King of the dark arts Emiliano Martinez said it was his destiny to be the penalty shootout hero as Aston Villa booked their spot in the semi-final of the Europa Conference LeagueThe Argentina goalkeeper, who helped his country win the World Cup 18 months ago in similar circumstances, produced more heroics against Lille, saving spot-kicks from Nabil Bentaleb and Benjamin Andre to earn a 4-3 shoot...Full Story »

Emiliano Martinez was the unsurprising star of a dramatic penalty shootout as Aston Villa edged past Lille and into the semi-final of the Europa Conference League.The Argentina goalkeeper, who helped his country win the World Cup 18 months ago, produced some similar heroics in France, saving spot-kicks from Nabil Bentaleb and Benjamin Andre to earn a 4-3 shootout win after the quarter-final had ...Full Story »

Liverpool are hoping to exact their revenge on Real Madrid after losing out on Kylian Mbappe The France mega star is available in the summer as a free agent, but is heading for Real in the summer. Per <>Le10Sport, both Real and the Reds are also in the hunt to sign Leny Yoro, a centre back from Lille. The 18-year-old has already been dubbed the “next William Saliba" for his phys...Full Story »

Scotland gave France an early fright before suffering a chastening 4-1 loss to their classy hosts in Lille.The Scots went into the friendly knowing they had qualified for the 2024 European Championships at the weekend after Spain beat Norway to ensure Steve Clarke’s side a top-two finish in Group A.Clarke took the opportunity to utilise his squad, giving a debut to Liam Kelly among eight c...Full Story »

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner curled in a stoppage-time free-kick to rescue a come-from-behind 4-3 win for the French champions Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier might just have had his job saved. With his side 3-2 down against Lille entering the final couple of minutes having taken a 2-0 lead, the writing was on the wall for a coach who had previously overseen three straight...Full Story »

Chelsea want Nkunku in January Chelsea are hoping to be able to bring in Christopher Nkunku in the January transfer window, according to the Mirror. The Blues have already reached an agreement with the 24-year-old but are aiming to convince RB Leipzig to sell in the winter rather than wait for the end of the season. Juventus keen on Evan Ndicka Juventus are looking for defensive reinforcem...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain stars Kylian Mbappe and Neymar delivered the perfect response to reports that their relationship has become strained as they linked up to dominate against Lille on Sunday. The pair were in fine form as Mbappe struck three times while Neymar netted twice and supplied three assists in a 7-1 win. There have been claims that the atmosphere in the PSG dressing room has turned t...Full Story »

The Portugal international has become the fifth new arrival at Parc des Princes of the summer transfer window Lille midfielder Renato Sanches has completed a permanent transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. The 24-year-old moves to Parc des Princes after three impressive years at Stade Pierre Mauroy, where he landed a Ligue 1 winners' medal in 2020-21. Sanches looks set to replace Georginio Wijnal...Full Story »

AC Milan are closing on a deal for Lille defender Sven Botman. Sky Italia says an agreement between the two clubs is now close. Milan will pay €33m to sign Botman after his agents met Milan in February, reaching an agreement over a €2.5m-a-year deal. Botman has recently confirmed that both Milan and Newcastle tried to secure his services during the winter transfer window. Milan...Full Story »

Chelsea clawed their way into the quarter-final of the Champions League following a sternly-fought 2-1 victory in Lille on Wednesday night. Despite taking a two-goal cushion into the second-leg, the evening was anything but comfortable for the Blues who found themselves under the cosh from the get-go. Burak Yilmaz halved Lille's deficit from the penalty spot, but Christian Pulisic hit back for ...Full Story »

Arsenal and Liverpool are both keen to bring Lille striker Jonathan David to England. The Canada international has been linked with a move away this summer. Le 10 Sport says the Gunners have made David a priority target for the end of season. But Liverpool are also keen. The Reds have been in contact with David's minders to register their interest. A move to England is appearing likely, wi...Full Story »

Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic made light of Romelu Lukaku’s omission to spearhead Chelsea’s 2-0 Champions League win over Lille.Germany forward Havertz nodded in Hakim Ziyech’s fizzing corner, before Pulisic slotted home from N’Golo Kante’s threaded pass in a dominant last-16 first-leg victory.Havertz impressed in the false nine role as £98million club-rec...Full Story »

Arsenal are facing a challenge from Barcelona in their pursuit of Lille star Renato Sanches. The Gunners are keen on bringing the former Bayern Munich midfielder to the Emirates. Lille are open to selling the Portugal international, who is under contract until 2023. According to Portuguese broadcaster ELEVEN, Barca have made Sanches one of their 'priority targets' for the January transfer w...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino replaced Lionel Messi at half time in Paris Saint-Germain's game at home to Lille, something that was even more surprising given the visitors had taken the lead in the first half through Jonathan David. With Kylian Mbappe being sidelined as he is undergoing treatment for his ear, nose and throat (ENT) infection, Messi started upfront alongside Angel Di Maria and Neymar, bu...Full Story »

Lille players celebrate after scoring a goal against PSG in the French Champions trophy match. Portuguese midfielder Xeka scored the only goal as Ligue 1 champion Lille beat Cup winner Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the Champions Trophy on Sunday. The win gives Lille coach Jocelyn Gourvennec a trophy in his first game since replacing Christophe Galtier. Galtier guided Lille to one of the biggest ...Full Story »

Lille have ended Paris Saint-Germain's dominance to win the Ligue 1 title after beating Angers 2-1 on Sunday. Les Dogues become French champions for the fifth time in their history -- their last title came in 2011, when Eden Hazard was part of the squad. The club also won the league in 1933, 1946 and 1954. PSG have failed to win the title for the first time since 2017, when Kylian Mbappe led M...Full Story »

AC Milan chief Ricky Massara has cooled reports of an agreement with Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan. Maignan has been linked with Milan as a replacement for Gigio Donnarumma. "Milan are keeping a close eye on the transfer market in every role, but at this moment we have no intention of going for another goalkeeper," Massara told Sky Italia. "We are concentrated on reaching an agreement for D...Full Story »