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Cheick Diabaté: The Unpolished Gem Driving Bordeaux’s Attack Often criticized for his unconventional technique, Cheick Diabaté continues to prove his worth where it matters most—on the pitch. The Malian striker scored the winning goal against Lille (1-0) on Sunday, reaffirming his status as an indispensable asset for Girondins de Bordeaux. Despite technical shortcomings, Diabaté has […]
Yacine Brahimi Wins BBC African Player of the Year Award Despite being left out of the final five nominees for the CAF African Player of the Year award, Yacine Brahimi has earned major recognition elsewhere. The FC Porto midfielder has been named the BBC African Footballer of the Year 2014, becoming the first Algerian and […]
Antoine Kombouaré Criticizes Lens Fans’ Behavior During Match Against Metz RC Lens coach Antoine Kombouaré expressed strong disapproval of some fans’ behavior during their recent 2-0 victory over FC Metz last Saturday. The match was briefly interrupted after some Lens supporters invaded the pitch to protest against the club’s shareholder, Hafiz Mammadov. Kombouaré acknowledged the […]
Lorient President Loïc Fery Regrets Selling Vincent Aboubakar to FC Porto Despite receiving a significant transfer fee, Lorient president Loïc Fery expresses regret over letting striker Vincent Aboubakar leave for FC Porto. The club, currently struggling in 15th place in Ligue 1, feels the impact of his departure keenly. In an interview with Ouest-France, Fery […]
Tunisia Eyes Dual Nationals to Bolster Squad for AFCON 2015 Despite finishing top of their qualifying group, Tunisia’s head coach Georges Leekens remains unsatisfied with the overall performance of his team. With the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) approaching — to be held in Equatorial Guinea from January 17 to February 8, 2015 — the […]
Diafra Sakho Matches Premier League Record — and Continues to Set Defenses Alight What a rise for Diafra Sakho. Just two years ago, he was playing in France’s National League. Now, he’s matching records in the Premier League. By scoring his sixth goal in his first six appearances, the West Ham striker equaled the feat […]
Marseille Depleted Ahead of Lorient Clash: Nkoulou Joins Ayew and Alessandrini on the Sidelines Olympique de Marseille will be severely weakened for their Tuesday Ligue 1 clash against Lorient. After already ruling out André Ayew (right adductor) and Romain Alessandrini (ankle), OM must now cope without Nicolas Nkoulou, who is suffering from knee pain. According […]
Marcelo Bielsa’s Ballon d’Or Favorite: Lionel Messi Marcelo Bielsa, the Argentinian coach of Olympique de Marseille, has made no secret of his preference for the 2014 Ballon d’Or: his vote goes to his fellow countryman, Lionel Messi. Speaking at a press conference before the official announcement of the three finalists, Bielsa stated: “I want to […]
Michael Essien Nearing AC Milan Exit, MLS Move Likely It appears that Michael Essien’s stint at AC Milan is coming to an end. According to several Italian media outlets, the Ghanaian midfielder is expected to leave the Rossoneri in the January transfer window, with a move to Major League Soccer (MLS) looking increasingly likely. Essien, […]
Ligue 1: Romao Starts for Marseille Against Lorient After coming on as a substitute last weekend against Nantes, Jacques-Alaixys Romao returns to Olympique de Marseille’s starting XI for the clash against Lorient on Tuesday, part of Matchday 16 in Ligue 1. Coach Marcelo Bielsa has opted to reintroduce the Togolese midfielder in the defensive midfield, […]
