Legendary French jockey Olivier Peslier, who punters nicknamed ‘Blue Samurai’, to retire this week at 53
LEGEND of the saddle Olivier Peslier will hang up his boots later this week after an incredible 35-year career.
The Frenchman banged home 3,700...
Ex-Liverpool star accused of 'slapping opponent' in tunnel after game – but club denies it
Former Liverpool star Albert Riera - who is now the manager of Bordeaux - has found himself in hot water after he was accused of slapping an...
Bordeaux deny allegations that manager Albert Riera 'SLAPPED an opposition player'... after the forgotten Liverpool star's side were beaten 2-1 by St Etienne
According to RMC Sport , a journalist from beIN Sports, who was at the match, claimed that the Bordeaux manager 'slapped' the unidentified opponent...
Super Falcons to Face Brazil in Olympic Opener, Spain and Japan Next
The Super Falcons of Nigeria are gearing up for an exciting start to their Olympic campaign as they prepare to face Brazil in their opening fixture...
My dad was a footballer who scored against Man Utd in Champions League – I’m making my own way playing at The Masters
FROM scoring Champions League goals to teeing off at The Masters – there are sports genes in the Pavon family.
Michel Pavon is a former French...
Knifeman gunned down in frenzy of police machine gun fire in Bordeaux after 'killing one and wounding another'
There was no early indication as to the motive of the stabbings, but it came on a night of high tension across France, following warnings of an...
How Arsenal lined up the last time they faced Bayern Munich in 10-2 humiliation with World Cup winners and Man Utd flop
ARSENAL fielded a future Manchester United flop and TWO World Cup winners the last time they faced Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
The...
Feeding cattle to breaking barriers: Nepal goal machine Sabitra Bhandari
The 26-year-old has had to overcome obstacles to reach the French top flight with Guingamp. Now she wants change
On a bleak Monday in February,...
Bordeaux's Elis gradually recovering from surgery
Honduras striker Alberth Elis "is waking up" from an induced coma after suffering a head injury while playing for Bordeaux, his family said Wednesday.
Bordeaux forward Alberth Elis still in hospital after ‘significant head impact’
Elis removed from the action on a stretcher after eight minutes of on-pitch treatment and later placed into an induced coma.
Bordeaux's Elis has surgery after head injury
Bordeaux forward Alberth Elis has undergone surgery after sustaining a serious head injury during a Ligue 2 match against Guingamp, his club said...
European football roundup: Rugani scores 95th-minute winner for Juventus
Juve beat Frosinone 3-2 after injury-time goal
Bordeaux's Alberth Elis in hospital after head collision
Daniele Rugani scored an added time goal...
Bordeaux star 'placed in induced coma' after sickening clash of heads
Bordeaux winger Alberth Elis was stretchered off after a sickening head collision just 34 seconds into his side's Ligue 2 clash with Guingamp on...
Bordeaux’s Alberth Elis taken to hospital after head collision in Guingamp match
The incident took place 34 seconds into his side’s eventual 1-0 Ligue 2 victory over Guingamp.
Bordeaux's Alberth Elis taken to hospital after head collision in Guingamp match
Bordeaux have confirmed attacker Alberth Elis was taken to hospital for what appeared to be a serious head injury, sustained after colliding with...
Former MLS star Alberth Elis 'placed in induced coma' after suffering horrific head injury 34 seconds into Bordeaux's Ligue 2 match with Guingamp as Kylian Mbappe sends message of support
Former Major League Soccer star Alberth Elis has reportedly been placed in an induced coma after a clash of heads while playing for Bordeaux.
Bordeaux winger Alberth Elis 'placed in an induced coma' after sickening head clash in the first minute of French second division match
The Honduras international was playing for Bordeaux in the league clash when the sickening collision occurred, just 34 seconds into the game...
Bordeaux star Alberth Elis 'placed in an induced coma' after suffering horror head clash
Bordeaux winger Alberth Elis was taken to hospital following a clash of heads with Guingamp defender Donatien Gomis 34 seconds into the two teams'...
Bordeaux star Alberth Elis rushed to hospital after horror head clash in first 34 seconds
Alberth Elis was taken to hospital after suffering a head injury while playing for Bordeaux.
Adli recalls battle to earn his spot at Milan and Zlatan’s ‘shut up and work’ message
By: Oliver Fisher
AC Milan midfielder Yacine Adli has recalled his journey from seemingly being an afterthought in the mind of head coach Stefano...
Khadija Shaw Pushing Manchester City to End Chelsea's Dominance in WSL
Photo by Visionhaus/Getty ImagesA look at a real star of a player. Manchester City are blessed with some of the best strikers in the world at the...
Revolution reportedly interested in Alberth Elis, had $1.6 million bid rejected
FOXBOROUGH, MA– The New England Revolution have reportedly expressed interest in signing Honduras winger Alberth Elis. He would occupy a senior...
Preview: Bordeaux vs. Nice - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Coupe de France clash between Bordeaux and Nice, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Napoli 'have made an offer' for Sheffield United's ex-Nottingham Forest and Bordeaux man
Serie A side Napoli have reportedly made an offer for Sheffield United defender Anel Ahmedhodzic.
Everton Women 3-0 Aston Villa: Adobe Women's FA Cup 4th Round
Photo by Emma Simpson - Everton FC/Everton FC via Getty Images,Blues book place in next round A dominant Everton Women side roared into the fifth...
AC Milan Sweep Aside AS Roma 3-1 As Yacine Adli Bags First Rossoneri Goal
Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty ImagesThe Rossoneri continue to build their gap in third place and their resilience is rewarded. AC Milan welcomed AS...
On This Day (15th January 1997): Roker's FA Cup history ends with a moment of genius!
Photo by David Hewitson/EMPICS via Getty ImagesIn the third fixture against Arsenal in quick succession the Lads attempted to prolong Roker Park's...
Atlanta United sign center-back Stian Gregersen from French side Bordeaux
Atlanta United have bolstered their defense with the signing of Stian Gregersen.
Atlanta United sign defender Stian Gregersen from Bordeaux
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
Atlanta United have acquired Norwegian international center back Stian Gregersen from French second-division side...
Ligue 1's reduction to 18 teams is helping clubs at home and in Europe | Eric Devin
There was moaning when the league was slimmed down but stronger sides are being fielded in various competitions
When France made the decision to go...
Football Without Fans – French CSC
French CSC… Founded in 1998, with the FIFA World Cup in France 1998 as the catalyst to bring together the smaller groups and pockets of individual...
FC Barcelona News: 4 January 2024
Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty ImagesA round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors The squad for the game against Las Palmas - FC...
Christophe Dugarry slams Kylian Mbappé over his on again off again summer move
Kylian Mbappé could be leaving PSG in the summer, but one World Cup winner is not having any of it.
Kylian Mbappé and his summer plans are the...
RUMOR: Atlanta United nearing a deal to sign Bordeaux defender
Atlanta United’s strategic maneuvering culminates in the acquisition of center-back Stian Gregersen from Bordeaux in a noteworthy $2 million deal....
Barcelona confirm Marcos Alonso has undergone surgery
Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty ImagesThe defender is set for a lay-off Barcelona have confirmed that defender Marcos Alonso has...
That Chelsea fan got me thinking…
My nearest big team where I live in France is FC Girondins de Bordeaux. I've never been to watch them but then I'm in good company with everyone...
Barcelona announce goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has had successful back surgery
Barcelona have announced that all has gone to plan for German goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, after he flew to Bordeaux for back surgery. Ter...
Bronze rages against dying of light with James the rising star | Louise Taylor
Lucy Bronze covered whole pitch but was lucky not to give away a penalty against Scotland as Lauren James scored twice
On a bitter Glasgow night...
Carlos Corberan sets West Brom star new challenge after what happened
Carlos Corberan has set Josh Maja a new challenge to earn his first West Brom start, suggesting the striker must become fitter to play more...
Photo: Adli cites new Curva Sud chant in Instagram post – “I won’t leave you”
By: Isak Möller
Yacine Adli has made it clear several times just how much it means for him to wear the AC Milan. In a new post on his Instagram, he...
Where Alex Song’s team-mates from final Arsenal game are now including club legend and flop-turned-failed-restaurateur
ALEX SONG has retired from football and many of his final Arsenal team-mates have gone on to lives outside of the sport.
The former Gunner...
I was managing non-league players a year ago but now I coach £100m Man Utd transfer target who’s already a world star
IT is a mark of David Webb's unconventional career that this time last year he was managing non-league players at York and now he is coaching...
Weirdest reasons footballers have been sacked including mud-wrestling and defecating in the woods
Football clubs often have to deal with players breaking rules but it’s very rare for stars on big money to end up sacked.
Managers find themselves...
The weirdest reasons football transfers failed to happen – ‘Why do you want Zidane when we've got Sherwood?’
Endless amounts of transfer deals never come to fruition every single window despite hours and hours of negotiations.
Often money serves as the...
Where Fabregas’ old Arsenal team-mates are now from ace playing in Djibouti to backpack seller as Cesc becomes manager
CESC FABREGAS has started his first managerial job at Como – and it turns out many of his ex-Arsenal team-mates are also working as coaches.
In...
Toulouse vs Liverpool LIVE commentary: Klopp aiming to maintain perfect Europa League record but Reds struggle in France – kick-off time, team news and how to follow
Liverpool will be out to continue their perfect record in the Europa League this season when they travel to take on Toulouse, live on talkSPORT...
Toulouse vs Liverpool odds, free bets and tips on Bet365
Toulouse take on Liverpool on Thursday night for the reverse fixture in the Europa League group stages.
Toulouse vs Liverpool odds
Toulouse were...
How Newcastle used Lady Gaga’s private jet last time they were in Europe under Pardew with huge double bed and mirrors
LAST season’s top four finish for Newcastle ensured that they’d be spending this season playing in Europe’s elite competition – The Champions...
Brazil to Jordan: footballers who share their name with another country | The Knowledge
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Why did Eric Cantona kick a fan?
ERIC Cantona is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers to ever grace the field.
But in spite of his glittering career, Cantona is...
Former Barca player says Koundé is a “horrible” right-back
Photo by JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty ImagesChristophe Dugarry said his countryman was a much better central defender Christophe Dugarry, who once...
I got suspended at Liverpool, punched teammate at Galatasaray but now I’m one of Europe’s most highly-rated coaches
Former Liverpool winger Albert Riera has been named as the new manager of Bordeaux.
The 41-year-old was only named as manager of Slovenian top tier...
Ex-Liverpool winger whose first press conference was stormed by ultras set to take over fallen giants
Former Liverpool wideman Albert Riera looks poised to become the new manager of Girondins de Bordeaux
Former Liverpool winger - who was exiled from Reds for criticism of Rafa Benitez - 'is set to be named as the new Bordeaux boss', just 81 days after accepting his current job in Slovenia
The Spanish international joined the Reds in 2008 and spent two years at the club, scoring five goals and nine assists in 56 appearances.
Forgotten Liverpool flop suspended by Rafa Benitez lands new management job just 81 days after accepting current role
FORMER Liverpool winger Albert Riera is set to be named as the new manager of Bordeaux.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, a deal has...
What happened next to forgotten Man Utd wonderkids who were meant to become world-class but never made it
MANCHESTER UNITED have a reputation for bringing through world-class talent from their youth-team.
The Red Devils have produced hot prospects for...
Milan Boss Full of Praise for Up-And-Coming Midfielder
It's been a while since Milan signed Yacine Adli from Bordeaux as one of the most exciting French talents. Stefano Pioli's men have been patient...
Agent said Celtic wanted £2.4m striker and he's scored just one goal since
Josh Maja, last season’s 17-goal top scorer, was always going to be a difficult man to replace, especially after Bordeaux missed out on promotion...
Adli discusses overcoming difficult moments: “Tomori asked me what I would do”
By: Oliver Fisher
Yacine Adli has admitted that there were some difficult moments for him personally while he wasn’t playing much, but relished his...
Lionel Messi’s heartbreaking decision before moving to Inter Miami
Lionel Messi’s move to the MLS and his new adventure with Inter Miami came at a bittersweet cost – the painful separation from his beloved Bordeaux...
Lionel Messi opens up on painful decision he and wife Antonela made to leave behind their pet dog, Hulk, when they moved from Barcelona to Miami
Lionel Messi 's move to the MLS came with the costly pain of having to leave the family's pet Bordeaux Mastiff at his home in Barcelona.
Barca eyeing two low-cost options as back-up to Romeu
Photo by Seskim Photo/MB Media/Getty ImagesThe club are already thinking about more signings Although the transfer window may have slammed shut, FC...
London City Lionesses sign Paige Culver from Turbine Potsdam
London City Lionesses have signed 26-year-old defender Paige Culver from Frauen Bundesliga outfit Turbine Potsdam. The American has also played for...
Thierry Henry plan for Sekou Mara already working as Southampton forward scores for France U21s
Southampton's 21-year-old forward has failed to win over supporters following his transfer from Bordeaux last season but could discover his form...
Out-of-work Rangers hero ‘holds talks with top European club’ over manager job
GENNARO GATTUSO could be set for a return to management after being sacked by Valencia in January.
The Rangers hero has been out of work since...
Deadline Day: Sunderland set to complete signing of 20-year-old Paris St Germain right back
Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty ImagesSunderland look set to replace Lynden Gooch with a 20-year-old right back from Paris St Germain, according to...
The weirdest reasons football transfers didn’t happen – ‘Why do you want Zidane when we've got Sherwood?’
So many transfer deals never come to fruition after hours and hours of negotiations.
Often money serves as the explanation for a failed transfer,...
Former Man Utd star appears to tell club to SACK him as manager in bizarre rant after 4-1 home loss
A LEGENDARY former Manchester United defender has bizarrely appeared to tell his club to SACK HIM as manager.
French World Cup winning icon...
Leicester City’s Move For Player Slow, Clarification Expected At Start Of Next Week
Leicester City are yet to reach an agreement with Galatasaray for their winger Yunus Akgun who is also a target for Bordeaux.
The post Leicester...
Lionel Messi has only spared four clubs in his entire career as Inter Miami star shines once again
Lionel Messi scored again as Inter Miami thrashed Philadelphia Union to book their place in the Leagues Cup final.
Messi scored his ninth goal in...
Mayhem as wild Saint-Etienne fans fight among THEMSELVES at Ligue 2 match against Rodez
CHAOS erupted as Saint-Etienne fans fought amongst themselves during their game versus Rodez.
The shocking scenes occurred ahead of the Ligue 2...
Brendan Rodgers tips midfielder to add fuel to Celtic fire after being ‘seriously impressed’ by Athletic display
BRENDAN RODGERS has urged David Turnbull to be revved up and ready to drive into Celtic’s starting line-up.
Turnbull scored against Athletic...
Ex-France striker sends message as West Brom agree terms for new signing
Former France striker Jimmy Briand has sent a message to new West Brom signing Josh Maja. Taking to Instagram, Maja announced his move to the...
Two in, two out so far for Albion
With just a few days left until the start of the season, but the end of the transfer window still four weeks away, Albion have finally started...
Forgotten Celtic star Ismaila Soro at centre of transfer battle as two clubs fight over Hoops flop
CELTIC forgotten man Ismaila Soro looks set to return to Israeli football this week with Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Be’er Sheva battling it out to...
View: West Brom may be on verge of gamechanger double transfer
West Brom have sprung into life with a deal for ex-Sunderland striker Josh Maja closing in [Express and Star, 1 August], while the club are hopeful...
West Brom still want Leeds & Watford target despite imminent striker signing - reports
West Brom are still in the market for more forward signings despite the imminent arrival of free agent striker Josh Maja, according to Express &...
West Brom close in on striker Josh Maja free transfer
Albion are on closing in on the free transfer of former Sunderland and Bordeaux striker Josh Maja.
I’m 26 and have already cost a whopping £126m in transfer fees, I nearly joined Arsenal but now I’m in Saudi Arabia
MALCOM is only 26-years-old but has already cost a whopping £126million in transfer fees.
The Brazilian winger nearly joined Arsenal in 2018 but...
I’m former wonderkid who became a Netflix star before completing huge Euro transfer… now I’m unemployed at 24
FORMER Sunderland star Josh Maja is unemployed after he was released from Bordeaux.
The 24-year-old was one of the stars of the hit Netflix show...
Forgotten former Barcelona man who Arsenal fans were devastated to miss out on set for £52m Saudi Arabia transfer
FORMER Barcelona winger Malcom is reportedly closing in on a move to Al Hilal.
The Saudi Pro League giants have already signed several players...
My dad’s a Real Madrid and Spain legend.. he never understood my dream but now I’m dancing with the National Ballet
THE DAUGHTER of Real Madrid and Spain legend who is now an international ballet star has revealed how her father “never understood” her dancing...
My dad's a Real Madrid and Spain legend.. he never understood my dream but now I'm dancing with the National Ballet
THE DAUGHTER of Real Madrid and Spain legend who is now an international ballet star has revealed how her father “never understood” her dancing...
Opinion: Sheffield Wednesday should swoop for 'quality' 16-goal free agent
Ex-Sunderland striker Josh Maja is available as a free agent this summer, following the expiry of his contract with Bordeaux. New Sheffield...
High-profile Rangers striker now being tipped to move to Ligue 1 club - report
High-profile Rangers striker target Josh Maja has been tipped to move to Ligue 1 Lorient after the expiration of his contract at Girondins de...
In those barren years Celtic still had individual brilliance and John Collins was a stand out
In July 1990 Celtic made a very public statement of intent in their attempts to challenge a very wealthy Rangers side, now very much bedding is as...