Bristol Bears made it two victories out of two in this season’s Challenge Cup as they saw off Zebre Parma 35-19 at Ashton Gate on Sunday. The Bears, who prevailed at Perpignan in their opening game last week, produced an impressive first-half showing to lay the foundations for a bonus-point win on home soil. Second-row …
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In his interview with L’Équipe for an issue dedicated to his 50th birthday, Zinédine Zidane spoke at length about his career, but also about his future, notably addressing the links to the Paris Saint-Germain job. […] What do you have left to accomplish? To keep managing. I still have the desire to. And then, why not be …
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As reported by RMC, Marseille are now expected to pursue a permanent transfer for Arsenal defender William Saliba after the 21-year-old France international’s successful loan spell with OM this season. The outlet report that Marseille are willing to commit €25m to €30m to sign the centre-back who became Jorge Sampaoli’s defensive leader in the second …
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In an official communiqué from FC Lorient, the club has officially announced the departure of manager Christophe Pélissier, after his position was in doubt over the last two weeks. Club president Loïc Féry informed Pélissier of his decision to sack the manager last week, as a financial agreement of €3-4m was found between both parties …
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RMC Sport report this afternoon that Christophe Galtier will be at the Paris Saint-Germain training ground next Monday for the start of pre-season, as he awaits confirmation on his nomination as Mauricio Pochettino’s successor. His departure from Nice has now been confirmed, with Lucien Favre replacing him as the Swiss coach returns to Les Aiglons, but …
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Foot Mercato report today that Brest have reached an agreement with Wydad Casablanca for young defender Achraf Dari, having beaten fellow Ligue 1 side Angers to the 23-year-old’s signature with an 11th-hour offer. Le SCO had looked all but set to secure Dari’s signature for a fee of €2.5m, but the Bretons have trumped their offer …
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Nice-Matin report that Monaco defender Benoît Badiashile is once again the subject of interest from clubs across the continent in this transfer window, with La Liga side Sevilla notably a contender for the French defender. The centre-half, who made 24 appearances and scored once in what was an injury-blighted season for him, remains on the radar …
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Following his 6-month spell at the Groupama Stadium, Tetê (22) is set to stay, according to L’Équipe. Lyon have reportedly negotiated another loan deal with the player’s parent club, Shakhtar Donetsk, who were reluctant to let the player go on a permanent transfer deal, demanding a €25m transfer fee. As a result, the Brazilian will …
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Mohamed Toubache-Ter is reporting that Clermont Foot striker Mohamed Bayo (24) is set to arrive in Lille on Monday to finalise a move to the former Ligue 1 champions. According to previous reports from Foot Mercato, the fee is thought to be in the region of €10-€11m. Unless there is a change in situation, Bayo will now fly …
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Click:cnc machining shops near me Marseille have this afternoon unveiled Igor Tudor as the club’s new manager, with the Croatian replacing Jorge Sampaoli after the Argentine’s shock exit on Friday. The former Juventus assistant, who was managing fellow Serie A club Hellas Verona this past season before leaving the club in May, has signed a …
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