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Osimhen reveals how he 'snapped' as father passed amid transfer chaos

Victor Osimhen has revealed the painful moment that nearly pushed him to quit football. The Galatasaray striker recalled his time at Lille when his father’s health was deteriorating in Nigeria. While he desperately tried to return home, he says his former representatives focused on completing a multi-million-euro transfer instead, a situation that caused him immense emotional turmoil.

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Man Utd face Onana transfer problem as Trabzonspor rule out deal

Manchester United's attempts to permanently offload Andre Onana have hit a significant stumbling block after Trabzonspor officially ruled out meeting the Red Devils' asking price. The Cameroon international, who moved to Old Trafford from Inter in July 2023 in a deal worth around £47 million ($62m), finds himself in limbo ahead of the summer transfer window.

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Fenerbahce coach rushed to hospital with serious infection

Fenerbahce head coach Domenico Tedesco has been hospitalised due to a severe infection, ruling him out of Wednesday's crucial cup tie. The 40-year-old tactician, who succeeded Jose Mourinho last September, is currently recovering from pneumonia at his home in Istanbul. Assistant coach Zeki Murat Gole will temporarily take charge during this critical phase of the season.

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Bayern plotting Osimhen transfer swoop amid Kane contract uncertainty

Bayern Munich are reportedly stepping up their interest in Victor Osimhen as they begin planning for life after Harry Kane. With the England captain now 32 and speculation raging over his contract situation, Vincent Kompany is keen to secure Nigerian superstar Osimhen, currently flourishing at Galatasaray, as the long-term successor to lead the frontline at the Allianz Arena.

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Standings

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Galatasaray crestGalatasaray26204262184464
W
W
W
L
W
2Fenerbahce crestFenerbahce27179161283360
W
L
W
D
D
3Trabzonspor crestTrabzonspor27186353292460
W
W
W
W
W
4Besiktas crestBesiktas27157549311852
W
W
L
W
W
5Istanbul Basaksehir crestIstanbul Basaksehir27127844301443
D
L
W
W
W
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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.