Steven N’Zonzi, the French international of Congolese descent, may be on the verge of departing from Stoke City. Despite Stoke’s initial refusal to entertain his departure request, N’Zonzi could be on his way to Crystal Palace. Stoke City comfortably secured their Premier League status without much trouble, with N’Zonzi playing a significant role since his […]
The implementation of the 75% tax on salaries exceeding 1 million euros, which affects several clubs in the French championship, was initially scheduled to commence on Wednesday, April 30. However, there has been a new development: the tax has been postponed for a few weeks, as reported by Les Echos. This postponement is attributed to […]
A string of burglaries has plagued Marseille, with yet another incident reported by L’Équipe. Following previous victims like André Ayew, Lucho, and André-Pierre Gignac, the latest target is midfielder Mario Lemina. The 20-year-old from Marseille fell victim to a home invasion during the night from Monday to Tuesday. Several hooded and armed individuals broke into […]
Marcel Desailly, who has been representing the French Football Federation (FFF) in Africa since October 2011, has concluded his tenure. Noel Le Graët, the president of the FFF, has confirmed that Desailly’s mission will not be extended: “It’s over. We didn’t make it public, it’s true. He is still an employee of Canal+ and it […]
The return matches of the CAF Confederation Cup group play-offs took place on Sunday, showcasing some thrilling encounters as teams battled for qualification. Al Ahly and Séwé Sport secured their spots, while other favorites also demonstrated their strength. ASEC confirmed their first-leg victory over Kaizer Chiefs with a 1-0 win in Abidjan, courtesy of Foba […]
Dani Alves displayed remarkable resilience in the face of racist abuse from “supporters” who threw bananas at him during a corner kick. His response, eating one of the bananas before proceeding with the corner kick, garnered widespread praise. Not only did Dani Alves play a pivotal role in Barcelona’s equalizer and eventual victory against Villareal, […]
The response from Villareal’s leadership was swift and decisive. Following the racist incident where a fan threw a banana at Dani Alves, the club took immediate action against the perpetrator. In light of Dani Alves’ courageous response in picking up and eating the banana thrown at him, which has garnered global attention and support, including […]
Eric Abidal, former FC Barcelona player, expressed his condolences following the death of Tito Vilanova in a heartfelt tweet. Abidal, who also battled illness during his career, conveyed his deep emotions and paid tribute to Vilanova for their shared experiences. In his tweet, Abidal wrote, “For everything we’ve been through together. You will always be […]
At the start of the 6th day of Play-offs 1 in the Belgian championship, Zulte Waregem hosts Genk this Friday. Zulte-Waregem, still in contention for the title, must bounce back this evening. The Belgian club has another opportunity to climb to the top of the table. “If we win tonight, we will stay in the […]
As part of the 35th day of Ligue 1, Lorient will face Rennes this Saturday in the Breton derby. With their maintenance in the league already secured, Lorient can approach the end of the season without pressure. However, the Breton derby remains an important fixture for them. For Cheick Doukouré, the Breton derby holds a […]
