Montpellier players kept their cool to clinch a maiden Ligue 1 title with a 2-1 win at AJ Auxerre although the match descended into chaos as police were called in after local fans pelted the pitch with flares, tomatoes and toilet paper to interrupt the game three times on Sunday.
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Montpellier know it's now or never to pip PSG to title
Saturday 12 May 2012
Montpellier president Louis Nicollin has implored his players to keep their focus as they chase their first Ligue 1 title. With wealthy Paris St-Germain set to dominate for years to come, it could mean they are already in the last-chance saloon.
Warning light for Hazard as City move in for £7m Belhanda
Tuesday 08 May 2012
Montpellier midfielder now on radar as demands may cost £30m Lille star dear
Warning for Eden Hazard as Manchester City move for £7m Younes Belhanda
Tuesday 08 May 2012
Montpellier midfielder in frame but demands may cost £30m Lille star dear
Why Montpellier could see off PSG fat cats and get the cream
Wednesday 04 April 2012
This year's French title may not go to the super-rich Parisians but to the little club with little history. Jack Pitt-Brooke explains why
Luis Suarez dismisses transfer speculation and says he is happy at Liverpool
Monday 19 March 2012
Luis Suarez has played down speculation that he could leave Liverpool this summer.
Derek Pain: Looking for recruits but we're too close to the market's peak
Saturday 17 March 2012
No Pain, No Gain
D-Day for Yohan Cabaye
Saturday 03 March 2012
Newcastle's cultured French midfielder is no stranger to the tribal passions of a derby and tells Martin Hardy his winner's pedigree can be crucial against Sunderland tomorrow
President of Uruguay offers support to Luis Suarez
Thursday 16 February 2012
The president of Uruguay has defended Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, insisting his compatriot "is not a racist and never will be".
AC Milan still want Carlos Tevez transfer
Monday 23 January 2012
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has not given up hope of signing Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez during the winter transfer market.
PSG to make £25m bid for Tevez the reluctant recruit
Wednesday 18 January 2012
Carlos Tevez may be forced to swap one uncherished job for another, with Paris St-Germain expected to table a bid this week which would match Manchester City's likely £25m asking price.
PSG to make £25m bid... but Tevez unlikely to go
Wednesday 18 January 2012
Manchester City's Carlos Tevez faces the prospect of being forced to swap one uncherished job for another, with Paris St-Germain expected to table a bid this week which would match City's likely £25m asking price.
Tevez move to Milan hits new hitch
Friday 13 January 2012
Carlos Tevez is still hopeful that his move to Milan can be resurrected after Manchester City's insistence yesterday that the Italian club pay a transfer fee in excess of €25m (£21m) led to the collapse of the latest round of negotiations.
Tottenham and QPR target Chris Samba reveals he wants to quit Blackburn
Thursday 12 January 2012
Blackburn manager Steve Kean has confirmed the club have rejected two bids for Christopher Samba and reiterated that the player is not for sale.
Newcastle in for £7m Erding
Wednesday 11 January 2012
Newcastle will try to sign Paris-St Germain's Turkey striker Mevlut Erding in this transfer window.
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