French League
2012-05-18 13:54
PSG's Sissoko keeps the faith
Mohamed 'Momo' Sissoko still believes that PSG can beat Montpellier to the Ligue 1 title despite needing a win in Lorient - and Montpellier to lose to Nancy -in what would have to be a dramatic final matchday of the season.
French League
2012-05-18 12:36
Media Guide: Week 38
For the most comprehensive English-language guide to this weekend's Ligue 1 matches, check out www.ligue1.com's Media Guide, with match-by-match Press Kits as well as the Newsletter - a one-stop guide to the week's top footballing news from France.
French League
2012-05-18 12:36
Saint-Etienne - Bordeaux: Europe on the line
Incredibly, after a poor start, Bordeaux are close to qualifying for Europe. Fifth in the table, Les Girondins are in top form but face stiff competition on the final day in the form of Saint-Etienne. Exclusive interviews.
French League
2012-05-17 14:30
Belhanda, Yanga-Mbiwa want Montpellier stay
Montpellier's stars Younes Belhanda and Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa have declared that, despite speculation linking them to summer transfers - they would love to stay at the club and get a taste of Champions League football next season.
French League
2012-05-17 13:12
Hantz confirmed for Ligue 1 return
Fresh from taking out the Ligue 2 title with SC Bastia, former Sochaux and Le Havre boss Frédéric Hantz has been confirmed as coach of the Corsican club for the next two years.
French League
2012-05-17 13:12
SPIRO BLOG: D-Day!
With 14 clubs still fighting to achieve an objective, the last day of the season promises to be exciting for neutrals and nerve-jangling for fans. Ligue1.com's Matthew Spiro casts his expert eye over Sunday's fixtures.
French League
2012-05-16 12:30
EXCLUSIVE: Clement relishing PSG challenge
With PSG still in with a chance of winning the title, Ligue1.com’s Matthew Spiro spoke to assistant coach Paul Clement, who has modernised the club’s training methods and plays an integral part in the Qatari owners' grand plans.
French League
2012-05-16 12:30
Zidane hails Montpellier
France legend Zinedine Zidane say that Ligue 1 leaders Montpellier's crucial last-gasp win over Lille proved that they will be worthy champions should they clinch the title against Auxerre on Sunday.
French League
2012-05-16 11:12
Les Bleus: Preliminary squad reactions
Montpellier's Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa was thrilled by his debut call-up to the France squad; Lille's Mathieu Debuchy isn't counting his chickens for a place in the first XI; OM's Loïc Rémy is racing the clock to be fit for Euro 2012.
French League
2012-05-15 18:18
Gourcuff and Yanga-Mbiwa make Euro pre-list
Lyon's Yoann Gourcuff has made the pre-list for Euro 2012 as has Montpellier centre-half Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, who receives a first call-up. Laurent Blanc named 15 Ligue 1 players to add to the 12 foreign-based men he named last week.
French League
2012-05-15 11:48
SEASON REVIEW: Hazard lights up Ligue 1
Ligue1.com's David Crossan explains why Manchester-bound Eden Hazard was a worthy recipient of the Ligue 1 player of the year award for the second straight season and looks at some of the other stars of the 2011-2012 campaign.
French League
2012-05-15 09:12
COMMENT: Hazard lights up Ligue 1
Ligue1.com's David Crossan explains why Manchester-bound Eden Hazard was a worthy recipient of the Ligue 1 player of the year award for the second straight season and looks at some of the other stars of the 2011-2012 campaign.
French League
2012-05-15 06:36
Statattack Week 37: Netbusting Nene
Nene's hat-trick took the PSG man on to 21 goals for the season, taking the race for Ligue 1 top scorer down to the final day. Elsewhere, Bordeaux scored a landmark goal and Montpellier again proved they are the kings of the second half.
French League
2012-05-15 06:36
Tottenham target Rémy out for up to four weeks
Tottenham Hotspur target Loïc Rémy has been ruled out for three to four weeks with a left thigh injury. The Marseille top scorer faces a race against time to be fit in time to represent France in Euro 2012.
French League
2012-05-15 06:36
Player of year Hazard chooses Manchester
Lille's Eden Hazard has been named Ligue 1 player of the year for the second season running. The Belgian star confirmed he'll play his football in Manchester next season, although didn't specify whether it would be for City or United.
French League
2012-05-14 09:48
Week 37 Review: Red hot show
A point at relegated Auxerre is all Montpellier require on the final day to become French champions for the first time. The drama does go all the way to Week 38, though, thanks to Nene's hat-trick for PSG at home to Rennes.
French League
2012-05-14 08:30
Giroud dreams of English clubs
Montpellier hotshot Olivier Giroud is drawing admiring glances from across the continent and the France striker admits to being tempted by the English Premier League, although MHSC president Louis Nicollin hopes Giroud will stay.
French League
2012-05-14 07:12
Week 37 Reactions: It's been emotional
Montpellier's last-gasp winner over Lille left them on the verge of the title and MHSC coach René Girard in tears. PSG boss Carlo Ancelotti says if MHSC do go on to win the league then they "must be congratulated".
French League
2012-05-14 02:00
Nice not out of the woods yet
Nice are not safe yet despite coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Evian-Thonon-Gaillard at the Stade du Ray, with Nemanja Pejcinovic scoring at both ends.
French League
2012-05-14 00:42
Gouffran gives Bordeaux five of best
Girondins de Bordeaux moved into the top five with a fifth successive victory as Yoan Gouffran's penalty in the dying seconds gave them a 1-0 win over FC Lorient, who head into the final day of the season with their top-flight status uncertain.
French League
2012-05-14 00:42
Gourcuff off as Lyon leave Ajaccio in trouble
Yoann Gourcuff was sent off as Olympique Lyonnais picked up a point with a 1-1 draw at AC Ajaccio on Sunday, a result that leaves the hosts mired in the bottom three.
French League
2012-05-14 00:42
Montpellier within touching distance
Karim Aït-Fana came off the bench to score four minutes into added time to give Montpellier Hérault SC a 1-0 win over LOSC Lille Métropole on Sunday as the L1 leaders took a massive step towards the title.
French League
2012-05-14 00:42
Dijon in danger after TFC draw
Amadou Soukouna celebrated his first Ligue 1 start with a maiden goal as Toulouse FC drew 1-1 with Dijon FCO to push the Burgundians closer to the drop.
French League
2012-05-14 00:42
Sochaux edge towards safety
Ryad Boudebouz produced a virtuoso display to guide FC Sochaux-Montbéliard to a 3-1 win over SM Caen and boost Les Lionceaux's chances of playing Ligue 1 football next season
French League
2012-05-14 00:42
Brest clinch vital Valenciennes victory
Bruno Grougi netted his ninth of the season to inspire Stade Brestois 29 to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Valenciennes and boost their survival chances.
French League
2012-05-14 00:42
Nenê hat-trick keeps PSG in the hunt
A brilliant hat-trick from Nenê and a magnificent performance from Jérémy Menez handed Paris Saint-Germain a 3-0 win against Rennes that keeps them in the title running with a game to spare.
French League
2012-05-14 00:42
Auxerre relegated after OM defeat
Auxerre are relegated after André-Pierre Gignac scored his first goal of the season to help Olympique de Marseille to a 3-0 over the Burgundians.
French League
2012-05-14 00:42
Sainté Euro hopes hit
Saint-Etienne's European hopes were dealt a blow in a 3-2 defeat at Nancy on Sunday night.
French League
2012-05-13 02:36
Sunday's probable teams
Marvin Martin returns after suspension for Sochaux at Caen in one of many key games in the relegation battle on the penultimate weekend of the season.
French League
2012-05-13 02:36
PSG hopes on the line
Paris Saint-Germain put their title hopes on the line when they host bogey club Rennes at the Parc des Princes on Sunday evening.
French League
2012-05-13 01:18
Maximum tension in store in Montpellier
The meeting between Montpellier Hérault SC and LOSC Lille Métropole on Sunday could see the Ligue 1 crown decided or merely ratchet up the tension and excitement in what has already been a thrilling title race.
French League
2012-05-12 21:24
'Tearful' Hazard to bid farewell to France
Eden Hazard has lamented the fact he will be leaving Ligue 1 at the end of the season with the in-demand LOSC Lille Métropole star reluctantly confirming he will be heading for pastures' new in the summer.
French League
2012-05-12 11:00
Duo grab final promotion places
Stade de Reims and Esperance Sportive Troyes Aube Champagne will play Ligue 1 football next season after joining Ligue 2 champions SC Bastia in securing promotion to the top flight.
French League
2012-05-12 11:00
EXCLUSIVE: Mavuba - Lille's main man
LOSC Lille Métropole captain Rio Mavuba could lay his hands on the Ligue 1 title for the second successive season, not bad for a man who needed convincing he could make it at the top level as he explained to Ligue 1.com in an exclusive interview.
French League
2012-05-12 11:00
Matuidi: 'Title isn't everything'
Blaise Matuidi hopes Paris Saint-Germain can take the race for the championship down to the wire, but says the season 'won't have been a failure' if they are not crowned champions.
French League
2012-05-11 14:12
Pastore: Missing out on title 'would be a disaster'
As French football's most expensive player ever, Javier Pastore has a massive weight of expectation on his shoulders, as does his big-spending club PSG. But the Argentine is upbeat and ready to give everything to take the Ligue 1 title.
French League
2012-05-11 12:54
Media Guide: Week 37
For the most comprehensive English-language guide to this weekend's Ligue 1 matches, check out www.ligue1.com's Media Guide, with match-by-match Press Kits as well as the Newsletter - a one-stop guide to the week's top footballing news from France.
French League
2012-05-11 11:36
Week 34 reactions: Lyon 'not on holidays yet'
OL assistant coach Bruno Genesio says his side are still aiming to win all their games despite having just about secured fourth place with their 3-1 win in Evian on Thursday night.
French League
2012-05-10 23:54
OL rally to beat Evian
Olympique Lyonnais came back from conceding the opening goal at Evian-Thonon-Gaillard to win 3-1 and consolidate their hold on fourth place in the table.
French League
2012-05-10 20:00
Belhanda's season over
Montpellier star Younes Belhanda has been given a three-match ban after his red card against Evian-Thonon-Gaillard. The Moroccan international's season is over.