A phone call that might help Karim Benzema’s case in Valbuena-blackmail scandal
L’Observateur have released a phone conversation between Karim Benzema and a friend which suggests that the Real Madrid man told Mathieu Valbuena not to give in to the blackmailers’ demands. The phone call was made on October the 6th: Benzema: “I told him a don’t give a f*** about media hype… I told him that if it…
Jordan Amavi set for MRI in England today
Aston Villa full-back Jordan Amavi suffered a horrendous knee injury yesterday during a France U21s match against Northern Ireland and was rushed to hospital. In the local hospital, Amavi underwent examinations and scans, last night. They were unable to reveal the exact nature of the injury however. Amavi is expected to travel back to England…
Bologna interested in Wesley Lautoa
According to our colleagues at Foot 365, Serie A side Bologna are considering making a move next month for Lorient defender Wesley Lautoa. The 28 year old’s contract expires in 2018 and Roberto Donadoni’s team are making a recent habit of doing French window shopping, having already signed Montpellier winger Anthony Mounier in the summer. Click…
Kevin Trapp: “I wanted to be like Oliver Kahn.”
In an exclusive interview published today in Le Parisien, PSG’s German goalkeeper Kevin Trapp spoke on a number of topics concerning his recent arrival at the capital club. Extracts. On his idol… Click Here: NRL Telstra Premiership Oliver Kahn, the captain of Bayern Munich and of the German national team. I like his character, his style…
Besiktas make enquiry for Benoit Costil
According to our colleagues at RMC, Turkish giants Besiktas have made an enquiry for Rennes goalkeeper Benoit Costil. The enquiry is understood to have been made to the Ligue 1 outfit directly, who responded negatively to the Turkish club. Besiktas apparently would only be able to offer €2m for the player, a fee that Rennes do not…
Lyon President responds to Alexandre Lacazette speculation
Lyon President Jean Michel Aulas has responded to speculation linking striker Alexandre Lacazette with a move away from the club this month, notably to Newcastle. In a press conference this morning, Aulas had the following to say: “Concerning Alexandre, I am convinced that he will come back to his highest level after his injury, with…
Philippe Montanier sacked, Rolland Courbis replaces him
According to multiple reports, Rennes have this morning sacked manager Philippe Montanier. Rennes President Rene Ruello has replaced Montanier with former Montpellier boss Rolland Courbis, who comes in until at least the end of the season. Get French Football News reported last week that the introduction of Courbis as a “special advisor” to Rennes President Rene…
Lille interested in Charly Musonda loan
According to Belgian outlet La Dernière Heure, Ligue 1 side Lille are interested in signing Chelsea attacker Charly Musonda on loan this month. Click Here: Cheap Vans Women Shoes The 19 year old could be sent on loan to another side for 18 months, as Chelsea look to give the player an extended period at another…
Your Guide to Sunday’s Ligue 1 Action
Sunday: Monaco vs Toulouse (13:00 GMT) Monaco have the chance to move three points clear in second if they beat Toulouse at the Stade Louis II on Sunday. The hosts have been in good form of late, losing just one of their last 15 league outings. They head into this match third in the standings,…
Alexandre Lacazette to Newcastle – a no-go
According to sources contacted by Get French Football News, reports claiming that Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette is “much more receptive” to a move to Premier League side Newcastle in the final week of the January transfer window are “absolutely false, Alex will remain until the end of the season”. Click Here: 日本专线服务 The player has maintained his desire…