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Pogba nears Monaco return as captain hails 'incredible' star

Paul Pogba is finally closing in on a competitive return for Monaco, with club captain Denis Zakaria hailing the World Cup winner as an "incredible" talent who will be vital for the club's season run-in. The former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder has endured a nightmare campaign blighted by knee and calf injuries, but his long-awaited comeback appears to be just days away.

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Marseille boss admits Greenwood's presence creates 'defensive deficit'

Marseille head coach Habib Beye has addressed the growing debate over Mason Greenwood's off-the-ball contributions at the Stade Velodrome, admitting that his presence creates a "defensive deficit". While the Englishman has been the club's standout performer in front of goal, questions have been raised about whether his lack of work rate is beginning to destabilise the team's balance.

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Konate makes strange 'happy' PSG comment after UCL loss

Ibrahima Konate has raised eyebrows with his reaction to Liverpool's 2-0 Champions League quarter-final loss to Paris Saint-Germain, admitting he is "happy" that the French side have been given the weekend off to pepare for the second leg. The defender’s comments come amid growing frustration over the disparity in fixture scheduling between the Premier League and Ligue 1.

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'I can't work like this!' - Ligue 1 boss slams board and quits

Lorient head coach Olivier Pantaloni has shocked French football by revealing he will step down at the end of the current season due to a complete breakdown in trust with the club's board. Despite guiding the Breton side back to Ligue 1, the 59-year-old manager expressed deep frustration over a lack of faith from the hierarchy, leading to his imminent exit.

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How Endrick became Bobby Charlton's biggest fan

Brazil sensation Endrick has opened up about his fascination with Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton and the 'Bobby' nickname bestowed upon him by his Real Madrid team-mates. The teenager revealed that his appreciation for the 1966 World Cup winner stems from a unique blend of modern gaming and historical research.

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PSG backed to 'massacre' Liverpool in UCL first leg

Christophe Dugarry has predicted that Paris Saint-Germain will "massacre" Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final first leg. The France World Cup winner believes the gulf between the two teams is "colossal" and he doesn't expect a serious challenge from Arne Slot's struggling Reds at the Parc des Princes.

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📽️ | Pogba meets Bolt after returning to Monaco squad

Monaco midfielder Paul Pogba’s road to redemption took a star-studded turn on Sunday as the Frenchman was spotted sharing a touchline embrace with sprint icon Usain Bolt. The meeting occurred at the Stade Louis-II just as the World Cup winner made his return to the matchday squad for a Ligue 1 clash with Marseille following a difficult four-month absence.

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Botafogo sue Lyon for €126m

Botafogo have launched a sensational legal battle against Lyon, demanding the repayment of a debt exceeding €125 million. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, highlights a massive internal fracture within the Eagle Football multi-club network led by American tycoon John Textor.

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Pogba finally set for Monaco return

Paul Pogba's career in French football has not gone according to plan since his arrival. The French midfielder has seen his debut season in the principality severely disrupted by injury, but the light at the end of the tunnel is now visible. He is finally on the verge of returning to competitive action for Monaco after a frustrating four-month spell on the sidelines.

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Chelsea set to beat Bayern to another young talent

Chelsea are never afraid to act on signings outside of the traditional transfer window, and have beaten European giants Bayern Munich to a new defender. Chelsea have reportedly secured their next major young addition by winning the race for a highly-rated talent, Valentin Barco. The versatile Argentine, who has been starring in Ligue 1, is set to arrive at Stamford Bridge this summer.

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Nwaneri given warning over replacing Greenwood at Marseille

Marseille are preparing for a major test of character before their trip to Monaco. Deprived of their number one attacking asset, Mason Greenwood, coach Habib Beye has turned to the young prodigy on loan from Arsenal, Ethan Nwaneri, to take up the mantle. However, the 48-year-old manager has sent a firm warning to Nwaneri about the demands of the highest level.

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Marseille boss quizzed on Greenwood after De Zerbi apology

Marseille manager Habib Beye has distanced himself from the renewed controversy surrounding Mason Greenwood, insisting he is not a "public court of opinion." The Senegalese coach spoke out after his predecessor at the Orange Velodrome, Roberto De Zerbi, made headlines by apologising for his previous defence of the forward upon taking the Tottenham job.

Frequently asked questions

Bayern Munich are the most decorated team in the history of Bundesliga with 32 top-flight titles to their name. Their most recent title came in the 2022-23 season, which was their 11th straight league title.

There are 18 teams in the current format of the Bundesliga. Bundesliga, as we know it today, was formed in 1962 with the 1963-64 season being the first-ever season. It began with 16 teams, but was expanded to 18 teams ahead of the 1965-66 season.

Karl-Heinz 'Charly' Korbel, with 602 appearances to his name, holds the record for making the most appearances in Bundesliga history. The defender achieved this feat with just one club: Eintracht Frankfurt.

Gerd Muller, inarguably the greatest German forward of all-time, is Bundesliga's all-time leading goalscorer with 365 goals to his name in 427 appearances. All his goals came in a Bayern Munich jersey.

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has registered the most assists in Bundesliga history, with 207 and counting.

Former German defender Klaus Fitchel is the oldest player ever to play in the Bundesliga. Fitchel was aged 43 years and 184 days when he played for Schalke on the final matchday of the 1987-88 campaign.

Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko, at 16 years and one day, became the youngest player in Bundesliga history to play in the league, when he came on for Erling Haaland in the 2020-21 season in a game against Hertha Berlin.

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Borussia Dortmund's electrifying stadium Signal Iduna Park is the biggest stadium in the Bundesliga with a capacity of 81.365.

Harry Kane's €95 million move from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich in 2023 is Bundesliga's most expensive transfer of all-time.