Top-flight manager facing seven-month ban after squaring up to referee
He was shown a straight red card Paulo Fonseca, the manager of Lyon, could be handed a huge seven-month ban after confronting a referee. Fonesca, who only took charge of the French giants at the end of January, lost his cool during his side’s dramatic 2-1 win at home to Brest in Ligue 1 on […]
1 year ago
Irish star earns praise for Ligue 1 debut against European giants
“It was John Patrick’s first start and he showed character.” Two Irishmen made their Ligue 1 debuts on Saturday. John Joe Patrick Finn lined out for Stade Reims, while Andrew Omobamidele togged out for Strasbourg. Finn – who has played for Ireland U19s – made the €1million move from Getafe, and his first game for […]
1 year ago
Ireland star on cusp of surprise transfer to French club
“Strasbourg intends to be active in this winter transfer window.” L’Equipe are reporting that Republic of Ireland centre-back Andrew Omobamidele is nearing a move to Ligue 1 side Strasbourg. The Nottingham Forest defender, 22, has made only one appearance for the club this season. Omobamidele has found opportunities difficult to come by for the team, […]
1 year ago
Ireland youngster makes big move to France’s Ligue 1
“His powerful and dynamic profile fits perfectly into our sporting project.” Since emerging on the scene as an Irish-qualified teenager, there has been constant talk around the Spanish-born John Joe Patrick Finn Benoa. It was not only his eye-catching name that made him stand out, but his skills on the football field as well, which […]
1 year ago
PSG head coach Christophe Galtier arrested amidst racism allegations
The 56-year-old manager was arrested and detained alongside his son. Paris Saint-Germain head coach Christophe Galtier has been taken into police custody in the French city of Nice due to an ongoing investigation into allegations of discrimination at the Côte d’Azur club. The 56-year-old was first accused last April of using racist and discriminatory remarks […]
2 years ago
Five Toulouse players refuse to play in protest against Ligue 1’s campaign against homophobia
This weekend’s fixtures in Ligue 1 are dedicated to combating homophobia Five Toulouse players have reportedly refused to play in their Ligue 1 fixture this weekend as part of a protest against the French top flight’s campaign against homophobia. Games in the league this weekend have been dedicated to the league’s initiative against homophobia and […]
3 years ago