Keywords: Ligue 1


Dembélé retains Ligue 1 player award after strong PSG season

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé won the UNFP award for best Ligue 1 player for the 2025-2026 season, extending his dominance in French football after claiming the same honor last year. The 28 year old attacker prevailed ahead of several high profile candidates including his......

Ligue 1: Moroccan International Souffian El Karouani close to joining Marseille

Olympique de Marseille are reportedly close to completing the signing of Moroccan international left-back Souffian El Karouani from Dutch side FC Utrecht, according to French media reports released on Monday. The 25-year-old defender, whose contract with Utrecht is set to expire in June, could make......

Ligue 1: Nayef Aguerd returns for Marseille against Toulouse after three-week absence

Moroccan international Nayef Aguerd, a key figure in Olympique de Marseille’s defense, is set to return to action on Saturday against Toulouse FC in Ligue 1, coach Roberto De Zerbi confirmed on Friday. “Aguerd should be back with the squad. It’s already great news to have him......

Pogba set for first Monaco appearance after 26 months away

Paul Pogba, 2018 World Cup champion and former French international, is expected to make his long-awaited return for AS Monaco on Saturday against Rennes, marking his first appearance in 26 months after a doping-related suspension. The update was confirmed by Monaco coach Sébastien Pocognoli during......

Sofiane Diop shines with Ligue 1 nomination and Morocco call-up

Sofiane Diop, the Moroccan international and OGC Nice winger, has been nominated for the Ligue 1 Player of the Month award for October, following a stellar performance that underscores his growing influence in French football. The 25-year-old put on an outstanding display last month, scoring five goals......

Hamza Igamane secures $13.7m transfer to Lille after Rangers stint

Hamza Igamane has completed a $13.7 million move to Lille OSC, ending his one-year spell at Rangers. The 22-year-old Moroccan striker joined the French club after a turbulent final week in Scotland, where he declined to come off the bench during a match against St Mirren, citing a quad issue. Rangers......

What is happening between Azzedine Ounahi and Marseille?

Moroccan international Azzedine Ounahi has returned to Olympique de Marseille after a season-long loan at Panathinaikos in Greece. But instead of reclaiming a spot in the first team, the 25-year-old midfielder has been sent to train with the reserve squad, raising serious questions about his future at......

Ounahi's uncertain future: Marseille sidelines midfielder as transfer looms

Moroccan footballer Azzedine Ounahi appears destined for a summer departure from Marseille after being excluded from Roberto De Zerbi’s first-team plans. The 24-year-old midfielder, under contract until 2027, has been relegated to the reserves alongside five other players as the Ligue 1 club reshapes......

Barcelona’s strategic move: What Ansu Fati’s loan to Monaco means for the club

Ansu Fati will spend the 2025–26 season on loan at AS Monaco, with the French club securing an €11 million option to make the deal permanent. The move reflects FC Barcelona’s broader strategy to manage their squad and financial resources while offering the 22-year-old forward a chance......