Mbappé visits his Ligue 2 side Caen on day off
Kylian Mbappé put on his ownership hat and made a surprise visit to his struggling Ligue 2 side Stade Malherbe Caen on Thursday.
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Caen fans protest Mbappé ownership: 'Not a toy'
Fans of French second division side SM Caen made their feelings about part-owner Kylian Mbappé clear on Friday, unfurling several banners during their 1-0 defeat to Clermont Foot.
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New owners seek Klopp's aid to transform Paris FC
The Arnault family, owners of the LVMH luxury empire, plan to draw on Jürgen Klopp's expertise as part of an ambitious project to transform Paris FC into a force in French soccer.
France league, CVC probed for alleged corruption
French investigators raided offices of the French football league and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners on Tuesday as part of an investigation into possible corruption and embezzlement related to an investment deal, a judicial official said.
Source: Mbappé to become Caen majority owner
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé is about to become the new majority owner of French second division club Stade Malherbe de Caen, a source has confirmed to ESPN.
Liverpool owners FSG in talks to buy Bordeaux
The U.S. owners of Liverpool are looking to purchase French club Bordeaux as they seek to expand their football portfolio.
Leafs, Raptors owners to purchase Saint-Etienne
Storied French soccer club Saint-Etienne said on Monday it was in exclusive talks for a sale to the owner of the Toronto Raptors and Toronto Maple Leafs.
Troyes suspend players for throwing flares at fans
French club Troyes have suspended four players and banned nine fans for throwing flares at each other at the abrupt conclusion of Saturday's game with Valenciennes which left the team on the brink of their second successive relegation to the third tier.
Bordeaux's Elis gradually recovering from surgery
Honduras striker Alberth Elis "is waking up" from an induced coma after suffering a head injury while playing for Bordeaux, his family said Wednesday.
Source: City in talks to sign Girona loanee Sávio
Manchester City are interested in signing 19-year-old Brazilian winger Sávio, a source has told ESPN.
French giants denied promotion after fan assault
Bordeaux will stay in the second division after the league handed them loss for a game that was abandoned after a pitch invader attacked a Rodez player
Fan assault puts Bordeaux promotion in danger
The match between Bordeaux and Rodez was canceled when a fan invaded the pitch to physically assault Lucas Buades when he was celebrating Rodez's goal.
Mohamed fined for sitting LGBTQIA+ support game
Nantes has fined striker Mostafa Mohamed for refusing to play against Toulouse on Sunday as Ligue 1 teams showed support for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Ligue 1 & 2 LGBTQ+ gesture meets resistance
Several Toulouse players were withdrawn from the squad for a game against Nantes after they refused a role in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Son, Minamino... and Iqbal: The Asian stars to watch in the 2022-23 European season
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Arokodare regaining confidence in France after failed Bundesliga spell
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Sources: LA Galaxy to sign French youngster
The LA Galaxy have reached an agreement to sign Kevin Cabral from French second-division club Valenciennes, sources have told ESPN.
Sources: Neymar, Barca at impasse in €43m case
The dispute revolves around a €43 million renewal bonus included in the last contract Neymar signed with former club Barcelona in 2016.
Sevilla refuse Nancy fee after Lenglet deal
The 23-year-old defender left Sevilla and joined Barca after he paid his €35.9 million release clause.
Bianda becomes Roma's ninth summer signing
The 18-year-old defender, who has made only five Ligue 2 appearances, was described as "an exciting prospect" by sporting director Monchi.
Ajaccio forfeit home field in promotion playoff
Ajaccio have escaped dismissal from the playoffs for promotion to Ligue 1 but will be deprived of home advantage for the first leg of the final.
Ligue 2 Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorient | 29 | 19 | 4 | 6 | +29 | 61 |
| Paris FC | 29 | 18 | 4 | 7 | +18 | 58 |
| Metz | 29 | 16 | 9 | 4 | +27 | 57 |
| Dunkerque | 29 | 16 | 3 | 10 | +7 | 51 |
| Guingamp | 29 | 15 | 3 | 11 | +11 | 48 |
| Stade Laval | 29 | 12 | 7 | 10 | +8 | 43 |
| Bastia | 29 | 9 | 14 | 6 | +4 | 41 |
| Annecy | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | -5 | 41 |
| Grenoble | 29 | 11 | 7 | 11 | +1 | 40 |
| AC Ajaccio | 29 | 11 | 4 | 14 | -9 | 37 |
| Pau | 29 | 9 | 10 | 10 | -11 | 37 |
| Rodez Aveyron | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | +3 | 35 |
| Troyes | 29 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 34 |
| Red Star FC 93 | 29 | 9 | 7 | 13 | -13 | 34 |
| SC Amiens | 29 | 10 | 4 | 15 | -14 | 34 |
| Martigues | 29 | 8 | 4 | 17 | -22 | 28 |
| Clermont Foot | 29 | 6 | 9 | 14 | -15 | 27 |
| Caen | 29 | 5 | 5 | 19 | -19 | 20 |