Three years after relegation from Ligue 1, Troyes have sealed a return to the French top flight under former Marseille midfielder Laurent Batlles and backed by the City Football Group (CFG), the parent company of Manchester City.

Lille striker Burak Yilmaz and Paris Saint-Germain pair Kylian Mbappe and Neymar have been named among the five nominees for the Ligue 1 players' player of the season award, the French league (LFP) announced Tuesday.

Neymar was on target the day after signing his contract extension but Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 1-1 draw at Rennes on Sunday that leaves Lille a step closer to a remarkable Ligue 1 title triumph.

Marseille manager Jorge Sampaoli was unhappy with his team after they went down to a drab 1-0 Ligue 1 defeat at Saint-Etienne on Sunday to miss a chance to tighten their grip on a European spot.

'RAC1' reports that Barca sent representatives to Paris to reach and agreement with Neymar, who was reportedly willing to return to the Camp Nou. After the Brazilian's renewal with PSG was made official, the Catalan side feel beltrayed.

Lyon moved into the Champions League places and kept their slim Ligue 1 title hopes alive on Saturday as midfielder Bruno Guimaraes scored twice in a 4-1 victory over Lorient.

Neymar Jr extends his contract with PSG. The Brazilian, who arrived in 2017, is now linked with the capital club until 2025.

PSG have confirmed that Neymar has penned a new deal with the club until 2025.

Ligue 1 leaders Lille held their nerve to win 3-0 at local rivals Lens on Friday and put the pressure back on their pursuers who play later in the weekend.

Barcelona host Atletico Madrid while Real Madrid face Sevilla as La Liga's title race enters the final straight, Bayern Munich can secure a ninth consecutive Bundesliga crown while Ligue 1 leaders Lille should expect no favours from northern rivals and European hopefuls Lens.

Paris Saint-Germain are out of the Champions League and there is a danger that for once they will miss out on the French title too as they head into the weekend still trailing leaders Lille.

Discover the two goals scored by Brandao with Saint-Etienne against his former club Marseille.

Wahbi Khazri was the hero for St Etienne as they beat Marseille 2-1 in a Ligue 1 match back in 2019.

Take a look at some of Monaco's best goals against Reims ahead of their Ligue 1 meeting.

Chelsea player Thiago Silva referred to his exit from PSG after Chelsea's victory against Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals. He acknowledged that he didn't have a single chance to renew with the French club and that upset him, however he has now turned the page and is concentrated on his role with the 'Blues'.