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Paris Saint-Germain may have won the war, but there is a battle for the second Champions League spot, and a potential Ligue 1 top four emerging that should not go unnoticed, writes Takudzwa Chikonzo.
Despite boasting a strong national team, Ligue 1 is looked upon very poorly by others in Europe. Why is this? And what can be done to change this?
Having sold a number of star players this summer, there is a lot of interest in how AS Monaco rebuild as they chase success domestically and in Europe.
With a reputation for the unconventional, the addition of Marcos Bielsa as manager has yet to reap rewards for Lille, writes Conor Ketley.
Paul Little looks at AS Monaco whose players remain in high demand with other clubs across the continent.
The transfer of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain shows that Financial Fair Play is dead and Thomas Wyer discusses what this means for the future.
Neymar’s decision to swap Spain for France sent shockwaves through world football, blowing the previous record for a transfer fee out of the water.
Dylan O’Connell takes us back to 2009 when a wonderful Barcelona team became the benchmark side in world football.
With AS Monaco looking likely French Champions, Paul Little ponders the future for PSG’s Turkish coach, Unai Emery.
Ahead of their Champions League clash with Turin’s Old Lady, Paul Little discusses Monaco – Europe’s most exciting team.