Lille

France, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Founded in 1944

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Girard excited by Lille opportunity

Rene Girard has described Lille as a "top-five club" after being named successor to departing manager Rudi Garcia...

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Ligue 1 Preview: Top versus bottom, Lyon aim for Europe

Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain host Stade Brest in the penultimate game of the season on Saturday. Carlo Ancelotti's side secured the title with a 1-0 victory over Lyon on Sunday courtesy of a second-half strike from Jeremy Menez...

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Ibrahmovic nominated for Player of the Year award

Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named on a four-man shortlist for the Ligue 1 Player of the Year award...

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Platini: France are preparing well for Euro 2016

UEFA president Michel Platini is delighted with the progress being made at the Euro 2016 venues in France...

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Ligue 1 Preview: PSG out to clinch title as relegation battle heats up

Paris Saint-Germain can clinch their first league title since 1994 when they take on Valenciennes on Sunday...

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Ligue 1: Lille 3 Sochaux 3

Lille missed the chance to go third in Ligue 1 after throwing away a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Sochaux on Friday...

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Ligue 1 Preview: PSG aim to seal title

Paris Saint-Germain go into this weekend's fixtures knowing that they could secure the Ligue 1 title should results go their way...

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Ligue 1 wrap: PSG power towards title

Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 3-0 success over Nice at Parc des Princes to take another step closer to the Ligue 1 title...

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Ligue 1 preview: Nancy in fight for survival

Nancy winger Djamel Bakar shapes as the key to his team's hopes when they host fellow relegation-battlers Evian TG on Sunday...

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Mandanda was Lille's saviour, says Garcia

Lille head coach Rudi Garcia has praised Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda for his role in Sunday's 0-0 draw between the two teams...

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Ligue 1 wrap: Lyon end losing streak, Marseille held

Second-half goals from Bakary Kone and Bafetimbi Gomis have helped Lyon end their Ligue 1 losing streak with a 3-1 triumph over Toulouse...

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Kalou content with Chelsea feats

Many players would see winning the UEFA Champions League as a reason to stay with their club, but not Salomon Kalou. The former Chelsea striker, who plays with Ligue 1 outfit Lille, left Stamford Bridge at the end of last season...

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Baup: We are used to playing in Europe

Past experience will be key to Marseille's mission to qualify for the Champions League, according to head coach Elie Baup...

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