Source: Mbappé to become Caen majority owner
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé is about to become the new majority owner of French second division club Stade Malherbe de Caen, a source has confirmed to ESPN.
Liverpool owners FSG in talks to buy Bordeaux
The U.S. owners of Liverpool are looking to purchase French club Bordeaux as they seek to expand their football portfolio.
Leafs, Raptors owners to purchase Saint-Etienne
Storied French soccer club Saint-Etienne said on Monday it was in exclusive talks for a sale to the owner of the Toronto Raptors and Toronto Maple Leafs.
Troyes suspend players for throwing flares at fans
French club Troyes have suspended four players and banned nine fans for throwing flares at each other at the abrupt conclusion of Saturday's game with Valenciennes which left the team on the brink of their second successive relegation to the third tier.
Bordeaux's Elis gradually recovering from surgery
Honduras striker Alberth Elis "is waking up" from an induced coma after suffering a head injury while playing for Bordeaux, his family said Wednesday.
Source: City in talks to sign Girona loanee Sávio
Manchester City are interested in signing 19-year-old Brazilian winger Sávio, a source has told ESPN.
French giants denied promotion after fan assault
Bordeaux will stay in the second division after the league handed them loss for a game that was abandoned after a pitch invader attacked a Rodez player
Fan assault puts Bordeaux promotion in danger
The match between Bordeaux and Rodez was canceled when a fan invaded the pitch to physically assault Lucas Buades when he was celebrating Rodez's goal.
Mohamed fined for sitting LGBTQIA+ support game
Nantes has fined striker Mostafa Mohamed for refusing to play against Toulouse on Sunday as Ligue 1 teams showed support for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Ligue 1 & 2 LGBTQ+ gesture meets resistance
Several Toulouse players were withdrawn from the squad for a game against Nantes after they refused a role in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Son, Minamino... and Iqbal: The Asian stars to watch in the 2022-23 European season
With the 2022-23 European football season upon us, we look at the Asian stars to keep a close eye on -- from Son Heung-min to Zidane Iqbal.
Socceroos Scouting Report: Denis Genreau
Toulouse's Denis Genreau is one of the most unique players Australia has produced in the past decade. Could he make an impact for the Socceroos?
Arokodare regaining confidence in France after failed Bundesliga spell
Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare is enjoying his football again after a frustratingly torrid time with FC Cologne in the German Bundesliga.
Olyroos' Genreau to join French side Toulouse
Olyroos midfielder Denis Genreau has eased the disappointment of Australia's Olympic exit with confirmation he'll join French club Toulouse.
LA Galaxy sign French defender Sega Coulibaly
The LA Galaxy have signed French defender Sega Coulibaly to a two-year contract with a one-year option.
Sources: LA Galaxy to sign French youngster
The LA Galaxy have reached an agreement to sign Kevin Cabral from French second-division club Valenciennes, sources have told ESPN.
Why France's Ligue 2 remains a must-watch for talent scouts
Sochaux, Caen and Le Havre might not obviously appeal, but there's a chance some of your favourite players began there or at clubs just like them.
Sources: Ligue 1 scraps TV deal amid dispute
Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 have terminated their contract with Mediapro, the company who hold most of the TV rights, sources have told ESPN.
Sources: New Watford signing refusing to join
Watford expect Le Havre midfielder Pape Gueye to join on July 1 despite the player fighting to cancel his contract, sources have told ESPN.
Coronavirus: Bundesliga, Ligue 1, 2 suspended
The Professional Football League has suspended Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 in response to the Coronavirus situation in Europe after an emergency meeting.
Guingamp forward Nathael Julan dies in accident
Guingamp forward Nathael Julan has died in an accident at the age of 23, the French Ligue 2 side said in a statement on Friday.
Sources: Neymar, Barca at impasse in €43m case
The dispute revolves around a €43 million renewal bonus included in the last contract Neymar signed with former club Barcelona in 2016.
Sevilla refuse Nancy fee after Lenglet deal
The 23-year-old defender left Sevilla and joined Barca after he paid his €35.9 million release clause.
Bianda becomes Roma's ninth summer signing
The 18-year-old defender, who has made only five Ligue 2 appearances, was described as "an exciting prospect" by sporting director Monchi.
Ajaccio forfeit home field in promotion playoff
Ajaccio have escaped dismissal from the playoffs for promotion to Ligue 1 but will be deprived of home advantage for the first leg of the final.
Ligue 2 Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris FC | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | +11 | 26 |
| Lorient | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | +9 | 23 |
| Annecy | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | +7 | 22 |
| Dunkerque | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | +3 | 22 |
| Guingamp | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | +4 | 19 |
| SC Amiens | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | +2 | 19 |
| Metz | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | +7 | 18 |
| Grenoble | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | +3 | 17 |
| Stade Laval | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | +2 | 15 |
| Bastia | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 15 |
| Clermont Foot | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 15 |
| Pau | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 15 |
| Caen | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -2 | 14 |
| Red Star FC 93 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -8 | 14 |
| Rodez Aveyron | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -2 | 12 |
| AC Ajaccio | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 11 |
| Troyes | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -9 | 11 |
| Martigues | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -18 | 8 |