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Auxerre’s winning run cut short by PSG

After 7 wins in a row, Auxerre’s run was finally cut by PSG. After losing the first 3 league matches, it looked like it’s going to be a long and frustrating for the 1995/96 champions alongside Grenoble, but the run, which started in week 7, has brought the club’s name forward as a possible title…

Who said Ligue 1 was boring?

Bordeaux lose at home, Grenoble snatch a point versus Lyon, Auxerre moves top with a 8th consecutive win – all that happened in the last round of Ligue 1 matches. Then of course there was the incredible 5:5 draw between Lyon and Marseille in the previous round, that was deemed as “the match of the…

Can birthday-boy Nani make the grade at United?

Nani, who turns 23 today, needs to toughen up mentally if he wants to make the grade at United. When Nani broke into the Sporting CP first-team he was seen as the next big thing to come out of Portugal, after Cristiano Ronaldo that is. After his big move to Manchester United he has lived…

Grenoble finally off the mark

What did UE Engordany of Andorra, FK Milano Kumanovo of Macedonia, Ankaraspor of Turkey and Grenoble of France had in common before last Sunday? They were all teams from European top divisions, who hadn’t picked up a single point so far this season. And yes, there actually is a football league in Andorra. Grenoble broke…

PSG’s title challenge is back on track

With the swine flu doubt cleared up, Paris Saint Germain picked up their first win since the 30th August on Sunday, beating Sochaux 4-1. After years of struggling the Paris side finally had a good season last year, finishing 6th and only missing out on a Champions League place due to their very poor form in…

Leonardo saves his job (for now) with precious wins

After Carlo Ancelotti left to Chelsea in the summer, the AC Milan board took a chance with Leonardo, who played himself to legendary status amongst the Rossoneri fans in mid 90′s. On the pitch, Leonardo was one of the most intelligent players in his era, but he’s still unproven as a coach. The AC Milan hot…