Friday 16 December, 2005

Report: Lille end Lyon run

As was the case last season, Lille have become the first team to beat Lyon, running out surprise 3-1 winners at the Stade Gerland. More

Houllier: Lyon on revenge mission

Lyon boss Gérard Houllier admits his team will be looking for revenge for last season’s Champions’ League exit when they take on PSV Eindhoven in February. More

UEFA Cup:
French quintet in with a shout

All five French clubs will fancy their chances of reaching the last 16 of the UEFA Cup after Friday’s draw. Marseille’s clash with Bolton is arguably the pick of the ties. More

Zokora eyes Premiership switch

St Etienne's Didier Zokora has reiterated his desire to move to the Premiership, listing Arsenal and Manchester United as his preferred clubs. More

Champions' League:
Lyon land PSV re-match

Lyon have been offered the chance to gain revenge on PSV Eindhoven after they were drawn with the Dutch club in the Champions' League. More

Deroff red card rescinded

Strasbourg's Yves Deroff has had his red card taken away by the French League despite breaking the leg of Nancy's Adailton in the challenge. More

Gillot hails Lens character

Lens boss Francis Gillot was full of praise for his team after their dramatic UEFA Cup win over Sampdoria. More

Cissé to snub Marseille

Djibril Cissé looks set to turn down a move to Marseille after declaring his commitment to Liverpool. More

Preview: Lyon take on nemesis Lille

The mini-industry devoted to predicting when Lyon will lose their first match is sure to be going strong again when Lille come to town on Friday.

Thursday 15 December, 2005

A dramatic stoppage-time winner from Issam Jemaa secured Lens a place in the last 32 of the UEFA Cup at Sampdoria's expense. Report

Monaco qualified for the next round of the UEFA Cup as Group A winners following a 2-1 victory over CSKA Sofia. Report

Monaco looking to finish job

Monaco are keen to avoid any complacency as they vie to qualify for the last 32 of the UEFA Cup at home to CSKA Sofia this evening. More

Maicon on verge of Inter switch

Inter have agreed an unofficial deal for Monaco’s Brazilian full-back Douglas Maicon, according to reports in Italy. More

PSG players speak up for Fournier

A number of senior Paris Saint-Germain players have leapt to the defence of under-fire boss Laurent Fournier. More

Lens set for Sampdoria test

Lens find their UEFA Cup future hanging in the balance as they prepare to host Serie A side Sampdoria this evening. More

Landreau weighing up offers

Long-serving Nantes goalkeeper Mickaël Landreau could be set to quit the Stade de la Beaujoire next month as doubts about his future persist. More

OM hoping for stadium enlargement

Plans have been unveiled to expand the capacity of Marseille's Stade Vélodrome from 60,000 to 80,000 places. More

Duguépéroux savours late rally

A late comeback from Strasbourg against Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday had the Ligue 1 strugglers' Coach Jacky Duguépéroux purring. More

Fernandez: Mission accomplished

Marseille Coach Jean Fernandez was a happy man after his side saw off Dinamo Bucharest 2-1 to top UEFA Cup Group F. More

Boloni tries to stay positive

Rennes boss Laszlo Boloni put on a brave face after watching his team lose their final UEFA Cup pool game 5-1 away to PAOK Salonika. More