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Inter are interested in Risser; he is the alternative to Vicario

Inter are keeping an eye on the young French goalkeeper.

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PSG are shameless for invoking Hillsborough in Ligue 1 fiasco

Paris Saint-Germain are the best side in European football. They are the current holders of the Champions League for good reason, boasting top-line talent that fights for one another as a proper team and not like their faux-Galacticos of the past. In the dugout, they are led by one of football's brightest minds and most-respected man-managers. But the legitimacy of their title defence is now being rightly called into question.

Lens v PSG postponed due to Champions League clash, sparking controversy: "Ligue 1 bowing to vested interests"

A decision set to spark debate in Ligue 1

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PSG defend Lens postponement request

Paris Saint-Germain sporting advisor Luis Campos has defended the club's controversial request to postpone their upcoming Ligue 1 title battle against Lens. The French champions are seeking extra recovery time between their two Champions League quarter-final legs against Liverpool. This follows a scheduling change made to respect the anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.

Lens reject PSG proposal to postpone top-of-the-table Ligue 1 clash

Lens have officially opposed Paris Saint-Germain's request to reschedule their high-stakes Ligue 1 encounter originally set for April 11. PSG are seeking extra recovery time between their two Champions League quarter-final legs against Liverpool, but their domestic title rivals have hit back. Lens argue that the league should not be treated as a "variable adjustment" to suit the European ambitions of the nation's wealthiest club.

Openda leaves Juventus: he could return to Lens, on one condition

The Belgian striker is not part of Juventus’ plans, and the club are set to put him on the transfer market: Lens, his former club, is one option

Eze, Fabregas and Europe's biggest winners & losers

The suspicion was that the Premier League title race was about to take a very dramatic turn after Manchester City drew to within two points of an increasingly nervy Arsenal on Saturday. However, the Gunners responded in the best possible fashion by routing north London rivals Tottenham the following day to keep their bid for a first championship success since 2004 very much on track.

Could Lens really dethrone PSG as the champions of France?

On February 8, Ousmane Dembele proudly proclaimed Paris Saint-Germain were back to their treble-winning best. Luis Enrique's men hadn't played particularly impressively during the first half of the 2025-26 campaign, so they wanted to send a warning to all of their domestic and European rivals in La Classique - and they realised that objective in emphatic fashion, inflicting a brutal 5-0 beating upon Marseille at Parc des Princes.

Salah, Lens & the weekend's biggest winners and losers

Though the Premier League took a week off to allow for the FA Cup, there were still plenty of storylines to follow within England, while title races around the rest of Europe continue to take plenty of twists and turns.

New Liverpool defender Jacquet injured for Rennes

New Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet appeared to sustain a serious shoulder injury during Rennes' clash with Lens, just days after confirming his move to Anfield. The Reds have agreed a deal worth £60 million ($82m) to sign the centre-back this summer but he now faces a significant lay-off.

Nwaneri scores on Marseille debut after leaving Arsenal on loan

Ethan Nwaneri scored on his Marseille debut a day after joining from Arsenal on loan for the rest of the season. After struggling for game time under Mikel Arteta this term, the French giants snapped up the 18-year-old for the rest of the campaign. And he didn't waste time making his mark for Roberto De Zerbi's team, with the attacking midfielder scoring in a 3-1 win over Lens in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Arsenal, Gonzalo Garcia & Europe's big winners & losers

The Bundesliga may still be on a winter break, but there was plenty of other action across Europe as 2026 got off to a cracking start for some of the continent's elite teams. In England, Arsenal took another big step towards a first Premier League title since 2004 by moving six points clear thanks to a 3-2 win at Bournemouth, while reigning champions Barcelona continue to lead the way in Spain after beating city rivals Espanyol thanks to late goals from Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski.

RANKED: The 10 best signings of the European season so far

The Christmas period is upon us, which means we are somehow already more or less at the midway point of the 2025-26 football season. As many of Europe's leading leagues pause for the winter break, it's time to take stock and reflect on four scintillating months of action. It's also the opportune moment to assess those players who completed transfers across the continent in the summer, now that they have a decent sample size of games under their belts.

Weekend winners & losers: Alonso & Madrid lurch into crisis

The latest weekend of matches around Europe brought with it top-of-the-table clashes, dramatic late goals and even fan rebellions as clubs around the continent look to get themselves into form ahead of the long winter to come. La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1 all have new leaders following the most recent round of matches, with some title races looking likely to be nail-biters all the way through to May.

Americans Abroad: Pulisic returns for AC Milan, Agyemang shines

GOAL reviews the key takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, with Pulisic featuring for Milan after recovering from injury.

Club Brugge KV v AS Monaco - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1

Balogun’s penalty and red card shape Monaco’s defeat

USMNT star Folarin Balogun experienced a rollercoaster of highs and lows on Saturday against Lens. The AS Monaco striker drew his side level with a 37th-minute penalty, only to be sent off before halftime - a turning point that left Monaco reeling. Lens capitalized, surging to a 3-1 lead by the break before sealing a 4-1 victory.

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Man City send scouts to 'observe' four Ligue 1 targets

Premier League giants Manchester City sent a scout to watch over the Ligue 1 fixture between RC Lens and AJ Auxerre last week. It has been reported that the scouting team had four players on their shortlist.

Thauvin in line for shock France return after six-year absence

Florian Thauvin's impressive revival at Lens has earned him a pre-call-up to the French national team for the first time in over six years. The 2018 World Cup winner, who believes he is now a "much more complete" player, is in contention for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers after a journeyman career path.

PSG relieved as Kvaratskhelia escapes serious injury ahead of UCL clash

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia narrowly avoided a serious injury during Paris Saint-Germain's 2-0 win over Lens, sustaining a calf issue that forced him off the pitch. Initial tests indicate no major damage, and he is expected to be fit for PSG's Champions League match against Atalanta. This comes as a relief to Luis Enrique, who's already contending with injuries to Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue.

Luis Enrique sports new look after surgery on shoulder

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique showed off a new shaved look ahead of Les Parisiens' Ligue 1 clash with Lens on Sunday. The Spaniard was seen with his arm in a sling after undergoing surgery for a broken clavicle he sustained in a bike accident during the international break. It had previously been reported the manager could miss the game as he recovers, but he said he is "ready".

Inter bid for Premier League target after Napoli offer rejected

Inter have launched a bid for Lens midfielder Andy Diouf after failing to land Manu Kone, beating competition from Napoli and Crystal Palace.

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‘Unrecognisable’ Greenwood given savage 2/10 rating in Lens loss

French publication L'Equipe have gone in hard on Mason Greenwood after his performance off the bench for Marseille in their 1-0 defeat to Lens.

Report: Evander traded to FCC for $12M; Da Costa to POR for $6M

Da Costa will cost a reported $6 million, while Evander departs after a career-best season in the Pacific Northwest

Austria v Turkiye: Round of 16 - UEFA EURO 2024

Tottenham finally make a signing as Danso joins on loan

Tottenham have confirmed the loan signing of Kevin Danso from Lens despite Wolves' best efforts to sign the centre-back.

Spurs aim to hijack Wolves' deal for Lens centre-back Danso

Tottenham are reportedly aiming to hijack Wolves' deal for Lens centre-back Kevin Danso after Fikayo Tomori turned down a move to north London.

Why City have forked out £34m on Uzbek 'monster' Khusanov

The 20-year-old has become Pep Guardiola's first signing of the January transfer window as the Premier League champions aim to bolster their defence

Frequently asked questions

L'Atalanta è nata il 17 ottobre 1907, fondata da alcuni studenti liceali con il nome Società Bergamasca di Ginnastica e Sports Atletici Atalanta. Fino al 1914 la squadra giocherà però solo partite amichevoli.

Antonio Percassi è il presidente dell'Atalanta dal 2010. Ex calciatore della Dea e del Cesena, è a a capo della holding Odissea SRL, di cui fanno parte marchi come KIKO.

L'Atalanta gioca le proprie gare interne a Bergamo, al Gewiss Stadium. L'impianto della Dea è chiamato anche Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia ed ospita la squadra dal 1928, anno della sua inaugurazione.

L'Atalanta prende il nome da Atalanta, eroina della mitologia greca esperta nella caccia. Nonostante venga chiamata Dea, Atalanta non era una divinità, ma una principessa figlia di Iaso, re dell'Arcadia.

Il Gewiss Stadium, impianto dell'Atalanta, può ospitare 24.950 spettatori. Per un periodo l'impianto di Bergamo ha ospitato anche l'Albinoleffe e l'Alzano Virescit.

L'Atalanta non ha mai vinto lo Scudetto. Il più importante risultato in un singolo campionato di Serie A è il terzo posto ottenuto dal 2018 al 2020, per tre annate consecutive.

L'Atalanta ha vinto una coppa europea per la prima volta nella primavera del 2024, ovvero l'Europa League. La Dea è stata poi battuta nell'estate successiva in finale di Supercoppa Europea.

L'Atalanta ha vinto due trofei nella sua storia. Prima dell'Europa League del 2024, infatti, la Dea aveva conquistato la Coppa Italia del 1963.

L'Atalanta gioca inizialmente in bianconero, ma dopo la fusione con la Bergamasca, squadra bianco azzurra, si scelse un colore per squadra: nero dall'Atalanta e azzurro dalla Bergamasca.

Cristiano Doni è il giocatore con più goal nella storia dell'Atalanta. Nel corso del periodo 1998-2003 e 2006-2012 l'ex centrocampista ha segnato 112 reti con la Dea.

Giampaolo Bellini ha giocato 435 partite con la maglia dell'Atalanta. Tra Serie A e Coppa Italia ha siglato anche 12 goal nel periodo 1998-2016.

Oltre a squadra nerazzurra e Dea, in passato l'Atalanta è stata chiamata anche la 'Regina delle provinciali', visto che si tratta dell'unica tra le principali squadre di Serie A non aver mai vinto lo Scudetto.

L'Atalanta ha giocato l'ultima volta in Serie B nel 2010/2011. Nella storia la Dea ha militato nella seconda serie 34 volte, ma anche in Serie C nel 1981/1982.

L'Atalanta viene chiamata Dea in virtù del suo nome, che provenie dalla mitologia greca. In realtà, però, Atalanta non era una divinità, ma 'solamente' una principessa.

I giocatori e i tifosi dell'Atalanta vengono chiamati orobici in virtù degli orobi, antica popolazione preromana alla quale viene attribuita l'origine di Bergamo e di Como.

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