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30dAssociated Press

French giants denied promotion after fan assault

Bordeaux will stay in the second division after the league handed them loss for a game that was abandoned after a pitch invader attacked a Rodez player

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40dReuters

Fan assault puts Bordeaux promotion in danger

The match between Bordeaux and Rodez was canceled when a fan invaded the pitch to physically assault Lucas Buades when he was celebrating Rodez's goal.

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1yAnte Jukic

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?

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3yJulien Laurens

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.

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3yJulien Laurens

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.

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3yJonathan Johnson

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.

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4ySam Marsden and Moises Llorens

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.

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5yAdriana Garcia, Spain correspondent

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.

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5yBen Gladwell

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.

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5yJonathan Johnson

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.

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5yESPN staff

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.

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5yIan Holyman

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.

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5yIan Holyman

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.