Ligue 1

Pereira: Arokodare and Larsen not ready to start together for Wolves

Nigerians abroad: Moses Simon, Onuachu lead Paris FC, Trabzonspor to victory

Moses Simon provided an assist in Paris FC's 2-0 win over Lorient in the French Ligue 1 while Paul Onuachu scored and provided an assist in Trabzonspor's 4-0 win over Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig on Friday, Afrosport reports. Simon laid the ball for Ivory Coast forward Jean-Philippe Krasso for his fourth goal involvement (two goals, two assists) since his summer move from Nantes. 4...

PSG captain Marquinhos ruled out for weeks with thigh injury

PSG captain Marquinhos ruled out for weeks with thigh injury

Paris Saint-Germain has announced that captain and defender Marquinhos has been ruled out for the next couple of weeks after picking up a thigh injury, Afrosport reports. The 31-year-old Brazilian has been ever-present for the French capital outfit since joining from AS Roma in 2013, making 495 appearances, scoring 42 goals, providing 12 assists, and winning 35 titles, including the elusive UEFA Champions League last season....

Fati ready to contribute more for Monaco after netting brace in win over Metz

Fati ready to contribute more for Monaco after netting brace in win over Metz

Ansu Fati is ready to make more contributions to AS Monaco following his brace in Sunday's 5-2 Ligue 1 win over Metz, Afrosport reports. After missing pre-season following his loan move from FC Barcelona, the 22-year-old opened his goal account in the disappointing 4-1 loss to Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League. Fati, of Guinea-Bissau heritage, came on for Paris Brunner in the second half...

Marseille, PSG postponement sparks row as fixture clashes with Ballon d’Or gala in Paris

Marseille, PSG postponement sparks row as fixture clashes with Ballon d’Or gala in Paris

French football has been plunged into controversy after Marseille’s league match against Paris Saint-Germain was postponed owing to severe weather conditions, Afrosport reports. Ligue 1 announced the decision just few hours to kick-off at the Stade Vélodrome, with torrential rain and thunderstorms forecast across the region. League regulations stipulate that postponed fixtures must be played the following Monday, and the LFP has confirmed that this rule...