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Stade Rennais suffered a 3-2 defeat to Stade Brestois on Friday in their second preseason fixture ahead of the 2025–26 campaign, prompting a firm and candid response from head coach Habib Beye. The loss, which took place in Dinan, exposed lapses in concentration and a lack of urgency from parts of the squad — issues […]
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Stade Rennais have extended the contract of head coach Habib Beye by one year, with the possibility of an additional extension running through to 2028, according to reports from Ouest-France. The Senegalese manager, who took charge in January, has made a striking impact in a short span of time. Initially brought in as a stopgap […]
Rennes manager Habib Beye issued strong criticism of the officiating following his side’s 4-2 loss to Marseille in their final Ligue 1 fixture of the season. Despite delivering a spirited performance at the Stade Vélodrome, Beye’s side were undone by a clinical Marseille, who capitalised on key moments to secure all three points. Speaking after […]
The head coach of Stade Rennais, Habib Baye expressed his frutrtation on Saturday after the team lost 2-1 to Toulouse in the French Ligue 1 as he criticised the performance of his players. In a post-match interview where the coach did not hold back, he described his team as a dead one. “I told them […]
Habib Beye’s leadership at Rennes has been rewarded with a contract extension after steering the club to Ligue 1 safety. Appointed in January following Jorge Sampaoli’s exit, Beye took charge at a critical time with the team battling relegation. His arrival came after a successful stint with Red Star, where he guided the Paris-based side […]
Habib Beye marked his first Breton derby in charge of Stade Rennais with a crucial 2-1 victory over regional rivals FC Nantes, easing Rennes’ relegation fears and deepening their opponents’ troubles near the bottom of the Ligue 1 table. The win at Roazhon Park all but secures Rennes’ top-flight status for another season, while Nantes […]
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Habib Beye has publicly clarified the circumstances surrounding his much-discussed decision to turn down an approach from FC Nantes, insisting that it was he—not the club—who chose to walk away from the negotiations. Speaking to the media ahead of Stade Rennais’ upcoming Ligue 1 clash with Nantes, the Senegalese manager dismissed widespread speculation that disagreements […]
French-born tactician of Senegalese descent, Habib Beye, has revealed that he will decide his future at FC Stade Rennais at the end of the 2024/25 football season. The coach stepped in at the end of January, taking over from Jorge Sampaoli, as Rennes battled to escape relegation. He was handed a short-term contract running until […]
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Stade Rennais have decided to move forward with Habib Beye beyond the current campaign following a significant upturn in form since his appointment in late January. Beye, who stepped in to replace Jorge Sampaoli on 31 January, has quickly made a lasting impression at Roazhon Park. The former Red Star manager has breathed new life […]
French Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais FC are keen on extending their contract with head coach Habib Beye. The club is impressed with the work of the French-Senegalese tactician and wants to keep him at the club beyond the end of the 2024/25 football season. The former manager of Red Star joined Stade Rennais on […]
