Ligue 1

Top-level football league in France

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Ligue 1, officially known as Ligue 1 McDonald's for sponsorship reasons, is the top-level association football league in France located at the top of the French football league system. Administered by the Ligue de Football Professionnel, Ligue 1 is contested by 18 clubs and operates on a system of promotion and relegation from and to Ligue 2.

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Marseille sign free agent midfielder Rabiot France midfielder Adrien Rabiot joins Ligue 1 club Marseille as a free agent. BBC Sport - Published on September 17, 2024
Marseille agree deal for free agent Rabiot France midfielder Adrien Rabiot agrees a deal in principle to join Ligue 1 club Marseille after his exit from Juventus on a free transfer. BBC Sport - Published on September 15, 2024
Ex-Forest midfielder Mangala joins Everton on loan Everton sign midfielder Orel Mangala on a season-long loan from Ligue 1 side Lyon. BBC Sport - Published on August 30, 2024

Everton reject Marseille loan offer for Maupay Everton reject a loan offer for striker Neal Maupay from Ligue 1 side Marseille. BBC Sport - Published on August 20, 2024
Ex-Man Utd player Gomes 'all good' after head injury Lille midfielder Angel Gomes says he is "back home" and "all good" after suffering a head injury during Saturday's Ligue 1 match with Reims. BBC Sport - Published on August 18, 2024
The race to sign a prodigy - how Mbappe nearly joined Caen Caen scout David Larsy reveals how the former Ligue 1 side nearly fought off competition from a range of top European clubs to sign a young Kylian Mbappe. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2024

Englishman Still takes over at Lens after Reims exit Manager Will Still has been named as the new coach of French side Lens after leaving Ligue 1 rivals Reims last month. BBC Sport - Published on June 10, 2024
PSG clinch Ligue 1 title after Monaco beaten Paris St-Germain clinch their third consecutive Ligue 1 title after second-placed Monaco fall to a 3-2 defeat against Lyon. BBC Sport - Published on April 28, 2024
PSG miss chance to seal title in thrilling draw Paris St-Germain stage a late comeback to draw 3-3 with Le Havre but miss the chance to secure the Ligue 1 title. BBC Sport - Published on April 27, 2024
Mbappe and Dembele star as PSG edge closer to title Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe both score twice as Paris St-Germain move closer to the Ligue 1 title. BBC Sport - Published on April 24, 2024

Ten-man PSG beat Marseille to move 12 points clear Ten-man Paris St-Germain move 12 points clear at the top of Ligue 1 with a 2-0 win over Marseille. BBC Sport - Published on March 31, 2024
Real Madrid host Athletic Bilbao & Marseille face PSG Follow live text updates as Real Madrid host Athletic Bilbao in La Liga and Marseille entertain PSG in Ligue 1. BBC Sport - Published on March 30, 2024
Mbappe scores hat-trick as PSG thrash Montpellier Kylian Mbappe scores hat-trick as Paris St-Germain thrash Montpellier in Ligue 1. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2024	Marseille sack ex-Italy midfielder Gattuso after five months Marseille sack Italian manager Gennaro Gattuso just five months after his arrival at the Ligue 1 outfit. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2024
Departing Mbappe dropped by PSG - but comes on to score Kylian Mbappe comes off the bench to score a penalty as Paris St-Germain continue their charge towards the Ligue 1 title by beating Nantes. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2024	PSG beat Nantes to stretch lead at top Substitute Randal Kolo Muani scores a late winner as Paris St-Germain extend their lead at the top of Ligue 1 with victory over Nantes. BBC Sport - Published on December 9, 2023
Nantes fan dies after stabbing before Ligue 1 game A fan of French Ligue 1 club Nantes has died after being stabbed before the club's 1-0 win over Nice. BBC Sport - Published on December 3, 2023	Lyon sack Grosso after seven games in charge Ligue 1's bottom club Lyon sack Italian manager Fabio Grosso after just seven games in charge. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2023
Mbappe scores as Ligue 1 leaders PSG beat Monaco Paris St-Germain warm up for their vital Champions League tie against Newcastle by beating Monaco to go four points clear at the top of Ligue 1. BBC Sport - Published on November 24, 2023	Marseille game postponed after Lyon coach attacked Marseille's Ligue 1 home match with Lyon is postponed after Lyon boss Fabio Grosso is injured when the team coach is attacked on the way to the ground. BBC Sport - Published on October 29, 2023
Mbappe double gives PSG victory at Brest Kylian Mbappe scores twice as Paris St-Germain fend off a Brest fightback to win and move up to second in Ligue 1. BBC Sport - Published on October 29, 2023	Mbappe injured as PSG hit four against Marseille Kylian Mbappe goes off with a suspected ankle injury as Paris St-Germain return to winning ways in Ligue 1 with an easy victory over Marseille. BBC Sport - Published on September 24, 2023
Kane's Bayern Munich host Bayer Leverkusen - follow live updates Follow live text updates as Harry Kane and Bayern Munich host Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, while in Ligue 1, Paris St-Germain welcome Nice. BBC Sport - Published on September 15, 2023	Lyon boss Blanc sacked with team bottom of Ligue 1 Laurent Blanc is sacked as Lyon manager after the team picked up just one point from their opening four Ligue 1 games. BBC Sport - Published on September 11, 2023
Neymar claims Saudi league could top Ligue 1 already Saudi Arabia's football league could now be stronger than France's Ligue 1, says Brazil star Neymar. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2023