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KSI brutally trolls Wealdstone after Hassan appears in Baller League again

YouTube superstar KSI has escalated a feud with Wealdstone after Sak Hassan featured in the Baller League UK for a second consecutive week. The National League side expressed fury over the winger's participation, but Prime FC responded with a provocative pre-match stunt.

Ex-Spurs prospect plays in Baller League without permission from current club

National League side Wealdstone FC have expressed their fury after midfielder Sak Hassan featured in the Baller League UK without their authorization. The former Tottenham prospect represented KSI’s Prime FC while still under a professional contract.

Ted Lasso star sacked from coaching role after eight months

Sam Cox, a star of the hit Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso, has been sacked as head coach of National League side Wealdstone after just eight months at the helm. The 35-year-old, who plays fictional West Ham star Armando on the small screen, was handed the reins at Grosvenor Vale in June 2025. He has been unable to steer the Stones away from relegation danger.

Ex-Wolves starlet McLeod tragically dies aged 21 in motorway crash

Former Wolves starlet Ethan McLeod has tragically died in a car crash at the age of just 21. The youngster was travelling back from a National League North game with current side Macclesfield Town at Bedford Town when his car collided with a barrier on the M11 motorway. Macclesfield have confirmed McLeod's passing and offered their condolences to his family and friends.

Why ‘Wrexham effect’ of celebrity owners poses huge ‘risk’

An expert has explained why the “Wrexham effect” delivered by Ryan Reynolds and other celebrity owners is not all positive and poses a huge “risk”.

Kane-backed Reflo launch world's first VEGAN football kit

Forest Green Rovers and Reflo have come together to produce the world's first fully certified vegan kit ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Rochdale	41	31	5	5	81	34	47	98	W D W L W
2	York	41	29	8	4	106	39	67	95	W L W W W
3	Carlisle	41	26	6	9	78	49	29	84	W W W L W
4	Boreham Wood	41	23	9	9	82	53	29	78	D W W L D
5	Scunthorpe	41	22	11	8	75	58	17	77	W D W W W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Rochdale

W
D
W
L
W

York

106

W
L
W
W
W

Carlisle

W
W
W
L
W

Boreham Wood

D
W
W
L
D

Scunthorpe

W
D
W
W
W

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.