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Official | Moustapha Mbow joins Nîmes on loan

As reported by the Ligue 2 club, Nîmes have signed Stade Reims defender Moustapha Mbow on loan for the rest of the season. The 21-year-old centre-back has been on the fringes of the Reims squad this term but he has failed to break into the team regularly as many other young players have. After three outings for Reims this season, the Senegalese defender joins a Ligue 2 side currently in mid-table but far from free…

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Jimmy Giraudon likely to leave Troyes

As reported by L’Équipe, Troyes captain Jimmy Giraudon (30) is likely to leave the relegation threatened side. This follows his removal from the starting XI since the arrival of new manager Bruno Irles at the start of this month. Having captained the side for all but one of the 19 games before the winter break, Giraudon has since made a single substitute appearance. Having declined offers from Ligue 2 sides Guingamp and Dijon, the French centre-back…

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Abdoulaye Dabo to leave Nantes for Olympiacos

Santi Aouna of Foot Mercato reports this morning that Nantes midfielder Abdoulaye Dabo is set to leave for Olympiakos on a permament deal. Click Here: The 20-year-old, who signed his first professional contract with Les Canaris four years ago, will leave this winter after an agreement was found with the Greek club. The former French youth international will sign a four-year deal and his move is expected to be made official in the coming days.

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Lille’s Jonathan David explains how Burak Yılmaz has helped him improve as a striker

As Lille prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday evening, striker Jonathan David has notably spoken to the club website about his relationship with fellow striker Burak Yılmaz and how the veteran helps him improve. The Canadian is now one of the hottest prospects in European football, having helped his team to the Ligue 1 title last year and being on the verge of taking his national team to the next World Cup. “He’s always…

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PLAYER RATINGS | Monaco 2-0 Lyon, Wissam Ben Yedder first-half masterclass enough for hosts

Ligue 1 21/22 , Round 23 – 5/2/22 MONACO – 2 (Disasi 2, Ben Yedder 27) Alexander Nübel, 5 Ruben Aguilar, 6 Axel Disasi, 8 – Superb. He lead his team in defensive actions, with a huge 20, as he handled Dembele with ease throughout while defending with authority and aggression. Guillermo Maripán, 6 Caio Henrique, 5 Aurélien Tchouaméni, 7 Jean Lucas, 6 Gelson Martins, 5 Sofiane Diop, 7 – Worked wonderfully in synch with…

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Brest made a late attempt to sign Reims’ youngster Alexis Flips on deadline day

As reported by Foot Mercato, Brest’s search for an attacking midfielder to replace Lyon-bound Romain Faivre led them to Reims young creator Alexis Flips before seeing two offers rejected by the Champagne club on deadline day. Click Here: Earlier in the month, Villarreal contacted Reims for Flips (21) while Watford and Eintracht Frankfurt were also interested in the Frenchman with Reims valuing the breakout player at around €7m. Bournemouth and Alaves made enquiries for the…

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Tom Holland, DJ Snake, Nicolas Sarkozy among celebrities to be at PSG-Real Madrid

RMC Sport report tonight that a number of high-profile attendees will be at tonight’s Paris Saint-Germain match against Real Madrid, including Tom Holland, DJ Snake and Nicolas Sarkozy. The former President of France will be joined by Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, as well as the French minister of education Jean-Michel Blanquer. French national team manager Didier Deschamps will also be present. Businessman François Pinault – also owner of Stade Rennais – will also be at…

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Official | Xherdan Shaqiri leaves Lyon for Chicago Fire

MLS side Chicago Fire have tonight announced the signing of Swiss international Xherdan Shaqiri from Lyon, pending international clearance. The former Bayern Munich and Liverpool man joins on a contract running until the 2024 season, in a transfer that sees Lyon receive €7m. The 30-year-old leave Ligue 1 after a mixed six-month spell after arriving from Liverpool for €6m, although he nevertheless leaves on a high after a match-winning performance against Marseille – a goal…

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PSG’s Mauricio Pochettino ahead of Real Madrid clash: “There are no favourites.”

Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League clash against Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino insisted that there were no favourites in the tie. His words transcribed in L’Équipe, the Argentine also responded to questions on a past meeting with Los Blancos, namely his win over the Spaniards with Tottenham Hotspur in 2017. “There isn’t more pressure on one side or the other. I respect Real Madrid, it’s one of the biggest clubs in the world,…

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