Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi will miss his side's World Cup clash with Germany after being denied entry to Canada amid an ongoing criminal investigation in France. The 23-year-old remains in the United States while authorities examine allegations linked to suspicious betting activity during a Ligue 1 match earlier this year.
Investigative authorities in France have reportedly questioned Ivory Coast international Elye Wahi in relation to serious spot-fixing allegations. The shocking claims involve an intentional yellow card received during a domestic match just weeks before the forward took to the field at the World Cup.
Nice’s president has admitted that the French Cup is not a priority, as they have a Ligue 1 play-off awaiting in four days. Lens face a distracted opponent.
With FC Bayern, Dante won the treble and became a cult hero; in Nice, he eventually earned the nickname "The Father". Now the 42-year-old Brazilian is returning to Munich as a coach.
Marseille supporters were left stunned on Sunday evening when star forward Mason Greenwood was unexpectedly dropped to the bench for their crucial Ligue 1 clash against Nice. Manager Habib Beye clarified that the club's leading goalscorer is struggling with an injury sustained against Lille a few weeks ago.
Marseille head coach Habib Beye has issued a public warning to Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri, demanding a significant improvement in the teenager's "day-to-day commitment". Despite a worsening injury crisis at the Orange Velodrome, the 19-year-old playmaker was relegated to the bench against Nice, as Beye prioritises players who show greater desire in training.
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique could not hide his delight after teenage sensation Dro Fernandez net his first goal for the club. The Spanish boss heaped immense praise on the 18-year-old forward, who recently completed a high-profile move from Barcelona, highlighting the importance of this milestone strike during their commanding 4-0 away triumph over Nice.
Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior has again been asked about his future amid speculation he is wanted at Chelsea to take over from Enzo Maresca. The 41-year-old spoke to the media after guiding his team to a 1-1 draw against Nice in Ligue 1 and insisted he still does not know what will happen but that he feels loved at the French club and remains focused on the job in hand.
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.
Former Manchester United star Mason Greenwood has been told he is 'becoming a complete player' after starring with a brace in Marseille's 5-1 demolition of Nice in Ligue 1 on Friday. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Timothy Weah and Igor Paixao were also on target as Robert De Zerbi's side registered a thumping victory and climbed up to the top of the table, overtaking Paris Saint-Germain.
Mason Greenwood sparked a mass brawl after scoring his opening goal in Marseille’s feisty 5-1 win over Riviera rivals Nice in Ligue 1 on Friday evening. The former Manchester United forward is now the leading goalscorer in France's top flight after netting a brace in a victory which saw Roberto De Zerbi’s side leapfrog Paris Saint-Germain at the summit.
In a heated atmosphere for the 40th anniversary of Populaire Sud, a Nice side in crisis takes on OM, Ligue 1's best attack, without any Marseille supporters