Scoring three times in Ligue 1 before even making a senior start, the then-17-year-old Elye Wahi’s talent was immediately obvious as he emerged at Montpellier in late 2020. Although the …
Opinion
Marseille President Pablo Longoria: “With Ligue 1, we need to think about stopping competition during AFCON”.
by Tom AbadieThis summer transfer window has been particularly active in Marseille, but many have duly noted that many of the new arrivals are African players, who could be involved at the …
A seemingly uninformed Mauricio Pochettino’s dismissive answer: “there isn’t much to say” when asked about new signing Lesley Ugochukwu wasn’t promising. The 19-year-old’s talent and sky-high ceiling are well-known to …
Analysis | Why a Kylian Mbappé loan move is likely and assessing the options. Chelsea? Juventus? MLS?
by Adam WhitePSG and Kylian Mbappé are both unlikely to change their minds. Having informed the club in writing that he won’t be extending, Mbappé is intent on staying put for the …
Uniqueness can be a burden. Nuanced tactics mean elite players must be adaptable and master all aspects of the game – there’s no hiding from meticulous analysts as lopsided talents …
Lyon were defeated 1-0 on Wednesday afternoon, as they played Manchester United in their second pre-season friendly at Murrayfield. Donny van de Beek gave the Red Devils their second victory …
Analysis | Which striker will PSG sign? Assessing the targets from Harry Kane to Victor Osimhen
by Adam WhitePSG desperately want to sign a number nine this summer. However, in a complex and costly market, each of their five targets carries complications. Here’s the state of play and …
Despite PSG coasting to another underwhelming title, Ligue 1 was arguably more competitive than ever last season. Although a title race never really emerged, Lens finished just one point behind …
France have duly made it out of their group, kicking off their U21 European Championship in perfect fashion. However, criticism could be levelled at the style of play. Thankfully, not …
Value is becoming increasingly rare for Premier League clubs in the transfer market. While clubs like Brighton have artfully engineered precise, intelligent, and extensive recruitment programs to help them over-perform, …
Feature | An experienced Switzerland side stands between France and qualification for the quarter-finals
by Tom AbadieSo far, so good. France’s U21 squad have managed two wins in as many games, despite performances arguably being below par. This has also been a pattern for Ripoll’s teams …
The coming season is likely to be one of transition at Spurs. With no European football and striker Harry Kane’s future in doubt, the Tottenham that starts next season could …