Le 2 mai 2026 devait être un jour de fierté et de célébration à Leicester, ponctué d’hommages émouvants à Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez, N’Golo Kanté et à l’ensemble de l’équipe de Claudio Ranieri, championne de Premier League. Mais ce dixième anniversaire du sacre le plus improbable de l’histoire du football sera aussi, malencontreusement, le rappel cinglant de la chute vertigineuse des Foxes au cours de la décennie écoulée.
Exactement dix ans après son titre sensationnel, l’ancien champion d’Angleterre de football Leicester City doit à nouveau affronter l’amère descente en troisième division.
Southampton a déjà vu défiler à St Mary’s des joueurs du calibre de Sadio Mané et Virgil van Dijk, mais Shea Charles – déjà comparé à Jude Bellingham et dont le parcours évoque celui de Morgan Rogers – pourrait-il devenir la nouvelle star des Saints ? La légende du club Shane Long tente de répondre à cette question dans une interview exclusive accordée à GOAL.
Kyogo Furuhashi semblait être une recrue judicieuse pour Birmingham lors de son arrivée à St Andrew’s en 2025, mais l’ancienne star du Celtic s’est avérée être un échec de 10 millions de livres sterling (14 millions de dollars) pour les Blues. Don Goodman a expliqué à GOAL pourquoi les difficultés de l’international japonais ont été une surprise, son retour très coûteux dans le football britannique s’étant « terriblement mal passé » pour cet attaquant auteur de trois buts.
Frank Lampard a été nommé « Entraîneur de la saison » de l’EFL Championship pour avoir mené Coventry City vers la promotion. Ce titre récompense une campagne au cours de laquelle les Sky Blues ont constamment dépassé les attentes et dominé les cadors habituels de la division. En remportant le championnat, l’ancien milieu de terrain de Chelsea a mis fin à une longue absence de 25 ans de l’élite du football anglais.
Frank Lampard a réussi à ramener Coventry City en Premier League, mettant ainsi fin à plus de deux décennies de souffrances pour les Sky Blues. Cependant, le club a été averti que la cote de son entraîneur avait tellement grimpé qu’il pourrait avoir du mal à le garder pour son retour dans l’élite.
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.