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Ligue 2 promotion, goalkeepers hold their clubs’ fate as pressure tests nerve
As the Ligue 2 run-in bites, goalkeepers are being cast as potential kingmakers in the promotion race. As reported by L'Équipe, their ability to handle pressure could tilt seasons.Steeve Elana,...
Tight timetable as French pro football governance reform targets 2026-27 start
France’s bill on professional sport, which includes reform of pro football governance and anti-piracy measures, is set to be debated in the National Assembly on 18 May.The Minister of Sports,...
Saint-Étienne look to extend Lucas Stassin’s contract
Lucas Stassin (21) was seemingly desperate to leave AS Saint-Étienne last summer, following the club’s relegation back to Ligue 2. The Belgium international was notably the subject of interest from...
Could a striker from Ligue 2 help the Belgian Red Devils at the World Cup?
Two seasons ago, Saint-Etienne parted with a decent amount of money to bring in Lucas Stassin from Westerlo. The then teenage striker had just scored nine goals in 27 games...
Nantes fans drift between fatalism and fatigue before Auxerre test in survival fight
According to L'Équipe, Nantes head to Auxerre on Saturday at 19:00 needing a result to keep play-off hopes alive, yet the city feels resigned as the 17th-placed eight-time French champions...
Saint-Étienne to host Dunkerque with stronger squad in Ligue 2
Saint-Étienne host Dunkerque on Saturday at 20:00 with Maxime Bernauer and Mahmoud Jaber available, and captain Gautier Larsonneur set to start in goal as they continue their promotion push. Five...
Bastia risk further sanctions after 13 March stadium unrest
Bastia risk further sanctions after serious unrest at Armand-Cesari on 13 March, minutes after a 0-1 home loss to Boulogne-sur-Mer.According to L'Équipe, the LFP disciplinary commission will rule on Wednesday...
‘I refuse to work in these conditions’ – Olivier Pantaloni confirms Lorient exit
FC Lorient head coach Olivier Pantaloni has confirmed he’ll not extend his stay in Morbihan upon the expiry of his contract in June. Despite a remarkable record in two seasons...
National top three all beaten as Le Puy, Fleury and Versailles join Ligue 2 race
A chaotic night in National saw leaders Dijon, Sochaux and Rouen all lose on matchday 28, opening up the fight for third. L'Équipe notes the promotion chase has tightened as...
Playing first can cut both ways for Red Star
Red Star are the only Ligue 2 top-five side playing on Friday, facing Laval at 20:00, and they will open the run-in with the value of going first up for...