Team News

What’s up with the clubs around the country.

November 14th, 2009

Ligue 1 Internationals Recap (Saturday Only)

By: Sarah | Comments 4 Comments

This weekend brings us a a mix of World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers, World Cup Playoffs and friendlies.  Ligue 1 was represented across the globe– some in key matches that determine if their country to will be going to South Africa and/or Angola next year, others in less important (but, at times, [...]



November 12th, 2009

Debate: The Biggest Club in Ligue 1

By: Thomas | Comments 8 Comments

This is a question without a clear answer and one which causes fraught arguments among Ligue 1 fans worldwide, so we at the Ligue 1 Offside thought we’d start a discussion. There are several answers that frequently come up, along with a few unusual options. I’ll briefly list them here…
AS Saint-Etienne: Sainte have a very [...]

November 8th, 2009

Week 13: Grenoble Nolonger Pointless, Several Suffer Strokes Over OL-OM

By: Thomas | Comments 2 Comments

One of the most exciting weekends in memory culminates with “The Match of the Century” (That last part of the title is a joke, in case you were worried)
Le Mans UC 72 0 – 1 AJ Auxerre

AJA pushed into the top three, at least temporarily, as they eked out a win against Paolo Duarte’s side, [...]

November 8th, 2009

Liveblog: The Battle of the Olympiens

By: Thomas | Comments 13 Comments

At the request of those at the Lyon Offside, the Ligue 1 page is hosting a liveblog for today’s match at the Gerland.
Lyon vs. Marseille Liveblog

November 4th, 2009

Ligue 1 in Europe: Matchday 4 (Europa League)

By: Sarah | Comments 1 Comment

While Bordeaux, Lyon and Marseille have already been grabbing the headline this week with their performances in the Champion’s League, the attention now turns to Lille and Toulouse for their games in the Europa League.  I’ll be honest, given the Ligue 1 performances earlier this week, expectations are rising– will they be able to live [...]



November 4th, 2009

Ligue 1 in Europe: Matchday 4 (Wednesday Games only)

By: Sarah | Comments No Comments

So can Ligue 1 make it 3-0 today?  Bordeaux and Marseille both managed some amazing wins yesterdays with Bordeaux beating Munich 2-0 in Germany and Marseille crushing Zurich 6-1 at the Velodrome. Today Lyon are the last Ligue 1 team to play this week in the Champions League.  Be sure to check back tomorrow for [...]

November 3rd, 2009

Ligue 1 in Europe: Matchday 4 (Tuesday Games Only)

By: Sarah | Comments 6 Comments

Matchday 4 begins shortly (literally in almost an hour from the time of this post).  So let’s quickly rundown what Ligue 1 action is happening today. 

November 1st, 2009

A Quick Sunday Roundup

By: Thomas | Comments No Comments

Time to talk about today’s three matches…
Rennes 0-3 Valenciennes

Rennes dominated from the off, having a Peter Hansson goal wrongly dissalowed, followed by numerous chances including an Ekoko shot that hit the bar. The first goal came a little way into the second half, when Valenciennes’ new center-back Dianbobo Balde headed in from close range. This [...]

November 1st, 2009

Matchday 12: Saturday Highlights

By: Thomas | Comments No Comments

AJ Auxerre 2-1 Montpellier Hérault SC

Montpellier are beginning to lose their sheen. It seems they can’t hold up against traditional tough midtable sides like Rennes and Auxerre. They’ve also lost the surprise effect. Opposing managers now have an idea of what they’re up against, and have discovered the club’s weaknesses. Getting Ireneusz Jelen [...]

October 29th, 2009

Ligue 1 Jersey Competition: ASSE vs. Lyon

By: Thomas | Comments 4 Comments

So, after the spectacularly exciting quarterfinal draw, we’re on to the actual matches.  First off we have group four winners AS Saint-Etienne facing off against arch rivals Olympique Lyonnais, who came in as runners up in group two significantly behind winners Olympique de Marseille.  Here are my little reports on both jerseys from the group [...]






France National Team News
Offside RSS Feeds

Search The Offside


 

rounded_corners









Categories


rounded_corners

Send Your Tips!

Found a great story, photo or video that's perfect for The Offside?
Email france[at]theoffside[dot]com

Related Links


Write for The Offside

LATEST COMMENTS


Archives