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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 […]
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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Rennes manager Habib Beye has weighed in on Mikayil Faye’s performance following the team’s 1-0 defeat to Lens. The young defender was given a starting role in the absence of Lilian Brassier, and while Beye acknowledged his potential, he also highlighted areas for improvement. Faye’s Encouraging Display Speaking at the post-match press conference, Beye praised […]
Seko Fofana opened his Ligue 1 goal account for Stade Rennais in style, delivering a standout performance in his team’s 4-0 victory over Montpellier on Sunday. The Ivorian midfielder, who joined Rennes earlier in the season, finally found the net after a 472-minute wait, marking his arrival with a spectacular strike. A long-awaited moment for […]
Rennes defender Alidu Seidu, currently undergoing rehabilitation following surgery in December, has received a show of solidarity from the Ghana Football Association (GFA). GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku visited the Ghanaian international in France, demonstrating the close ties between the national team and its players, even during difficult times. Seidu, who has been sidelined due […]
Stade Rennais head coach Habib Beye has urged his players to approach their upcoming match against Lille without any sense of inferiority, insisting that they have the quality to compete with one of Ligue 1’s top sides. Since taking charge, Beye has guided Rennes to two consecutive victories, securing a 1-0 win against Strasbourg and […]
Tensions Flare at Marseille After Gignac Defends Opponent in Cup Clash By BBC News Olympique de Marseille striker André-Pierre Gignac has reportedly clashed with teammate Brice Dja Djédjé following a controversial moment during last Wednesday’s Coupe de la Ligue tie against Rennes. The incident occurred when Gignac, coming off the bench during the match at […]
Late Defeat Stings as Rennes Striker Habibou Reflects on Missed Opportunity Rennes forward Mahamadou Habibou expressed frustration after his side suffered a last-minute 2–1 defeat to Bordeaux in Ligue 1, despite a spirited performance that had seemingly earned them a share of the spoils. The 27-year-old, making just his third league appearance this season, believed […]
Rennes Face Tough Test in Marseille as Ligue 1 Action Continues Rennes travel to Marseille this afternoon for their Ligue 1 clash on matchday six, with coach Philippe Montanier sticking largely to the squad that featured against Paris Saint-Germain last weekend. Midfielder Kamil Grosicki will be absent due to a back injury and will be […]
Jean II Makoun Dropped as Rennes Host Évian TG Rennes will be without Jean II Makoun for Saturday’s home fixture against Évian Thonon Gaillard (8:00 p.m.). The Cameroonian midfielder was left out of the squad by coach Philippe Montanier following his underwhelming performance in the 0-2 loss to Lyon on Matchday 1. New signing Benjamin […]
