Paul Pogba akhirnya kembali beraksi di laga resmi setelah lama dinanti, dengan tampil bersama Monaco dalam laga Ligue 1 melawan Paris FC pada Jumat malam. Gelandang asal Prancis itu absen selama empat bulan akibat cedera betis yang berkepanjangan, dan ini menjadi penampilannya yang pertama di tahun kalender 2026.
Paris Saint-Germain dilaporkan hampir mencapai kesepakatan perpanjangan kontrak besar-besaran untuk pelatih kepala Luis Enrique, yang akan membuatnya tetap bertahan di Parc des Princes hingga tahun 2030. Pelatih asal Spanyol itu telah menjadi pilar utama dalam proyek jangka panjang klub, dan kontrak baru tersebut diprediksi akan mencerminkan pengaruhnya yang semakin besar di ibu kota Prancis.
Pelatih kepala Lyon, Paulo Fonseca, telah menyampaikan pesan yang jelas kepada Endrick, pemain pinjaman dari Real Madrid, dengan mengakui bahwa ia "tidak puas" dengan kontribusi penyerang remaja tersebut belakangan ini. Meskipun memulai kariernya di Prancis dengan gemilang, pemain timnas Brasil ini mengalami penurunan performa selama masa-masa sulit yang dialami klub Ligue 1 tersebut.
Stephane Richard langsung menunjukkan pengaruhnya sebagai presiden baru Olympique de Marseille dengan melontarkan sindiran terhadap aktivitas transfer Liverpool belakangan ini. Menyusul investasi besar-besaran The Reds untuk memperkuat skuad musim panas lalu, eksekutif asal Prancis itu menyatakan bahwa pengeluaran besar tidak selalu menjamin kesuksesan di lapangan.
Paul Pogba akhirnya semakin dekat dengan kembalinya ke lapangan untuk Monaco, dengan kapten klub Denis Zakaria memuji pemenang Piala Dunia itu sebagai talenta yang "luar biasa" yang akan menjadi kunci bagi performa klub di sisa musim ini. Gelandang yang pernah membela Manchester United dan Juventus ini telah menjalani musim yang penuh cobaan akibat cedera lutut dan betis, namun kembalinya yang telah lama dinantikan tampaknya hanya tinggal hitungan hari.
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.