footballer, had been strongly linked to a return to Barcelona over a tumultuous …

Paris, France | AFP | Could Kylian Mbappe really be about to play his final game for Paris Saint-Germain? And how are the French champions’ main domestic rivals shaping up for what looks set to be a summer of transition? AFP Sport looks at the main talking points in France ahead …