Prosecutors have demanded suspended jail sentences and fines against Francis Graille and Laurent Perpere, two former presidents of French club Paris Saint-Germain, over a series of suspect transfers between 1998 and 2003.
French Secretary of State for Sport Rama Yade says the future of Paris Saint Germain football club is "at stake" after a fan dies of injuries sustained during clashes between rival supporter groups.
Olympique de Marseille hammered arch-rivals Paris Saint-Germain to win 3-0 at the Parc des Princes on Sunday. Marseille now take fourth place in Ligue 1 and keep alive their hopes of winning the French championship.
The French championship is hosting the historic Ligue 1 "clasico" this Sunday between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille. Tensions run high between the two clubs and the rivalry has become infamous for trouble off the pitch in recent years.
Bordeaux enjoyed a 3-1 victory against lowly Grenoble to stay at the top of French Ligue 1 while Marseille came back from behind to defeat Le Mans 2-1.
FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: Libération’s front page speculates on the possibility of a blackout in parts of France in the run-up to Christmas. A cold weather spell has increased demand on energy supplies.
French Ligue 1 title holder Bordeaux has defeated Paris and remains on top of the championship. A few days before their big Champions League game against Madrid, Marseille (photo) has enjoyed a 3-1 away win over Nice.
Auxerre suffered their first defeat in eight Ligue 1 matches against Paris Saint Germain (1-0), to leave Bordeaux and Lyon vying for first place on Sunday.
Olympique Marseille moved up to fourth after they claimed a 1-0 home win against archrivals Paris Saint Germain. Friday's game was postponed from Oct. 25 after several PSG players were diagnosed with the H1N1 virus.
