Marquinhos’ dad was punched by robbers
Le Parisien report that PSG captain Marquinhos’ dad was hit multiple times by two robbers who burgled the home whilst Les Parisiens were facing Nantes in Ligue 1 last night. The 52-year-old sustained punches to the face, thorax and ribs. At around 21:40 local time, Marquinhos’ father called the police, explaining that he had gone into…
PODCAST | The Get French Football News Show – Episode 247
Jake Smales is joined by Jeremy Smith, Eric Devin and Mohammed Ali to preview tonight’s mammoth clash between PSG and Bayern Munich, Montpellier’s leaky defence, Lyon’s long-awaited tactical shift and much more. Get Football · The Get French Football News Show – Episode 247 Click Here: Membrane Switches
Marquinhos: “Anyone who doesn’t believe we can do it shouldn’t even make the trip.”
Speaking to RMC Sport, PSG central defender Marquinhos discussed the club’s 2-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester City in the Champions’ League semi-final clash. Click Here: vodacom bulls rugby jersey “It is true that the 2nd half, we were too far back, we were not able to find a way out of our half, the…
PODCAST | The Get French Football News Show – Episode 250
Jake Smales is joined by Eric Devin to discuss Flavien Tait’s excellent performance for Rennes vs PSG, how Lille took the most decisive step so far towards winning Ligue 1, Strasbourg in trouble and what to expect from the Coupe de France. Get Football · The Get French Football News Show – Episode 250 Click…
Memphis Depay: “At 23, I was more focused on myself.”
Speaking in an interview with L’Équipe, Dutch international attacker Memphis Depay appeared to say goodbye to Lyon, who have offered him an extension but where his current deal expires next month. On summarising his time at Lyon: I was barely 23 when I arrived. I have changed, I have grown up. Here, I became a…
OGC Nice to lose Salim Ben Seghir & Bilal Nadir to Marseille
Foot Mercato report that OGC Nice are set to lose two precocious talents to Ligue 1 rivals Marseille. The first is 18-year-old and 17-year-old wingers Salim Ben Seghir and Bilal Nadir respectively. They have represented France at U17s and U16s levels respectively. Les Aiglons have failed to convince them to sign professional contracts and despite…
Luis Campos on his love for Burak Yilmaz: “At Monaco, we hesitated between Berbatov and him.”
Speaking in L’Équipe today, ex-Lille Sporting Director Luis Campos explained how the free transfer signing of Turkish international striker Burak Yilmaz came about last summer. “In the spring of 2013, Real Madrid faced Galatasaray in the quarter-finals of the Champions’ League, I am in charge of putting together reports on the opposition. He was already putting…
Ethan Mbappé has the potential to become a professional – scout
Le Parisien have provided a report on Kylian Mbappé’s midfielder brother Ethan, who last week signed a new 3-year youth contract with PSG, having had an additional year left on his previous deal. The 14-year-old is amongst the crop of 2006 generation of players and has been at PSG since 2017, when his elder brother…
Marseille enquire for Paris FC left-back Jaouen Hadjam
L’Équipe report that 18-year-old Paris FC left-back Jaouen Hadjam has been the subject of an enquiry from Marseille. The France U19s international full-back was solicited by OM, who asked about the possibility of a loan with a €1.5m option to buy for a player that made just 6 appearances in Ligue 2 last season and…
Yassine Ben Hamed joining Royal Antwerp
RMC Sport report that Lille’s 18-year-old left-back Yassine Ben Hamed has decided to move to Belgian 1st division side Royal Antwerp. Antwerp, who are in the qualification rounds for the Europa League, have convinced the LOSC youth product to make the move – his undergoing an initial portion of the medical tonight. Should all go…