Ligue 1 news

Ansu Fati was the man to inherit Barcelona’s No.10 shirt when Lionel Messi departed in 2021. Gilles Grimandi - who has been keeping a close eye on the Spanish forward at Monaco - has told GOAL that taking a GOAT jersey at Camp Nou did not “kill” the one-time wonderkid’s career, but it is impossible to ignore the fact that “great” potential has not been fulfilled.

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Paris Saint-Germain’s impressive Champions League form has been overshadowed by a catastrophic injury list following their recent 4-2 victory over Barcelona. Luis Enrique faces a massive selection headache as three key starters are now unavailable for a crucial run of fixtures.

Former England midfielder Joe Cole has lavished praise on Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Fabian Ruiz after the Spaniard struck late to sink Barcelona at the Parc des Princes. The television pundit believes the versatile midfielder rarely receives the credit his performances warrant following another decisive display on Tuesday night.

Lyon sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean has dismissed rumours linking Karim Benzema with a summer return to his boyhood club. The chief clarified the reality behind the transfer chatter and explained why the proposed deal was never feasible.

Paris Saint-Germain attacker Desire Doue has hailed his side's clinical edge after the reigning European champions handed Barcelona their first defeat of the campaign at the Parc des Princes. The young Frenchman opened the scoring in a thrilling 4-2 triumph as the hosts brought the Catalan giants' 11-match unbeaten start to a halt.

Former Leeds United defender Charlie Cresswell insists Rennes are capable of going all the way in the Europa League this season as he continues to thrive in French football. The 24-year-old centre-back also remains determined to earn a senior international call-up following his impressive rise in Ligue 1 over the past two years.

A return to Arsenal for Folarin Balogun has been ruled out, but Gilles Grimandi has told GOAL why the USMNT striker could thrive in the Premier League when heading to an alternative destination. The New York native saw a move to Everton collapse during the last transfer window, but more interest in his services is expected to be shown across 2027.

Arsenal remain in the hunt for an elite left winger, but Gilles Grimandi has explained to GOAL why “special” Paris Saint-Germain superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is likely to fall out of reach. The Champions League-winning Georgian would be a “dream” addition at Emirates Stadium, but his current employers have no intention of selling and would set the biggest of asking prices if transfer talks were to be opened.

Christian Pulisic is starting to find a bit of attacking rhythm, but Weston McKennie's Juventus are struggling.

Ligue 1 witnessed one of its most chaotic encounters in decades as Paris FC secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Rennes at the Stade Jean-Bouin. The match was defined by an extraordinary officiating subplot, with four penalties awarded and converted throughout the ninety minutes.

Marseille showcased their offensive depth in a thrilling 5-2 victory away at Angers, overcoming an early scare to dominate the proceedings. Key contributions from Amine Harit and Amine Gouiri ensured the visitors left with all three points in a high-scoring Ligue 1 encounter.

Paris Saint-Germain defender Illia Zabarnyi has hit back at critics who label Ligue 1 a "Farmers League" following a testing afternoon for the French champions. The Ukrainian international played a pivotal role as Luis Enrique’s side were forced to dig deep to secure all three points on the road.

Luis Enrique has heaped praise on Ousmane Dembele following his game-changing performance against Strasbourg, highlighting the Frenchman's education at Barcelona as a key factor in his success. The winger came off the bench to secure a 3-1 victory for Paris Saint-Germain, demonstrating the tactical intelligence his manager believes was forged at the Camp Nou.

Paris Saint-Germain’s tactical flexibility was put to the ultimate test in Alsace as they secured a thrilling 3-1 comeback victory over Strasbourg. The opening period was defined by the hosts' high-intensity pressing, which bore fruit in the 17th minute when Giovanni Reyna found the net following a well-constructed move involving Gessime Yassine. Although the visitors dominated possession, they lacked the verticality required to break down the low block, heading into the interval with significant work to do.

Emmanuel Petit has urged out-of-favour goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier to leave Paris Saint-Germain immediately in order to save his stalling career. The French shot-stopper has lost his starting place to Matvey Safonov under Luis Enrique and is desperately struggling for regular minutes.

Monaco forward Ansu Fati has revealed his close relationship with former team-mate Paul Pogba, describing the French midfielder as a big brother. The 23-year-old Spaniard lifted the lid on how Pogba supported him following his move from Barcelona.