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Lyon knock out Monaco to keep Champions League hopes alive
13/05/2010 - FOOTBALL

Lyon knock out Monaco to keep Champions League hopes alive

Lyon took a big step towards Champions League qualification for next season by thumping Monaco 3-0 on Wednesday. They moved up to third in the rankings on 69 points with one game in hand. The team is one point behind Lille.
Marseille seals French championship victory
06/05/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

Marseille seals French championship victory

The old cliché “Greek tragedy” is trotted out on the front page of Libération although this time with three deaths during a protest in Athens yesterday, it’s perhaps justified. Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s possible bid for the Presidency in 2012 is also making the papers today as well, of course, as Olympique Marseille being crowned winners of the French football championship. THURSDAY, 6th MAY 2010
Marseille hope for first Ligue 1 title since 1992 as they face Rennes
05/05/2010 - FOOTBALL

Marseille hope for first Ligue 1 title since 1992 as they face Rennes

Leaders Olympique Marseille are close to clinching their first Ligue 1 title since 1992, but must defeat Rennes and hope that Auxerre fail to beat Olympique Lyon on Wednesday.
Marseille move ever closer to French league title
26/04/2010 - LIGUE 1

Marseille move ever closer to French league title

A nervous 1-0 home victory against struggling Saint-Etienne Sunday was enough for Marseille to maintain a five-point lead over second-placed Auxerre, who clinched a convincing 3-0 win Toulouse.
Title holder Bordeaux suffers another setback
25/04/2010 - LIGUE 1

Title holder Bordeaux suffers another setback

Bordeaux was defeated by Lorient, 0-1, in French Ligue 1 as hopes for a new title are slowly vanishing for the defending champion. Paris Saint-Germain didn't manage to shine either with a draw against Rennes at home.
Lille stun Monaco and stays on course for the title
19/04/2010 - LIGUE 1

Lille stun Monaco and stays on course for the title

As Montpellier conceded a draw against Toulouse, another candidate for the French championship title, Lille, enjoyed a clear 4-0 victory against Monaco. Paris Saint-Germain didn't achieve much at Saint-Etienne, coming back with a 0-0 draw.
Marseille move two points clear after thrashing Nice
12/04/2010 - FOOTBALL

Marseille move two points clear after thrashing Nice

Olympique Marseille destroyed south coast rivals Nice 4-1 at home to move two points clear at the top of Ligue 1. Auxerre moved into second place with a 1-0 defeat of Nancy after Lyon were held to a 1-1 draw by Lille.
Marseille beat Lens as French title race remains wide open
04/04/2010 - FOOTBALL

Marseille beat Lens as French title race remains wide open

Brazilian Brandao's header gave Marseille 1-0 win against Lens to climb to fourth with 56 points, behind third-placed Girondins Bordeaux on goal difference. Both clubs have two games in hand, while Lyon lead on 57 points.
Bordeaux suffer blow, Lyon back on top
04/04/2010 - FOOTBALL

Bordeaux suffer blow, Lyon back on top

French defending champions Bordeaux were defeated 2-1 at home by Nancy to lose first place in the French first division to Lyon, who got the better of Breton side Rennes (1-2).
Charlie Davies' battle for a place in the World Cup
22/04/2010 - FOOTBALL

Charlie Davies' battle for a place in the World Cup

Six month after he miraculously survived a terrible car crash, US football player Charlie Davies, who is signed with French club FC Sochaux, gives an exclusive interview to France24.com.
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