https://www.footballcritic.com FootballCritic RSS feed with the latest news and articles en-us https://www.footballcritic.com/news/who-is-leny-yoro-and-why-are-man-utd-and-real-madrid-desperate-to-sign-himc/4976 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/who-is-leny-yoro-and-why-are-man-utd-and-real-madrid-desperate-to-sign-himc/4976 [email protected] (Martin Macdonald) Leny Yoro has emerged as one of the most promising talents in Europe and is already at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0200 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/monaco-vs-lille-prediction/4512 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/monaco-vs-lille-prediction/4512 [email protected] (Jake Skudder) Here is our prediction for the upcoming Ligue 1 match between Monaco and Lille taking place on Wednesday, April 24th 2024. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:32:20 +0200 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/lille-vs-marseille-prediction/4253 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/lille-vs-marseille-prediction/4253 [email protected] (Jake Skudder) Here is our prediction for the upcoming Ligue 1 tie between Lille and Marseille taking place on Friday, April 5th 2024. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:00:34 +0200 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/lille-vs-marseille-predicted-lineups-xi/4252 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/lille-vs-marseille-predicted-lineups-xi/4252 [email protected] (Jake Skudder) Here are the predicted lineups for the upcoming Ligue 1 tie between Lille and Marseille taking place on Friday, April 5th 2024. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:41:42 +0200 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/lille-vs-lens-predictions/4152 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/lille-vs-lens-predictions/4152 [email protected] (Jake Skudder) Here are our predictions for the Ligue 1 tie between Lille and Lens on Friday, March 29th 2024 from the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:32:33 +0100 https://www.footballcritic.com/-chelsea-fc-lille-osc/preview/2547064 https://www.footballcritic.com/-chelsea-fc-lille-osc/preview/2547064 [email protected] (Team FC) Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel may be forced to make some serious changes to his side when they welcome Lille to Stamford Bridge Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:58:46 +0100 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/lille-seal-final-day-win-and-claim-dramatic-ligue-1-triumph/3520 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/lille-seal-final-day-win-and-claim-dramatic-ligue-1-triumph/3520 [email protected] (Paul Macdonald) Lille held their nerve on the final day to defeat Angers 2-1 and pip PSG to the title, their first in a decade. Sun, 23 May 2021 23:18:23 +0200 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/psg-0-1-lille-player-ratings-neymar-sent-off-as-david-strikes-77494/3325 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/psg-0-1-lille-player-ratings-neymar-sent-off-as-david-strikes-77494/3325 [email protected] (Robin Bairner) Lille moved to the top of the Ligue 1 standings with seven matches remaining as Jonathan David scored the only goal in a 1-0 away win over PSG. Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:56:20 +0200 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/neymar-to-start-how-will-psg-line-up-against-lillec/3320 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/neymar-to-start-how-will-psg-line-up-against-lillec/3320 [email protected] (Robin Bairner) Neymar is fit again for Paris Saint-Germain in their top-of-the-table encounter against Lille - but plenty will not for the hosts. Fri, 02 Apr 2021 17:04:37 +0200 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/are-footballers-simply-too-stupid-to-understand-a-tactical-plan-b-64473-49947/2721 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/are-footballers-simply-too-stupid-to-understand-a-tactical-plan-b-64473-49947/2721 [email protected] (Paul Macdonald) Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United side have mastered their coach's tactical ideas - why confuse them with alternatives? Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0100 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/expected-goals-ignorance-shows-knowledge-gap-football-still-faces-54638-55736-10462/2708 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/expected-goals-ignorance-shows-knowledge-gap-football-still-faces-54638-55736-10462/2708 [email protected] (Paul Macdonald) Pundits and commentators are still attempting to round on the metric and their lack of interest shows a game set in its ways Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0100 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/job-security-lampards-chelsea-post-under-serious-threat/1114 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/job-security-lampards-chelsea-post-under-serious-threat/1114 [email protected] (Martin Macdonald) The Blues legend suffered a damaging loss to Manchester City and reports suggest Chelsea are considering alternatives Mon, 04 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0100 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/why-ligue-1-is-on-the-brink-of-financial-meltdown/2443 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/why-ligue-1-is-on-the-brink-of-financial-meltdown/2443 [email protected] (Robin Bairner) A perfect storm of the Covid-19 crisis and Mediapro defaulting on their agreed television rights has plunged French clubs into a state of crisis. Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:01:51 +0100 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/im-proud-of-demba-ba-weah-calls-upon-americans-to-take-anti-racism-lead/2420 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/im-proud-of-demba-ba-weah-calls-upon-americans-to-take-anti-racism-lead/2420 [email protected] (Robin Bairner) USMNT player Timothy Weah says he wants to see American players take the lead in the fight against racism in soccer. Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:45:45 +0100 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/no-ibrahimovic-how-milan-could-line-up-against-lille-59880-45943/2194 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/no-ibrahimovic-how-milan-could-line-up-against-lille-59880-45943/2194 [email protected] (Martin Macdonald) The big Swede will miss the next few matches for the Rossoneri after picking up a hamstring injury versus Napoli Wed, 25 Nov 2020 08:40:12 +0100 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/what-are-the-most-common-injuries-that-football-players-sufferc/2007 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/what-are-the-most-common-injuries-that-football-players-sufferc/2007 [email protected] (Paul Macdonald) The study conducted by Zone7 highlighted the parts of the body put under most strain by playing and training regularly Thu, 12 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0100 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/injuries-are-avoidable-we-need-to-start-protecting-footballers/2012 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/injuries-are-avoidable-we-need-to-start-protecting-footballers/2012 [email protected] (Paul Macdonald) In 2020 there are multiple ways that players can be monitored and protected to avoid the level of body strain currently being experienced Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:30:00 +0100 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/europa-league-team-of-the-round-md3-lille-slaughter-milan-in-surprise-win/1956 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/europa-league-team-of-the-round-md3-lille-slaughter-milan-in-surprise-win/1956 [email protected] (Emmet Gates) The Ligue 1 side end Milan's 24-game unbeaten run by smashing the Italian side 3-0 at San Siro Fri, 06 Nov 2020 18:00:00 +0100 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/yusuf-yazici-player-rating-and-performance-after-stunning-san-siro-hat-trick/1953 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/yusuf-yazici-player-rating-and-performance-after-stunning-san-siro-hat-trick/1953 [email protected] (Emmet Gates) The Turkish attacking midfielder tore Milan apart with three goals at San Siro in what was a famous night for Lille Fri, 06 Nov 2020 13:10:00 +0100 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/tonali-to-start-how-milan-could-line-up-against-lille/1916 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/tonali-to-start-how-milan-could-line-up-against-lille/1916 [email protected] (Martin Macdonald) Stefano Pioli is set to make some changes from the team that defeated Udinese 2-1 this past weekend Thu, 05 Nov 2020 09:45:00 +0100 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/angel-gomes-ex-man-utd-youngster-flying-at-benfica/1909 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/angel-gomes-ex-man-utd-youngster-flying-at-benfica/1909 [email protected] (Robin Bairner) The 20-year-old attacker continues to thrill at his new side, where he has established himself as a key player after only four outings Tue, 03 Nov 2020 20:10:50 +0100 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/europa-league-team-of-the-round-man-utd-loan-man-dalot-stars/1865 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/europa-league-team-of-the-round-man-utd-loan-man-dalot-stars/1865 [email protected] (Paul Macdonald) The wide defender already looks to be a shrewd acquisition for AC Milan, while Arsenal record an easy win Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:10:00 +0100 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/angel-gomes-former-man-utd-youngster-shines-on-boavista-debut/1494 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/angel-gomes-former-man-utd-youngster-shines-on-boavista-debut/1494 [email protected] (Paul Macdonald) The tricky winger was deemed surplus to requirements at Old Trafford but has made a bright start to life in Portugal Sun, 20 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0200 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/psg-as-champions-lyon-closest-challengers-ligue-1-20-21-predictions/1412 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/psg-as-champions-lyon-closest-challengers-ligue-1-20-21-predictions/1412 [email protected] (Robin Bairner) Last season the French top flight was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic; can anyone stop PSG over a full campaign? Fri, 11 Sep 2020 13:00:00 +0200 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/arsenal-signings-gabriel-and-saliba-their-2019-20-season-stats/1349 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/arsenal-signings-gabriel-and-saliba-their-2019-20-season-stats/1349 [email protected] (Paul Macdonald) The Gunners' latest defensive arrival had an excellent season in Ligue 1 last year - let's see how his numbers measure up Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:14:44 +0200 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/official-arsenal-complete-c30m-deal-for-gabriel-magalhaes/1332 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/official-arsenal-complete-c30m-deal-for-gabriel-magalhaes/1332 [email protected] (Martin Macdonald) The Brazilian defender is the latest addition to the Gunners' back line as Mikel Arteta's reshaping of the team continues Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:35:00 +0200 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/jonathan-david-the-rise-of-lilles-latest-star/1247 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/jonathan-david-the-rise-of-lilles-latest-star/1247 [email protected] (Edward Stratmann) The Canadian recently earned a big-money move to Ligue 1, who have a history of developing star attackers Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0200 https://www.footballcritic.com/features/napolis-65m-man-osimhen-is-more-drogba-than-pepe/1097 https://www.footballcritic.com/features/napolis-65m-man-osimhen-is-more-drogba-than-pepe/1097 [email protected] (Robin Bairner) The Nigerian is on the brink of a big-money move, and it could be a great piece of business for the Serie A side Sat, 08 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0200 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/confirmed-lille-sign-angel-gomes-from-man-utd/1167 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/confirmed-lille-sign-angel-gomes-from-man-utd/1167 [email protected] (Martin Macdonald) The French side have recruited the English wonderkid on a free transfer, but he will go out to Boavista on loan immediately Tue, 04 Aug 2020 18:10:28 +0200 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/will-nigerian-superstar-victor-osimhen-leave-lille-this-summerc/920 https://www.footballcritic.com/news/will-nigerian-superstar-victor-osimhen-leave-lille-this-summerc/920 [email protected] (Robin Bairner) The Nigerian has been a target for many clubs but the fee placed on his head could mean he stays in France for now Sun, 05 Jul 2020 17:00:00 +0200