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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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Ex-Chelsea star on leave after alleged assault by own fans

Former Chelsea star Jeremie Boga and Nice team-mate Terem Moffi have reportedly been placed on leave after allegedly being assaulted by the club’s own supporters in an “unbelievable and scary” incident. Disgruntled fans took their anger out on senior players after a frustrating 3-1 defeat at Lorient, with many descending on the team’s training base.

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Enrique slams 'bad' PSG as worrying Ligue 1 slump continues

Paris Saint-Germain’s turbulent October continues to expose cracks beneath their star-studded surface. A frustrating 1-1 draw against Lorient has left coach Luis Enrique visibly exasperated, calling his team’s display “bad” and lacking “composure.” With points slipping away, key player injured, and a defining run of fixtures approaching, PSG’s dominance in Ligue 1 suddenly looks fragile.

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Huge blow for PSG! Doue stretchered off in tears vs Lorient

Paris Saint-Germain’s 1-1 draw with Lorient on Wednesday evening was overshadowed by a devastating sight as Desire Doue had to be stretchered off the pitch in tears. The 20-year-old appeared to suffer a serious right thigh injury just after the hour mark, which has caused significant concern in the PSG camp as he is one of the key players in Luis Enrique's setup.

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Greenwood continues strong start to new season in Marseille rout

Mason Greenwood continued with his strong start to the new season in France as he scored and provided an assist in Marseille's 4-0 victory over 10-man Lorient on Friday. Greenwood opened the scoring for his club from the penalty spot after Lorient lost one of their players early in the match due to a straight red card. The former Manchester United star already has five goal contributions to his name.

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