Durante semanas, el título de la Superliga Femenina pareció cosa juzgada. A finales de enero, el Manchester City tenía nueve puntos de ventaja. Una semana después goleó 5-1 al campeón, el Chelsea, y su margen subió a 11 puntos. Parecía decidido, ¿no? Sin embargo, aunque al City solo le quedan dos partidos, todo se jugará en la última jornada.
La capitana del Tottenham Hotspur, Bethany England, ha anunciado que dejará el club al final de la temporada, tras tres años y medio en el norte de Londres. La delantera de 31 años comunicó la decisión en un emotivo vídeo a la afición, después de que el club no renovara su contrato.
El Arsenal ha recibido un gran impulso de cara a la nueva temporada con la noticia de que Leah Williamson ha comprometido oficialmente su futuro con el club. La capitana de Inglaterra, que se ha convertido en el pilar de la defensa de las Gunners, ha firmado un nuevo contrato para prolongar su carrera en el norte de Londres.
El Arsenal, con un equipo renovado, goleó 7-0 al colista Leicester el miércoles y se metió en puestos de Liga de Campeones. Con dos partidos menos, las Gunners son, a falta de confirmación matemática, el único equipo que aún puede alcanzar al líder, el Manchester City.
Millie Bright, capitana del Chelsea y exinternacional con las Lionesses, se retira del fútbol tras dejar la selección este año. En 12 años con los Blues ha conquistado 20 títulos: ocho ligas, el récord de partidos en la Superliga Femenina y un Europeo.
Leah Williamson, referente del Arsenal, está cerca de firmar un nuevo contrato que prolongará sus 20 años en el club de su infancia. La capitana de las Lionesses es clave para las Gunners y su actual vínculo vencía en semanas. Según informes, el Arsenal está a punto de acordar nuevas condiciones con su defensa estrella.
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.