Frensh League
Ligue 1
Bordeaux top despite end of record winning French run
French champions Bordeaux saw their record of 14 consecutive league victories come to an end in a tight 0-0 draw with title rivals Marseille on Sunday.
Ligue 1: Goalless draw puts Bordeaux back on top
Girondins Bordeaux reclaimed top spot in Ligue 1 on goal difference with a 0-0 draw at Olympique Marseille on Sunday. However, the result ended Bordeaux’s run of 14 successive wins, including the 11 victories that led them to their first title in 10 years last season.
Ligue 1: Bastos strike sparks Lyon to Nancy win
A 25-metre half-volley from Miohel Bastos helped Olympique Lyon defeat AS Nancy 3-1 to grab top spot in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
Adebayor persuades Monaco’s Gakpe to play for Togo
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Monaco midfielder Serge Gakpe is the latest former French under-21 player seeking to take advantage of a change in FIFA regulations to relaunch his international career.
Chamakh rejects £6m West Ham move as Hammers told to up bid for Diamanti
Morocco striker Marouane Chamakh, 25, has dealt a devastating blow to West Ham United’s recruitment drive after insisting he will stay at French champions Bordeaux.
Ligue 1: Gourcuff double sends Bordeaux top
Two goals from Yoann Gourcuff helped champions Girondins Bordeaux maintain their perfect start to the Ligue 1 campaign with a crushing 4-0 home win over Nice on Sunday.
Bordeaux confirm Chamakh stay
West Ham and Arsenal target Marouane Chamakh has decided to stay with Bordeaux for the rest of the season, the Ligue 1 outfit have confirmed.
FRANCE/ PSG, Keen on Donovan
According to Le 10 Sport, Los Angeles Galaxy and US international forward/attacking midfielder Landon…
FRANCE/ BORDEAUX, Elmander to replace Chamakh?
According to Le Parisien, if 24 year old forward Marouane Chamakh would leave Bordeaux, the French club could swoop on Bplton 28 year old Johan Elmander
Vieira would be a great addition to Lyon, says Boumsong
Dethroned Ligue 1 champions Lyon could benefit from having ex-France skipper, and former Arsenal ace, Patrick Vieira in their line-up, according to defender Jean-Alain Boumsong.
PSG suspend Rothen
Jerome Rothen is in the midst of a seven-and-a-half day ban for criticising the Paris Saint-Germain board and saying he could not continue at the club.
Lyon admit big-money bid could land Benzema
Lyon could be tempted to sell Karim Benzema to Manchester United if the Premier League side put in a big-money bid, according to director Bernard Lacombe.
Bordeaux deny Chamakh rumours
Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud has denied that a deal has been struck with Arsenal and Marouane Chamakh’s agent to sign the striker.
Ligue 1: Bordeaux clinch first title in 10 years
Girondins Bordeaux clinched their first Ligue 1 title in 10 years when a Yoan Gouffran goal earned them a 1-0 win at Caen on Saturday.
