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2-2-3, 15th in French Ligue 1
Lille beat Nantes 2-0 to go top in Ligue 1
Lille went provisionally top of the Ligue 1 table with a comfortable 2-0 home win against Nantes.
Super Eagles to watch for in Ligue 1 this season (2:11)
Ligue 1 back with as Bordeaux held by Nantes
Bordeaux were reduced to 10 men early on but still salvaged a point in a 0-0 home draw against Nantes in the first game of the Ligue 1 season.
Nigeria's Moses Simon reflects on turnaround season with Nantes
The Super Eagles winger, on loan at Nantes from Spanish club Levante, says it is "easier to play in France because I understand the language more".
Sala plane broke apart while in flight - report
The plane crash which killed soccer player Emiliano Sala was triggered when the pilot lost control and the plane broke up while flying too fast.
Sala death: No action after manslaughter arrest
Police have said a man will face no further action after being arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of Emiliano Sala.
Marseille's 14-game unbeaten streak ends with
Second-placed Marseille slumped to a 3-1 home defeat against Nantes as their 14-game unbeaten run in Ligue 1 ended after almost four months.
Icardi back on target as PSG march on in win
Mauro Icardi rediscovered his scoring touch to help PSG beat Nantes 2-1 away as the French champions continued their march towards another title.
Nantes unveil Sala tribute one year on
Nantes have unveiled an Argentina-style shirt in memory of the late Emiliano Sala, who died one year ago on Tuesday.
Cherki sparkles as Lyon reach French Cup last 16
Teenager Rayan Cherki scored two and set up another as Olympique Lyonnais avoided a last-gasp slip-up to advance into the French Cup last 16 with a
CAS to rule on Cardiff's €6m Sala payment
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will decide on the final outcome in the ongoing legal battle between Cardiff and Nantes over Emiliano Sala.
Mbappe, Neymar on target as PSG sink Nantes
A superb Kylian Mbappe goal and a Neymar penalty helped PSG restore a five-point lead atop Ligue 1 with a 2-0 home win over Nantes.
Cardiff face FIFA transfer ban over Sala fee
FIFA has said Cardiff City could face a transfer ban if they fail to pay the first instalment for the transfer of Emiliano Sala.
Cardiff set for CAS appeal over Sala transfer fee
Cardiff City are appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport following FIFA's judgement over the transfer fee for the late Emiliano Sala.
FIFA orders Cardiff to pay £5.3m for Sala transfer
FIFA has ordered Cardiff City to pay a transfer fee of £5.3 million (€6m) to Nantes for Emiliano Sala.
Two plead guilty to taking graphic Sala photos
The two CCTV workers have pleased guilty for taking photos of the body of Emiliano Sala, who was killed in a plane crash in January.
Manslaughter arrest made in Sala case - police
Detectives investigating the death of Cardiff signing Emiliano Sala have arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter by an unlawful act.
Two arrested after Sala image posted online
Two people have been arrested after an image of deceased footballer Emiliano Sala's body had been posted on social media.
Police investigate image of Sala's body online
British Police said on Sunday they were investigating how a picture reported to be of the body of Emiliano Sala had been taken and posted online.
Emiliano Sala's father dies after heart attack
The father of Emiliano Sala, the Argentine player who was killed in a plane crash in January, has died three months after his son.
PSG lose again as title plans remain on ice
Nantes defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 as the defending Ligue 1 champions delayed clinching another title for least another match.
Sala transfer fee dispute case goes to FIFA
The dispute over Emiliano Sala's transfer fee will be adjudicated by FIFA after Cardiff City submitted their evidence on Monday.
Lyon's UCL spot under threat after loss to Nantes
Olympique Lyonnais's Champions League qualifying hopes were hit as they were beaten 2-1 at Nantes in Ligue 1 on Friday.
PSG through to French Cup final, will face Rennes
Marco Verratti scored a rare goal for Paris Saint-Germain as they beat Nantes 3-0 at home to reach the French Cup final on Wednesday.
2020-21 Ligue 1 Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | +17 | 18 |
| Lille | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +11 | 18 |
| Stade Rennes | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 15 |
| Marseille | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 15 |
| Nice | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 14 |
| Lyon | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +6 | 13 |
| Lens | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 13 |
| Angers | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -6 | 13 |
| Bordeaux | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +4 | 12 |
| Metz | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 11 |
| Montpellier | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| AS Monaco | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 11 |
| Saint-Etienne | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 10 |
| Brest | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -7 | 9 |
| Nantes | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| Nimes | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| Lorient | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 7 |
| Strasbourg | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -7 | 6 |
| Stade de Reims | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 5 |
| Dijon FCO | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -14 | 2 |
2020-21 Team LeadersFrench Ligue 1
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsFrench Ligue 1
Goal Difference-111th
Goals Scored9Tied-14th
Assists5Tied-17th
Goals Conceded10Tied-7th