Youngest debutants in Europe’s top five leagues
Francesco Camarda made history at the weekend after becoming the youngest debutant in Serie A history. The 15-year-old came off the bench as a…
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Ligue 1
Youngest players used in Ligue 1 in 2023/24 so far
There have been plenty of young talents playing in Ligue 1 over the years, with some making more of an impact than others. With…
Five surprises from Europe’s top leagues this season
One thing we love about football is that it can be entirely, and utterly, unpredictable and there’s been a number of shocks and surprises…
The top scorers in Europe’s big leagues so far this season
Centre-forwards in Europe’s top five leagues have began the season in sparking form, with goals galore from strikers across the continent. From familiar faces…
FC 24: Top 25 players in Ligue 1 as Mbappe, Dembele and Donnarumma ratings revealed
FC 24 is on the horizon, and EA Sports have published all of the player ratings ahead of its highly-anticipated release. To absolutely no…
Five Ligue 1 forwards in demand this summer
Ligue 1 witnessed a fascinating race to finish as the league’s leading scorer last season, with a remarkable number of forwards enjoying campaigns to…
PSG ‘only club that could afford’ €200m Osimhen
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has insisted that Paris Saint-Germain are the ‘only club that could afford’ forward Victor Osimhen. Europe’s top clubs continue…
Mbappe laments France’s lack of ‘respect’ for Messi after Argentine’s PSG exit
Kylian Mbappe has criticised the lack of respect that Lionel Messi was shown in France following the forward’s exit from Paris Saint-Germain. Messi has…
Checking in on the title races across Europe’s top five leagues
Europe’s top five leagues are rapidly reaching the conclusion of their campaigns, as we head towards the final fixtures of the 2022/23 season. There’s…
Messi to make decision on future after World Cup
Lionel Messi will not make a decision on his future at Paris Saint-Germain until after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Messi’s current contract…
Mbappe insists he’s ‘not decided’ his future
Kylian Mbappe insists he has ‘not decided’ on his future after scoring a late winner in Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid.…
Player Profile: Monaco’s midfield monster, Aurelien Tchouameni
Despite PSG’s dominance in the league for much of the past decade, Ligue 1 continues to produce some of the best young players in…
Thiago Silva's agent blasts 'terrible coach' Unai Emery over his stint as PSG boss
The agent of new Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has branded former Arsenal boss Unai Emery a ‘terrible coach’, saying that Paris Saint-Germain ‘lost two…
Player Analysis: Top six target Victor Osimhen
Of the major five European leagues, Ligue 1 tends to receive the least attention due to the overwhelming dominance of PSG. Such unchallenged primacy…
Football’s best talent factories: Le Havre AC
Le Havre is one of the oldest clubs in France, but they have spent most of their existence in Ligue 2. The club’s senior…
Bielsa’s Apostles: 12 players whose careers have been hugely influenced by the Leeds United manager
A look back at Marcelo Bielsa’s history in the game is enough to understand why he is considered one of the most influential managers…
Everton make ‘progress’ in £30m deal to sign ‘absolute machine’ Magalhaes
Everton have reportedly made ‘progress’ in their bid to sign Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille with the defender expected to become Carlo Ancelotti’s first signing…
Scout Report: What can highly-rated defender Gabriel Magalhaes offer Premier League sides?
Lille centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes has been linked with a number of Premier League sides this season, having impressed for Lille under Christophe Galtier. The…