Habib Beye is the front-running candidate to replace the departing Jorge Sampaoli as Rennes head coach, according to reports from Le Parisien and Ouest-France. The former Newcastle and Marseille

Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matić (36) would be open to a last-minute Lyon exit following the dismissal of head coach Pierre Sage, according to a report this

Monaco faced a tough challenge in Matchday 19 of Ligue 1, edging out Rennes with a 3-2 victory to remain in contention for a top spot in the standings.

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Lyon are desperate to get back into the Champions League but their stuttering start to the new year threatens that ambition just as they face serious financial problems and their American owner finds himself making enemies with the French league.

French Ligue 1 results on Friday: Lens v Paris Saint-Germain (1600), Rennes v Brest (1800), Lyon v Toulouse (2005)

African players have been at the heart of some of the biggest transfers of the window so far, with Omar Marmoush commanding January's biggest fee so far. A few other big names are on the brink

The chilling encounter took place shortly after the attacker disembarked a train at the Guillotière metro station in Lyon on Sunday.

The Liverpool legend led the side to a reasonable sixth-placed finish last season but their fortunes have tumbled this campaign - despite them paying him £15million per year.

Celtic has signed striker Jota from Rennes in time for the Champions League knockout phase. The deal on Monday brings him back to Scotland for about one third of the fee Celtic got selling him to Saudi Arabia 18 months ago.

According to La Provence, Rennes and Marseille are discussing potential players who could join the Breton club as part of a deal that would see Amine Gouiri (24) move to OM. Three players who could

Tigana was a perfectionist with a clear vision. He demanded hard work and implemented a beautiful style of play. Beyond the tactics, he was a father figure—kind, supportive, and approachable. His ability to balance discipline with empathy created an environment where players thrived.