“Girondins de Bordeaux President’s Controversial Tweet Ahead of Match Against Rodez”

“Girondins de Bordeaux President’s Controversial Tweet Ahead of Match Against Rodez”

2:05. This is the time for the tweet from Gérard Lopez, the president of the Girondins de Bordeaux, which did not really go unnoticed when the “twittosphere” woke up. In reaction to the appointment of the referee for the match against Rodez on Friday, the latter wrote: “In the ass! But we’ll do it! 42,000 … Read more

Le Havre’s Ligue 1 Promotion Delayed with Defeat Against Valenciennes

Le Havre’s Ligue 1 Promotion Delayed with Defeat Against Valenciennes

Le Havre will still have to wait. While a victory against Valenciennes would have definitively validated their accession to L1, Luka Elsner’s players again stumbled (0-2). They were beaten for the second time in a row, after their defeat conceded in Annecy (1-0) last week. Everything was however ready to celebrate and record this rise … Read more

“Football Roundup: Dijon Escapes Relegation, Pau and Annecy in Danger, and Saint-Étienne Scores Big in Ligue 2 Matches”

“Football Roundup: Dijon Escapes Relegation, Pau and Annecy in Danger, and Saint-Étienne Scores Big in Ligue 2 Matches”

But in a perilous trip to Roudourou, the Grenats did no better than a draw (1-1). The inevitable George Mikautadze had yet scored his 23rd goal of the season, with a flat foot full of composure on a superb collective action (21st). After the break, Guingamp, more enterprising, was finally rewarded for his efforts, with … Read more

“The Rise of Rudi Garcia and the Transformation of Dijon Football Club”

“The Rise of Rudi Garcia and the Transformation of Dijon Football Club”

It was the time of folk trips, himself driving the players’ coach, long days and permanent overtime. It was also the time of the beginnings of his collaboration with Rudi Garcia, from 2002 to 2007. A duo which will radically transform Dijon Football Côte-d’Or (DFCO), will seek a double Cup-Championship with Lille (2011) and will … Read more

“Coach Vincent Hognon comments on controversial second goal in Grenoble’s defeat to Bordeaux, referee responds”

“Coach Vincent Hognon comments on controversial second goal in Grenoble’s defeat to Bordeaux, referee responds”

Vincent Hognon, coach of Grenoble, after the defeat of his team in Bordeaux (3-0), at the microphone of beIn Sports: “We fell against stronger than us, that’s the reality. I would like to see the second goal again (scored by Zuriko Davitashvili when there were two balls in the area) all the same because it … Read more

“FC Metz Stadium Hosts Blood Drive to Save Lives”

“FC Metz Stadium Hosts Blood Drive to Save Lives”

After the success of a first blood drive in June 2022, the FC Metz once again welcomes the EFS teams and volunteer donors for an exceptional collection! L’EFS recalls that it is essential to donate blood regularly since blood products have a limited lifespan. Each day, 10 000 dons are needed in France to treat … Read more

Ligue 2 Recap: Sochaux Misses Opportunity, Bastia and Caen Stay in the Race

Ligue 2 Recap: Sochaux Misses Opportunity, Bastia and Caen Stay in the Race

The opportunity was great but Sochaux did not seize it. A few hours after the defeat of Bordeaux in Metz (0-3), the FCSM could have come back to within a point of the Girondins (2nd) in case of success on Pau. Only, it was the Pau who behaved as the leading team in the Championship. … Read more

“Bordeaux Widens Gap on Competitors with 2-0 Victory Against Bastia”

“Bordeaux Widens Gap on Competitors with 2-0 Victory Against Bastia”

The trips from Sochaux – to Niort – and from Metz – to Pau – this Saturday (from 7 p.m.) will determine whether the Girondins’ victory against Bastia (2-0) allows them to widen the gap on their other competitors or No. She has already claimed a victim in the race for the climb: Sporting pushed … Read more

Fireworks in Charléty: Spectacular Match Between Paris FC and Saint-Étienne ended with 2-4 Victory for the Greens

Fireworks in Charléty: Spectacular Match Between Paris FC and Saint-Étienne ended with 2-4 Victory for the Greens

Fireworks in Charléty. Saturday evening, Paris FC and Saint-Étienne delivered a spectacular meeting, won by the Greens (2-4) after in particular a goal scored after 20 seconds and numerous turnarounds. At the same time, Dijon, 19th before the meeting, won on its lawn (1-0) for the first of Pascal Dupraz on the Burgundian bench. Also … Read more