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 playoff postponed after fans halt bus
Friday's Ligue 2 playoff clash between Ajaccio and Le Havre was postponed after supporters of the Corsican club attacked the visiting team's bus.
Reims secure promotion with Ligue 2 title
Stade de Reims secured the Ligue 2 title and a return to the French top flight after beating Ajaccio 1-0 on Friday night.
France approves safe-standing trial
France's Sports Minister has given the go-ahead for safe standing areas to be tested in French football next season.
Le Havre to wear black after Samba Diop's death
French second-division club Le Havre will wear a black shirt for their next two games in remembrance of defender Samba Diop, who died on Friday.
Le Havre defender Samba Diop dies at 18
French club Le Havre have said teenage defender Samba Diop has died of unknown causes.
Angry Le Havre fans invade pitch after loss
Angry fans of second division French side Le Havre spilled onto the field following a 2-0 home defeat to struggling Quevilly on Friday.
Auxerre players banned for fighting each other
Pierre-Yves Polomat and Michael Barreto were dismissed nine minutes from the end of Auxerre's 4-1 defeat at Quevilly Rouen.
Teammates sent off for fighting each other
Two Auxerre players face a potentially disciplinary meeting with the French club after fighting each other during a league match.
Tours midfielder Rodriguez dies at age 18
Tours midfielder Thomas Rodriguez has died at age 18, the French club announced on Friday.
NYCFC signs center-back Hountondji
New York City FC completed the singing of Benin international center-back Cedric Hountondji on Thursday.
Ligue 2 Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Havre AC | 22 | 13 | 8 | 1 | +23 | 47 |
| Sochaux | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | +16 | 39 |
| Bordeaux | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | +15 | 39 |
| Grenoble | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | +5 | 36 |
| Bastia | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | -2 | 34 |
| Metz | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | +9 | 33 |
| SC Amiens | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | +4 | 33 |
| Caen | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | +3 | 32 |
| US Quevilly | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | +2 | 31 |
| Valenciennes | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | -3 | 29 |
| Annecy | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | +3 | 28 |
| Paris FC | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | -5 | 28 |
| Guingamp | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | -5 | 27 |
| Stade Laval | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | -7 | 27 |
| Pau | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | -7 | 26 |
| Nimes | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | -11 | 22 |
| Dijon FCO | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -6 | 21 |
| Rodez Aveyron | 22 | 4 | 8 | 10 | -10 | 20 |
| Niort | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | -16 | 20 |
| Saint-Etienne | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | -8 | 18 |