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Enrique ready to AXE Fernandez as Barca looms

Paris Saint-Germain teenager Dro Fernandez could make a rapid return to Barcelona after struggling to secure regular first-team minutes under manager Luis Enrique. The 18-year-old midfielder has barely featured for the French giants this season, sparking intense speculation that his brief spell in Paris may already be over.

Mauricio Pochettino with Manchester United players

"If you don't change, you die": a nightmare awaits Manchester United's stars under Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino no longer has much time left to prove his ability to restore Manchester United to the standing its supporters aspire to. The Argentine coach returns to the Premier League through the gateway of one of the clubs most in need of rebuilding, having taken over the role as successor to Michael Carrick, bringing with him a coaching legacy that combines the development of young talent, intense pressing and direct attacking play.

Morocco v Haiti: Group C - FIFA World Cup 2026

By the numbers: Hakimi, the king of assists in the 21st century, and an unprecedented run for Morocco

Achraf Hakimi continued to write history in the Morocco shirt, with his significant contribution to the emphatic 5-1 victory over Niger on Friday evening at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, in the third round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

On video: Al-Zaberi stings Niger, Hakimi dazzles with two thunderbolts

Hakimi scored from two rocket-like strikes

A surprise for Regragui: Lens officially appoint a new coach

French club Lens have settled on the identity of their new manager after announcing the appointment of Didier Digard as head of the first team's technical staff, on a two-year contract.

A Champions League club opens its doors: Regragui on the brink of a new European venture

Morocco's Walid Regragui, the former head coach of the Moroccan national team, has firmly entered the circle of candidates to take charge of the French club Lens, amid the club's management moves to sign a new coach following the dismissal of Yannick Cahuzac due to a decline in results, in particular the heavy defeat to Italy's Como by a score of 9-1 in the Champions League.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Paris Saint-Germain	10	7	2	1	22	10	12	23	W W W W W
2	Lille	10	6	3	1	14	7	7	21	W W D D W
3	Paris FC	10	6	2	2	17	10	7	20	W W L W L
4	Marseille	10	6	0	4	22	14	8	18	W W W W W
5	Lyon	10	5	2	3	15	9	6	17	L W L W L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Paris Saint-Germain

W
W
W
W
W

Lille

W
W
D
D
W

Paris FC

W
W
L
W
L

Marseille

W
W
W
W
W

Lyon

L
W
L
W
L

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Ligue 1 titles?

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have won the Ligue 1 title 12 times, more than any other club. Their first win was in 1986, and they claimed their record-breaking 12th title in 2023, surpassing AS Saint-Etienne.

How many teams are in the Ligue 1?

The Ligue 1 consists of 18 teams since the 2023-24 season, prior to which 20 teams took part in the league. The inaugural season of the French first division in 1932-33 also consisted of 20 teams, divided in two groups of 10 teams each.

Who has made the most Ligue 1 appearances ever?

Mickael Landreau holds the record for the most Ligue 1 appearances, with 618 matches as a goalkeeper. His career spanned nearly two decades, playing for clubs like Nantes, Paris Saint-Germain, Lille, and Bastia.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Ligue 1?

Delio Onnis holds the record as the all-time top scorer in Ligue 1 with 299 goals. Playing as a centre-forward, his remarkable goal-scoring feats spanned the 1970s and 1980s, where he starred for clubs like AS Monaco and Reims, making him a legend in French football.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Ligue 1?

As of 2024, Dimitri Payet holds the record for the most assists in Ligue 1 history, with a total of 130 assists. The attacking midfielder achieved this milestone during his successful stints with several clubs, including Marseille and Lille.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Ligue 1 and how old was he?

Pierre Braine holds the record of being the oldest player in Ligue 1 history, aged almost 45 years in a Ligue 1 game in 1945.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Ligue 1 and how old was he?

At 15 years and 225 days, Kalman Gerencseri is the youngest player in Ligue 1 history. The Frenchman played for Lens against Monaco in a Ligue 1 game in 1960.

Which famous players have played in the Ligue 1?

Notable players who have graced Ligue 1 include legends like Zinedine Zidane, George Weah, Thierry Henry, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe.

Which famous managers have managed in the Ligue 1?

Prominent managers in Ligue 1 include Arsene Wenger, Laurent Blanc, Carlo Ancelotti, Adi Hutter, Luis Enrique, etc.

What is the biggest stadium in the Ligue 1?

The Orange Velodrome in Marseille is the largest stadium in Ligue 1, with a capacity of 67,394 spectators. Home to Marseille since 1937, it is renowned for its electric atmosphere and hosting significant football events in France.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Ligue 1?

Neymar is indeed the most expensive player in Ligue 1 history. His transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 was valued at a record €222 million, which remains the highest transfer fee ever paid for a player.