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# Ligue 1

All time
# doubt
PSG star hints at retirement next year
Uruguay international Edinson Cavani has just over a year left on his contract.
# new arrival
Cesc Fabregas completes move to Ligue 1 strugglers Monaco
The Spaniard made his final appearance for Chelsea during last week’s FA Cup win over Nottingham Forest.
# Adios
Fabregas tips Chelsea youngster for 'the very top' ahead of his imminent departure
The Spaniard has told Callum Hudson-Odoi that he will be disappointed if the 18-year-old doesn’t ‘really make it’.
# Paris Payday
'I would never prostitute my ideals and dreams' - Buffon says PSG move wasn't about money
The goalkeeper was expected to end his career at Juventus.
# statement
Barcelona confirm interest in PSG star but deny breaking transfer rules
‘FC Barcelona refute the existence of any type of agreement with PSG player Adrien Rabiot.’
# Trouble For Thierry
'Winning without desire is hard' - Henry's Monaco plunged deeper into crisis by impressive Lyon
A 3-0 defeat sees Monaco second from bottom in Ligue 1.
# Called Off
Security worries in France mean 4 games in Ligue 1 this weekend have now been postponed
Authorities are expecting more anti-government demonstrations this weekend.
# Claim
'Every great player, at least one day, has to play in the Premier League'
Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar suggested he may be interested in move to England in the future.
# theatrics
Pele on Neymar: 'The God of football gave you the gift. What you do complicates it'
The PSG star was criticised for perceived theatrics at the World Cup and the Brazilian legend thinks he should focus on using his ability more
# Relief
Henry's Monaco move out of Ligue 1 relegation zone for first time in 10 weeks
Radamel Falcao scored both goals in a vital win over Amiens.
# Going nowhere
'I never said I'd like to leave': Liverpool's £39 million midfielder dismisses link to PSG
Fabinho said he has no interest in leaving the Reds to join the Ligue 1 champions.
# Disappointment
'I won a Europa League, a World Cup, what else do I have to do to win the Ballon d'Or?'
Luka Modric claimed the award for 2018.
# groining it in
Neymar injured at Bordeaux as PSG's Ligue 1 win streak ends at 14
PSG saw Neymar forced off through injury as they dropped points for the first time in Ligue 1 this season with a draw at Bordeaux.
# problems
Thierry Henry's Monaco 19th in 20-team Ligue 1 after latest loss
The Ligu 1 club remain mired in 19th place in the 20-team division.
# Top Picks
'I do not deserve the Ballon d'Or. I think there are players who have been better than me'
The Chelsea and Belgium star believes Kylian Mbappe deserves to win the award.
# clinical
PSG star Cavani's hat-trick adds to Thierry Henry's woes
The Arsenal legend saw his depleted Monaco squad sustain more injury problems in a crushing 4-0 home Ligue 1 loss.
# hate
'Come and tell me these things to my face, we’ll see if the screen of your telephone will protect you'
Mario Balotelli has fired back after once again being the victim of unsavoury comments.
# Big Money
Monaco deny allegation president to receive €124 million from Mbappe deal
The Ligue 1 club have strenuously refuted the claims.
# Leaky binders
PSG chief dismisses Football Leaks revelations as 'complete rubbish'
PSG and Manchester City reached settlements with the Uefa Club Financial Control Body in May 2014.
# leave us alone
PSG appeal to CAS to stop Uefa's Financial Fair Play investigation
The Ligue 1 club have appealed to CAS to stop the probe after Uefa re-opened its investigation.
# Thierry Henry
Henry still winless as struggling Monaco lose again at Reims
Henry has found it tough going in the Monaco hotseat so far.
# 12 deadly wins
Paris Saint-Germain set new winning record in Europe's top five leagues
A 12th straight victory to start the Ligue 1 season has seen PSG surpass Tottenham 58-year-old record.
# Not happy
Neymar urges officials to take action after objects thrown from the crowd during Marseille clash
Bottles and coins were thrown from a large of the Marseille contingent while the Brazilian was taking a corner for PSG.
# Inspiration
Henry: Wenger and Guardiola inspirations for my coaching career at Monaco
Lessons learned from Arsene Wenger and Pep Guardiola will aid Thierry Henry as he begins his coaching career at Monaco.
# Talented
Mbappe, Pulisic and Alexander-Arnold all shortlisted for inaugural Kopa Trophy
France Football has named 10 of the world’s best young footballers for 2018.
# Dominant
Mbappe scores four in 13 minutes as PSG romp Lyon
Paris Saint-Germain moved eight points clear at the top of Ligue 1 as Kylian Mbappe scored four goals in a 5-0 victory over Lyon.
# Praise
Neymar lauds 'winner' Tuchel and insists best is yet to come
Paris Saint-Germain lost their opening Champions League match at Liverpool, but Neymar is expecting the Ligue 1 side to improve.
# top talent
Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold makes shortlist for best young footballer in the world prize
Having scooped the Gold Boy award in 2017, PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe is favourite to win it back-to-back.
# No Chance
Guardiola rejects talk of Mbappe-Sterling swap deal
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says talk of Raheem Sterling being swapped for PSG star Kylian Mbappe is disrespectful and inaccurate.
# desordre
Ligue 1 game stopped for over 20 minutes due to crowd trouble as rivals clash for first time since '93
Montpellier beat Nimes 3-0 in Ligue 1 on Sunday but the game was paused during the second half due to crowd trouble.
# Superstar
Neymar eager to repay supporters' affection after giving shirt to crying boy
An emotional young fan met the forward as he left the pitch, and the 26-year-old insisted he was not angry at being substituted.
# Support
Mario Balotelli backed by team-mate amid overweight claims
The former Manchester City striker has been supported by Pierre-Lees Melou after reports emerged that he reported for training weighing over 100kg
# back of the net
Dimitri Payet fired home this stunning volley last night as Marseille jumped to second in Ligue 1
A 4-0 win for the home side and a cracking strike from the ex-West Ham player.
# Money Money Money
Bordeaux claim Henry didn't get manager's job for 'financial reasons'
The French club’s new owners walked away from talks after failing to agree terms with the former Gunners striker.
# Seeing Red
Furious Mbappe shown red card for pushing over opponent in wild end to PSG game
Kylian Mbappe found the net before being sent off as PSG needed a late rally to see off Nimes on the road.
# Sold
Moussa Dembele departs Celtic as forward agrees €20 million deal to join Lyon on five year contract
Celtic have confirmed that they have agreed a deal to sell Moussa Dembele to Ligue 1 club Lyon.
# Big boots to fill
Real Madrid's new signing handed number 7 shirt after €33m move from Lyon
Dominican striker Mariano Diaz returns to European champions after spending last season in France.
# Transfer
From the Championship to the Champions League: Belgium winger joins Monaco from West Brom
Former Tottenham player Nacer Chadli has a agreed a three-year deal with the Ligue 1 outfit.
# Work to do
Celtic in talks over Dembele future amid Ligue 1 interest, Rodgers confirms
Marseille and Lyon have been linked with a move for the Celtic striker.
# Case closed
Henry will not be Bordeaux coach, says club president
Bordeaux president Stephane Martin says negotiations with Thierry Henry have ended.