In 2011, the Qatar Investment Authority took over ownership of France’s most well-known and historical football club, Paris-St. Germain. By taking over the club, this new group of owners made PSG one of the wealthiest clubs in the world, allowing it to land prized Argentinian midfielder Javier Pastore, former Juventus midfielder Mohammad Sissoko and speedy
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5 Comments » Who needs eleven? Facing a 2-0 halftime deficit at Paris Saint-Germain, Montpellier put together a heroic second half—including 42 minutes with only ten men—to score two goals and earn a 2-2 draw. Olivier Giroud was the hero for the visitors, scoring both goals in the second half to pull his side level. Following the match,
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In a battle between two Ligue 1 title contenders, Lille Olympique Sporting Club drew visiting Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday afternoon. The sides combined for a frantic first half during which each found the back of the net, but then the match cooled off in the final 45 minutes as neither could score another goal. Moussa
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In a match that was highlighted more by solid defensive play than skilled attacking, AS Monaco drew visiting Marseille 0-0 on Sunday afternoon. Monaco goalkeeper Stéphane Ruffier was a crucial part of the match, stopping numerous scoring opportunities to keep his side level throughout. Following the match, Marseille sits fifth in the Ligue1 table with
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