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Ranked: Of Europe's 96 clubs in top leagues, who spends smart and who wastes their money?
Based on spending throughout Europe, which clubs are overperforming their payroll, and who falls short? Ranking each team in the Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1.
Kylian Mbappé
Soccer
Mbappé benched as PSG draw 2-2 with Reims
Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain were held to a 2-2 home draw by Reims on Sunday after PSG boss Luis Enrique benched top scorer Kylian Mbappe, who played only the last 20 minutes.
Junya Ito
Soccer
Ito out of Japan squad over assault allegations
Hajime Moriyasu has said that Junya Ito's withdrawal from Japan's Asian Cup squad after the publication of sexual assault allegations against him was a mutual decision.
Soccer
Monaco stumble in 3-1 home loss to Reims
AS Monaco missed the chance to close the gap on Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday with a 3-1 loss at home to Reims.
Soccer
Who are the players to watch at AFCON?
Ed Dove talks about why Senegal's Lamine Camara and Morocco's Amir Richardson could be the standouts of the Africa Cup of Nations.
soccer transfers
Sources: Sunderland in talks with Will Still
Sunderland are in talks with Reims coach Will Still in an attempt to persuade the highly rated 31-year-old to quit the Ligue 1 club to take charge of the EFL Championship team, sources have told ESPN.
Soccer
Nice back in second after 2-1 win over Reims
Jeremie Boga scored the winner as Nice moved back up to second in Ligue 1 after a 2-1 home win over Reims on Sunday.
Kylian Mbappé
Soccer
Mbappe nets hat trick as PSG win 3-0, move top
Kylian Mbappe grabbed a hat trick as Paris Saint-Germain moved top of Ligue 1 with a 3-0 victory at fourth-placed Reims on Saturday.
Soccer
Balogun scores as Monaco win to top Ligue 1
AS Monaco moved top of Ligue 1 after Ismail Jakobs, Folarin Balogun and Wissam Ben Yedder scored in their 3-1 win at fourth-placed Reims on Saturday.
Folarin Balogun
Soccer
Gomez: This is what Folarin Balogun does, he scores goals!
Sebastian Salazar joins Herculez Gomez to explain why they think Folarin Balogun is such a real threat.
Folarin Balogun
Soccer
Folarin Balogun scores first goal as USMNT beats Canada
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens speak on Folarin Balogun scoring his first goal for USMNT against Canada.
Soccer
LIVE: Transfer Talk: Napoli, Milan leading race for USMNT's Balogun
Folarin Balogun is a man in demand, with two Serie A giants battling for the Arsenal youngster's signature. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
MLS
Balogun, Pulisic headline USMNT CNL roster
Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun headline the 24-player U.S. roster that will prepare for the final four of the Concacaf Nations League.
Folarin Balogun
Soccer
Why new USMNT striker Balogun's stats compare with Mbappe, Haaland, Messi
Across the Big Five leagues, only seven players have generated more combined xG and xA than Balogun, and they are all world-class superstars.
Folarin Balogun
Soccer
What will Arsenal striker Balogun bring to USMNT?
On Tuesday, FIFA approved striker Folarin Balogun's switch from England to the U.S. Julien Laurens and Jeff Carlisle break down what he brings to the national team.
Soccer
10-man Lens dreaming of Champions League after beating Reims
— Lens captain Seko Fofana fired his team another step closer to Champions League qualification after coming from behind to top Reims 2-1 in the French league on Friday.
Soccer
Ten-man Lens closer to UCL with Reims win
Lens made another step towards qualification for next season's Champions League with a 2-1 comeback home victory in Ligue 1 against Stade de Reims.
Soccer
LIVE Transfer Talk: Leipzig eye USMNT-eligible Balogun if Nkunku joins Chelsea
Folarin Balogun is now on RB Leipzig's shortlist as they look to sign a replacement for Christopher Nkunku. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Soccer
U.S. had talks with Balogun over switch - Hudson
Folarin Balogun is in Florida amid a serious push from U.S. Soccer for him to switch his international allegiance from England, sources told ESPN.
Soccer
Balogun would be 'great addition' to U.S. - Turner
Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner said Gunners teammate Folarin Balogun, currently on loan at Reims, would be "a great addition" to the USMNT.
Folarin Balogun
Soccer
Why on-fire Balogun must choose to play for USMNT
Sebastian Salazar thinks in-form Reims striker and Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun absolutely must choose to play for the USMNT over England and Nigeria.
FIFA World Cup
World Cup record holder Fontaine dies aged 89
Former France forward Just Fontaine has died at the age of 89, his former club Stade de Reims said on Wednesday.
Soccer
Schmeichel saves penalty as Nice draws with Reims 0-0
— Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel saved a penalty as Nice earned a goalless home draw against Reims in the French league on Saturday.
Folarin Balogun
Soccer
Could USMNT tempt young sensation Balogun to play for them?
Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez discuss 21-year-old Ligue 1 top scorer Folarin Balogun's international future.
soccer transfers
January's U23 hotlist: Arsenal loanee Balogun, Monaco teen Ben Seghir
We highlight the most in-form talent aged 23 or under across Europe's top leagues each month and January has an Arsenal loanee scoring goals.
2023-24 Ligue 1 Standings
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Paris Saint-Germain | 30 | 20 | 9 | 1 | +47 | 69 |
AS Monaco | 30 | 17 | 7 | 6 | +18 | 58 |
Brest | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | +15 | 53 |
Lille | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | +17 | 52 |
Nice | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | +9 | 48 |
Lens | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | +7 | 46 |
Stade Rennais | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | +8 | 42 |
Marseille | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | +8 | 41 |
Lyon | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | -10 | 41 |
Stade de Reims | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | -4 | 40 |
Toulouse | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | -3 | 37 |
Montpellier | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | -4 | 36 |
Strasbourg | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | -8 | 36 |
Nantes | 30 | 9 | 4 | 17 | -20 | 31 |
Metz | 30 | 8 | 5 | 17 | -18 | 29 |
Le Havre AC | 30 | 6 | 10 | 14 | -11 | 28 |
Lorient | 30 | 6 | 8 | 16 | -23 | 26 |
Clermont Foot | 30 | 4 | 10 | 16 | -28 | 22 |
2023-24 Team Leaders
- Goals
- Assists