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Messi's forgotten team-mate returns to action after doping ban

Lionel Messi's former World Cup-winning Argentina team-mate, Alejandro Gomez, has finally returned to action for an Italian second-tier club after serving a two-year doping ban. Gomez, who was part of Argentina's triumph in Qatar three years ago, has not touched a football since October 2023 after testing positive for a banned substance. He last played for Monza in Serie A.

Ex-Chelsea & Liverpool striker reveals club didn't feed him

Former Chelsea and Liverpool striker Fabio Borini has revealed he wanted to sue former club Sampdoria as they did not feed him during a lean patch in his career. Borini's revelations come just weeks after his surprise return to English football with Salford City, who are owned by members from Manchester United's 'Class of '92'. Back on English shores, the Italian will be looking to rebuild his career and rediscover his love for the game after what he describes as one of the darkest periods of his life.

Serie B side seized by anti-mafia prosecutors over Camorra ties

Serie B side Juve Stabia has been seized by Italy’s anti-mafia prosecutors after investigators linked the club’s management to the Camorra’s D’Alessandro and Imparato clans. The move places the promotion-chasing team under judicial control, marking the third such intervention in Italian football after Foggia and Crotone, and the most severe to date.

'Culmination of my story' - Klinsmann on USMNT hopes

EXCLUSIVE: After his a long-awaited USMNT return, the son the former national team coach hopes for more chances to come

'Smoke a joint, you get six months' - Ex-Argentina star rages at long ban

Papu Gomez opened up on his two-year doping ban, blasting the punishment as unfair and revealing how the absence nearly killed his love for football.

Serie A players' salaries to drop 25% after relegation under new rule

Serie A will introduce an automatic 25 per cent salary cut for players relegated to Serie B, under a new agreement starting this year.

Wrexham near 'couple of signings' amid record transfer bid

Phil Parkinson says Wrexham are "close" to sealing a couple of signings as they near a club-record transfer for Liberato Cacace.

Man City to contest inaugural Anglo Palermitan Trophy

Manchester City will have the chance to win silverware before the 2025-26 season has even begun after the announcement of a brand new trophy.

‘Deep bitterness’ as Salernitana crash to Serie C after fan chaos

Salernitana CEO admits to 'deep bitterness' after fan chaos halted his team's relegation play-off against Sampdoria, resulting in his side going down.

Brescia go bankrupt & lose right to compete in pro leagues

Storied Italian club Brescia have been banned from the country's professional leagues after failing to honour a €3 million debt.

Fernandes reveals unlikely penalty mentor

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has discussed one of the key influences on his penalty success rate.

Lionel Messi's ex-teammate handed 10-game ban for racist abuse in Serie B

Lionel Messi's former Argentina team-mate Franco Vazquez has been slapped with a 10-game ban after racially abusing an opponent in Serie B.

USMNT's Busio extends contract with Venezia through 2026

Busio has committed his future to the Venice-based club by extending his contract until 2026.

Tessman's goal sees Venezia into Serie B promotion playoff final

Tanner Tessman scored a sensational goal to lead Venezia into the Serie B promotion playoff final Friday as they defeated Palermo.

Party time! Fabregas bankrolls weekend in Ibiza for Como players

Cesc Fabregas stuck to his word and bankrolled a weekend trip to Ibiza for Como players after Serie A promotion.

Shareholder Henry reacts as Como secure Serie A promotion

Como are celebrating promotion to Serie A after securing their place in the Italian top flight following an absence of 21 years.

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📽️ | Fabregas delivers impassioned speech after Como promotion

Thierry Henry looked on as Cesc Fabregas delivered an impassioned speech after firing Como to Serie A promotion after 21 years.

USMNT Olympic duo set to add to America's Serie A takeover

The midfield pair have been fantastic this season, helping the Venetian outfit push for a return to Italy's top flight

📽️ | 'Always f*cking talking!' - Fabregas RAGES at Como kids

Cesc Fabregas has been caught raging at Como's youth team in behind-the-scenes documentary footage.

🎥 | USMNT's Busio scores crucial game-winner for Venezia

U.S. international Gianluca Busio scored a brilliant game-winner for Venezia against Lecco amid their push for promotion to Serie A.

Transfer latest on USMNT star Tessman amid Serie A links

Venezia president Duncan Niederauer has revealed that there is no truth behind reports linking USMNT star Tanner Tessman with a move to Bologna.

Fabregas sets sights on PL job after Arsenal opportunity

Cesc Fabregas has set his sights on a top drawer Premier League job after spending time with Arsenal youth teams last summer.

Venezia duo Tessman & Busio's USMNT Olympic ambitions

Venezia's American duo Tanner Tessmann and Gianluca Busio have high hopes for the USMNT at the Paris Olympics three months out from the Games.

How City partnership helped Palermo open first training ground

Manchester City have helped Palermo open their first ever training ground, two years after the City Football Group took over the Serie B club.

📽️ | USMNT duo Lund & Busio score in respective Serie B games

USMNT duo Kristoffer Lund and Gianluca Busio both found the back of the net in Serie B action Monday in their return from the international break.

Busio makes USMNT Olympic spot 'huge priotiy' in 2024

USMNT U23 star Gianluca Busio has revealed his ambitions for 2024, which include promotion with Venezia and a role in the Paris Olympics.

📽️ | USMNT defender Lund scores a rocket!

USMNT fullback Kristoffer Lund scored a long-range missile for Palermo in their clash against Ternana.

USMNT striker Gioacchini completes 'dream' Como transfer

American striker Nicholas Gioacchini has joined Serie B side Como from St Louis City in a deal that could reach as much as $4 million (£3m).

USMNT's Gioacchini set to join Fabregas's Como FC in Serie B

United States men's national team striker Niko Gioacchini is set to join Cesc Fabregas's Como FC in Italy's Serie B.

Fabregas named head coach of Serie B club Como

Legendary Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas has been named as the manager of Serie B side Como.

Frequently asked questions

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

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