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Ligue 1: Five things we learned in Week 1
The opening week in Ligue 1 threw up some interesting stories, here’s Brendán MacFarlane with the round up.
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World Cup Legends: France and Manuel Amoros
France have been one of the best sides at the World Cup so far and Alan Robins looks at some of their legends.
Times they are a-changin’
Darren Holland discusses the significant appointment of Helena Costa as Clermont Foot manager.
Vive le garde noire!
Mark Godfrey recounts the tragic tale of Jean-Pierre Adams whose life was put on hold in 1982.
Nicolas Anelka and the “Quenelle” gesture
Harvey Burgess discusses the decision to ban the French striker over his December actions.
The 2016 Eurozzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Paul Cantwell discusses the format for the next European Championships in France.
Seven predictions for Brazil 2014
Josh Bland gets out his crystal ball for the World Cup next year.
Allez les bleus! Troubled France secures playoff place
Johnny Murnane reports on a good week for French football after the national side’s win over Belarus.
Rémy has work to do to win over the Newcastle faithful
Having turned down Newcastle at the 11th hour last January, Loic Remy has joined them this summer after QPR’s relegation. Kevin Christie discusses the work the Frenchman has ahead to restore his reputation with the fans.
Ligue 1 hots up – on and off the pitch
The 2013/14 Ligue 1 season gets underway on Friday evening, with the respective spending of PSG and AS Monaco dominating the build up. Johnny Murnane looks ahead to the kick off.