European football: Harry Kane breaks goalscoring record but suffers injury
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Old dogs and new tricks: Aubameyang and Gasset drive Marseille’s revival
February 2024
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Strasbourg fans in fury as Boehly loses battle for hearts and minds
Les Alsaciens’ were respectable in defeat to PSG but fans are angry with a youth-first project that appears to benefit Chelsea
January 2024
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Vieira has young Strasbourg looking up after Coupe de France cruise
Patrick Vieira’s Todd Boehly-funded side are aiming for Europe after clicking into gear in impressive fashion
December 2023
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Ten clubs are battling to avoid relegation in Ligue 1 this season
A few years ago, Ligue 1 clubs voted overwhelmingly to reduce the division to 18 teams. Their fans are not thanking them now
October 2023
European roundup: Harry Kane on target again as Bayern Munich cruise
The England striker scored his ninth goal of the season to help Bayern Munich seal a 3-1 win over Mainz while Real Madrid drew with Sevilla
September 2023
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Nice had a great defence last season – Francesco Farioli has to add goals
The new manager has taken over a team with a brilliant defensive record and added a sprinkling of progressive ideas
August 2023
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Monaco look revitalised under the smart management of Adi Hütter
The team stuttered badly at the end of last season, even missing out on Europe, but they’ve set the early pace this year
July 2023
Patrick Vieira ‘excited to build’ after appointment as Strasbourg coach
Patrick Vieira, the former France midfielder who was sacked by Crystal Palace in March, said: ‘I know the history and identity of this club’
June 2023
Farke set to be named new Leeds manager as Vieira heads for Strasbourg
Daniel Farke is expected to become Leeds’ new manager and hopes to be installed in time for the Championship squad’s return to training on Monday
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David Squires on … Chelsea going across the multi-club-iverse with Strasbourg
Our cartoonist looks at the latest lucky club to ascend into another’s corporate structure
Chelsea launch multi-club project by buying majority stake in Strasbourg
Chelsea, whose co-owner Todd Boehly has been looking for suitable clubs since last summer, have paid £65m for close to a 100% stake
May 2023
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Lens were in Ligue 2 three years ago. Now they’re in the Champions League
Lens have stayed true to their mining heritage while booking a place in the Champions League for the first time in 20 years
European roundup: Messi on target as PSG clinch a record 11th Ligue 1 title
An underwhelming draw against Strasbourg was enough for PSG to clinch top spot with a game to spare but the future still looks uncertain for the club
Chelsea close to starting multi-club project by buying stake in Strasbourg
Chelsea are close to kickstarting their multi-club project by buying a stake in the French club Strasbourg
April 2023
European roundup: Napoli back on track after bizarre Lecce own goal
Napoli took another step towards ending their 33-year wait for a Serie A title after they won 2-1 at Lecce thanks to a bizarre own goal from Antonino Gallo
March 2023
Chelsea step up push for Strasbourg stake after multi-club model boost
Aleksander Ceferin has opened the door to relaxing restrictions on clubs with the same owner playing in the same European competitions
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Ligue 1 relegation battle shows it pays to be decisive if sacking a manager
Montpellier, Reims, Nice and Auxerre reacted quickly when their coaches were failing, but Strasbourg dithered
European roundup: Raphinha puts Barcelona nine clear at top
Raphinha scored the only goal as La Liga leaders Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés to restore their nine-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid
January 2023
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Strasbourg become the latest fretful Ligue 1 club to sack their manager
With four teams going down to Ligue 2 at the end of the season, top-flight clubs are even more jittery than usual
