French Ligue 1

Julien Laurens highlights the highs and lows of the Ligue 1 season. Rennes striker M’Baye Niang has been fined €1,500 for breaking social distancing rules in France to watch horse racing. Niang, who enjoyed a loan spell in the Premier League with Watford in 2016-17, was caught by stewards entering the Marseille Pont-de-Vivaux racecourse to watch
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In the summer of 2019, Premier League spending was the second highest ever (£1.41 billion), La Liga spent more than €1bn for the first time, while Europe’s “big five” leagues managed a record €5.5bn between them by the end of the window. In total, 11 Premier League clubs broke their respective transfer records: Man United
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Gab Marcotti says Serie A’s intentions to restart on June 13 still depend on government approval. UEFA is prepared to offer some flexibility as the deadline to confirm plans to restart and complete domestic competitions looms amid the coronavirus pandemic. European football’s governing body had instructed all national associations to submit firm dates for the
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Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the continent. In this edition, there’s transfer talk involving Manchester United and Chelsea, as well as a feisty response to comments by Angel Di Maria’s wife about the “weird” women of Manchester. PLUS: Barcelona have a player banished from training. Jump to: Di Maria’s wife gets
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Angel Di Maria has few fans in Manchester following his disappointing spell at Manchester United in 2014-15. Angel Di Maria’s wife launched an astonishing attack on the city of Manchester, its culture and its women when discussing the Paris Saint-Germain forward’s ill-fated time at Manchester United. Di Maria moved to Old Trafford for a then
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Footballers from the past and present join forces to pay tribute to workers striving to combat the coronavirus. Barcelona’s players and supporters come together to show their support in the fight against coronavirus. Portuguese football stars encourage their fan base to stay strong amidst the coronavirus pandemic. AS Monaco star Cesc Fabregas has announced that his
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Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the continent. In this edition, Inter Milan face a problem with Mauro Icardi, there’s a top forward available for a knockdown price, and a new league attempts to shake up Mexico‘s established order. PLUS: No more VAR (in the Europa League group stages, at least…)
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Gab Marcotti explains why Premier League clubs are hesitant to resume the season. Mark Ogden and Gab Marcotti react to reports of Premier League players not wanting to play during a pandemic. Montreal Impact manager Thierry Henry speaks about MLS returning and the struggles of living in lockdown. The coronavirus pandemic could affect football’s international
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