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      Ligue 1 chaos with no broadcaster agreed for next season after Mbappe exit sparking transfer market headache

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      LIGUE 1 are yet to find a broadcaster for next season following Kylian Mbappe’s departure.The French top flight lost its biggest name last week as Mbappe’s transfer to Real Madrid was confirmed.Kylian Mbappe has left Paris Saint-Germain for Real MadridCredit: AFPIt comes amid a turbulent time for France’s premier competition as they desperately search for a broadcaster.According to Sport Business, a back-up plan is being prepared that will see the league create its own channel – which would operate as a subscription service.A solution is urgently required, particularly for promoted clubs Auxerre, Angers and Saint-Etienne.As reported by RMC Sport, the trio are unable to sign players while Ligue 1’s broadcast situation remains up in the air.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis is because there is currently no money being paid to clubs from a broadcaster – which is responsible for a huge percentage of the financial boost teams receive when they earn promotion.Mbappe has become the latest superstar name to leave French football in recent years, contributing to the decline of the league.Other household players to depart include Lionel Messi, Neymar, Aurelien Tchouameni, Victor Osimhen, Jeremy Doku, Mauro Icardi and Lucas Paqueta.PSG strolled to the league title this season, finishing nine points clear of second-place Monaco.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSLigue 1 departures over the last 10 yearsHere are some of the high-profile players to leave Ligue 1 since 2014

      Kylian Mbappe
      Lionel Messi
      Neymar
      Aurelien Tchouameni
      Victor Osimhen
      Jeremy Doku
      Mauro Icardi
      Lucas Paqueta
      James Rodriguez
      Thomas Lemar
      Anthony Martial
      Bernardo Silva
      Rafael Leao
      Ferland Mendy
      Marco Verratti
      Axel Disasi
      Youri Tielemans
      Fabinho
      Bruno Guimaraes
      Benoit Badiashile

      They have won 10 of the last 12 Ligue 1 titles – the only other champions since 2012 being Monaco in 2017 and Lille in 2021.But PSG are still yet to triumph in the Champions League – their best run coming in 2020 when Bayern Munich beat them 1-0 in the final.Kylian Mbappe’s crazy Real Madrid contractThis season they lost 2-0 to Borussia Dortmund over a two-legged semi-final in Mbappe’s final European tie for the club.He leaves as PSG’s all-time top scorer with 256 goals in 308 games.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More

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      ‘I started drinking a lot… I was depressed’ – Aubameyang tells his side of story over Arsenal exit and Arteta fallout

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG has opened up on suffering from depression before he left Arsenal.The former Gunners skipper, 34, was stripped of the captaincy by Mikel Arteta in December 2021, after arriving back late from an authorised trip to France.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has given a wide-ranging interviewCredit: YOUTUBE /Colinterview – Oh My GoalThe striker, 34, fell out of with Arsenal boss Mikel ArtetaCredit: GettyAubameyang never played for Arsenal again, going on to sign for Barcelona after having his Gunners contract terminated the following February.After a successful six-month stint with Barca he returned to the Premier League with Chelsea.But he did not earn a permanent deal at Stamford Bridge and ultimately signed for Marseille, for whom he scored 30 goals in all competitions this season.With the French campaign having concluded, the striker hopped on the Colinterview – Oh My Goal YouTube channel to discuss his career.READ MORE ON ARSENALDuring the wide ranging conversation Aubameyang opened up on the end of his time with Arsenal, admitting mental health issues caused him to “drink a lot”.Aubameyang said: “I’m sure I was depressed.”There are attitudes that are seriously different from your daily life.”For example, I started drinking a lot. It was a difficult passage. It started a little before I was fired from Arsenal.Most read in Football”So yes, it was depression, I think that personally it was related to the state of health of my parents. It affects a man, it was difficult.”How to get out? Often we say that we have to talk about it, there’s no shame in that.”Chelsea striker Aubameyang filmed taking HUGE swipe at Mikel Arteta claiming Arsenal boss ‘can’t handle big namesAubameyang signed for Barcelona in February 2022Credit: AlamyThe last of Aubameyang’s 163 appearances for Arsenal came as a late substitute in their 2-1 defeat at Everton on December 6, 2021.He subsequently went back to France on an authorised to trip to visit his unwell mother.Delving into his side of the story, Aubameyang explained that following that clash with Everton, he had received permission from Arteta to go to France to visit his mother, who had suffered from a stroke a few months earlier.On what happened next, he said: “I’m going home to Laval, normally I was supposed to leave on the free day and return in the evening rather than the morning of training.At that moment I tell myself that I’m not going to answer him because it’s going to end angrilyPierre-Emerick Aubameyang”My mother had exams to do, I couldn’t leave in the evening so I left the next morning on training day.”Once I got there, I had to take my test but in fact I should have done it the day before since I was coming from another country.”I arrive, the coach finishes his meeting and then he grabs me and he completely tears into me, he shouts at me like I’m crazy, he says: ‘You put a knife in my back. You can’t do that to me given the times we’re going through.’”At that moment I tell myself that I’m not going to answer him because it’s going to end angrily.”I didn’t go partying. He knows very well the reason for my departure so at that moment I don’t understand why he is lecturing me like this.”Aubameyang then revealed that he was told that Arteta did not want him to join up with the group, and that he would have to train on his own.Next came the bombshell that he was losing the armband, with the Arsenal boss summoning his skipper to a one-on-one meeting to reveal the news.READ MORE SUN STORIESDuring those same talks Aubameyang learned that he would no longer be working with the rest of the group at all, with his time at Arsenal effectively over.Two months later he left the club, joining Barcelona after having his contract terminated.The forward has enjoyed a resurgent season with MarseilleCredit: AFP More

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      Carlo Ancelotti’s son Davide, 34, ‘in line for first manager’s job as he’s targeted to replace in-demand English boss’

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI’S son Davide is being eyed by Stade Reims, according to reports.The coach has been assistant manager at Real Madrid under the tutelage of his father since 2021.Davide Ancelotti, right, is being eyed by Stade ReimsCredit: GettyHe has helped Los Blancos win LaLiga this season and could win the Champions League for a second time this weekend.Davide attained his Uefa Pro License last year and could be set for his first ever managerial job.That’s because Stade Reims believe he could be the right man to replace Will Still, according to RMC Sport.The Ligue Un club want to hold talks with Davide after the Champions League final.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLReims also considered Le Havre boss Luka Elsner as a possible replacement for Still, who left the club earlier this month.Still dreams of managing in the Premier League and was linked with a move to Sunderland in December.Davide, 34, could be the right man to succeed the Englishman as he has plenty of experience coaching.He also worked under his dad at Bayern Munich, Everton and Napoli, where he often overlooked training sessions.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPep Guardiola set for final Man City seasonBy Martin Blackburn
      AFTER eight glorious years of stability, Manchester City now head into an uncertain 12 months.
      And Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat to neighbours United was a reminder that this glittering and unforgettable era will not go on for ever.
      Around this time in 2025, City will be preparing for the highly-lucrative Fifa Club World Cup in the US.
      Yet in all likelihood they will also be getting ready to say their goodbyes to manager Pep Guardiola, who has brought so much success to the east side of Manchester.
      Meanwhile, there could be a verdict on 115 charges of financial irregularity which have been levelled at the club by Premier League chiefs.
      The suggestion is the hearing could start later this year but is likely to take several months to reach a conclusion.
      City continue to deny any wrongdoing and are confident they will be cleared by the independent commission.
      Read Martin Blackburn’s full column here.

      Davide has been hailed as Madrid’s “bad cop” in the past.He was credited with a plan to beat Chelsea in last season’s Champions League in which he wanted his team to use the “dark arts”.Kylian Mbappe will join ARSENAL and not Real Madrid, claims IShowSpeed as he slams Fabrizio Romano over transfer claimWill Still left Stade Reims earlier this monthCredit: Getty More

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      Shocking moment two coaches are set alight as football fans clash before French cup final attended by Emmanuel Macron

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      THIS is the shocking moment two coaches are set alight as football fans clashed before a French cup final.Supporters of Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon went on the rampage prior to their meeting at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille this evening where President Emmanuel Macron is in attendance.Thick plumes of black smoke can be seen billowing into the air from the coachesCredit: TwitterA closer view shows an orange fireball as the coaches burnCredit: TwitterSupporters of PSG and Lyon clash in unsavoury scenesCredit: TwitterThick smoke surrounds the hooligans as they battle one another on their way to the French Cup finalCredit: TwitterThe violent scenes between the two sets of fans were videoed at a motorway toll booth in Fresnes-lès-Montauban, near Arras, in northern France.The incidents took place about 62 miles away from the Stade Pierre Mauroy – the venue for tonight’s Coupe de France final.One man was seen being kicked by a mob as he laid on the ground as thick black smoke poured out of a burning vehicle.Hooligans screamed “This is Paris” as one man appealed for calm through a megaphone.Read more in FootballCondemning the trouble, Mr Macron said: “These are sporting events where you must above all be joyful and sporty.”I condemn with the greatest firmness all violence.”I hope things will go as normally as possible this evening,” he added, confirming that he would still be going to the game.An Arras police spokesman confirmed that two coaches were burned out, but there were “no reports of serous injuries.”Most read in FootballThe spokesman did confirm that at least eight police officials were injured in the clashes, however.In Lille itself, there was a huge police presence as fans of the two sides arrived for the match.Moment brawl erupts between Newcastle & PSG fans in front of ‘families with kids’ before Champions League clashAlcohol in glass or metal containers was banned, while different areas were set aside for the respective fans.Earlier this season, a Lyon match against Marseille was called off after fans on a coach were pelted with stones and beer bottles, injuring Lyon coach Fabio Grosso.Grosso, a World Cup winner with Italy in 2006, sustained facial injuries that required a dozen stitches.One photo showed him with a bandage wrapped around his head, while another captured him on a stretcher with an open gash above his eye and his hand covered in blood.”We have seen just about everything you would not want to see,” French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera said at the time.Football fans heading to Germany for Euro 2024 this summer have also been warmed about a resurgence in hooliganism that has been overwhelming the police across Europe.It comes as France prepares to roll out a massive security operation for this year’s summer Olympics, which opens in Paris in July.PSG are aiming to end the season with a domestic treble by winning the French Cup, having already won the Ligue 1 title and clinched the French Super Cup in January.READ MORE SUN STORIESTonight’s fixture is also set to mark Kylian Mbappe’s last in a PSG shirt ahead of his impending departure from the Parisian outfit this summer.The French superstar prepares to end a seven-year stay during which he helped them win the league six times.Coaches are surrounded by smoke in the alarming footageCredit: TwitterA flare set off next to one of the coachesCredit: Twitter More

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      Ex-France star who tore Man Utd apart wakes up unemployed aged 33 after release by former Champions League finalists

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      WISSAM BEN YEDDER has left Monaco as a free agent.The talented forward, 33, was out of contract at the end of the season.Wissam Ben Yedder has left Monaco in search of a new clubCredit: AFPThe Frenchman celebrates at Old TraffordCredit: Mark Robinson – The SunHe held talks with the French club but both parties decided his future was elsewhere.Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro said via Get French Football News: “I had a talk with him yesterday. “It was a very good one-on-one conversation. “It was good to reflect on the season, to listen to him, to listen to his expectations for the future, and how he sees himself.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”A player like him being free is very attractive in the market.”Monaco later confirmed 19-cap France star Ben Yedder’s exit.Scuro added: “Everyone knows Wissam’s qualities as an exceptional striker with an incredible sense of the game and of scoring goals. “What he has done on the pitch over the last five seasons will go down in the club’s history.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”We wish him all the best for the future.”Ben Yedder scored twice for Sevilla at Old Trafford to knock Manchester United out of the Champions League in 2018.Fans stunned by France manager Didier Deschamps’ ‘ruthless’ half-time team-talk – despite being 7-0 upHe scored 70 times in 138 matches for the Spaniards before moving to France.Ben Yedder racked up an impressive 118 strikes in 208 outings for Monaco and should have plenty of suitors despite his age.His exit could open the door for former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, 22, to establish himself with the Ligue 1 outfit next season. More

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      Fans ask ‘which body part is that?’ as PSG star shows off gruesome results of surgery after horror injury

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      PRESNEL KIMPEMBE has offered an injury update after spending more than 400 days sidelined by an Achilles issue.The Paris Saint-Germain defender, 28, has not played since February 2023.Presnel Kimpembe has had to go under the knifeCredit: Instagram / @kimpembe3Kimpembe, 28, showed fans the gruesome reality of his injuryCredit: Instagram / @kimpembe3The centre-back has not played since February 2023Credit: ReutersKimpembe initially suffered the Achilles injury in October 2022.He returned three months later, but following just a trio of appearances had to undergo surgery after being stretchered off against Marseille.Amid PSG’s latest title celebrations, the centre-back posted a series of snaps to his Instagram account.They featured a number of pictures of him celebrating in full kit alongside his team-mates.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile they also included an image of his heel post-surgery, laying bare to fans the gruesome reality of his injury.The popular defender captioned his post: “One more title. And a 50th for history.”A difficult season but full of personal learning. 1 more to go get it all together.”Every obstacle strengthens the resolve”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Thank you for your continued support!”Fans couldn’t believe the picture of his heel post-surgery, with one asking: “Which body part is that??”Paul Pogba and Presnel Kimpembe watch David Beckham’s Inter Miami While a second wrote: “Christ I thought his foot had gone.”Plenty of PSG fans also offered words of support, with one commenting: “We really miss you on defence.”While a second gushed: “We love you Presko.”Alongside a heart emoji, Ethan Mbappe added: “PRESKOOOO.”Kimpembe has played 236 times for PSG, having debuted in 2014.He has enjoyed a glittering career to date, winning seven Ligue 1 titles, four Coupes de France, four Coupes de la Ligue and the Fifa World Cup in 2018.Kimpembe was involved in PSG’s title celebrationsCredit: Instagram / @kimpembe3Kimpembe played alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar last seasonCredit: EPAKimpembe won the World Cup alongside Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane DembeleCredit: Reuters More

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      Watch ‘worst sending off EVER’ as commentator is left stunned and player is humiliated after VAR review

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      REFEREE Ruddy Buquet astonished fans, players and commentators alike as he bafflingly sent Metz star Georges Mikautadze off last night.The Ligue 1 relegation strugglers were in action against Rennes at Stade Saint-Symphorien.Arnaud Kalimuendo collided with Georges MikautadzeCredit: X / @FOOTBALLONTNTThe forward threw himself to the turfCredit: X / @FOOTBALLONTNTMikautadze, 23, was sent off by referee Ruddy BuguetCredit: AFPThe striker waited in the tunnel to learn his fateCredit: X / @FOOTBALLONTNTAs he thought he would be allowed back on, the Georgian was stoppedCredit: X / @FOOTBALLONTNTMetz trailed 3-2 in the closing stages, after Arnaud Kalimuendo’s 93rd minute goal for the visitors.Things then went from bad to worse for Laszlo Boloni’s side, as talisman Mikautadze was shown a straight red card in the 96th minute.Replays clearly showed that the Georgian and Kalimendo had innocuously bumped into each other, with the latter going down theatrically.Mikautadze made his way down the tunnel, only for VAR to instruct Buquet to take another look on the pitchside monitor.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 47-year-old was then shown the incident a number of times, with an expectation that common sense would prevail and the decision would be overturned.Mikautadze, 23, clearly expected to be allowed to return, and attempted to make his way back onto the pitch.Incredibly he was stopped by the fourth official, with Buquet doubling down and sticking to his baffling decision.Metz went on to lose the crucial match 3-2 to leave them 16th, in Ligue 1’s relegation play-off zone, and just three points above the automatic drop.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMikautadze had scored earlier in the matchCredit: AFPMikautadze’s controversial red card will now see him ruled out for Metz’s pivotal last two matches, if it is not overturned by the LFP.Boloni, who gave Cristiano Ronaldo his senior debut for Sporting Lisbon more than 20 years ago, will take his team to Strasbourg next time out, before finishing their campaign by hosting Paris Saint-Germain.Fuming Kylian Mbappe’s incredible reaction to being subbed by PSG in Marseille victoryMetz’s veteran boss, 71, was furious with the officiating after the match.His side had twice led through goals by Mikautadze and Papa Amadou Diallo, before being pegged back by an Amine Gouiri effort and a penalty by Benjamin Bourigeaud.I don’t know whether to scream, cry, laugh…Laszlo BoloniOn the referee’s performance, Boloni blasted: “The penalty almost completely changes the course of the match.”The icing on the cake is the expulsion of Mikautadze. I don’t know whether to scream, cry, laugh… I can’t comment. It’s incommentable. No comment.”I only ask myself one question. Am I really ready to talk to really tell you what I feel?”Because if I do that, I live not far away, I immediately buy a ticket to go to the disciplinary committee and they will be right, because there is always a sentence or a word of interpretation by which some are more equal than equals, wiser than the wise, have more rights than… there you go.”The TNT Sports commentator in the UK was also stunned.As the incident was being checked, he said: “Kalimuendo if anything deserves a yellow card for that.”Let’s hope the call is right. Let’s hope he gets called back in and scores a late goal! He just stood there.”‘VAR has broken match officials’ minds’Fans watching on at home were left scratching their heads.One wrote on social media: “VAR has broken match officials’ minds.”While a second blasted: “That’s the worst sending off I’ve ever seen.”A third claimed: “Referee shouldn’t referee again if he thinks that is a red card.”And another added: “Seems like VAR is broken all over Europe..”Mikautadze scored 23 goals as Metz were promoted from Ligue 2 last season.He subsequently signed for Ajax in a deal worth around £14million.After failing to make an impact in Amsterdam amid Ajax’s shambolic season, Mikautadze returned to Metz on loan in January.READ MORE SUN STORIESHis comeback has been a roaring success, with the forward having notched 12 goals in 18 Ligue 1 appearances.Should the LFP fail to overturn his red card, however, his stint back at Metz will be over. More

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      Fans claim Mbappe ‘just destroyed this poor man’s career’ after PSG star’s outrageous skill assists Dembele

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE left fans in disbelief with an outrageous piece of skill before his assist for Ousmane Dembele.Paris Saint-Germain moved closer to being crowned Ligue 1 champions with a 4-1 win at Lorient on Wednesday night, a result that leaves them 11 points clear at the top with just four games remaining.Kylian Mbappe was sensational against Lorient on Wednesday eveningCredit: GettyHe destroyed defender Nathaniel Adjei by somehow flicking it through his legs on the bylineThe skill left many fans on social media utterly astonishedMbappe, 25, who has been sensational yet again for the French giants this season, was involved in three of the goals, scoring two and assisting one.And it was his skill before he set up Dembele that truly captivated viewers.On the hour mark, the France captain was running away from goal as Ghanaian defender Nathaniel Adjei forced him out wide towards the corner flag.Yet Mbappe mesmerisingly found a way past Adjei, suckering him in with some deft touches, before he flicked the ball twice between his feet and then nutmegged his man.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe then burst into the box and laid it across for Dembele to tap into an empty net.And the remarkable skill caught the attention of many on social media.Journalist Julien Laurens said: “Kylian Mbappe at his absolute best. Incredible skill! Best player in the world!”And fans agreed with him as one said: “Mbappe just destroyed this poor man’s career 😭😂😭.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMbappe produced a breathtaking display against LorientAnother replied: “Mbappe is so disrespectful 🤣🤣.”A third responded: “Didn’t know he had a bit of R9 in him, damn impressive tho.”Mbappe laughs and brutally shuts down thought of joining ArsenalAnd a fourth said: “Real Madrid is about to add this guy on their team. Good luck to all in the Champions League.”Mbappe has 43 goals and 10 assists in 43 matches for PSG this season.As well as closing in on the league title, Luis Enrique’s side are also into the Champions League semi-finals where they will face Borussia Dortmund.However, Mbappe still looks set to leave the French capital in the summer as he eyes a move to Real Madrid. More