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Category: French Football

Why 'bargain' Denis Zakaria would show a lack of ambition from Liverpool

Why ‘bargain’ Denis Zakaria would show a lack of ambition from Liverpool

January 7, 2022 by Tom Brown

While Liverpool could be in the market to bolster their squad, Tom Brown believes that they should look beyond Denis Zakaria.

Why Lyon's abandoned French Cup tie is troubling

Why Lyon’s abandoned French Cup tie is troubling

December 20, 2021 by Deolu Akingbade

An epidemic of crowd trouble in France is leading to injuries and games behind closed doors. Lyon’s French Cup game was abandoned due to a pitch invasion. Deolu Akingbade breaks down what happened and what this means for French football.

This must be the year that PSG put France back on the club map

This must be the year that PSG put France back on the club map

September 18, 2021 by Max Parsons

PSG must make 2021/22 the season in which they put France back on the map in European club football, writes Max Parsons.

The Cream of The Crop to the slippery slopes - who's up and down in Europe's big five?

The Cream of The Crop to the slippery slopes – who’s up and down in Europe’s big five?

August 27, 2021 by James Pendleton

James Pendleton runs the rule over Europe’s top five leagues and offers up some predictions for the season ahead.

Les Underdogues - How Lille are threatening Parisian dominance

Les Underdogues – How Lille are threatening Parisian dominance

May 7, 2021 by James Pendleton

James Pendleton looks at Lille’s push for the Ligue 1 title ahead of a massive game against Lens on Friday night.

Ligue 1 title race hots up as financial Armageddon beckons

Ligue 1 title race hots up as financial Armageddon beckons

March 15, 2021 by Jack Walton

Jack Walton looks at the Ligue 1 title race as Lille continue to lead the way over Paris Saint-Germain.

Gerard Houllier - His success and why he was underrated as a Premier League manager

Gerard Houllier – His success and why he was underrated as a Premier League manager

December 17, 2020 by Steven Kelly

Steven Kelly pays tribute to Gerard Houllier who doesn’t always get the credit he deserves for his time at Liverpool in the Premier League.

Appreciating the genius of Olivier Giroud

Appreciating the genius of Olivier Giroud

November 30, 2020 by James Pendleton

James Pendleton takes a look at the career contributions of Olivier Grioud, the unfashionable target man with a healthy medals collection.

Wonderkids of the past - Hatem Ben Arfa edition

Wonderkids of the past – Hatem Ben Arfa edition

October 30, 2020 by Aaron Adade

Aaron Adade looks at a player whose ability never quite matched his career path, ex-Newcastle United and Paris Saint-Germain creative talent Hatem Ben Arfa.

Arsène Wenger - Revolution at Arsenal

Arsène Wenger – Revolution at Arsenal

October 13, 2020 by Sam Stobbart

A virtual unknown before his arrival in England, Arsène Wenger could rightly claim to be the man that revolutionised football in England. Sam Stobbart discusses the Frenchman’s Arsenal career.

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