French Football : European & International Football

Ligue 1: PSG set to continue their match towards the title

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:13:10 +0000

After three successful bets last weekend James Eastham picks out the smartest selections from France's matchday 23.

Ligue 1 Betting: Why in-form Marseille are set to stumble

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:51:09 +0000

James Eastham believes Lyon will pick up at least a point from their trip to the Velodrome for Sunday night's big showdown in France.

Ligue 1 Betting: Lille set to struggle without Sow's goals

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:37:39 +0000

James Eastham believes the defending French league champions will lack firepower without their Senegal international.

European Transfer News: Fun for Ancelotti at Paris St-Germain

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:00:50 +0000

Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that life in charge of Paris St-Germain is like living in a candy shop, but nobody is too certain whether they will sign Carlos Tevez...

Ligue 1 Betting: Time to take Montpellier seriously

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:35:10 +0000

This was a bad weekend for Ligue 1 contenders Lille and Lyon. Table-toppers PSG did win but there are reasons to believe they may not last the distance. All of which may pave the way for Montpellier, says Ben Lyttleton.

Ligue 1: Be smart and stick with Lille in the title race

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:24:52 +0000

Lille were crowned French champions last season and are the team to follow in 2012, says James Eastham, who also picks out this weekend's best bets.

European Transfer News: Paris St-Germain launch bid for Pato

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:38:58 +0000

After a fortnight of speculation, it is being reported in Italy and France that Paris St-Germain have finally made an offer for AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato...

Eric Cantona wants to be President of France

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:14:56 +0000

Former France and Manchester United star Eric Cantona is eyeing up the French presidency but it's a bid that's highly unlikely to get off the ground...

Ligue 1 List: Five winter targets for Ancelotti's Paris St-Germain

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:36:51 +0000

The David Beckham deal is dead and links to Alexandre Pato and Kaka have been downplayed, so who will Carlo Ancelotti sign? Michael Lintorn speculates...

Ligue 1 News: Ancelotti set to agree Paris St-Germain terms

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:37:45 +0000

After months of insisting that his sights were set on a summer return to the Premier League, Carlo Ancelotti is expected to complete a move to Paris St-Germain this week.

European Football: Ligue 1 way ahead in excitement stakes

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:41:38 +0000

Ben Lyttleton rounds up the state of play as the major leagues in European football prepare for their winter breaks, and it's fans in France who have the best title fight to look forward to...

Ligue 1 Games: Paris St-Germain won't end 2011 as leaders

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:08:57 +0000

Michael Lintorn doesn't think Paris St-Germain will close the year in first place after drawing with Lille, yet lays out a scenario that would see four teams tied on 38 points...

Ligue 1 Betting: Lille ready to ruin PSG's party at the Parc

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:51:53 +0000

The value lies with the visitors as PSG face the defending league champions on Sunday night, says James Eastham.

Ligue 1 Betting: PSG and Lille to keep the goals count high

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:06:34 +0000

Two title-chasing sides in France are set to be involved in high-scoring encounters this weekend, writes James Eastham.

Ligue 1 Betting: Resurgent Marseille to claim Friday-night glory

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:00:08 +0000

After thrashing arch-rivals PSG in last weekend's big game, Didier Deschamps' side are set to continue climbing the table, says James Eastham.