Ligue 2 news

Real Madrid stopper Courtois becomes shareholder of French club

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has become the latest shareholder in Ligue 2 club Le Mans, a statement by the French club has revealed. Belgium and Los Blancos legend Courtois joins tennis icon Novak Djokovic and F1 drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen in their part-ownership of the project at Le Mans, who are looking to become a powerhouse in the game and have been compared to 'the French Wrexham'.

Man City close in on 18-year-old Troyes wonderkid

Manchester City are reportedly closing in on an 18-year-old Troyes wonderkid, Mathys Detourbet, after rolling out the red carpet for the teenager. The 18-year-old has rapidly risen through the ranks in Ligue 2 and is now firmly on the radar of several major European clubs, but City appear well-placed in a competitive race.

The French Wrexham?! Djokovic takes stake in Ligue 2 club

Novak Djokovic is part of a team of famous investors who have bought a stake in French Ligue 2 club Le Mans, along with two former F1 drivers.

PSG attempt to lend Lyon a helping hand with big payment

Paris Saint-Germain are trying to support fallen rivals Lyon amid their financial downfall and relegation to Ligue 2.

Lyon relegated from Ligue 1 after racking up over €500m in debt

Ligue 1 giants Lyon have been relegated from the French top flight due to their massive debts which previously surpassed €500m.

Mbappe set to pay off staff as Caen may lose professional status

French club Stade Malherbe Caen, co-owned by Kylian Mbappe, is facing mass staff layoffs after a nightmare season.

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Mbappe tells mum not to abandon Caen project despite relegation

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has persuaded his mother Fayza Lamari not to give up on their Caen project after the club were relegated to Ligue 2.

Mbappe's Caen relegated to France's third tier

SM Caen, co-owned by Kylian Mbappe, have been relegated to France's third tier for the first time in 40 years.

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Carroll earning less than minimum wage for French side Bordeaux

Andy Carroll's salary at Bordeaux has been revealed, and the former Liverpool man is earning lower than minimum wage with the fallen French giants.

Man City to upset PSG with free transfer for wonderkid Sangare

Manchester City are keen to prise PSG youngster Mahamadou Sangare away and then send him on loan to fellow City Football Group side Troyes.

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Mbappe ownership regime accused of bringing 'wrong energy'

Kylian Mbappe has been publicly criticised by Caen's star striker for bringing the "wrong energy" after buying the club with his investment group.

Eli Junior Kroupi: Have Bournemouth bagged the new Mbappe?

The Premier League-bound Frenchman looks poised for greatness after a stunning breakthrough in 2024-25

Mbappe sent brutal 'club is dying and will die' warning

Kylian Mbappe has been warned Caen are "dying and will die" as the Real Madrid superstar's ownership of the French club becomes a nightmare.

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Midfielder reveals scam by fake sporting director over transfer

French midfielder Julien Maggiotti almost fell prey to a scam transfer on the January transfer deadline day, he has revealed.

Mbappe defended for Caen takeover after fans insult his mother

Caen president Ziad Hammoud defended Kylian Mbappe amid growing anger among fans over the Real Madrid star's investment at the club.

VIDEO: Klopp begins Red Bull role by attending Paris FC

Jurgen Klopp has begun work as head of global soccer at Red Bull by attending Paris FC, who the business have a stake in.

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Caen fans unfurl Mbappe banner after sacking of Seube

Caen fans slammed new owner Kylian Mbappe after the controversial sacking of their manager Nicolas Seube.

Mbappe slammed after 'disrespectful' sacking of Caen manager

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has been strongly criticised after the "disrespectful" dismissal of Caen head coach Nicolas Seube.

France's richest family enlist Klopp to help build next PSG

Jurgen Klopp has been tasked by France's richest family with making Paris FC a worthy competitor to Paris Saint-Germain.

Lyon owner blames 'enemies' PSG after relegation ruling

Lyon owner John Textor has hit out at the club's "enemies" amid the French side facing relegation from Ligue 1 due to financial problems.

Carroll explains why he joined fourth tier French side Bordeaux

Former Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has explained why he dropped down to the fourth tier of French football to join Bordeaux.

Red Bull linked with Paris FC deal after Klopp move

Red Bull are set to purchase Paris FC, in a move that will put them under the remit of Jurgen Klopp in his new role.

Carroll is on fire! Striker's brace seals first Bordeaux win

Former Liverpool striker Andy Carroll bagged a brace on Saturday to secure a first win of the season for Bordeaux.

'Costing me money!' - Liverpool flop makes surprise admission

Former Liverpool and West Ham man Andy Carroll has opened up on life after joining Bordeaux in the fourth-tier of French football.

Mendy frozen out at Lorient after controversial move

Lorient's new manager Olivier Pantaloni has told Benjamin Mendy he is no longer wanted at the club.

Mbappe-owned Caen to appoint new technical director

Ligue 2 side Caen are set to appoint Gerard Precheur as their new technical director as Kylian Mbappe's first move after his takeover of the club.

Mbappe buys his own club in €20m deal!

Kylian Mbappe will become majority owner of a professional football club at the age of just 25 after striking a deal for Caen.

Former Ligue 1 giants Bordeaux set to fold in shock update

Bordeaux have renounced their professional status after being relegated to the third tier of French football.

Troyes fans turn on City Football Group as match abandoned

Troyes’ home match against Valenciennes had to be abandoned after supporters at the Stade de l'Aube turned on the club after a season of struggles.

Hazard names forgotten man as most talented team-mate

Eden Hazard has sprung a surprise by naming a Chelsea flop as the most talented player he has ever called a team-mate.

Frequently asked questions

: Egypt are the team who have won the most AFCON titles in history, with seven to their name. It was in 1957, the inaugural edition of AFCON, where Egypt attained glory. They would go on to add three more trophies before the turn of the century (1957, 1986, 1998), before completing a threepeat in 2006, 2008, and 2010.
: The first-ever AFCON featured just three teams. Between 1968 and 1990, eight teams featured in the tournament. An expansion in 1992 saw 12 teams feature in AFCON, and 16 from 1998. The latest expansion in 2019, though, sees 24 teams fight for glory.
: Cameroon legend Rigobert Song set the record of most AFCON appearances in 2010, playing in his 36th game in the tournament. That record was equalled by Ghanaian icon Andre Ayew in 2024.
: Cameroon icon Samuel Eto'o leads the all-time goalscoring charts with an impressive 18 goals over the course of 29 matches during six different tournaments.
: Egypt's Essam El Hadary is the oldest player ever to play in AFCON at the age of 44 years and 21 days. He achieved this feat in 2017 during Egypt's 2-1 loss to Cameroon.
: Former Ghana defender Joseph Odoi made his AFCON debut in 1984 at the age of 15 years and 164 days, becoming the youngest player ever to feature in the African Cup of Nations.
: Samuel Eto'o, Mohamed Salah, Yaya Toure, Didier Drogba, Jay-Jay Okocha, Sadio Mane, Roger Milla, Ahmed Hassan, George Weah, etc, are some of the biggest names to have featured in the African Cup of Nations.
: Charles Gyamfi, Hassan Shehata, Herve Renard, and Avram Grant are some of the most famous coaches to have led their respective teams at AFCON.

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