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  • Uncertainty overshadows PSG title win

    Uncertainty overshadows PSG title win

    PARIS, May 13, 2013 (AFP) - Overwhelming favourites at the campaign's outset, Paris Saint-Germain were eventually able to celebrate winning the Ligue 1 title with two games to spare, but uncertainty surrounding the future takes some of the shine off the capital club's triumph.

    May 13, 2013
  • Marseille win to extend PSG title wait

    Marseille win to extend PSG title wait

    PARIS, May 12, 2013 (AFP) - Marseille ensured Paris Saint-Germain will have to wait another 24 hours before securing the Ligue 1 crown after keeping their remote title hopes alive with a 2-1 victory over Toulouse on Saturday.

    May 12, 2013
  • Silva dismissed as PSG held at home

    Silva dismissed as PSG held at home

    PARIS, May 6, 2013 (AFP) - Ten-man Paris Saint-Germain blew a chance to effectively wrap up their first Ligue 1 title since 1994 on Sunday as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Valenciennes.

    May 06, 2013
  • Stalemate hurts St Etienne's Euro hopes

    Stalemate hurts St Etienne's Euro hopes

    PARIS, May 4, 2013 (AFP) - Champions League hopefuls Saint-Etienne saw their bid for a place in Europe's top club competition next season suffer a blow as they were held a to a goalless draw at home to Bordeaux on Friday.

    May 04, 2013
  • PSG on cusp of title after edging Evian

    PSG on cusp of title after edging Evian

    PARIS, April 29, 2013 (AFP) - Nine-man Paris Saint-Germain moved to the brink of their first Ligue 1 title in 19 years with a gritty 1-0 victory over relegation-threatened Evian on Sunday as they exacted revenge for their French Cup quarter-final exit.

    April 29, 2013
  • Saint-Etienne beat Ajaccio, retain CL hopes

    Saint-Etienne beat Ajaccio, retain CL hopes

    PARIS, April 25, 2013 (AFP) - Saint-Etienne remained firmly in the hunt for a place in next season's Champions League after coming from behind to defeat visiting Ajaccio 4-2 on Wednesday.

    April 25, 2013
  • PSG ease past Nice, edge closer to title

    PSG ease past Nice, edge closer to title

    PARIS, April 22, 2013 (AFP) - Paris Saint-Germain moved another step closer to claiming their first Ligue 1 crown in 19 years with a commanding 3-0 victory over 10-man Nice on Sunday.

    April 22, 2013
  • Last-gasp Lyon keep title hopes alive

    Last-gasp Lyon keep title hopes alive

    PARIS, April 20, 2013 (AFP) - A goal in the third minute of injury time from Clement Grenier gave Lyon a 2-1 win at champions Montpellier on Friday to keep their slim French title hopes alive.

    April 20, 2013
  • Marseille held at Lille, Lyon stop freefall

    Marseille held at Lille, Lyon stop freefall

    PARIS, France, April 15, 2013 (AFP) - Marseille's slim hopes of catching French title favourites Paris Saint-Germain were further diminished as they were held to a 0-0 draw at Lille on Sunday, while Lyon hauled themselves back into the Champions League places with a 3-1 victory at home to Toulouse.

    April 15, 2013
  • PSG continue march towards French title

    PSG continue march towards French title

    PARIS, April 14, 2013 (AFP) - Paris Saint-Germain recovered from their midweek Champions League heartbreak as they continued their march towards a first Ligue 1 crown in 19 years with a 1-0 win at basement side Troyes on Saturday.

    April 14, 2013
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