Ligue 1 news

Kylian Mbappe's European Golden shoe defence is being challenged by the likes of Harry Kane and Erling Haaland.

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders one year on.

Canada national team head coach Jesse Marsch has launched a scathing attack on Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi, labelling the Italian "a real a*shole." The outburst stems from De Zerbi's controversial treatment of midfielder Ismael Kone during their brief shared tenure at Marseille.

Mason Greenwood has been branded an "absolute disgrace" by Marseille legend Christophe Dugarry following a dismal 3-0 defeat to Nantes. The former Manchester United forward is facing severe backlash for his perceived lack of effort and poor attitude on the pitch. Dugarry did not hold back, demanding the 23-year-old’s immediate exit as his honeymoon phase in France abruptly ends.

Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has revealed that the Catalan giants narrowly avoided losing Lionel Messi in a world-record move shortly after Neymar's departure. The ex-Blaugrana chief claimed that an unnamed club was ready to trigger the Argentine's massive release clause using funds from the Middle East.

Manchester United have reportedly identified Lyon left winger Afonso Moreira as a prime target for the upcoming summer transfer window. The 21-year-old Portuguese sensation has enjoyed a meteoric rise during his debut campaign in France, establishing himself as one of Europe's most productive wide players and drawing heavy interest from the Premier League heavyweights.

Tim Weah has always been more than a footballer. He sat down with GOAL to discuss art, identity, storytelling and the role he hopes to play at a home World Cup.

Paris Saint-Germain have turned their attention toward the Spanish capital as they look to snatch one of Real Madrid’s most prized academy graduates. The French giants are reportedly weighing up a move for teenage sensation Joan Martinez to lead their defensive revolution.

Real Madrid loanee Endrick continued his impressive form by scoring in Lyon’s 4-2 win over Rennes. The Brazilian teenager admitted after the game that he would be open to extending his stay at the Ligue 1 club, having made the transition from Spain to France seamlessly.

Paul Pogba has opened up on the mental toll of his persistent injury struggles at Monaco, admitting there were times when his physical setbacks were "getting on my nerves". The former Manchester United midfielder has endured a difficult debut season with the Ligue 1 giants, but made his first start for the club against Metz on Saturday.

Real Madrid have definitive plans for Brazilian wonderkid Endrick ahead of the new season, ruling out any possibility of a further loan move or a permanent exit. After a productive stint in Ligue 1 with Lyon, the teenage sensation is set to return to the Santiago Bernabeu to take on a significant first-team role.

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