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In an extraordinary session of the French Football Federation (FFF) on Wednesday, January 11 at the Federation’s headquarters in Paris, the FFF Executive Committee issued the following statement. “(President) Noël Le Graët, in agreement with the Executive Committee of the FFF meeting today in Paris, has chosen to withdraw from …

At 36 years old, Hugo Lloris, the goalkeeper and captain of the France national team, record holder with 145 international games announced on Monday, January 9, to end his international career marked in particular by a 2018 FIFA World Cup title and two finals played (UEFA Euro 2016, 2022 FIFA …

Olympique de Marseille have announced the signing of Ukrainian international Ruslan Malinovskyi from Atalanta Bergamo. The 29-year-old attacking midfielder arrives in the Marseille city in the form of a loan with an option to buy following the success of his medical examination. He is the first Marseille recruit of the …

Lucien Favre is no longer OGC Nice manager, as his time in charge of the first team comes to an end. 36-year-old Didier Digard has taken over until further notice after joining the coaching staff last autumn, following a stint in charge of Les Rouge et Noir’s reserve team as …

Paris Saint-Germain will travel to Doha and Riyadh on January 18/19. This tour will be an opportunity for the Parisians to meet their Qatari and MENA supporters, train in the iconic Khalifa Stadium and take part in a series of activations organized with the Club’s partners present in Qatar, such …

FC Schalke 04 have strengthened their defence as they prepare to take on the fight for Bundesliga survival in the second half of the season. Jere Uronen has joined the Royal Blues from French side Stade Brest in a loan deal which includes an option to buy. The Finnish left-back, …

The French Football Federation and Noël Le Graët, its president, have announced the extension of Didier Deschamps at the head coach of the France team until July 2026. Appointed on July 9, 2012 by Noël Le Graët, Didier Deschamps has an exceptional record at the head coach of the France …

Paris Saint-Germain have announced the signature of Ayman Kari’s first professional contract. The midfielder is now contracted to the Parisian club until June 30, 2025. Ayman Kari joined the Club’s Pre-Youth Academy at the age of 11 before moving to the Parisian Youth Academy. The midfielder first played with the …

Benoit Badiashile has completed a permanent transfer to Chelsea FC from AS Monaco, signing a seven-and-a-half-year contract at Stamford Bridge. The central defender has been a regular in Ligue 1 for the past five seasons and recently made his senior debut for France, having represented Les Bleus all the way …

Loïc Badé has today officially signed for Sevilla FC and is the club’s first signing of the 2022/23 winter transfer window. After the defender signed an agreement in principle on New Year’s Eve, the deal has now been sealed and he will join on loan until the end of the …