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BBC News
09-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
How are you feeling about Ait-Nouri's departure?
Rayan Ait-Nouri has completed his move to Manchester City, bringing a five-year spell at Molineux to an signing on-loan from French side Angers in October 2020, the Algerian international made a permanent move to Wolves July then, the wing-back has made 157 appearances for the club, scoring 12 goals and delivering 19 want to know how you're feeling about his exit - will Wolves miss him next season or will he be easily replaced this summer? What are your hopes for the transfer window?Let us know your thoughts here
New York Times
05-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- New York Times
Nemanja Matic given four-game ban after covering anti-homophobia logo on Lyon shirt
Nemanja Matic has been given a four-match ban after covering an anti-homophobia logo on his shirt while playing for Lyon. The incident occurred when Lyon beat Angers 2-0 in the 34th and final Ligue 1 matchday last month. For International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia on May 17, French clubs customised their kits with a rainbow patch on their shirt sleeves. Advertisement Matic, 36, came on as a substitute for Tanner Tessman in the 69th minute of the game with a piece of white material appearing to cover the campaign's rainbow logo. Another symbol — the word 'homophobia' in French crossed out with a red line and 'football' underneath it — was not covered. The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP), which governs French football, announced on Wednesday that Matic had been given a two-match ban with a further two matches suspended. Matic's Lyon contract expires at the end of this month. It was similarly widely reported that Le Havre's Ahmed Hassan also covered up the logo when his side faced Strasbourg. The LFP also announced Hassan had received the same punishment as Matic. Both players, the LFP said, agreed in their hearings to participate 'in an awareness-raising campaign on the fight against homophobia in football' within six months. 'Football has a massive platform, and the (French Football) Federation is determined to put this issue on the clubs' and supporters' agenda,' France's sports minister Marie Barsacq said after the incidents, via Reuters. 'Homophobic insults and behaviour are no longer acceptable. Society has evolved, and the language in football must change with it. There's a full range of sanctions available, and they must be applied.' Last year, Monaco midfielder Mohamed Camara was banned for four matches by the LFP after appearing to place white tape over an anti-homophobia message on his shirt. Ligue 1's campaign against homophobia has been running since 2021 and aims to increase awareness around LGBTQ+ rights in football.
Telegraph
02-06-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Manchester City close in on Rayan Ait-Nouri
Wolverhampton Wanderers have already begun the search to bring in a new left-back in the expectation that Rayan Ait-Nouri will be sold to Manchester City. A transfer fee is still to be agreed for the Algeria defender but he is wanted by Pep Guardiola. Wolves had previously valued the 23-year-old at around £50 million and it remains to be seen whether City will go close to matching that price. However, given the expectation that the transfer will go through it appears both clubs are happy with the negotiations that have taken place so far and Ait-Nouri is keen on the move, which should be agreed in time for the Club World Cup that starts on June 14. The Premier League transfer window is open between June 1 and June 10 because of that tournament and will then reopen on June 16 until September 1. Wolves had planned to offer Ait-Nouri a new contract after four impressive seasons in the Premier League, having joined after an initial loan spell from French club, Angers. He has two years left on his current deal. Angers inserted a 50 per cent sell-on clause which can be bought out by Wolves for a fee of about £9 million. Wolves are likely to trigger that option as a formality before any transfer is completed. It will be the first time City have signed a specialist left-back since the departure of Joao Cancelo in 2022, on loan to Barcelona and then Bayern Munich before being sold to Saudi club Al-Hilal, and even the Portuguese international had switched from the right side. Indeed Ait-Nouri is regarded as similar to Cancelo, especially with the attacking threat he provides. Until now Josko Gvardiol has filled in at left-back although his future lies at centre-half where he is now expected to play for City. Guardiola has also used Nico O'Reilly but, again, it is not his preferred position and his future is likely to be as a No 10. Interestingly, Guardiola wants to add some Premier League-ready players to his squad during this summer's extensive overhaul. In January City spent heavily on four players without experience of playing in England and, so far, only one of those, Omar Marmoush, has featured regularly. City had targeted Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White – and there was even talk of swap deal with Jack Grealish should Forest have qualified for the Champions League – but are now in negotiations to sign the far cheaper Rayan Cherki from Lyon, with the France Under-21 forward valued at £35 million. They have also bid around £50 million for AC Milan's attacking midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. In what also looks like a pivotal summer for Wolves they have already sold Matheus Cunha to Manchester United
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Angers forward Ibrahima Niane banned for 2 years after testing positive for Ecstasy and MDMA
Ibrahima Nian/ X Ibrahima Niane, the 26-year-old Senegalese striker currently with Angers SCO, has been suspended from professional football for two years after testing positive for ecstasy and MDMA. The French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) announced the ban, effective from March 31, 2025, and lasting until March 31, 2027. The ban prohibits Niane from participating in any professional competitions, training sessions, camps, and friendly matches. According to a report by L'Équipe, Niane was unable to explain the presence of these substances in his system during the investigation, leading to the strict sanction. Doping suspension hits at contract end Niane's contract with Angers was due to expire on June 30, 2025, with no extension offered by the club. Last season, he made 30 appearances during Angers' promotion campaign from Ligue 2 but did not score any league goals. In the current season, Niane played 27 matches and scored three goals, helping Angers maintain their place in Ligue 1. However, he had already been excluded from the first-team squad after injuring a teammate during a training-ground clash in early April 2025. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Angers subsequently released him alongside six other first-team players, as reported by The Sun and other outlets. A Promising career now in doubt Niane's career began with high promise. He honed his skills at Senegal's Generation Foot Academy, finishing as the top scorer in the Senegalese Ligue 1 with 19 goals in 18 matches during the 2017 season, leading his club to a national championship. At 18, he signed with FC Metz in France, helping the club gain promotion to Ligue 1 after a brief relegation. The 2020-2021 season showed strong potential with six goals in six matches and a Player of the Month award in September. He was also close to being called up to the Senegal national team under coach Aliou Cissé. However, a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee derailed his progress, and he has managed no more than three goals per season since returning to play. Official statements and club records Angers SCO stated: "Initially signed on loan from Metz on January 31, 2023, Ibrahima Niane joined Angers SCO on a permanent contract the following summer. The Senegalese striker scored six goals and supplied three assists in 76 games in all competitions." Former Senegal Under-20 international Niane played a key role in Metz's promotion before his transfer to Angers. The AFLD emphasized that Niane "may not participate in any form of professional competition," including all training and friendly matches. Meanwhile, Niane has returned to Senegal to consider his next steps in football amid this uncertain period. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Our 15 favourite moments from the Ligue 1 season 😍 (4/5)
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. OneFootball names its favorites. Ligue 1 came to an end this Saturday, May 17 (at least for the league part!). The 2024-2025 season delighted us once again and made us want to shine a light on 15 players who made us dream, for all sorts of reasons. Here is the fourth part of our top 15 favorites. Estéban Lepaul in Ligue 1 this season? An unexpected masterclass! Thrust into the front line of Angers' attack, he quickly showed he belonged at this level. With his sharp runs, fighting spirit, and poacher's instinct, he made the most of the trust the coach placed in him. The result: important goals, points snatched at the last minute, and a real rise in form as the matches went on. Not a star yet, but clearly one of the faces of this 2024-25 SCO squad. Le but magnifique d'Estéban Lepaul face au PSG 😱 — Ligue 1 McDonald's (@Ligue1) November 11, 2024 Rayan Cherki was on fire this season! In 2024-25, the Lyon player pulled out all the stops. Placed at the heart of the project, he let his silky technique and otherworldly inspiration shine. This time, he didn't just sparkle in flashes: he strung together complete performances, precise moves, and a few brilliant assists. The cherry on top: he was named the best dribbler in Ligue 1, ahead of Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué. A season in which he proved he could be a real leader on the pitch. Zuriko Davitashvili was the green dynamite of the season. With ASSE back in Ligue 1, the Georgian wasted no time making a name for himself. Explosive, inspired, always on the move, he gave more than one fullback a tough time this year. And to top it all off, he scored some gems that made Geoffroy-Guichard erupt. Already under the spotlight, he perfectly lived up to the expectations placed on him, with that touch of elegance that's all his own. 🎯 Le premier de 2025 pour lui !Sixième but en Vert pour Zuriko Davitashvili ! 💚👏 — AS Saint-Étienne (@ASSEofficiel) January 13, 2025 - Our 15 favorites of the Ligue 1 season 😍 (3/5) - Our 15 favorites of the Ligue 1 season 😍 (2/5) - Our 15 favorites of the Ligue 1 season 😍 (1/5) 📸 DAMIEN MEYER - AFP or licensors
