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France's highest court has upheld the decision to send Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi to trial over a rape accusation filed by a woman in 2023. The ruling ends the Moroccan international's legal options to avoid facing criminal proceedings. Kylian Mbappé could also be called as a witness during the trial.
Natilla·6 min read
Ferran Torres is off to a flying start at Paris Saint-Germain with seven goals in six matches. The Spanish forward opened up on El Hormiguero about settling into the French capital, his bond with Luis Enrique and the challenges of switching clubs. Joking about former teammates, he admitted the only one he could not take to Paris was Pedri.
varela·5 min read
Lens have undergone a dramatic shake-up in the dugout. Dino Toppmöller left by mutual consent after only six matches in charge, and Yannick Cahuzac stepped in as interim manager for a 2-1 defeat away to Monaco. Last season's Ligue 1 runners-up are searching for stability after a turbulent start to the campaign.
Javi
·7 min read
Ferran Torres has become one of the standout names of the early season at Paris Saint-Germain. The Spanish forward has scored 7 goals in 6 official matches and averages a goal every 46 minutes on the pitch. His form has made him an instant favorite at the Parc des Princes and is already justifying the €55 million the club paid Barcelona for his transfer.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Olympique de Marseille suffered their fifth straight defeat with a 1-2 home loss against PSG. Head coach Bruno Génésio accepts the pressure, rules out stepping down and confirms daily talks with the board. Marseille sit second-bottom in Ligue 1.
Natilla·4 min read
Davide Ancelotti's Lille suffered their first defeat of the Ligue 1 season on Sunday, losing 2-1 away to Nice. Mohammed Amoura starred for the home side, while Monaco moved to the top of the French table. Nathan Mbappé, Kylian's younger brother, was forced off injured in the 55th minute.
Matt·5 min read
Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Marseille 2-1 at the Stade Vélodrome and deepen the home side's crisis. Ferran Torres scored six minutes after coming off the bench for his seventh goal in six PSG appearances. Captain Marquinhos grabbed the winner as Marseille slipped to a fifth straight defeat.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Paris FC defeated Strasbourg 2-1 in Ligue 1's fifth round to climb to third place with 11 points. The match was stopped for five minutes due to insults aimed at the family of head coach Liam Rosenior, who later celebrated defiantly in front of the visiting supporters. The gesture sparked pushing between players from both sides.
Natilla·4 min read
Monaco opened matchday five in Ligue 1 with a 2-1 win over last season's runners-up Lens and moved top of the table with 13 points from a possible 15. Paris Brunner scored his fourth league goal of the campaign, while a Jonathan Gradit own goal sealed the points for Filipe Luis's side and deepened the crisis at Lens.
Javi·6 min read
Olympique de Marseille fell hard in Istanbul, losing 4-1 to Besiktas in the opening round of the Europa League league phase. The French side now have four straight defeats and Bruno Genesio's future as head coach is under serious threat.
varela·4 min read