French League - 'Ligue 1' 2016/17 | AS Monaco Champions!
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This season will be more interesting
Lyon is under pressure: 10 points behind Nice
PSG plays tomorrrow
How is everyone enjoying this season? i actually managed to get along to my first Toulouse game vs. PSG, really enjoyed it and hope to go to some more after harvest is finished and i have a bit more time.
another good win against Monaco, so far supporting Toulouse has been more fun than I expected!
another good win against Monaco, so far supporting Toulouse has been more fun than I expected!
I'm surprised how good they have been as they almost got relegated last season.. "My" team Montpellier hasn't been any good or enjoyable to watch
Rudi Garcia seems a good choice for Marseille. He did an excellent job at Lille, and was very good at Roma even though it came to a disappointing end.
A very good choice: great CV in France with the modest club of Le Mans and then with Lille and experience in Italy.
But Marseille is a special city
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Very attacking front four by Monaco.
Thoughts so far:
- I like how well Lemar has been doing when he drifts central as Sidibe overlaps.
- Falcao has been ignoring the brilliant movement of Bernardo Silva when the former drops deep and always safely passes it back after he takes an eternity with the first touch then the control then the turn, similar to Rooney these days.
- Harsh on Monaco to be behind at this stage.
- I like how well Lemar has been doing when he drifts central as Sidibe overlaps.
- Falcao has been ignoring the brilliant movement of Bernardo Silva when the former drops deep and always safely passes it back after he takes an eternity with the first touch then the control then the turn, similar to Rooney these days.
- Harsh on Monaco to be behind at this stage.
Gerard Lopez enters into exclusive talks to buy Lille
Former F1 Lotus Team owner Gerard Lopez has entered into exclusive negotiations to buy Ligue 1 club Lille, the side have announced in an official press release.
Current owner Michel Seydoux had the following to say:
“For several years, I have not been looking for a buyer but a successor. This person had to have the vision, the capability and the project to enable Lille to continue to win titles. Discussions have been ongoing for several months. We are happy to enter into exclusive negotiations with Gérard Lopez, who has the perfect resumé to replace me at Lille.”
Gérard Lopez also commented on the announcement:
“Michel Seydoux has shown in recent months his great professionalism and an exemplary sense of confidentiality, without ever subsiding from his job as conductor who is doing everything for the club to win titles again.”
Gérard Lopez is a Luxembourg businessman who was in advanced negotiations with Marseille owner Margarita Louis Dreyfus to buy that club, but was ultimately pipped to it by Frank McCourt.
Marcelo Bielsa has visited Lille’s training facilities
According to our colleagues at Canal +, Argentinian and former Marseille manager Marcelo Bielsa visited Ligue 1 side Lille’s training facilities 3 weeks ago, as prospective owner Gérard Lopez looks to bring El Loco to Les Dogues.
Lopez had promised to bring Bielsa to Marseille before he was beaten to buying that particular French top flight club by Frank McCourt.
Now, Lopez looks to potentially bring Bielsa to Lille.
Lopez expects any deal to eventually buy Lille to go ahead around January time.
Jacques-Henri Eyraud becomes Marseille President
Marseille have confirmed that Jacques-Henri Eyraud has been appointed as the club’s new President, with immediate effect.
New owner Frank McCourt has picked Eyraud to take the club into a new direction.
The 48 year old is as a Harvard educated business and media man.
Official | Rudi Garcia appointed Olympique de Marseille boss
Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille have announced the appointment of Frenchman Rudi Garcia as manager with immediate effect.
Garcia will sign a 2.5 year contract with OM this afternoon after reaching a termination agreement with Serie A side AS Roma. Garcia was famously successful at Lille.
Garcia will have an unveiling press conference at 13:00 local time tomorrow, and will be on the touchline already on Sunday for Le Classique vs PSG.
Owner Frank McCourt had the following to say on the appointment:
“When I met Rudi, he immediately told me that he wanted to win the Champions League. I immediately knew that he was the man for the manager job at Olympique de Marseille. Rudi is a man with a great character with a lot of energy, we share the same vision for OM and the identical determination to put that into practice.”
“His qualities as a leader have been evidenced on multiple occasions. When he took Lille to victory in Ligue 1 and in the Coupe de France in 2010-11, during his management of Roma who fought for the top positions on the international scene during his first two years at the club, or when he won the title of Manager of the Year in France in 2011, 2013 and 2014. Rudi knows what is needed for a team to win, and for the entire city of Marseille, I cannot wait to watch his future success. Jacques-Henri and I welcome Rudi Garcia to OM.”
Andoni Zubizarreta the favourite for the Marseille Sporting Director role
According to La Provence, former Barcelona Sporting Director Andoni Zubizarreta is the favourite to take on a similar position at Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille.
Talks are underway between Zubizarreta and Marseille President Jacques-Henri Eyraud, as was earlier made clear by RTL this afternoon.
OM have moved for Zubizarreta after missing out on Luis Campos.
OGC Nice scout went to FC Nordsjaelland vs Bröndby IF
According to our colleagues at Foot 365, an OGC Nice scout was present at a Danish league encounter between FC Nordsjaelland and Bröndby IF last weekend.
The match occurred on Sunday and finished 1-1. It is believed that scout was present to watch Danish youth international attacker Marcus Ingvartsen, who is 20.
Karim Benzema & Djibril Cissé’s fate will be announced on the 16th December
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and Djibril Cissé will have their fate announced by the Versailles Court no earlier than the 16th December on varying matters concerning the Mathieu Valbuena sex-tape affair.
Karim Benzema’s legal team attended a hearing this morning as they seek to have the case against him concerning his alleged complicity in the act of blackmail thrown out.
Djibril Cissé’s team also were in attendance today in a separate matter after the Marseille prosecutor moved to make a case to the Versailles court that the former Liverpool and SC Bastia striker should be charged with being complicit in the act of blackmail.
Neither individual will know their fate for another 2 months. Sources close to the case cited by the AFP suggest that there is a possibility that Cissé will now be charged with the aforementioned infringement of the law.
Former F1 Lotus Team owner Gerard Lopez has entered into exclusive negotiations to buy Ligue 1 club Lille, the side have announced in an official press release.
Current owner Michel Seydoux had the following to say:
“For several years, I have not been looking for a buyer but a successor. This person had to have the vision, the capability and the project to enable Lille to continue to win titles. Discussions have been ongoing for several months. We are happy to enter into exclusive negotiations with Gérard Lopez, who has the perfect resumé to replace me at Lille.”
Gérard Lopez also commented on the announcement:
“Michel Seydoux has shown in recent months his great professionalism and an exemplary sense of confidentiality, without ever subsiding from his job as conductor who is doing everything for the club to win titles again.”
Gérard Lopez is a Luxembourg businessman who was in advanced negotiations with Marseille owner Margarita Louis Dreyfus to buy that club, but was ultimately pipped to it by Frank McCourt.
Marcelo Bielsa has visited Lille’s training facilities
According to our colleagues at Canal +, Argentinian and former Marseille manager Marcelo Bielsa visited Ligue 1 side Lille’s training facilities 3 weeks ago, as prospective owner Gérard Lopez looks to bring El Loco to Les Dogues.
Lopez had promised to bring Bielsa to Marseille before he was beaten to buying that particular French top flight club by Frank McCourt.
Now, Lopez looks to potentially bring Bielsa to Lille.
Lopez expects any deal to eventually buy Lille to go ahead around January time.
Jacques-Henri Eyraud becomes Marseille President
Marseille have confirmed that Jacques-Henri Eyraud has been appointed as the club’s new President, with immediate effect.
New owner Frank McCourt has picked Eyraud to take the club into a new direction.
The 48 year old is as a Harvard educated business and media man.
Official | Rudi Garcia appointed Olympique de Marseille boss
Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille have announced the appointment of Frenchman Rudi Garcia as manager with immediate effect.
Garcia will sign a 2.5 year contract with OM this afternoon after reaching a termination agreement with Serie A side AS Roma. Garcia was famously successful at Lille.
Garcia will have an unveiling press conference at 13:00 local time tomorrow, and will be on the touchline already on Sunday for Le Classique vs PSG.
Owner Frank McCourt had the following to say on the appointment:
“When I met Rudi, he immediately told me that he wanted to win the Champions League. I immediately knew that he was the man for the manager job at Olympique de Marseille. Rudi is a man with a great character with a lot of energy, we share the same vision for OM and the identical determination to put that into practice.”
“His qualities as a leader have been evidenced on multiple occasions. When he took Lille to victory in Ligue 1 and in the Coupe de France in 2010-11, during his management of Roma who fought for the top positions on the international scene during his first two years at the club, or when he won the title of Manager of the Year in France in 2011, 2013 and 2014. Rudi knows what is needed for a team to win, and for the entire city of Marseille, I cannot wait to watch his future success. Jacques-Henri and I welcome Rudi Garcia to OM.”
Andoni Zubizarreta the favourite for the Marseille Sporting Director role
According to La Provence, former Barcelona Sporting Director Andoni Zubizarreta is the favourite to take on a similar position at Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille.
Talks are underway between Zubizarreta and Marseille President Jacques-Henri Eyraud, as was earlier made clear by RTL this afternoon.
OM have moved for Zubizarreta after missing out on Luis Campos.
OGC Nice scout went to FC Nordsjaelland vs Bröndby IF
According to our colleagues at Foot 365, an OGC Nice scout was present at a Danish league encounter between FC Nordsjaelland and Bröndby IF last weekend.
The match occurred on Sunday and finished 1-1. It is believed that scout was present to watch Danish youth international attacker Marcus Ingvartsen, who is 20.
Karim Benzema & Djibril Cissé’s fate will be announced on the 16th December
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and Djibril Cissé will have their fate announced by the Versailles Court no earlier than the 16th December on varying matters concerning the Mathieu Valbuena sex-tape affair.
Karim Benzema’s legal team attended a hearing this morning as they seek to have the case against him concerning his alleged complicity in the act of blackmail thrown out.
Djibril Cissé’s team also were in attendance today in a separate matter after the Marseille prosecutor moved to make a case to the Versailles court that the former Liverpool and SC Bastia striker should be charged with being complicit in the act of blackmail.
Neither individual will know their fate for another 2 months. Sources close to the case cited by the AFP suggest that there is a possibility that Cissé will now be charged with the aforementioned infringement of the law.
Mbappe is the new Martial.
There it is, 2-1 Mbappe
Mbappe's goal:
4-2 Monaco, Germain header after an Mbappe cross, so that's a goal, an assist and a penalty won by the new Martial tonight
5-2 Lemar...good way to spend a Friday night.
The Montpellier keeper is absolute dogshit
Shit, I hesitated watching this match. I really should have...
Ah good to know that Garcia's delusion will go hand in hand with Marseille's
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/foot...e-he-was-injured-and-not-in-lyons-first-team/
Had injuries not stunted his development this guy would be a clear candidate for captaincy. He had love for the club and showed so much passion on the field. I think we love Ander for the same reasons, seems a nice guy off the field but a real cnut on it......Nice gesture by Rafael for the Lyon charity
Had injuries not stunted his development this guy would be a clear candidate for captaincy. He had love for the club and showed so much passion on the field. I think we love Ander for the same reasons, seems a nice guy off the field but a real cnut on it......Nice gesture by Rafael for the Lyon charity
Yeah, the French players born in 1997-98 are fantastic
: Dembélé (Dortmund), Mbappé (Monaco), Lafont (Toulouse), Augustin (PSG), Edouard Osdonne (Toulouse), Callegari (PSG), Nkunku (PSG), Ikoné (PSG)...We could say the same for Brazil
YeahAh good to know that Garcia's delusion will go hand in hand with Marseille's
. I expect them to finish 5th or 6th.yep, i was expecting a relegation battle so i have been surprised with the quality whenever i have watched them. i have always had a soft spot for Montpellier, didn't they win the league a few years back?I'm surprised how good they have been as they almost got relegated last season.. "My" team Montpellier hasn't been any good or enjoyable to watch
Actually living a little way outside of Toulouse but they are the nearest decent sized team. I've been here a few years and really like the area, I work in the wine industry so it is a decent region for me.
Looking forward to PSG vs. Marseille this weekend
How is Corentin Tolisso tagging along? I've noticed that he got 5 goals and 2 assists in 13 matches.
I have actually just lived here for one year. But I think Montpellier was the last team to win the league until PSG started to do things! Think it was 2011 when Montpellier won.
He seems to be improving and was the captain of France under-21 side.
Regarding the central midfielders, Deschamps prefers
1. Paul Pogba (Manchester United)
2. Blaise Matuidi (PSG)
3. Dimitri Payet (West Ham)
4. Moussa Sissoko (Newcastle)
5. N'Golo Kanté (Chelsea)
6. Yohan Cabaye (Crystal Palace)
I'm sure Rabiot will replace Cabaye in the short-term while Tolisso could challenge Sissoko in the next 2 years.
He's been brilliant. Easily Lyon's best player with Lacazettte. Really hope we sign him.
He play as a #8 right? A bit like Herrera?
Not sure if we can fit him in? But I do see that he has played quite a few matches as a defensive midfielder as well.
Could be one to watch if he is defensively disciplined enough for a Mourinho midfield.
He's at his best as a #8, correct, but he's also played quite a few games as a #6. His performances weren't affected by it. I would like to see Herrera as the deepest midfielder with Pogba and Tolisso in front of him. IMO it would work really well, even if it would limit Herrera a bit.
Thanks @Downcast and in general what you do in this thread. It's appreciated.
I don't really know what Genesio is trying to do to be honest or what to make of him. The 3-5-2 worked because of the injuries, but when everyone is fit his team should be:
I don't really know what Genesio is trying to do to be honest or what to make of him. The 3-5-2 worked because of the injuries, but when everyone is fit his team should be:
Lopes
Rafael - N'Koulou - Mammana - Rybus
Tolisso - Gonalons
Ghezzal - Fekir - Cornet
Lacazette
Morel, Ferri and Darder for example shouldn't be playing as much as they are. They aren't good enough for their starting XI. Losing Umtiti has really hurt them defensively. The back four has been one of their biggest problems with Rafael probably being the only consistent player currently. I've been critical of Rafael but lately he's been a lot better and looked like his old self.Rafael - N'Koulou - Mammana - Rybus
Tolisso - Gonalons
Ghezzal - Fekir - Cornet
Lacazette
Thanks @bucky
Your team looks better.
The 3-5-2 was implemented because of injuries but also because their central defenders are not very reliable (Yanga Mbiwa, N'koulou). It's possible that Nice has inspired him given their excellent performances in the league with a similar tactical system.
In my opinion, Lyon lacks 1-2 senior players capable to deliver consistent good performances and guide the products of the academy: Tolisso, Gonalons, Ghezzal, Cornet, Fékir, Lacazette, Ferri...
- Lacazette - older than his very young teammates - will do the job this season in order to leave the club next summer
- Ghezzal is only focused on his next contract
- Fékir needs time to recover from his injury
- Jallet is experienced but still injured
Genesio is already under pressure.
Your team looks better.
The 3-5-2 was implemented because of injuries but also because their central defenders are not very reliable (Yanga Mbiwa, N'koulou). It's possible that Nice has inspired him given their excellent performances in the league with a similar tactical system.
In my opinion, Lyon lacks 1-2 senior players capable to deliver consistent good performances and guide the products of the academy: Tolisso, Gonalons, Ghezzal, Cornet, Fékir, Lacazette, Ferri...
- Lacazette - older than his very young teammates - will do the job this season in order to leave the club next summer
- Ghezzal is only focused on his next contract
- Fékir needs time to recover from his injury
- Jallet is experienced but still injured
Genesio is already under pressure.
Tonight
0-0 in the end. A good start from Garcia. Emery has yet to fill the Blanc-shaped hole at PSG to a surprising extent.
I said that Blanc wasn't that bad, that the fans were ungrateful and that Ibrahimovic was everything for them.
Don't call him the new Martial at the same he is better than Martial. He deserves to be known as Mbappe.4-2 Monaco, Germain header after an Mbappe cross, so that's a goal, an assist and a penalty won by the new Martial tonight
Fans are generally grateful and we could say the same for the top management who paid him €20m to sack him!
Last summer the question was 'Is Blanc the right man to win Champions League?'.
IMO, the answer is 'No' when we bear in mind France-Spain at the Euro 2012 (Debuchy RW), Chelsea 2-0 PSG in 2013 (1st leg PSG 3-1), the games against Barcelona in 2014 and City in 2015, the management of the young players (Coman...)...
Things would be better if:
- Di Maria plays on the right instead of Lucas
- We experiment new options on the left flank: Ben Arfa or Jésé
- Pastore is not always injured
- the coaching during a game was more proactive during a game
Yes he's better than Martial was at the same age but that's an extremely high standard to set. How many 17 year-olds have shown this quality consistently at that high of a level?
I hope he can have a season like Martial did last year at 19, but that will be very difficult to achieve.
I called him the new Martial because of many similarities I see in their game and their impacts. But if it makes you happier I can call Martial the old Mbappe.
That's the point.Yes he's better than Martial was at the same age but that's an extremely high standard to set. How many 17 year-olds have shown this quality consistently at that high of a level?
I hope he can have a season like Martial did last year at 19, but that will be very difficult to achieve.
I called him the new Martial because of many similarities I see in their game and their impacts. But if it makes you happier I can call Martial the old Mbappe.
Official | Andoni Zubizarreta appointed Marseille Sporting Director
Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille have announced the appointment of Andoni Zubizarreta as the club’s new Sporting Director.
The former Barcelona Sporting Director is understood to have signed a three year contract with OM.
He confirmed in a press conference today that his main strengths come with his understanding of the Spanish leagues, but he admitted that the club will also continue to like to sign young French talents too.
Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille have announced the appointment of Andoni Zubizarreta as the club’s new Sporting Director.
The former Barcelona Sporting Director is understood to have signed a three year contract with OM.
He confirmed in a press conference today that his main strengths come with his understanding of the Spanish leagues, but he admitted that the club will also continue to like to sign young French talents too.
Gérard Lopez looks to close Lille purchase in early December
Luxembourg businessman Gérard Lopez is set to complete the purchase of Ligue 1 side Lille OSC by early December, according to RMC.
Lopez will additionally take on the role of President as well as owner, according to the report.
Luis Campos will not be appointed as the club’s Sporting Director officially, and instead is likely to take up a similar position that he previously held at AS Monaco as Special Advisor to the President, who will in this case be Lopez.
Campos has been told that he will be given full power in terms of signing players and looking after youth development, and Campos and Lopez are speaking every day, according to the report.
Lopez, who is set to sell his stake in Club Sportif Fola Esch, will assess Lille’s accounts in depth in the coming weeks before finally buying the club.
In recent days, Gérard Lopez has had candid conversations with current manager Frédéric Antonetti and confirmed his desire to keep the Frenchman on.
However, it is understood that Luis Campos wants to rid of Antonetti and send a message to the players that their current level of performance is unacceptable.
Luxembourg businessman Gérard Lopez is set to complete the purchase of Ligue 1 side Lille OSC by early December, according to RMC.
Lopez will additionally take on the role of President as well as owner, according to the report.
Luis Campos will not be appointed as the club’s Sporting Director officially, and instead is likely to take up a similar position that he previously held at AS Monaco as Special Advisor to the President, who will in this case be Lopez.
Campos has been told that he will be given full power in terms of signing players and looking after youth development, and Campos and Lopez are speaking every day, according to the report.
Lopez, who is set to sell his stake in Club Sportif Fola Esch, will assess Lille’s accounts in depth in the coming weeks before finally buying the club.
In recent days, Gérard Lopez has had candid conversations with current manager Frédéric Antonetti and confirmed his desire to keep the Frenchman on.
However, it is understood that Luis Campos wants to rid of Antonetti and send a message to the players that their current level of performance is unacceptable.
Cavani with his 14th goal in his 13th match (all comps), FT Lille 0-1 PSG.