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After six goal involvements in 21 appearances during half-a-season with Championship side Middlesbrough last term, Folarin Balogun notched seven in his first six Ligue 1 matches – four starts – as Stade Reims reaped the rewards of their Arsenal loanee’s ever-improving growth abroad. Now with uncertainty over his long-term future in north London, suitors across Europe are circling. Continue reading “Milan rivals, Leipzig, Monaco and Villarreal linked with Arsenal’s £34m-rated Balogun”
The 22-year-old, capped by Belgium from under-17 to under-21 level, has settled quickly to life under compatriot Vincent Kompany in Lancashire – six goals and two assists since his August transfer – and French reports today suggest he’ll be the man tasked with replacing Amine Harit in Morocco’s World Cup squad after the Marseille midfielder’s nasty knee injury on Sunday. Continue reading “Anass Zaroury: Who is Burnley winger replacing Amine Harit in Morocco’s World Cup squad?”
After Tuesday’s confirmation from the Professional Football League (LFP) that the 2019-20 Ligue 1 season cannot be completed, Paris Saint-Germain have been declared champions. Marseille and Rennes will compete in next season’s Champions League, while Lorient are Ligue 2 champions and will be promoted alongside Lens.
Mario Balotelli has finally agreed terms to join Marseille on a six-month loan deal from rivals OGC Nice, after talks had broken down over a proposed move last summer.
Continue reading “Mario Balotelli seals loan move to Marseille until season’s end”
Gaetan Laborde’s well-taken brace – as well as a first league goal for Paul Lasne – were enough to propel Montpellier into second in the Ligue 1 standings after an accomplished display this evening.
Continue reading “Montpellier 3-0 Marseille: Laborde’s brace helps send hosts second in Ligue 1”
After a strenuous week for them across all competitions, at least there’s a positive to share for Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side.
Continue reading “Frustrating week aside, RB Leipzig’s Marcel Sabitzer pens contract extension”
Marseille’s talented young defender Boubacar Kamara has ended speculation on his future, at least in the short-term, by signing his first professional contract – a three-year deal with the Ligue 1 side.
Continue reading “Marseille’s teenage starlet Boubacar Kamara pens new deal, ending speculation”
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