Mauricio Pochettino akan kembali ke tempat di mana ia mengalami kekecewaan terbesar di Eropa, karena pelatih kepala timnas AS berusia 54 tahun ini diperkirakan akan hadir dalam laga leg pertama Liga Champions antara Atletico Madrid dan Tottenham Hotspur pada Selasa malam. Pelatih asal Argentina ini akan hadir di Stadion Metropolitano sebagai tamu resmi klub raksasa Spanyol tersebut, menandai momen penting karena ia akan menyaksikan klub lamanya secara langsung untuk pertama kalinya sejak ia meninggalkan London.
Manajer interim Tottenham, Igor Tudor, telah membuat pengakuan mengejutkan menjelang laga babak 16 besar Liga Champions melawan Atletico Madrid, mengakui bahwa bertahan di Premier League tetap menjadi tujuan utama klub. Meskipun prestise kompetisi elite Eropa, tim London ini berada dalam posisi yang rapuh secara domestik, hanya unggul satu poin dari zona degradasi dengan sembilan pertandingan tersisa.
Paris Saint-Germain menghadapi tekanan yang semakin besar menjelang laga Liga Champions melawan Chelsea. Setelah kekalahan mengejutkan 3-1 di liga domestik melawan Monaco, mantan pemain internasional Prancis Christophe Dugarry dengan keras mengkritik juara Eropa saat ini. Ia mengklaim skuad tersebut kini tak lagi dikenali, dan memperingatkan bahwa pendekatan yang sangat optimis dari manajer kini mulai gagal.
Manajer Barcelona, Hansi Flick, telah dengan hati-hati menangani dampak dari pernyataan kontroversial Xavi Hernandez. Menjelang pertandingan Liga Champions pekan ini, pelatih asal Jerman itu menolak terlibat dalam perselisihan publik, memilih untuk melindungi privasi percakapan mereka sambil tetap menjaga fokus timnya di tengah ketegangan politik yang semakin memuncak di sekitar klub.
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.