Il semble presque certain qu'El Mala quittera le 1. FC Cologne cet été. Mais où ira-t-il ? Le scénario qu'il privilégie pourrait certes être risqué pour son évolution, mais il s'avérerait plutôt bénéfique.
Florian Wirtz commence enfin à trouver ses marques à Liverpool après une période d'adaptation initiale qui a suivi son transfert très médiatisé depuis la Bundesliga. Le père de l'international allemand, Hans, a révélé les sacrifices physiques consentis par son fils pour répondre aux exigences particulières du football anglais.
La police de Northumbria a confirmé l'arrestation d'un homme de 45 ans originaire de Gateshead, suite à des accusations d'insultes racistes à l'encontre du défenseur de Sunderland, Lutsharel Geertruida. Cet incident choquant s'est produit lors du derby Tyne-Wear très disputé contre Newcastle United à St James' Park le mois dernier, déclenchant l'application des protocoles anti-discrimination stricts de la ligue sur le terrain.
Arsenal semble désormais en pole position pour recruter Christian Kofane, la jeune star du Bayer Leverkusen, cet été. Le représentant de l'attaquant adolescent a confirmé que l'intérêt du club londonien était vif, alors que Mikel Arteta cherche à renforcer ses options offensives, d'autant plus que les Gunners sont sur le point de remporter le titre de Premier League cette saison.
Tottenham Hotspur a nommé Roberto De Zerbi dans une tentative désespérée d'éviter la relégation, mais cette décision marque un changement structurel majeur. Loin d'être simplement un entraîneur principal, l'Italien s'est vu confier un rôle de direction classique, avec un contrôle total sur les opérations footballistiques, à l'image du rôle de Sir Alex Ferguson à Manchester United. Les Spurs lui font confiance pour reconstruire le club de fond en comble.
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.