La FIFA ha anunciado oficialmente una colaboración histórica con YouTube de cara al Mundial de 2026, con el objetivo de revolucionar la forma en que el torneo llega a un público que da prioridad a los contenidos digitales. El acuerdo permitirá a los titulares de los derechos oficiales aprovechar la plataforma de vídeo más grande del mundo para ofrecer a los aficionados de todo el mundo retransmisiones en directo y contenidos clásicos.
La Federación Iraní de Fútbol ha iniciado conversaciones urgentes con la FIFA para trasladar los partidos de la fase de grupos del Mundial de 2026 de Estados Unidos a México. Alegando graves preocupaciones en materia de seguridad tras una dramática escalada de las tensiones geopolíticas, los responsables iraníes afirman que no pueden garantizar la seguridad de su selección en territorio estadounidense. Esta solicitud sin precedentes amenaza con alterar la logística del primer torneo ampliado a 48 equipos de la historia.
El exentrenador adjunto de la selección española, Robert Moreno, ha roto su silencio sobre el «tsunami» que se desató tras su sonado despido a manos de Luis Enrique. Moreno se ha sincerado sobre el impacto personal que le supuso ser tachado de villano tras el regreso de Luis Enrique a la selección nacional.
Esto es «Legacy», la serie de artículos y podcasts de GOAL que hace una cuenta atrás hasta el Mundial de 2026. Cada semana, exploramos las historias y el espíritu que hay detrás de las naciones que definen el deporte rey. Hoy nos adentramos en cómo Canadá dejó de esperar a que le dieran permiso, aprendió a creer de nuevo y convirtió el sueño del Mundial en un momento decisivo, con un escenario aún mayor esperándoles ahora en su propio terreno.
Neymar ha expresado su profunda decepción tras quedarse fuera de la última convocatoria de Carlo Ancelotti para la selección brasileña. Aunque recientemente logró jugar los 90 minutos completos con el Santos, el legendario delantero se enfrenta a una carrera contrarreloj para demostrar su estado físico de cara al Mundial de 2026.
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.