Ligue 1: Matchday 12
By: Sarah |
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Lets start with the obvious– what happened to Matchday 11? Well, remember when France didn’t qualify for the World Cup as first in their group and were forced to participate in the play-off games? Well, in a bid to support international players in Ligue 1, matchday 11 was pushed back to December to avoid fatigue. And voila– that is how we are at round 12. This decision was generally supported and applauded by the parties involved– especially Domenech. Funny how worried he is considering they are just playing “England B” (definitely his words, not mine– I am Irish afterall!).
Now on to the mini previews…
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Category: France Ligue 1French Football Dose: 10/30/09
By: Thomas | 2 Comments
Links to click as you watch the lasted Ligue 1 video propaganda…
1) Thierry Henry, Franck Ribery, and Sonia Bompastor will represent France at the FIFA awards. (L’Equipe)
2) Monsieur Henry is the favorite, or so say the FIFA-Castrol rankings. (Castrol)
3) The France jerseys for World Cup 2010 have been leaked. (Football Shirt Culture)
4) Shedding light on OL’s injury problems. (Dirty Tackle)
5) Video Review: OM-PSG Cancellation. (SoccerLens)
6) There’s a new Vieira to go with the new Zidane. (Everything French Soccer)
7) Michel Bastos has FINALLY been called up for the Seleção. (Ligue 1)
Tags: Blogroll, Brazil, FIFA, France, France Ligue 1, France National Team, Franck Ribéry, French Football Dose, Highlight Videos, Jerseys, Lyon (OL), Michel Bastos, Mohamed Sissoko, Olympique de Marseille, Olympique Lyonnais, Paris Saint-Germain, Patrick Vieira, Sonia Bompastor, Thierry Henry, Zinedine ZidaneLigue 1 Jersey Competition: ASSE vs. Lyon
By: Thomas | 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 stage…
AS Saint-Etienne
I’ll admit it, I like Adidas shirts as a rule, they always look very professional. I do find that the green on this years kits is a little off for Sainte.Olympique Lyonnais
These kits are intriguing to me. I love the home shirt, but I am hitherto unimpressed by the avant-garde look of the away jerseys. I also like the fact that, at least for the time being, the front of the jersey carries no sponsor. In January, a change in laws regarding betting company sponsorship will mean that a new logo will be plastered across the front.
Matchday 10: Tops and Flops
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So lets see who starred and who disappointed in this week’s action… Read the rest of this entry »
French Football Dose: 10/25/09
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Lyon legend Juninho (currently playing for Al-Gharafa) is still a keepers worst nightmare from 30 yards out at the ripe old age of 34. Watch his spectacular goal in the Quatar Stars League while checking out these links…
1) In case you haven’t heard, the dreaded swine flu has made it’s mark on football. (Ligue 1)
2) Clint Eastwood gives an interesting ceremonial kickoff. (Dirty Tackle)
3) Another interesting take on Ligue 1 vs. EPL. (Unprofessional Foul)
4) PSG fans clash with police in Marseille. (ESPN)
5) The Ligue 1 magazine is available online. (FootPro)
6) Do upsets show the quality of Ligue 1? (Everything French Soccer)
7) Nike Classico virals are in vein. (Marseille Offside)
Goal of the Week: Round 10
By: Thomas | 2 Comments
Sorry for not getting one of these up last week…(emits stream of bad excuses). Virtual pat on the back to Park, winner from two weeks ago.
Nenê (Monaco), 86th minute, against Ibrahim Kone.
That’s quite a spectacular free-kick, putting Monaco ahead with four minutes left…
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Matchday 10: Saturday Highlights
By: Thomas | 3 Comments
If you’re lazy like me you’ll appreciate having all of these in one place.
FC Girondins de Bordeaux 3-0 Le Mans UC 72
Bordeaux, inspired by their victory against Bayern midweek, got back to winning ways against a Le Mans side currently sitting in the relegation zone.
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Category: Bordeaux (FCGB), Boulogne (USBCO), France Ligue 1, Grenoble (GF 38), Highlight Videos, Le Mans (MUC 72), Lorient (FCLBS), Lyon (OL), Match Recaps, Monaco (ASMFC), Montpellier (MHSC), Nancy (ASNL), Nice (OGCN), Rennes (SRFC), Saint-Étienne (ASSE), Sochaux (FCSM), Team News, Valenciennes (VAFC) Tags: Bayern Munich, Bordeaux (FCGB), Boulogne (USBCO), France Ligue 1, Grenoble (GF 38), Highlight Videos, Le Mans (MUC 72), Lorient (FCLBS), Lyon (OL), Match Recaps, Matchday 10, Monaco (ASMFC), Montpellier (MHSC), Nancy (ASNL), Nené, Nice (OGCN), Rennes (SRFC), Saint-Étienne (ASSE), Sochaux (FCSM), Team News, Valenciennes (VAFC)Preview: Matchday 10
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Though most of the world will be focusing on the Classico clash between OM and PSG, here is a quick rundown on the other Ligue 1 action this weekend. Read the rest of this entry »
Category: France Ligue 1Ligue 1 Jersey Competition: Quarterfinals
By: Thomas | 5 Comments
As I warned you a week ago, the polls closed today. The first and second place finishers have been put into the draw. The teams are…
Group Winners (Seeded):
AS Saint-Etienne
OGC Nice
Olympique de Marseille
AJ Auxerre
Second Place Finishers (Unseeded):
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard
AS Monaco FC
Olympique Lyonnais
Grenoble Foot 38
The draw will take place in the comments. Yes, I actually will put eight slips of paper in two bowls. Anyway, the group stages were a great success, a total of 180 votes were cast. Ready yourselves for the thrilling draw.
Ligue 1 In Europe: Review
By: Thomas | 2 Comments
Remember how everyone was saying this would be the Bundesliga’s year to push Serie A out of it’s number three spot? I think we’ve officially got a new candidate. This week contained monumental victories for Ligue 1. On Tuesday Lyon became only the second French club ever to win at Anfield, and are now undefeated in their group after playing each of the teams. Qualification should be a piece of cake for them now, as they will probably only require three points from the next three games to make it. Inara wrote an excellent review over on the Lyon Offside.
Category: Bordeaux (FCGB), Europa League, European competition, France Ligue 1, Highlight Videos, Lille (LOSCM), Lyon (OL), Marseille (OM), Match Recaps, Team News, Toulouse (TFC), UEFA Champions League Tags: Bayern Munich, Bordeaux (FCGB), Bundesliga, Europa League, European competition, FC Zurich, France Ligue 1, Genoa, Highlight Videos, Juventus, Lille (LOSCM), Liverpool FC, Lyon (OL), Maccabi Haifa, Marseille (OM), Match Recaps, Serie A, Shaktar Donetsk, Team News, Toulouse (TFC), UEFA Champions League
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