Mikel Arteta diprediksi akan mengambil alih kendali Barcelona di masa depan, meskipun ia gagal membawa Arsenal meraih gelar Liga Premier. Mantan bek Blaugrana, Miguel Nadal, menyatakan bahwa identitas taktis sang pelatih asal Spanyol serta latar belakangnya yang berasal dari La Masia menjadikannya "pilihan yang tepat" bagi klub raksasa Catalan tersebut.
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Ikon Real Madrid, Fernando Hierro, memicu spekulasi transfer dengan menyatakan bahwa Mohamed Salah akan menjadi rekrutan yang sempurna untuk klub ibu kota Spanyol tersebut. Saat penyerang asal Mesir itu mendekati pekan-pekan terakhir karier legendarisnya di Liverpool, mantan direktur olahraga Al-Nassr itu mengakui bahwa klub papan atas mana pun akan merasa beruntung jika berhasil mendatangkan pemain yang akan berstatus bebas transfer tersebut.
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Manchester United dan Liverpool dilaporkan telah menjalin kontak dengan AC Milan untuk menjajaki kemungkinan transfer bintang Portugal Rafael Leao pada bursa transfer musim panas mendatang. Dengan nilai pasar yang dilaporkan mencapai £60 juta ($81 juta), kedua raksasa Liga Premier tersebut berupaya keras untuk mendapatkan tanda tangan pemain berusia 26 tahun itu sebelum harganya berpotensi melonjak tajam pasca Piala Dunia 2026 di Amerika Utara.
Barcelona telah diperingatkan bahwa upaya untuk mendatangkan Erling Haaland mungkin "di luar jangkauan" seiring dengan semakin jelasnya realitas finansial yang harus dihadapi jika Manchester City ikut bersaing. Meskipun Presiden Joan Laporta memandang pemain asal Norwegia itu sebagai rekrutan impian, legenda klub Miguel Nadal telah menyoroti biaya yang sangat besar yang harus dikeluarkan.
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.
How many teams are in the Ligue 1?
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.
Who has made the most Ligue 1 appearances ever?
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.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the Ligue 1?
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.
Who has the most assists in the history of the Ligue 1?
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.
Who is the oldest player ever in the Ligue 1 and how old was he?
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.
Who is the youngest player ever in the Ligue 1 and how old was he?
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.
Which famous players have played in the Ligue 1?
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.
Which famous managers have managed in the Ligue 1?
Prominent managers in Ligue 1 include Arsene Wenger, Laurent Blanc, Carlo Ancelotti, Adi Hutter, Luis Enrique, etc.
What is the biggest stadium in the Ligue 1?
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.
Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Ligue 1?
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.