Lyon defeated Toulouse 3-0 in their first game of the 2008-09 French Ligue 1 season. Karim Benzema netted twice and new signing Jean II Makoun scored once, but the French giants suffered a blow as rightback Francois Clerc ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the first half. Medical tests have revealed that Clerc can be expected to be out of action for the next six months.
Ligue 1
Franck Ribery to leave Marseille ?
If rumours in the press are to be believed, Marseille have reportedly told winger Franck Ribery that he can leave in the summer, if he wishes. Ribery has been the subject of interest of many top European clubs- Arsenal, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich to be precise. His stock had appreciated considerably after … Read more
Ligue 1 Weekend results
Results from the games played on the 31st of March and 1 April:- Toulouse 1-0 St.Etienne ( Johan Elmander) Nantes 0-1 Sedan (David Ducourtioux) Troyes 0-1 Sochaux ( Romain Pitau) Lille 0-2 Valenciennes ( Geoffrey Doumeng, Eric Hassli) Le Mans 2-2 Auxerre ( Ismael Bangoura, Tulio De Melo/ Kanga Akale, Younis Kaboul) Â Lens 1-2 PSG … Read more