French Football Archives - The Cult of Calcio

France Comrades Jump to Support Pogba in Doping Case

September 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, France, French Football, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Pogba has been provisionally suspended from club activities, which does not allow him to attend meetings nor training sessions, until charges have been cleared or dropped off him. His salary has also been withheld as per laws. His national teammates and coach have come to his rescue.

With an average age of 24.2, Bologna possess the joint second-youngest squad in Serie A, and could soon gain premier position by signing a French prodigy.

Bologna Aim to Hijack Burnley Bid for France U20 Prodigy

July 31, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Calciomercato, France, French Football, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Wilson Odobert of Troyes is on Bologna’s wishlist, having impressed the club scouts last season. Odobert, whose 4 goals in 32 appearances for the French minnows couldn’t save them from relegation to Ligue 2, is a product of Paris Saint-Germain’s youth academy. Bologna possess the joint second-youngest squad in Serie A.

Bayern Munich are seeking a goalie due to Manuel Neuer’s precarious health and have Mike Maignan on their radar for the position.

Hugo Lloris Points to Milan’s Maignan as His French Successor

January 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, France, French Football, Italian Football, Serie A

Lloris believes the French national team is well equipped to field his successor, as he relayed in his comments to L’Equipe (via MilanNews), pointing to Rossoneri keeper Mike Maignan.

Milan Chief Scout Pitches France Ahead of Italy for Budding Talents

January 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, France, French Football, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan chief scout Geoffrey Moncada believes the football market in France is relatively more open-minded and driven than the one in Italy, Spain or Germany.

Locatelli Post Lazio Win: “We Have Found the Right Mentality”

November 14, 2022 Akhil Fisher French Football, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A

Juventus stormed to a 3-0 victory over Lazio in their last match before the FIFA World Cup break, and midfielder Manuel Locatelli believes the team is now getting into shape following a poor start to the season.

Man City vs PSG Player Ratings: Gabriel Jesus Finds Winner

November 25, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Champions League, French Football, International Football, Italian Football, Manchester City, Player Ratings, PSG, Serie A

Gabriel Jesus found the winner for Manchester City as they defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium in the Champions League on Wednesday evening. Man City deserved their victory after putting in a brilliant performance that easily could have yielded more goals on another day.

Marseille vs Lazio 2-2: Immobile Becomes Lazio Top Goalscorer

November 4, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Europa League, French Football, International Football, Italian Football, Lazio, Ligue 1, Marseille, Serie A

Ciro Immobile became Lazio's all-time top goalscorer as he scored I Biancocelesti's second in their 2:2 draw away to Marseille. It was a difficult night for Maurizio Sarri's side and they were fortunate to take a point here at the Stade Velodrome with the hosts dominating possession and the chances over the course of the game.

Paris Saint-Germain secured a vital three points towards their UEFA Champions League qualification as Lionel Messi scored his first goal for the Parisians

PSG vs Manchester City Player Ratings: Messi Scores First Goal in Paris

September 29, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Champions League, French Football, Italian Football, Manchester City, Paris Saint Germain, Player Ratings, Premier League, PSG, Serie A

Paris Saint-Germain secured a vital three points towards their UEFA Champions League group qualification as Lionel Messi scored his first goal for the Parisians in a 2-0 victory at home to Manchester City. Mauricio Pochettino's side sat back and defended astutely as they hit City on the counter-attack to avenge their 2-1 defeat in last seasons Champions League semi-final at the Parc des Princes.

PSG vs Manchester City 2-0: Messi Seals Parisians Win

September 29, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Champions League, French Football, International Football, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Manchester City, Paris Saint Germain, Premier League, PSG, Serie A

Lionel Messi scored his first goal for Paris Saint-Germain as he sealed a 2-0 victory against Manchester City on Tuesday night at the Parc des Princes, with Idrissa Gueye scoring the first, in a solid performance by the Parisians.

From The Scouting App: Analysis of RB Leipzig Talent Christopher Nkunku

April 20, 2021 Akhil Fisher Bundesliga, France, French Football, Germany, Paris Saint Germain, RB Leipzig, Serie A, The Scouting App

Christopher Nkunku has been one of Julian Nagelsmann’s best players at RB Leipzig in a very young team – with an average age of 24.5. The French winger started his playing days and youth career at PSG where he spent a good five years before being promoted to the first team in the 2015-2016 season.

From The Scouting App: Analysis of Olympique Marseille’s Attacking Woes

April 14, 2021 Akhil Fisher France, French Football, Marseille, Serie A, The Scouting App

Fatigue off the pitch at Olympique Marseille is as bad as their situation on the pitch. It has long been evident that OM's financial mismanagement could have resulted in poor performance of late. However, a big contributing factor has been the lack of goals, mainly due to the sluggish outcome produced by the main forwards.

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