England: Eddie Jones backs ‘outstanding’ Steve Borthwick to succeed as his successor
Former England head coach Eddie Jones believes the Rugby Football Union made the correct decision in appointing Steve Borthwick as his successor and believes he will be successful in the position. Borthwick worked under Jones as a forwards coach when he was Japan’s head coach from 2012 to 2015, and the former England second-row reprised…
FEATURE | Why Nantes must be patient with Miguel Cardoso, as Dijon’s heroes from last season continue to shine
Dijon clinched a 2-0 win against Nantes on Saturday in a full and jovial Gaston Gérard stadium as they made their first home appearance of the season. Summer shines bright this year in Burgundy, as the arrival of star Yoann Gourcuff has been followed by a faultless start to the campaign. The talk of the…
PODCAST | The Get French Football News Show – Episode 138
Nathan Staples, Eric Devin and Jeremy Smith discuss Thierry Henry’s potentially imminent appointment at Bordeaux and the rest of the Ligue 1 action from Week 3. Click Here: Portugal football tracksuit
Mbaye Niang will join Rennes on loan
23-year-old Franco-Senegalese forward Mbaye Niang has decided to join Rennes on loan with an option to buy from Torino until the end of the season, according to L’Équipe. Niang was convinced of the move by Rennes manager Sabri Lamouchi, who told the former AC Milan, Watford, Montpellier and Caen man that he intends to install him at the…
Alexandre Lacazette: “There is more of an atmosphere in Ligue 1 stadiums than in England.”
Speaking to Lyon paper Le Progrès, Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette discussed the differences between fans in the Premier League and in Ligue 1. He admitted that he “missed” French football because of it: “The atmosphere in the French leagues… in England, they are more spectators than supporters.” The French forward was speaking at an Academy of…
Adrien Rabiot has rejected a 3rd PSG contract extension proposal
Paris United report that Adrien Rabiot has rejected a 3rd contract extension offer from PSG last week, as the clock continues to tick with the player’s deal running out in June. Click Here: women football tracksuits The French midfielder recently turned down a €7.2m a year proposal, with some significant additional bonuses attached to that…
Jordan Ferri to move to Nîmes from Lyon before the January window
French central midfielder Jordan Ferri is expected to be transferred to Ligue 1 side Nîmes from Lyon before the January transfer window opens as a “joker” option, according to RMC. French transfer rules state that a Ligue 1 or Ligue 2 club may sign one player between the summer and January window so long as it…
PSG are preparing for the departure for Adrien Rabiot – Le Parisien
French outlet Le Parisien this evening are reporting that PSG are preparing for the departure of French international midfielder Adrien Rabiot this January. Les Parisiens know that by the 1st of January, with Rabiot’s contract out at the end of the season, the Frenchman will be able to sign for any club of his choosing. Click…
Lyon President Aulas expects a Tanguy N’Dombélé sale to earn the club what Paul Pogba got Juventus
Speaking at a Groupe OL meeting yesterday afternoon, Lyon President Jean-Michel Aulas discussed the future of central midfielder Tanguy N’Dombélé. “We have received offers worth much more (than €50m). One can imagine that, if we were willing to sell, we could reach the level of transfer fee that Paul Pogba had.” Click Here: cheap puma…
Nantes lead in terms of interest in Marseille midfielder Grégory Sertic
Ligue 1 side Nantes lead the way in terms of levels of interest for 29-year-old Marseille midfield outcast Grégory Sertic, according to France Football. Click Here: France Rugby Jersey The former Bordeaux man, who has the versatility required to also play in defence, is primed to leave the Mediterranean based outfit this month on a loan.…