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Armed supporters storm Reims training ground after draw

French side Reims have experienced a terrifying security breach as a group of armed, hooded individuals stormed the club's training ground to confront the squad. The shocking incident happened in the early hours of Saturday following the team's return from a frustrating Ligue 2 fixture, prompting widespread condemnation from the French footballing community and severe legal action.

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.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Troyes	32	19	7	6	56	32	24	64	W W L D W
3	Le Mans	32	15	13	4	47	30	17	58	D W D W W
3	Saint-Etienne	32	17	6	9	53	36	17	57	L L W D W
4	Red Star	32	15	9	8	44	35	9	54	W L W D W
5	Reims	32	13	13	6	47	31	16	52	D W D D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Troyes

W
W
L
D
W

Le Mans

D
W
D
W
W

Saint-Etienne

L
L
W
D
W

Red Star

W
L
W
D
W

Reims

D
W
D
D
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most FA Cup titles?

Arsenal have won the FA Cup 14 times, more than any other club. Their most recent victory came in 2020, but there is a club from Manchester hot on their heels...

How many teams are in the FA Cup?

A total of 745 clubs will be participating in the 2024-25 FA Cup, spanning from the Premier League down to Level 9 of the English football league system, with teams from the Level 10 acting as stand-ins in case a team from the aforementioned levels drops out from the competition. The inaugural FA Cup in 1871-82 had just 15 teams participating in it.

Who has made the most FA Cup appearances ever?

Former Liverpool defender Ian Callaghan, with 88 appearances, is FA Cup's record-appearance maker in history.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the FA Cup?

The all-time top scorer in the FA Cup is Ian Rush, with 41 goals in 62 games, primarily scored during his time as a centre forward for Liverpool.

Who is the youngest player ever in the FA Cup and how old was he?

Paris Hamilton-Downes became the youngest player to ever feature in the FA Cup, debuting at 13 years, 11 months, and one day.for Carshalton Athletic in 2019.

Which famous players have played in the FA Cup?

The FA Cup has featured many football legends, including Steven Gerrard, Ryan Giggs, Thierry Henry, Eric Cantona, and Frank Lampard. Modern-day superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, and Sergio Aguero have also made their mark on the competition.

Which famous managers have managed in the FA Cup?

Legendary managers such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho, and Pep Guardiola have guided their teams to success in the FA Cup. Notably, Wenger holds the record for most FA Cup victories as a manager, with seven titles to his name.