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      Ex-Liverpool star ‘Dejan Lovren victim of attempted robbery as Lyon defender has door smashed in during Clermont defeat’

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      DEJAN LOVREN’S home was the target of an attempted robbery while he was on the pitch.The Croatian now plays for Lyon in France, who shockingly sit bottom of Ligue 1 after nine games.
      Dejan Lovren’s apartment was the targeted by robbersCredit: The Times
      Lovren played 90 minutes in Sunday night’s 2-1 home defeat to Clermont Foot.
      And while he was in action, his apartment in Caluire-et-Cuire was targeted by thieves.
      L’Equipe report that the burglars tried to force their way through the door.
      However, they were unsuccessful in getting inside and soon fled the scene.
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      Lovren returned home after the match and discovered that his flat was nearly broken into.
      He phoned the police and an investigation has been launched by cops.
      Lovren, 34, joined Lyon in January this year after spending three years with Zenit Saint Petersburg.
      It’s his second spell with the French club after playing for them between 2010 and 2013.
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      The centre-back is a former Premier League star, who played for both Southampton and Liverpool.
      Lovren won the title and Champions League under Jurgen Klopp.
      There has been several break-ins on footballer’s home while they’ve been playing in France.
      Matteo Guendouzi was targeted when he was at Marseille and PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma had his home raided by a gang that tied him and his girlfriend up as they looted the property. More

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      Ligue 1 clash suspended after goalkeeper is stunned by FIREWORK thrown by fans and has to be stretchered off

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      CLERMONT goalkeeper Mory Diaw had to be stretchered off against Montpellier after being hit by a firework.The Ligue 1 match was suspended by the officials after Diaw was stunned by the object, which had been thrown by the Montpellier fans.
      Mory Diaw was struck in the head by a firework during the match between Montpellier and ClermontCredit: Getty
      Footage from the game shows the firework landing behind the keeper as he prepared to take a goal kick.
      Medical staff quickly rushed onto the pitch to treat Diaw after he went down.
      The Senegalese stopper was then seen being placed onto a stretcher before medics carried him off the pitch.
      It is understood that the fan has since been identified by security staff inside the stadium.
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      Montpellier had been leading 4-2 in stoppage time at the time of the incident, having played over half an hour with 10 men.
      Clermont also had a player sent off in added time during the heated Ligue 1 clash.
      Neto Borges was shown a straight red card for raising a middle finger to the Montpellier fans in response to their antics.
      The match has still yet to resume and it is currently unclear whether play will restart.
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      The match was suspended whilst Diaw received treatment and was stretchered offCredit: AFP
      Diaw signed for Clermont last summer, returning to France after spells in Portugal, Bulgaria and Switzerland.
      The former Paris Saint-Germain star has started each of his side’s league matches so far this season, keeping a clean sheet against his old club last weekend.
      However, he is now set for a spell on the treatment table following Sunday’s shocking scenes at the Stade de la Mosson. More

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      Nice stun sloppy PSG despite Kylian Mbappe’s double but fans fume as TNT Sports outage means they missed key goal

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      VIEWERS were left furious after missing a goal as TNT Sports went down during Paris Saint-Germain’s defeat to Nice.Around 20 minutes into the game, broadcast on TNT Sports 1 this evening, the feed abruptly cut.
      Fans were initially greeted by this blank screen
      An apology then flashed up to disgruntled fans
      Fans missed Terem Moffi’s opener for NiceCredit: Reuters
      Initially the screen went black, featuring nothing but TNT Sports’ logo.
      An apology then flashed up on screen.
      It read: “We apologise for the break in transmission and hope to correct the fault shortly.”
      As the feed returned around a minute later, Nice had scored.
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      Terem Moffi gave the visitors a surprise lead, leaving fans furious that they didn’t get to see it.
      One tweeted: “TNT Sports you are disgrace to the game and I will be there when you go into liquidation.”
      While a second fumed: “TNT has literally just went down before the goal went in wtf man.”
      A third moaned: “tf happened to tnt sports?”
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      Another added: “TNT sports currently having terrible connection.”
      Fans did get to see PSG’s equaliser just eight minutes later, however.
      Kylian Mbappe levelled for Luis Enrique’s side just shy of the half hour.
      The two sides went in at the break level, but it was Nice who would reclaim the advantage just eight minutes into the second half when Gaetan Laborde finished after brilliant work by Moffi.
      The brilliant Nigerian then grabbed his second and Nice’s third as he shimmied inside from the right flank before beating Gianluigi Donnarumma with a low drive from the edge of the box.
      Mbappe got PSG back in it on 87 minutes when his volley bounced off the turf and beyond former Chelsea goalkeeper Marcin Bulka.
      But Nice managed to hold on for a brilliant 3-2 win at Parc des Princes… even if fans watching on TNT Sports only got to see two of their goals.
      Moffi was in sensational form for Nice at Parc des PrincesCredit: Reuters
      Kylian Mbappe scored twice in PSG’s defeatCredit: Reuters
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      Benjamin Mendy’s comeback confirmed with ex-Man City star to face former club in first game back in more than two years

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      BENJAMIN MENDY is set to make his football comeback this weekend… two years after his last appearance on the pitch.Former Manchester City star Mendy signed for French side Lorient after being cleared of rape.
      Benjamin Mendy will make his return to football this weekend against MonacoCredit: AFP
      The left-back penned a two-year deal five days after his trial ended in July.
      And L’Equipe claims Mendy, 29, is now ready to return to action in Sunday’s game against former side Monaco.
      It will be his first match since appearing in City’s 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in August 2021.
      Mendy is said to have been training vigorously for the past two months in a bid to get up to speed.
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      Lorient have won just one of their opening four matches this term, with their last result a 3-0 defeat at Le Havre.
      And Mendy is now set to be drafted in to face Monaco, who are top of Ligue 1 with three wins this term.
      He spent one season with the south-coast side, winning the title in 2017 before joining City for £52million.
      Mendy ended up playing 75 times under Pep Guardiola, winning three Premier Leagues before his contract expired in June.
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      Before signing with Lorient, Mendy reportedly rejected an offer to return to England.
      It’s claimed Burnley, managed by ex-Man City teammate Vincent Kompany, were interested in a deal.
      Mendy also had an offer to join Greek giants Olympiacos.
      But he opted to return to France to “have fun on the pitch” in a “quieter environment.” More

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      PSG planning ‘revenge’ on Real Madrid over Kylian Mbappe transfer pursuit as they target FIVE of their players

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAN are reportedly plotting ‘revenge’ on Real Madrid over their pursuit of Kylian Mbappe. It’s claimed the mega-rich Ligue 1 side are targeting not one but FIVE of Carlo Ancelotti’s stars.
      PSG have drawn up a shortlist of Real Madrid players to replace MbappeCredit: Splash
      Mbappe is still the main man at PSG despite the forward looking for a move away this summer after a very public fall-out with the club.
      The France international refused to sign new terms with the French champions, only to be banished from first-team training and the club’s pre-season tour.
      And though both sides have buried the hatchet, Mbappe’s future remains unclear with just under a year left on his contract.
      Real Madrid have been linked to the 23-year-old for a while now and came close to signing the Frenchman in 2022.
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      While it has been widely reported that he has already agreed on a move to the Spanish capital next season.
      This has led to PSG boss Luis Enrique drawing up a shortlist of five Real players who can replace Mbappe should he depart.
      According to Sport, the list includes Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camvinga and Pedricio Valverde.
      The report claims Vinicius and Rodrygo are the “top priorities” as they are regarded as “two of the best wingers on the planet”.
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      The Brazillian duo however are on Ancelotti’s “untouchable” list but this could change if an eye-catching offer sweeps through.
      PSG have already lost star Marco Verratti who left for Qatar Stars League club Al-Arabi this summer.
      Losing Mbpappe next year means the Spaniard will need to bolster his squad and hopes one of Real’s stars can do just that.
      Vini Jr and Rodrygo are Luis Enrqiue’s ‘top priorities’Credit: Reuters More

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      Inside Kasper Schmeichel’s shocking season in Nice from surprise Leicester exit to brutal tweet and booed by own fans

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      NICE’S blunt 29-word statement on deadline day concluded a shocking year for Kasper Schmeichel.The goalkeeper, 36, was brutally axed by the Ligue 1 side as they ripped up his contract just 12 months after he arrived in France.
      Kasper Schmeichel saw his Nice contract ripped up on deadline dayCredit: Reuters
      He lifted the FA Cup with Leicester in May 2021Credit: AFP
      And that came after he was controversially let go after 11 years with Leicester City.
      The Dane cemented himself as a club legend at the King Power.
      He made a whopping 479 appearances for the Foxes, famously winning the Premier League in 2015-16 and 2021 FA Cup, taking on the armband and even ‘scoring’ a last-gasp header that eventually got credited to Chris Wood.
      But many eyebrows were raised when he was left out of a 5-1 win at Watford in May 2022, then missed Leicester’s pre-season training camp and eventually was allowed to leave with a year left on his contract.
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      Part of that came down to a business decision – Schmeichel earned a reported £130,000 per week, second only to Jamie Vardy on Fosse Way.
      But SunSport understands the goalkeeper was not universally popular within the Seagrave training ground and it felt the right time to move him on, receiving just £1m from Nice.
      Upon his emotional exit, Schmeichel said: “I came to Leicester as a young man who was in need of a home. I needed a bit of love, I’d been around a lot of clubs and I needed somewhere I could call home.
      “It’s been more than just a club to me, it’s been a place where I’ve made lifelong friends and memories – it has been my home. Thank you for your unwavering support – you are what makes this club so special.
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      “This isn’t a goodbye, this is farewell, see you soon. I’m sure we’ll see each other soon. But again, thank you so much for everything you’ve done.”
      Not only had Brendan Rodgers lost one of the top goalkeepers in the Premier League but he also lost a key experienced head in a dressing room significantly lacking leadership.
      Danny Ward took the No1 spot between the sticks while injury-prone Jonny Evans inherited the armband in a dismal season that ended in relegation for the Foxes.
      But for Schmeichel, the grass was not necessarily any greener on the other side of the Channel.
      He got off to a nightmare start when he allegedly turned up at Nice overweight.
      To make matters worse, he was said to have wound up his new team-mates by breaking club rules – including arriving late for team meetings and undermining manager Lucien Favre.
      Schmeichel then got overlooked for the opening game and dropped again in September.
      And although he did play 36 Ligue 1 games, he found himself on the bench for three Europa Conference League fixtures.
      Schmeichel played every minute of the 5,000-1 Premier League-winning seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The goalkeeper’s snub for a 5-1 win at Watford was the beginning of the end of his 11 years at LeicesterCredit: Getty
      Then by October, his lack of popularity was demonstrated by his own fans booing him and there were already reports he could be let go by Nice due to his “poor attitude” when the transfer market reopened in January.
      The 93-cap Denmark international stayed put but failed to win over Nice’s board, management or supporters.
      And throughout the summer window, his name continued to be linked with a transfer exit, despite two years still to run on his deal.
      Giants Chelsea and Bayern Munich were both tipped to make moves while Nottingham Forest considered a shock swoop.
      But they all opted to go for different options and Schmeichel was left in limbo with seemingly no club wanting him.
      New Nice boss Francesco Farioli decided he wanted ex-Chelsea and PSG goalkeeper Marin Bulka as his first-choice stopper at the Allianz Riviera.
      And with Schmeichel surplus to requirements, he had his deal terminated.
      The club said bluntly: “OGC Nice and @kschmeichel1 have decided by mutual consent to terminate the contract of the Danish international. The club wishes him every success for the rest of his career.”
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      A shock reunion with Rodgers at Celtic has been rumoured for the legendary goalkeeper, despite the surprising exit under the Northern Irishman from Leicester.
      But should that fail to materialise, Schmeichel’s career is at serious risk of fizzling out to a sad end as an unwanted free agent who turns 37 in November and question marks over his character, mentality and physicality, just two years on from arguably his greatest day leading his team to glory under the Wembley arch.
      Schmeichel is the son of Manchester United icon PeterCredit: Action Images – Reuters
      The stopper could be reunited with Brendan Rodgers at CelticCredit: AP
      Schmeichel had a ‘goal’ given to Chris Wood despite his header appearing to cross the lineCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      Six stars from top flight club nearly MISS match after being trapped in elevator before firefighters have to rescue them

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      BREST stars had to be rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped in a lift on Sunday.The incident occurred ahead of their 2-1 win away at Le Havre in Ligue Un.
      Breda Chardonnet shared a photo of him and his team-mates in the lift
      The group were rescued by firefighters after 45 minutesCredit: https://twitter.com/BrendanC29
      Defender Brendan Chardonnet was one of six unfortunate stars who were trapped in the lift.
      He shared the ordealon social media but was able to see the funny side despite being stuck for 40 minutes.
      After the game he tweeted: “Sunday adventures at 11.45 a.m.
      “Six unlucky people stuck for 40 minutes in the elevator! Thank you to the firefighters of Le Havre for freeing us 👏🤣🤣”
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      Chardonnet, 28, shared a photo of him and his team-mates in the lift looking a little sorry for themselves.
      He also posted two videos, one of which showed them sliding the lift door open to show a wall on the other side.
      The next video showed their rescue as a firefighter held open the door as the players climbed out to safety.
      Grégoire Coudert, Axel Camblan, Jérémy Le Douaron and Mathias Pereira Lage were all involved in the incident, as well as Romain Del Castillo who opened the scoring against Le Havre.
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      Lillian Brassier also got on the scoresheet after Le Havre had equalised to continue Brest’s winning start to the season.
      They have won two out of two in Ligue Un and are second in the table. More

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      Folarin Balogun’s Monaco transfer in doubt as Arsenal ‘reject £34m bid’ forcing Ligue 1 side to consider other target

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      AS MONACO have had their £34million bid rejected for Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, according to reports. According to RMC Sport, the Gunners value the 22-year-old much higher and appear to have ended the Ligue 1 club’s interest in the forward.
      AS Monaco’s bid for Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has been rejectedCredit: Getty
      Monaco had been keen on the youngster after he scored 21 Ligue 1 goals for Stade Reims while on loan last season.
      Balogun’s performances also earned him a first call-up from the USA after switching his international allegiance from England.
      Balogun’s remarkable season made him a key target for the French club, despite him having made just two league appearances for Arsenal and spending an underwhelming time on loan to Middlesbrough last year.
      The striker has announced he is open to leaving the Emirates this summer as he feels he has proved he can play at the top level.
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      But, Arsenal have slapped a £50m price tag on his head, according to CBS Sport.
      The hefty valuation turned Monaco’s heads towards alternative option Karl Toko-Ekambi, who plays for Lyon.
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      However, the Cameroonian forward has confirmed he is set for a move to Saudi Arabia, forcing the Monegasque club to turn back to Balogun.
      The youngster is also interesting a number of Premier League teams.
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      Tottenham are one side who are considering a move for Balogun as the club seeks a Harry Kane replacement following his transfer to Bayern Munich.
      West Ham are also eyeing up a potential swoop for the striker to reinforce their front line with flop Italian Gianluca Scamacca sizing up a move to Inter Milan, according to TalkSPORT.
      The £50m valuation has curbed interest from Inter Milan and their city rivals AC Milan. More