Vieira: 'Offensive' to talk about football amid crisis
Patrick Vieira, who's part of an effort among French coaches to pool money for the coronavirus relief, says it's "offensive" to discuss football.
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2019 Schedule
11-8-9, 5th in French Ligue 1
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Aouar sends Lyon through to Cup quarters
Olympique Lyonnais's unbeaten streak in 2020 continued when Houssem Aouar's last-gap penalty earned them a 2-1 win at Nice.
Sources: Inter Miami want Vieira as head coach
Inter Miami want to make Patrick Vieira their head coach in time for the start of the Major League Soccer expansion team's 2020 launch season.
Sources: Vieira not top choice for Arsenal job
Patrick Vieira is not at the top of the Arsenal wish list for their managerial role but remains in contention, sources have told ESPN FC.
Ten-man Lyon edge Nice 2-1 in heated clash
Lyon had Jeff Reine-Adelaide and Moussa Dembele to thank for early goals that secured a 2-1 home win over Nice.
Bordeaux go third with 1-1 draw at Nice in Ligue 1
Jimmy Briand scored a 50th-minute penalty for Bordeaux in a 1-1 draw at Nice that sent the visitors third in Ligue 1 on goal difference.
Di Maria sends PSG five points clear as Nice see red
Angel Di Maria netted a double that earned Paris Saint-Germain a 4-1 win at Nice and a five-point lead in the Ligue 1 standings.
Nice axe player who stole Dolberg's €70k watch
Striker Lamine Diaby-Fadiga has been sacked by Nice after he admitted stealing teammate Kasper Dolberg's watch in the dressing room, the club said.
Sources: Nice player stole teammate's €70k watch
Nice forward Lamine Diaby-Fadiga has admitted to stealing teammate Kasper Dolberg's watch from a team dressing room last week, sources tell ESPN FC.
Golovin brace helps Monaco to first win
AS Monaco's Aleksandr Golovin scored twice as the principality side beat visiting Nice 3-1 in the Azurean derby in Ligue 1 on Tuesday.
Rennes' perfect record ended with Nice loss
Rennes lost their 100 percent record in Ligue 1 on Sunday when visitors Nice came from behind to beat them 2-1.
Ref praised for halting match over banners
The coaches of Nice and Marseille and France's equality minister have all praised the referee who interrupted the Ligue 1 match on Wednesday.
Ref halts Nice-Marseille over anti-gay banners
The Ligue 1 game between Nice and Marseille was halted for several minutes during the first half when home fans unfurled anti-gay banners.
UK's richest man completes Nice takeover
French Ligue 1 outfit OGC Nice have been taken over by Ineos, the energy group run by British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe said in a statement.
UK's richest man given green light to buy Nice
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the richest man in the UK, has been given the final authorisation to complete his takeover of French football club Nice.
Sources: Nice sale to UK tycoon surpasses PSG
Britain's richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe's €100 million purchase for Nice will be the most ever for a French club, sources have told ESPN FC.
Sources: Britain's richest man to purchase Nice
The takeover of Ligue 1 side Nice by Britain's wealthiest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be confirmed on Tuesday, sources have told ESPN FC.
Monaco salvage Ligue 1 status as Caen go down
Monaco salvaged their Ligue 1 place despite losing 2-0 at Nice while Caen were relegated.
Neymar hits half-century as PSG are held by Nice
Edinson Cavani missed a stoppage-time penalty as PSG continued their stuttering end to the season with a 1-1 Ligue 1 draw at home to Nice.
Marseille's Balotelli nets winner vs. old team Nice
Mario Balotelli's love affair with Marseille continued on Sunday when the striker gave them a 1-0 home win against his former club Nice in Ligue 1.
Balotelli joins Marseille after leaving Nice
Sources told ESPN FC on Tuesday that Mario Balotelli would join on a short-term deal after leaving Nice.
Source: Balotelli joining Marseille on short deal
Italy international Mario Balotelli is set to join Marseille from Nice until the end of the season, a source close to the player has told ESPN FC.
'Wenger derby': Henry vs. Vieira clash ends even
Thierry Henry's Monaco stretched their winless run in Ligue 1 to four games as they drew 1-1 with Patrick Vieira's Nice on Wednesday.
Balotelli could stay at Nice for season - Vieira
Mario Balotelli has missed the last four matches and was given "a few days to think about his future" by Patrick Vieira.
Ligue 1 matches postponed due to security concerns
Two Ligue 1 matches matches have been postponed at the request of authorities.
2019-20 Ligue 1 Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain | 27 | 22 | 2 | 3 | +51 | 68 |
| Marseille | 28 | 16 | 8 | 4 | +12 | 56 |
| Stade Rennes | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | +14 | 50 |
| Lille | 28 | 15 | 4 | 9 | +8 | 49 |
| Nice | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | +3 | 41 |
| Stade de Reims | 28 | 10 | 11 | 7 | +5 | 41 |
| Lyon | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | +15 | 40 |
| Montpellier | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | +1 | 40 |
| AS Monaco | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 40 |
| Strasbourg | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 38 |
| Angers | 28 | 11 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 39 |
| Bordeaux | 28 | 9 | 10 | 9 | +6 | 37 |
| Nantes | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | -3 | 37 |
| Brest | 28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | -3 | 34 |
| Metz | 28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | -8 | 34 |
| Dijon FCO | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | -10 | 30 |
| Saint-Etienne | 28 | 8 | 6 | 14 | -16 | 30 |
| Nimes | 28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | -15 | 27 |
| SC Amiens | 28 | 4 | 11 | 13 | -19 | 23 |
| Toulouse | 28 | 3 | 4 | 21 | -36 | 13 |
2019-20 Team LeadersFrench Ligue 1
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsFrench Ligue 1
Goal Difference38th
Goals Scored41Tied-4th
Assists30Tied-2nd
Goals Conceded3815th