European Football

Embed from Getty Images   The sixth round of Ligue 1 football featured a number of twists and turns, predominantly in the race for the title and European spots.   Tuesday 20 September Lille 1-2 Toulouse Venue – Stade Pierre-Mauroy Lille look to be in a similar patch of struggle ...

Embed from Getty Images   Points for the relegation contenders meant the unpredictability of Ligue 1 continued in the latest round of fixtures, while it is becoming clear to see which sides could succeed at the top of the table this season.   Friday 16 September Caen 0-6 Paris Saint-Germain ...

It was a mixed couple of evenings for British clubs in the Champions League with two sides recording comprehensive victories, one side drawing and the other two losing out. For Premier League champions Leicester, it was a dream start to European life with a 3-0 win in Belgium, whilst Manchester ...

Embed from Getty Images   At half time it looked as though it would be yet another disappointing European night for Arsenal. The Gunners were outplayed in Paris against Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain for the majority of the match, but fought back late on to nick a draw. ...

  Arsenal couldn’t have thought of a better way to prepare for their big night in Paris than a very-very fortunate win against Southampton which would surely have helped their mental strength gain a gargantuan boost, and what a time for that to happen. Arsenal are famous (or infamous) for ...

Embed from Getty Images   Four games have been played in this year’s campaign and it already looks like one of the most exciting Ligue 1 seasons in recent years, largely because of a more open title race. Friday 9 September Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 Saint-Étienne Venue – Parc des Princes ...

Embed from Getty Images   After just three games in the new Ligue 1 campaign there are already a number of twists and turns that could affect both ends of the table. Friday 26 August Marseille 2-0 Lorient Venue – Stade Vélodrome Marseille got their first league win of the ...

Embed from Getty Images   Inter Milan have signed midfielder Joao Mario for £38.4 million – the most expensive fee received by a Portuguese club for a Portuguese player. The 23-year-old’s sale to Inter Milan surpasses the fees paid by Manchester United to Sporting Lisbon for Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani. In ...

Embed from Getty Images   UEFA conducted the draw for the 2016-17 Champions League group stages in Monaco today. The draw pulled out some fine ties and a few sensational returns. Debutants and Premier League champions Leicester City have got a fairly favourable draw. They will square off against Portugal’s FC ...

Embed from Getty Images   The second round of Ligue 1 fixtures was complimentary to a number of sides’ defensive strengths as there were a total of seven clean sheets during the weekend. Friday 19 August Lyon 2-0 Caen Venue – Stade des Lumieres Alexandre Lacazette and Lyon continued their ...