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• Dino Toppmoller ‘stunned’ as Lens departure comes after six matches

  Dino Toppmoller says he was “stunned” to leave RC Lens after managing the Ligue 1 side in only six competitive...

• Olympique Lyon defender Moussa Niakhate returns from Senegal squad with injury

  Olympique Lyon defender Moussa Niakhate has been sent back to his club after suffering an unspecified injury while on international...

• PSG’s Senny Mayulu sidelined for several weeks with thigh injury

  Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Senny Mayulu will miss several weeks after sustaining a left thigh injury while away with France U21s....

• From Calciopoli to Manchester City: football’s biggest scandals and their punishments

  Football’s history is marked by scandals involving bribery, match-fixing, illegal betting and attempts to evade financial regulations. Few have produced...

• Nice recall Mohamed Abdelmonem from Egypt camp over artificial-pitch injury concern

  Nice have brought Mohamed Abdelmonem back from the Egypt national team camp as a precaution ahead of their next international...

• Amine Gouiri injury boost for Marseille as thigh problem eases

  Olympique Marseille have been handed a boost after Amine Gouiri’s thigh injury was found to be less serious than initially...

• Ethan Mbappe faces three-week lay-off after France Under-21 injury

  Lille midfielder Ethan Mbappe could be sidelined for three weeks after injuring his right ankle while on international duty with...

• Pastore on PSG’s transformation, Messi’s legacy and life as Enzo Fernandez’s agent

  Javier Pastore says Paris Saint-Germain’s rise to the top of European football was the result of a project mapped out...

• Monaco open talks to extend Vanderson’s contract after strong start

  AS Monaco have begun discussions with Vanderson over a new contract after the Brazilian defender made an impressive start to...

• Monaco open contract talks with Paris Brunner amid Borussia Dortmund interest

  AS Monaco have started discussions with Paris Brunner’s representatives over a contract extension after the striker’s impressive beginning to the...

• Olivier Giroud: Former Chelsea and Arsenal striker says ‘this season is probably my last’

  Olivier Giroud has admitted he is nearing the end of his playing career, saying the current season is “probably” his...

• Marseille’s Derek Cornelius faces three-month absence after hip injury

  Marseille defender Derek Cornelius is expected to be out for about three months after sustaining a hip injury while representing...

• Achraf Hakimi to stand trial in France over alleged rape

  A French court has upheld the decision for Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi to stand trial over an...

• Denis Zakaria suffers adductor injury after withdrawing from Switzerland squad

  The nature of Denis Zakaria’s injury has been confirmed after the AS Monaco captain pulled out of Switzerland’s squad for...

• Bruno Genesio rules out resignation as Marseille suffer worst-ever start

  Bruno Genesio has rejected suggestions that he could resign as manager of Olympique Marseille after the club’s worst start in...

• Igor Paixao injury adds to Marseille concerns after Paris Saint-Germain defeat

  Marseille could be without Igor Paixao for a period after the Brazilian winger was injured during Sunday’s 2-1 defeat by...

• Zakaria ruled out of Switzerland fixtures after Monaco injury

  AS Monaco captain Denis Zakaria has withdrawn from the Switzerland squad for the international break after sustaining an injury in...

• Lugano: Uruguay must restore its identity under Forlan

  Diego Lugano says Uruguay need to reconnect with their footballing roots under new manager Diego Forlan, while insisting Luis Suarez...

• PSG edge 10-man Marseille to claim Le Classique victory

  Paris Saint-Germain secured only their second Ligue 1 win of the season by beating 10-man Olympique de Marseille 2-1, leaving...