Mantan bek Liverpool, Glen Johnson, yakin Wrexham bisa menjadi destinasi yang layak bagi Andy Robertson jika kapten Skotlandia itu meninggalkan Anfield pada musim panas ini. Dengan Red Dragons yang terus menanjak pesat di bawah kepemimpinan Ryan Reynolds dan Rob Mac, penambahan seorang pemenang Liga Champions dianggap sebagai pernyataan niat yang ultimate bagi klub Wales yang ambisius ini.
Musim pertama Viktor Gyokeres di Arsenal berjalan campur aduk, untuk tidak mengatakan buruk. Memang, ia hanya mencetak tujuh gol dalam 22 penampilannya di semua kompetisi bersama The Gunners, yang merupakan hasil yang buruk bagi investasi klub sebesar £63,5 juta ($85 juta) untuk jasanya. Beberapa orang merasa pemain Swedia itu tidak cocok dengan tim Mikel Arteta, sementara yang lain bahkan menyebut Gyokeres sebagai salah satu rekrutan terburuk dalam sejarah Premier League.
Manajer Brighton, Fabian Hurzeler, memicu kontroversi pra-pertandingan dengan Arsenal dengan menuntut perubahan aturan yang radikal untuk mengatasi taktik mengulur waktu yang dianggap dilakukan oleh tim tersebut. Meskipun memimpin klasemen Premier League, tim asuhan Mikel Arteta telah mendapat kritikan atas manajemen pertandingan dan taktik tendangan bebas mereka. Hurzeler kini mendesak agar wasit menerapkan aturan yang lebih ketat untuk menjaga kelancaran pertandingan, sehingga taktik kontroversial Arsenal menjadi sorotan sebelum kedua tim bertanding di Amex Stadium.
Rencana pertahanan Liverpool untuk musim depan menemui hambatan besar setelah pemain yang didatangkan pada Januari, Jeremy Jacquet, dipastikan absen hingga akhir musim. Pemain Prancis berusia 20 tahun ini, yang akan menyelesaikan transfer senilai £60 juta ($80 juta) ke Anfield pada musim panas ini, akan menjalani operasi untuk cedera bahu serius yang dialaminya saat bermain untuk klub Ligue 1, Rennes.
Tottenham Hotspur dilaporkan merasa "sangat kecewa" dengan tindakan perekrut akademi barunya, Neros Coachman, setelah serangkaian posting media sosial yang kontroversial. Coachman, seorang pendukung setia Arsenal, memicu kemarahan setelah bercanda tentang kesetiaannya tak lama setelah resmi bergabung dengan staf belakang layar Lilywhites, dengan klub kini mempertimbangkan tindakan.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have won the Ligue 1 title 12 times, more than any other club. Their first win was in 1986, and they claimed their record-breaking 12th title in 2023, surpassing AS Saint-Etienne.
How many teams are in the Ligue 1?
The Ligue 1 consists of 18 teams since the 2023-24 season, prior to which 20 teams took part in the league. The inaugural season of the French first division in 1932-33 also consisted of 20 teams, divided in two groups of 10 teams each.
Who has made the most Ligue 1 appearances ever?
Mickael Landreau holds the record for the most Ligue 1 appearances, with 618 matches as a goalkeeper. His career spanned nearly two decades, playing for clubs like Nantes, Paris Saint-Germain, Lille, and Bastia.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the Ligue 1?
Delio Onnis holds the record as the all-time top scorer in Ligue 1 with 299 goals. Playing as a centre-forward, his remarkable goal-scoring feats spanned the 1970s and 1980s, where he starred for clubs like AS Monaco and Reims, making him a legend in French football.
Who has the most assists in the history of the Ligue 1?
As of 2024, Dimitri Payet holds the record for the most assists in Ligue 1 history, with a total of 130 assists. The attacking midfielder achieved this milestone during his successful stints with several clubs, including Marseille and Lille.
Who is the oldest player ever in the Ligue 1 and how old was he?
Pierre Braine holds the record of being the oldest player in Ligue 1 history, aged almost 45 years in a Ligue 1 game in 1945.
Who is the youngest player ever in the Ligue 1 and how old was he?
At 15 years and 225 days, Kalman Gerencseri is the youngest player in Ligue 1 history. The Frenchman played for Lens against Monaco in a Ligue 1 game in 1960.
Which famous players have played in the Ligue 1?
Notable players who have graced Ligue 1 include legends like Zinedine Zidane, George Weah, Thierry Henry, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe.
Which famous managers have managed in the Ligue 1?
Prominent managers in Ligue 1 include Arsene Wenger, Laurent Blanc, Carlo Ancelotti, Adi Hutter, Luis Enrique, etc.
What is the biggest stadium in the Ligue 1?
The Orange Velodrome in Marseille is the largest stadium in Ligue 1, with a capacity of 67,394 spectators. Home to Marseille since 1937, it is renowned for its electric atmosphere and hosting significant football events in France.
Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Ligue 1?
Neymar is indeed the most expensive player in Ligue 1 history. His transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 was valued at a record €222 million, which remains the highest transfer fee ever paid for a player.