Every Monday, "Le Sportcast" brings you the latest news in French sports. In this edition, we look at Ligue 1’s bleak transfer market; if Marseille's title hopes are in jeopardy; and can France defend the Six Nations title?
Olympique Marseille has advanced to seventh place in France's first-class football league after defeating Caen 2-1 with goals from Ghanaian brothers Andre and Jordan Ayew. League leaders Montpellier will play Lorient on Saturday.
Former Inter Milan coach Leonardo has not confirmed his arrival in Paris Saint-Germain and talks are still under way, the Brazilian told a news conference organized in Milan on Thursday.
A week after defeating Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the French Cup, Lille needed only a draw against the Parisian outfit to pick up their first Ligue 1 title since 1954.
Lille all but secured victory in France's Ligue 1 after a 1-0 defeat of Sochaux on Wednesday. The northern club need just one point from the remaining two games to secure a historic double after clinching the French Cup last week.
Lille edged closer to its first Ligue 1 title in half a century with a 3-1 home victory against Caen Saturday. Aurelien Chedjou, Eden Hazard and Moussa Sow each scored for the tournament leader.
Title holders Marseille moved to within four points of Ligue 1 leaders Lille on Sunday after defeating arch-rivals Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in a gripping encounter at the Stade Vélodrome.
Marseille's Brazilian striker Brandao was placed under investigation for the alleged rape of a 23-year-old woman. He has been released on bail, said his lawyer.
Marseille will be fielding a makeshift attack when they take on Manchester United in the Champions League on Wednesday after a third striker pulled out with an injury during the French club's 2-1 defeat of St Etienne at the weekend.
Every Monday, "Le Sportcast" brings you the latest news in French sports. In this edition: France see off Scottish challenge in the Six Nations; Les Bleus take on Brazil; and a French TV claims the Newcastle-Arsenal match was fixed.
