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Ancelotti mulls future, praises Becks
As Carlo Ancelotti paid fulsome tribute to the retiring David Beckham the Paris Saint Germain manager revealed an announcement on his own future may be imminent. Read full article
Ibrahimovic joy and Beckham tears
Zlatan Ibrahimovic took his Ligue 1 goal tally for the season to 29 to inspire champions Paris St Germain to a 3-1 home win over Stade Brest on a memorable night on Saturday. Read full article
French League considers ban on fan travels
The French League (LFP) is considering more bans on fans travelling to games after two people were seriously injured in a scuffle between Olympique Lyon and Olympique Marseille supporters on Saturday. Read full article
Beckham makes parisian farewell
Former England captain David Beckham, who will retire at the end of the season, will skipper French champions Paris St Germain in their final home game, the Ligue 1 club said on Saturday. Read full article
Nice match with Lyon postponed due to rain
Heavy rain forced the postponement of the Ligue 1 match between Nice and Olympique Lyon, due to kick off on Saturday, until Sunday. Read full article
Becks talking to MLS about owning team
David Beckham could return to the United States as owner of a new club and his advisors have already held talks with Major League Soccer. Read full article
Monaco win title; Nantes, Guingamp back
AS Monaco wrapped up the French second division title on Friday with a 2-1 win against Le Mans, a week after they secured promotion back to Ligue 1. Read full article
Ancelotti still tight-lipped on PSG future
Carlo Ancelotti has yet to decide whether he will stay on as Paris Saint-Germain coach - or even when to announce his decision. Read full article
'Beckham not in the top 1,000 players'
David Beckham would not rank among the top 1 000 players of the last 40 years, former England winger Chris Waddle said on Friday. Read full article
Scholes 'sad' to see Beckham retire
Paul Scholes said his former Manchester United and England teammate David Beckham's decision to retire was a "sad day", as tributes to the Paris Saint-Germain superstar continued to pile up on Friday. Read full article
Emirates renew PSG shirt deal
French league champions Paris St Germain and Dubai airline Emirates extended their shirt sponsorship deal by another five years on Friday. Read full article
Becks to sign off, Euro fight intensifies
David Beckham is set to steal many of the headlines in Ligue 1 this weekend as he prepares to make the penultimate appearance of his glittering career for Paris Saint-Germain. Read full article
Menez banned for insulting referee
Paris St Germain forward Jeremy Menez has been given a four-match ban for insulting the referee who booked him during a game against Nice last month, the French League (LFP) said on Thursday. Read full article
Becks brand built to withstand retirement
David Beckham's easy charm and image as a family man will ensure the brand built up by Britain's richest sportsman will prosper long after the end of his playing days. Read full article
Reaction to Beckham's retirement
David Beckham announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday, after a memorable career in which he won league titles in four different countries and played at three World Cups. Read full article
David Beckham's statement in full
David Beckham will retire at the end of the season. The most capped England outfield player will be hanging up his boots after a career in which he won 19 trophies. Read full article
PSG praises Beckham
Former England captain David Beckham, who will retire at the end of the season, helped put Paris St Germain on the world soccer map but predictably made little impact on the field. Read full article
Beckham announces retirement
England's best known footballer David Beckham announced his retirement on Thursday after a career laden with trophies and glamour that had a worldwide impact that went way beyond football. Read full article
Deschamps recalls Nasri, rests Ribery
Manchester City playmaker Samir Nasri has been called up by France for next month's tour of South America following a one-year absence. Read full article
Ancelotti set for talks over PSG future
Paris St Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti is set for talks with the club president on Friday as speculation continues to swirl about his future with the French champions. Read full article
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