Lyon extend Maxwel Cornet’s contract until 2023

Ligue 1 side Lyon have this evening announced the contract extension of Ivorian winger Maxwel Cornet until 2023. The 22-year-old signed for Les Gones from Metz in January 2015 with much fanfare attached to the deal at the time. Cornet … Read more »

FEATURE | PSG 3-0 Real Madrid – 5 things we learned

I was in the French capital last night as Paris Saint-Germain blew away 13-time champions of Europe, Real Madrid, 3-0 in front of a sizzling atmosphere at Parc des Princes. Here are five things we learned from the game. 1 … Read more »

Authorities hand 6 stadium month ban to fan who tried to get a selfie with Kylian Mbappé mid-match

L’Équipe report that a local court in Toulouse on Wednesday handed down a ruling on a fan who invaded Les Violets’ pitch on 31st March this year during a Ligue 1 game with PSG, who was trying to take a … Read more »

France Football create Ballon D’Or Award for goalkeepers: Trophée Yachine

France Football have today announced the creation of a new Ballon D’Or award dedicated entirely to goalkeepers called the Trophée Yachine. The award will be given out on a yearly basis and the first ever 10 finalists for it will … Read more »

Christopher Jullien: “I cannot walk in the street in peace.”

Speaking in an interview with France Football, Celtic’s latest French signing, central defender Christopher Jullien, discussed the move and his first impressions ahead of tonight’s clash in the Europa League with Rennes. On having Ligue 1 interest: There were some clubs … Read more »

Opposition View | Kieran Devlin (The Athletic): “If we still have Édouard next year I’ll buy the finest French wine to celebrate!”

Celtic correspondent at The Athletic, Kieran Devlin discusses what Ligue 1 side Rennes should expect up against the Scottish champions in this evening’s Europa League opener. Best place to start is Odsonne Édouard – a name we know in France, although certainly … Read more »
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