LIGUE 1 NEWS

FIFA reveals bid inspector banned for seeking favors

ZURICH (AP) The 2018 and 2022 World Cup bid inspector was banned from soccer for seeking several favors for family members, the FIFA ethics...

JANUARY 14, 2016

Marseille out of Coupe de la Ligue, PSG advances to semifinals

Toulouse will advance to the French League Cup thanks to Martin Braithwaite's extra-time winner.

JANUARY 13, 2016

Chelsea and Inter Milan want PSG attacker Lavezzi

Argentine's contract with French champions expires in summer.

JANUARY 13, 2016

Newcastle sign midfielder Saivet from Bordeaux

Newcastle have announced the signing of midfielder Henri Saivet from Bordeaux.

JANUARY 12, 2016

Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar lead FIFA World XI; Enrique earns coaching honor

Barcelona and Real Madrid players took up eight of the spots in the FIFPro World XI at the Ballon d'Or gala.

JANUARY 11, 2016

PSG asks rap artist M.I.A. to stop using its brand and sponsors

PARIS (AP) Paris Saint-Germain is threatening rap artist M.I.A. with legal action if the singer does not stop using the French soccer club'...

JANUARY 11, 2016

Sigthorsson gives Nantes narrow win over Saint-Etienne

PARIS (AP) Iceland forward Kolbeinn Sigthorsson silenced his detractors when he scored with 13 minutes left to give Nantes a 2-1 win over S...

JANUARY 10, 2016

Falcao set to stay at Chelsea after Monaco rule out return

Chelsea striker Radamel Falcao looks set to stay at Stamford Bridge for the rest of the season.

JANUARY 10, 2016

Lyon secure first win in new stadium over last-place Troyes

The French giants celebrated their first win at Stade des Lumieres after defeating Ligue 1 minnows 4-1 on Saturday night

JANUARY 9, 2016

PSG remain unbeaten after one-sided win over Bastia

The Parisians inch closer to their fourth straight Ligue 1 title after Friday night's 2-0 win.

JANUARY 8, 2016

Zidane rules out Ronaldo exit amid United, PSG talk

Real Madrid coach insists Portuguese superstar is staying at Bernabeu

JANUARY 8, 2016

Tuesday's Sports In Brief

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JANUARY 6, 2016

FIFA ethics investigator recommends 9-year ban for suspended secretary general Jerome Valcke

ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) FIFA ethics investigator recommends 9-year ban for suspended secretary general Jerome Valcke.

JANUARY 5, 2016

Verratti agrees new deal with PSG, according to his agent

Marco Verratti has agreed fresh terms with PSG, according to his agent.

JANUARY 5, 2016

Ibrahimovic scores winner as PSG advances in French Cup

PARIS (AP) Zlatan Ibrahimovic headed home the winner as Paris Saint-Gemain started the defense of its French Cup title with a scrappy 1-0 w...

JANUARY 3, 2016

Agent: I would like to see Ibrahimovic in the Premier League

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent would like to see the PSG striker move to the Premier League.

JANUARY 3, 2016

2015: A year of sports scandals with a silver lining

PARIS (AP) For the past 12 months, scandals off the field of play eclipsed exploits on it. Beyond the usual cases of doping and cheating that are sadly common in modern sports, sh...

DECEMBER 30, 2015

In a year of odd moves, FIFA and Al Capone become neighbors

All across Europe and the Americas - as they plot legal strategy, await extradition hearings and consider the billable hours run up by their lawyers - FIFA officials can take comfo...

DECEMBER 29, 2015