A solitary Valentin Eysseric goal helped Nice maintain their three-point lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table thanks to a slender 1-0 win in St Etienne. The hosts had an early opportunity after Nice squandered possession in midfield but, after Nolan Roux escaped into the area, his stinging effort ended up in the side-netting. Jean Michael Seri offered a response for the visitors but the Ivory ...Full Story »

Teenage defender Malang Sarr was the hero as Nice's Ligue 1 campaign got off to a winning start with a 1-0 victory over Rennes. The 17-year-old settled matters when he met Jean Michael Seri's free-kick on the hour to beat Rennes goalkeeper Benoit Costil with a downward header. Yoann Gourcuff fired an early volley wide for Rennes, but Nice finished the first half on top and Dalbert Henrique twi...Full Story »