French Football News

Marseille keep pressure on as they thump PSG

Marseille kept alive their hopes of winning the French title on Sunday with an impressive 3-0 victory over bitter but ailing rivals Paris Saint Germain which saw visiting fans boycott it because of what they saw as over the top security measures.

Lyon, Montpellier close on blown away Bordeaux

Montpellier drew level on points with French league leaders Bordeaux after beating Rennes 3-1 on Saturday night, while Lyon moved to within two points of the summit by defeating Nice.

Marseille fans boycott PSG game

Marseille fans are boycotting Sunday's game at Paris Saint-Germain in protest over stringent security measures by the French authorities imposed to reduce the risk of violent clashes between the bitter rivals' supporters.

Lyon put pressure on blown away Bordeaux

In-form Lyon moved to within two points of French league leaders Bordeaux with a comfortable 2-0 victory at home to Nice on Saturday.

France announces England, Brazil friendlies

France will play friendly matches against England and Brazil next season, the French Football Federation announced on Friday.

Spanish team for friendly vs France

Spain has announced a strong line-up for their friendly international against France at the Stade de France here on Wednesday.

PSG take on rivals Marseille in 'Le Clasico'

Eight-time French champions Marseille and under-performing giants Paris Saint-Germain meet on Sunday in what is the country's most bitter footballing rivalry.

PSG's Makelele drops retirement hint

Paris Saint Germain captain Claude Makelele on Thursday hinted that he could retire at the end of the season as his side prepared to face arch rivals Marseille at the weekend.

France to pay shot Togo keeper's return flight

Togo goalkeeper Kodjovi Obilale is set to return to his amateur club Pontivy in the next few day after the French Football Federation (FFF) stepped in to pay for his flight home.

Shot Togo 'keeper stuck in South Africa: club

Togo goalkeeper Kodjovi Obilale, injured in a rebel attack at the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola, is stuck in South Africa with unpaid medical bills, the president of the player's French club said Thursday.

Fallen giants Nantes stare into abyss

Fallen giants Nantes appointed their third coach of the season this week as they face the possible humiliation of dropping into the footballing abyss of the French third division.

Niang, Bastos trebles keep pressure on Bordeaux

Seasoned Senegalese international striker Mamadou Niang and Brazilian Michel Bastos both scored hat-tricks on Sunday for Marseille and Lyon respectively to maintain some pressure on French champions Bordeaux.

Saint Etienne halt Montpellier's title push, PSG win

Montpellier fluffed the chance to draw level with league leaders Bordeaux with a 1-0 loss at Saint Etienne on Saturday.

Saint Etienne halt Montpellier's title push

Montpellier fluffed the chance to draw level with league leaders Bordeaux with a 1-0 loss at Saint Etienne on Saturday.

Moroccan veteran retires from international football

Defender Abdeslam Ouaddou announced his retirement from international football on Saturday.

Nantes sack coach Furlan

Eight-time French champions Nantes have sacked their manager Jean-Marc Furlan, the 52-year-old former Bordeaux defender said on Friday.