France’s lead over Portugal in the UEFA country coefficient shrank again this week after Portuguese clubs went unbeaten across three matchdays of European competition, SO FOOT.com reported. The gap between the two nations has narrowed to 3,146 points, down from 4,832 at the start of the season, according to 20 Minutes. France now sits on … Read more
RC Lens lost 9-1 to Como at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Wednesday night, a result that stands as the worst defeat in the club’s modern history and the heaviest ever suffered by a French team in European competition, SO FOOT.com reported. The margin eclipses the previous post-war low for Les Sang et Or, a seven-goal … Read more
Como delivered a 9-1 win over RC Lens at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, a result SO FOOT.com reported after the match, with Argentine midfielder Nico Paz scoring and captain Lucas Da Cunha insisting the three points mattered more than the margin. Playing in the mining basin of northern France, the Italian club found the space it needed … Read more
Raphinha embraces central attacking role under Hansi Flick at Barcelona FC Barcelona forward Raphinha has transformed his career at age 30 by transitioning from a winger into a prolific central striker under manager Hansi Flick, SO FOOT.com reported. The Brazilian international, who arrived at Camp Nou in 2022 as a right winger, has adapted his … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain now has a credible stopgap at center forward, and it is a homegrown one. Senny Mayulu has scored three goals and added one assist across his last three appearances — against Lyon and Le Havre in Ligue 1 and against Villarreal in the Champions League — a run that gives Luis Enrique a … Read more
AS Monaco has added forward Folarin Balogun to its UEFA Europa Conference League squad, a roster adjustment following an injury to teammate Ansu Fati, SO FOOT.com reported. The change means the United States international could feature as early as Thursday against Danish side Nordsjælland. How the UEFA squad rule opened the door for Balogun Balogun … Read more
Olympique Lyonnais has ended its pursuit of Thiago Motta as the club’s next head coach due to significant financial disagreements and concerns over the size of the former midfielder’s prospective staff, Foot01 reported. The decision forces the Lyon leadership to accelerate its search for a successor to Paulo Fonseca, who is set to depart for … Read more
Chelsea Blocks Winter Transfer Window Exit The 18-year-old winger had previously grown frustrated with limited minutes in the Premier League under manager Xabi Alonso, never playing more than nine minutes in a single domestic fixture since the season began. Those brief substitute appearances sparked speculation of a temporary departure in January, with Paris Saint-Germain emerging … Read more
Stade Brestois players received a hero’s welcome from supporters in Brest during the early hours of Tuesday, November 3, 2026, following a 2-0 victory away against FC Lorient in the Brittany derby. reported that fans ignited numerous flares along the route as the team bus approached the city. The reception unfolded on the night of … Read more
Jules Koundé took to Instagram to address online critics who accused him of prioritizing English over French on his social media accounts, defending his use of multiple languages as global sports journalism outlet SO FOOT.com reported. The 27-year-il FC Barcelona and France national team defender responded directly to a user who told him on Snapchat … Read more