Nantes and Angers clash in a crucial Ligue 1 relegation battle This Sunday's Ligue 1 match between FC Nantes and Angers SCO is more than just a derby; it's a relegation battle with immense consequences Only two points separate these neighboring clubs making this a crucial fixture for both teams' survival hopes A win for Nantes at the Stade de la Beaujoire would give them a five-point cushion over Angers and significantly boost their chances of avoiding the drop will rely heavily on their attacking duo of Abline and Simon to secure the victory Every point counts at this stage of the season and a home win against Angers is paramount for their survival While their recent form is equally troubling – a 1-0 defeat to Nantes in their last meeting exemplifies this – a win in Nantes would dramatically improve their chances they face daunting fixtures against Strasbourg and Lyon in their upcoming matches Alexandre Dujeux’s side will need to show resilience and fight tooth and nail to remain in Ligue 1 Catch the match live on DAZN this Sunday from 3 p.m Nantes' home advantage and Angers' poor away form suggest a narrow home win is the most likely outcome This crucial encounter promises a thrilling encounter with both teams desperately fighting to secure their Ligue 1 status for next season The exact match time isn't specified in the provided text Please check your local DAZN listings or the official Ligue 1 website for the precise kickoff time in your region The match is available to stream live on DAZN Ensure you have an active subscription to access the broadcast Check DAZN's regional availability to confirm if it's available in your location This Ligue 1 clash is a crucial relegation battle Both Nantes and Angers are fighting to avoid dropping down to a lower league Angers' recent win shows they pose a significant challenge are under immense pressure to win this game A loss would severely damage their chances of staying in Ligue 1 making it a critical match for their survival in the top flight All trademarks are the property of their respective owners All rights reserved @ 2025 Nishtya Infotech (India) Ltd Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker arrested after at least one child killed and three injured at Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides school in Nantes The French prime minister, François Bayrou, has called for a crackdown on teenage knife crime after a high-school student stabbed four other children at his school, killing at least one and injuring the others before being arrested. The 15-year-old reportedly attacked fellow students with a knife during lunch break on Thursday at the private Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides secondary school in the city of Nantes on the Atlantic coast. The attack took place at around 12.30pm (11.30am BST), before teachers overpowered the boy. One female student was killed. At least one other student is in a critical condition in hospital. “This tragedy shows once again the endemic violence that exists in a part of our youth,” Bayrou said in a statement. “Fundamental questions must be asked in terms of education, values and respect for human life.” He ordered checks inside and around schools to be intensified immediately. He also said a commission would look into how to deal with teenage knife crime in terms of weapons sales, and the owning and carrying of knives. It would study best practice in other countries across the world. Praising the “bravery” of the teachers who intervened, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, said the whole nation shared in the school’s shock and grief. A police source told France Info that the boy had first targeted a pupil on the second floor of the school and had then attacked three others coming down the stairs. He had gone into two classrooms, the source said. France Info also reported that the boy was carrying two knives. The boy was in police custody and a psychiatric assessment was being carried out, France Télévisions reported. The education minister, Élisabeth Borne, and the interior minister, Bruno Retailleau, travelled to the school to show “solidarity with victims and the school community”. Images from the scene showed police and troops surrounding the school as the investigation began. An official at the school, which is part of a complex housing a primary and middle school, would not comment on what happened. They said the school was concentrating on caring for the students who were on campus at the time. The school administration sent a message to the families of the 2,000 or so students who attend the school, informing them of the incident. Students had been immediately confined inside the school. You don't have permission to access the page you requested. What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed. PARIS (AP) — The race for the remaining Champions League places behind Paris Saint-Germain remains wide open in the French league after Marseille drew 1-1 at Lille on Sunday. With two rounds of matches left, and PSG already crowned champion, second-placed Marseille missed the chance to open up a three-point gap on Monaco after goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli's blunder in the 74th minute. The top three teams qualify for the group stage of the Champions League, with the fourth team getting a spot in the qualifying rounds. Marseille has a one-point lead over Monaco, which won 3-1 at Saint-Etienne on Saturday, with a trio of chasing teams — Nice, Lille and Strasbourg — lagging one point further back. Lille striker Jonathan David intercepted Rulli's attempted pass inside the box and headed the ball toward Matias Fernandez Pardo, who shot past the goakeeper into the back of the net. Amine Gouiri had put Marseille in front in the 57th minute from Adrien Rabiot's assist at the conclusion of a fine collective move. Lyon's hopes of European soccer next season took a blow as the seven-time French champions lost 2-1 against Lens. Anass Zaroury scored the winner with a superb 30-meter strike into the top corner five minutes from time, soon after Georges Mikautadze leveled for the hosts with a header. The result left Lyon outside of the European places, six points above eighth-placed Lens. Lyon enjoyed much of the possession but lacked a cutting edge and went behind when Goduine Koyalipou scored following a corner in the 21st minute. Substitute Jim Allevinah scored his first goal for Angers in the French league as his club won 1-0 at Nantes to leapfrog its rival and take a big step towards survival in the top division. In a match of few chances for both squads, Allevinah scored with a low strike in the 52nd minute. It was the first shot on target in the match. Allevinah, a Gabon international, came on after 20 minutes as a replacement for the injured Zinedine Ferhat. Angers moved to 14th place in the standings, one point above Nantes and two points above Le Havre, currently in the relegation playoff spot. Le Havre won 2-1 at Auxerre to move four points above the drop zone. PSG suffered consecutive Ligue 1 losses for the first time in more than two years when it lost 2-1 at Strasbourg on Saturday. With the match coming between the two legs of the Champions League semifinal against Arsenal, PSG coach Luis Enrique rotated his team, making 10 changes to his staring lineup. PSG will defend a 1-0 lead from the first leg on Wednesday at the Parc des Princes against the Gunners. Also, Brest beat last-placed Montpellier 1-0. with its off-beat contemporary art installations fascinating historical monuments and thriving food scene roughly 30 miles before it meets the Atlantic Ocean the colourful city of Nantes is a cultural and artistic hub with a whimsical spirit With contemporary art installations around every corner and several innovative museums the city's creative side is prominent while its Breton identity also remains strong — in the 15th century Nantes was the seat of the dukes of Brittany before the independent kingdom became part of France in 1532 Even the city’s industrial past is treated with an artistic reverence — on the site of its former shipyards on the Île de Nantes (an island on the Loire river) including a 40ft-tall elephant that carries passengers around the concourse and sprays water at passersby The city’s creative energy also extends to its brimming calendar of festivals and performances — sometimes held in the Château des ducs de Bretagne a turreted castle in the heart of the city that stands as testament to Nantes’ Breton past Here's how to make the most of this eccentric French city a five-day classical music festival held each January that aims to bring the genre to a wider audience see the talented artists working on new machines; outside take a ride on the giant mechanical Grand Éléphant or the three-storey ocean-inspired Carrousel des Mondes Marins influenced by the work of the city’s most famous son Often referred to as the ‘father of science fiction’ the Around the World in Eighty Days writer was born in Nantes in 1828 and is still beloved by its residents Learn more about the author's life at the Jules Verne Museum — located in the Chantenay district — which showcases the scope of his fantastical imagination and includes manuscripts Be sure to pick up a Jules Verne-themed souvenir from the Passage Pommeraye in the city centre: the 19th-century three-storey shopping arcade with a stunning glass roof houses a handful of the city’s independent boutiques in addition to luxury retailers such as Hermès which overlooks the Loire River near Cordemais (roughly a 45-minute drive from the centre of Nantes) was created by Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi in 2009 one-bedroom cottage sits atop an industrial red-and-white-striped tower SSP Group has unveiled dining venues from three brands making their debuts at Nantes Atlantique Airport alongside the refurbishment of numerous established food & beverage concessions As reported earlier today (30 April) the ambitious commercial transformation project has seen the opening of 15 modernised and new stores across the terminal by SSP and fellow anchor concessionaire Lagardère Travel Retail The F&B brands new to the airport include French concepts Big Fernand (gourmet burgers) and Ker Juliette (Breton crêpes and pancakes) have been renovated as part of the improvement programme SSP told The Moodie Davitt Report: “These complement the Nantes local brands that SSP has curated to ensure passengers travelling through Nantes Atlantique Airport will be able to sample some of the region’s favourite flavours.” Gourmet burger specialist Big Fernand “combines the convenience of fast food with the essence of authentic French gastronomy” The restaurant chain was founded in 2012 by Steve Burgraff Big Fernand now has more than 50 restaurants throughout France “The brand’s recipe for success is taking fresh locally sourced ingredients and developing creative recipes with producers carefully selected for their artisanal know-how.” Big Fernand CEO Eric de Saint Louvent commented “I’m keen to continue the development of our brand with partnerships like the one that we have formed with the SSP team Building on the success of our outlet in Gare de Lyon and the planned opening at Orly at the end of 2025 we are proud to be working together with SSP for the launch of Big Fernand at Nantes airport “The Big Fernand concept is particularly appropriate in train stations and airports and a presence in these important busy locations will allow even more people to discover our 100% fresh and French hamburgers.” a fast-food concept serving Breton crêpes and pancakes was founded by Director General and Nantes native Juliette Fontaine the brand has existing locations across Brittany “Following our success at Nantes and Angers stations this new outlet at Nantes Airport allows us to consolidate our reputation for delivering authentic foods in the travel retail environment “We’re very pleased to be introducing our recipes to even more Nantais travellers as well as visitors to the region.” Pokawa offers healthy and colourful poké bowls “We are delighted to open a Pokawa restaurant at Nantes Airport Our aim is to offer all travellers a fresh tasty journey thanks to our healthy and gourmet recipes “Diners will definitely find their own flavour of happiness because we give our customers the opportunity to create their own poké bowl according to the season a bar-restaurant-microbrewery inspired by Anglo-Saxon tradition and founded by Gabriel Charrin has been redeveloped into a new 80-seat outlet sold almost exclusively in the Nantes region are produced with Breton or Loire ingredients to original recipes and are 100% organic and packaged in recyclable containers Enthusiasts can find these beers at several notable locations in Nantes including the Beaujoire stadium and the art-house Bateau Lavoir Nantes Atlantique Airport Sales and Marketing Director Hervé Bidet told The Moodie Davitt Report: “We are very pleased to welcome these new brands and to offer a modernised and diversified commercial offer to our passengers This transformation is part of our commitment to making Nantes Atlantique Airport an ever more pleasant and efficient place from which to fly.” Note: The Moodie Davitt Report publishes the FAB Newsletter events and campaigns from around the world of airport and travel dining Please email Kristyn@MoodieDavittReport.com for your complimentary subscription Subscribe to our newsletter for critical marketing information delivered to your inbox HMSHost will debut six new restaurants spanning over 725sq m, beginning in 2025. 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We give you the latest climate facts from the world’s leading source, analyse the trends and explain how our planet is changing. We meet the experts on the front line of climate change who explore new strategies to mitigate and adapt. At least one person has been killed and three others wounded in a stabbing attack at a high school in the western French city of Nantes, police say. The 15-year-old suspect stabbed four people with a knife during a lunch break at the private Catholic Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School, a national police official said. Teachers subdued him and he was later arrested by police, the official said. The suspect had sent an email with unspecified grievances to all students just before the attack, students at the school told French media at the scene. One of the targeted students died of their wounds. Three others were wounded, including one who was hospitalised in "very serious condition," Nantes Mayor Johanna Rolland told reporters. She did not give details about the suspect, but raised concerns about ″the mental health of the youth of this country." Such fatal attacks are quite rare in French schools. France's Prime Minister François Bayrou ordered tighter security inside and outside schools nationwide and called for new proposals within four weeks for preventing and punishing knife violence by teens and children. He said metal detectors at schools could be considered. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said the attack was "probably" an isolated act, without providing details about the investigation. The school confined the students inside for hours while police secured the site and carried out questioning, according to French media. Police and armed military forces surrounded the area and worried parents waited outside the perimeter. French President Emmanuel Macron praised the courage of the teachers who intervened, saying in a post on X that they "undoubtedly prevented other dramas." An official at the school, which is part of a complex housing a primary and middle school, would not comment on what happened, saying the school is concentrating on caring for the students who were on campus at the time. "A terrible drama happened at midday today and my thoughts go first to the teenage girl who lost her life and to the three wounded students" and their families, Education Minister Elisabeth Borne said. The teachers "are in shock, and at the same time, very mobilized to return to class." France's counterterrorism prosecutor's office said it was ‘"evaluating" the incident, but did not take over the investigation as it does when terrorist motives are suspected. Counterterrorism agencies across Europe and beyond have warned recently about a new generation of underage attackers or plotters who have fed on ultraviolent and potentially radicalising content online. Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. The 15-year-old suspect was overpowered by teachers at the school in Nantes I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A high school student has been killed and three others injured in a school stabbing attack in western France, police have said. The alleged culprit, a 15-year-old student, was tackled by teachers and overpowered after the attack at around 12.30pm at the Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides school near the town hall of Doulon, in Nantes. Police arrested him at the scene, which is now also swarming with army officers, medics and fire officers, as the investigation into the attack gets underway. There is no indication of a terrorist motive, the police spokesperson added. The motive is currently unknown. According to preliminary investigations, police believe the student entered two classrooms before carrying out the stabbing and subsequently being subdued, Le Parisien reported. Recalling the chaos following the attack, one second-year student described people running around the courtyard, as someone held a door open shouting for them to get out. “I was in the foyer, we saw a lot of people running around the courtyard, I heard that someone had a knife,” the student told Ouest-France. “We didn't know whether to believe it. Then we saw someone from IT holding the door to the high school building, he was yelling at us to get out. We took refuge with the middle school students. I just learned that a student had died..." Another student said: “We were in the labs, the tension started to rise after the alarm sounded. We saw the police arrive. We stayed confined to the classrooms and then went out into the courtyard. We learned that teachers had intervened.” Another student, who is in their final year at high school, told the outlet: "We're very shocked. We only see this on television. We didn't think it could happen in our high school.” Nantes mayor Johanna Rolland told reporters that one of those injured was in "very serious condition”. She did not give details about the suspect, but raised concerns about "the mental health of the youth of this country”. France's prime minister Francois Bayrou ordered tighter security outside and inside schools nationwide, and called for new proposals within four weeks for preventing and punishing knife violence by teens and children. He said metal detectors at schools could be considered. French education minister Elisabeth Borne said in a post on X: “A knife attack took place this afternoon at a private school in Nantes. “I am going there with [interior minister] Bruno Retailleau to express my solidarity with the victims and my support for the educational community.” French police secure the area near the Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides high school Phiri Signs Pro Contract with FC Nantes2/4/2025 3:25:00 PM | Women's Soccer PITTSBURGH – Pitt forward Samiah Phiri signed a professional contract with FC Nantes team officials announced Tuesday afternoon France and competes in the Première Ligue Phiri finished her stellar three-year career at Pitt ranked fourth with 22 career goals and fifth with 55 career points in 63 matches and totaled 19 points in 18 matches as a senior Phiri recorded the second brace of her career with two second half goals in a 3-1 win over Louisville to open ACC play and had the game-winning goal against Dartmouth Phiri earned Third Team All-ACC honors while totaling 26 points on 11 goals and four assists She posted four game-winning goals in helping Pitt to a school record 17 wins and the program's first NCAA Tournament Elite Eight appearance Sporting CP were close to becoming the first-ever Portuguese team at the TruckScout24 EHF FINAL4 — but as in the first leg of the quarter-finals HBC Nantes were a little better and clinched their berth to Cologne for the third time after 2018 and 2021 after their 28:27 home victory in the first leg The French side will get to know their semi-final opponents on Friday 2 May at 14:00 CEST at the draw in Vienna Sporting CP (POR) vs. HBC Nantes (FRA) 30:32 (15:16)Nantes win 60:57 on aggregate Nantes remain cold as ice in the Lion’s Den The 6,000 fans at the Pavilhao Joao Rocha in Lisbon were on fire even before the match began but the loud and frenetic support from the stands was not enough for Sporting CP to extend their winning streak on home ground The first defeat in the eighth home match this season meant the end of Portuguese dreams HBC Nantes simply were cooler in the Lion’s Den After Paris Saint-Germain were eliminated by OTP Bank – PICK Szeged in the play-offs Nantes will represent the French colours in Cologne for the first time steered by Grégory Cojean as head coach Nantes only just made it through the play-offs and have had a similarly narrow encounter in the quarter-finals but they have done enough to return to Cologne for a third time You said no to using cookies or similar tools that help improve your experience. To see this content, you would need to update your Privacy Preferences HANDBALL THROUGH MY EYES: The EHF Champions League star speaks about her iconic one-on-one skills and her mindset on the court DRAW: Recent champions meet and potential first-time winners clash in hotly-anticipated semi-finals after TruckScout24 EHF FINAL4 semi-final… DRAW: The four sides who made it through the qualification tournaments now know who they will face in Cologne QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: A 30:29 victory for Szeged was not enough to book their first ticket to Cologne a single goal separated the 2023 title winners and Veszprém QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: After a nine-goal win in the first leg Barça and Nates enter the reverse fixtures of the quarter-finals as winners HANDBALL THROUGH MY EYES: Versatile One Veszprém back Nedim Remili reveals why he loves handball OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Court of Handball issues further decision regarding withdrawal of Vipers from EHF Champions League 2025) – The New England Revolution acquired Cameroonian forward/winger Ignatius Ganago (pronounced ig-NAH-shee-oos GAH-nah-go) on a six-month loan from French Ligue 1 side FC Nantes The loan will be extended by six months if certain playing-time conditions are met brings nine seasons of experience in the French top fight with OGC Nice he played in more than 150 matches with 23 goals and eight assists to his credit with eight additional games played in UEFA Europa League action The versatile attacker has spent the last three seasons with Nantes totaling 57 appearances across all competitions for Les Canaris he recorded six goals and five assists for Nantes During the first half of the current 2024-25 Ligue 1 campaign Ganago collected 11 league appearances and one additional start in the Coupe de France “We are excited to welcome Ignatius Ganago to New England a very dynamic attacking player in the prime of his career who possesses impressive physical and technical attributes that will immediately benefit our attack,” Revolution Sporting Director Curt Onalfo said “With ample experience in one of the world’s best leagues as well as an adaptable skillset that allows him to thrive on the wings and as a striker we are confident Gana will acclimate well to MLS.” Ganago has been capped 14 times by the Cameroon National Team He played in two matches at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations and has earned three appearances in FIFA World Cup qualifying action the same year he scored the clinching goal to send the Cameroon Under-23s to the 2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations “Ignatius Ganago is a very talented attacker who has extensive experience playing in one of the top leagues in the world and individual game-changing ability,” Head Coach Caleb Porter said Gana’s versatility to play out wide or as a striker was important as that flexibility will help us complement the other attacking pieces on the roster I’m confident Ganago has the profile and potential to make a big impact in MLS.” Ganago enjoyed two-and-a-half successful seasons with RC Lens where he scored 13 goals in 57 appearances he tallied seven goals and three assists in 24 Ligue 1 appearances Cameroon native originally arrived in France in 2017 Ganago scored in his debut for Nice and went on to record 62 appearances in all contests TRANSACTION: New England Revolution acquired forward/winger Ignatius Ganago on a six-month loan from French Ligue 1 side FC Nantes How to Watch FC Nantes vs. Angers SCO: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time | 5/4/2025Data SkriveFC Nantes (14th) and Angers SCO (15th) play on Sunday at 9:00 AM ET, in a matchup between two clubs residing in the bottom half of Ligue 1. You can stream the match on Fubo FC Nantes wound up with a draw by a score of 0-0 at home versus Toulouse FC taking 10 shots and outshooting Toulouse FC by four Angers lost to Lille OSC 2-0 at home in its last match on April 27 even though they outshot Lille OSC eight to seven Watch live sports and more without cable on FuboTV. Click here for a free trial Angers key playersAngers' Esteban Lepaul has scored seven goals this season.Himad Abdelli is another important player for Angers, with six goals and one assist.Farid El Melali has two goals and two assists.Ibrahima Niane has provided three goals and one assist.To watch live sports and more without cable, head to FuboTV. Click here for a free trial Nestled along the banks of the Loire River and just a short distance from the Atlantic coast Nantes is at the heart of a vibrant metropolitan area with a population of around 600 ,000 residents Known for its commitment to sustainability and quality of life Nantes was recogniszed by Time Magazine in 2004 as “‘the most liveable city in Europe”.’ Nearly a decade later it earned the prestigious title of European Green Capital solidifying its reputation as a leader in environmental innovation and urban sustainability Nantes has made remarkable strides in developing a sustainable transport policy that prioritiszes public transportation and cycling The city’s urban planning strategy is designed to reduce reliance on cars and to create an environment where pedestrians can move safely and comfortably becoming the first city to successfully reintroduce electric tramways – —a bold move that has become a cornerstone of its sustainable mobility strategy The city plans to continue this momentum with ongoing investments in new tramway lines all aimed at reducing traffic congestion and promoting eco-friendly travel options Nantes’ ambitious transport initiatives have had a significant impact on improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions consistently fall below the regulatory limits reflecting the effectiveness of its environmental policies the integration of sustainable transport with an ambitious climate action plan has led to a notable decrease in CO2 carbon dioxide emissions bringing them down to just 4.77 tonnes per capita This achievement highlights Nantes' commitment to environmental stewardship and its role as a model for other cities striving to balance urban growth with ecological responsibility The information provided in this page reflects the context and circumstances at the time of applying for the EU Green Capital Award and may not fully align with current developments or standards PSG wished to move the match in order to 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teenager's custody was lifted Thursday evening after a psychiatrist concluded that his health condition was incompatible with the measure investigators were still struggling to determine the motive for his actions we don't have a clear picture," explained a source close to the case "No motive can be established with any certainty," confirmed the prosecutor at a press briefing on Friday The possibility that the friend-less high-schooler was emotionally and socially frustrated is one of the findings that has emerged from the investigation. According to his statements in police custody, revealed by Presse Océan and seen by Le Monde had planned on the morning of the incident to have a discussion with one of his victims "the only person at the school with whom he had meaningful conversations," according to the prosecutor You have 82.63% of this article left to read Lecture du Monde en cours sur un autre appareil Vous pouvez lire Le Monde sur un seul appareil à la fois Ce message s’affichera sur l’autre appareil Parce qu’une autre personne (ou vous) est en train de lire Le Monde avec ce compte sur un autre appareil Vous ne pouvez lire Le Monde que sur un seul appareil à la fois (ordinateur En cliquant sur « Continuer à lire ici » et en vous assurant que vous êtes la seule personne à consulter Le Monde avec ce compte Que se passera-t-il si vous continuez à lire ici Ce dernier restera connecté avec ce compte Vous pouvez vous connecter avec votre compte sur autant d’appareils que vous le souhaitez mais en les utilisant à des moments différents Nous vous conseillons de modifier votre mot de passe Votre abonnement n’autorise pas la lecture de cet article merci de contacter notre service commercial It's the first of two games in three days for the league champions The Parisians have a good record against Les Canaris, winning 51.9% of their 108 meetings. They are also unbeaten in their five Ligue 1 meetings IMAGO / StarfaceAhead of Tuesday's game here are five classic Ligue 1 matches between Paris Saint-Germain and Nantes IMAGO / Panoramic by PsnewZAfter four seasons away from the top division Nantes returned to Ligue 1 for the 2014-14 season they faced PSG after losing their first two games When Edinson Cavani gave the away team the lead in the 24th minute it looked like another loss was on the cards The home team may have thought they could pick up their first points when Alex put it into his own net to make it 1-1 Ezequiel Lavezzi put the Parisians ahead in the 74th minute securing their first win of the season after drawing the first two IMAGO / StarfaceA six-goal thriller at the Parc des Princes resulting in three crucial points for the Parisians It looked like it would be a straightforward win for the home team going 2-0 up in the first 17 minutes through Lionel Messi and a Jaouen Hadjam own goal Ludovic Blas (31') and Ignatius Ganago (38') leveled the game before half-time Danilo Pereira headed home from a Kylian Mbappe cross on the hour mark The Frenchman made sure of the three points in stoppage time IMAGO / Panoramic by PsnewZLes Canaris recorded a famous win over Paris Saint-Germain at the back end of the 2018-19 season PSG took the lead through Dani Alves (19') The home team took the lead a minute before half-time it was 3-1 when Dani Alves scored at the wrong end Metehan Güclü made things interesting in the 89th minute but the home side held on for a big victory IMAGO / ABACAPRESSNantes was relegated during the 2008-09 season; losing home and away against the Parisians did not help Ludovic Giuly (12') and Péguy Luyindula (21') gave the away side a 2-0 lead but Nantes pulled one back before half-time Djamel Abdoun scoring from the penalty spot It was the best it got for Les Canaris as Giuly (50') made it a brace before Stéphane Sessègnon (71') made it 4-1 The three points kept PSG in the title race but IMAGO / Panoramic by PsnewZPSG took the three points in an eventful last 15 minutes of the game The Parisians led in the first two minutes Things looked like they could get tricky for Mauricio Pochettino's side when goalkeeper Keylor Navas was shown a straight red for flattening a Nantes player when trying to make a clearance Randal Kolo Muani made it 1-1 against the 10 men A Dennis Appiah own goal (81') and Lionel Messi (87') gave the home side the win despite playing the final 25 minutes with one less man Which Three PSG Players Could Receive Contract Extensions (Report) Ludovic Giuly Warns PSG To Fix Key Issue Before Arsenal Semifinal Clash PSG 2-1 Le Havre: Report And Full Match Highlights After PSG's Narrow Victory JORDAN MERRITTJordan Merritt is a freelance soccer writer who covers Real Madrid CF, Bayern Munich, and PSG On SI. He is an obsessive soccer fan and an Arsenal supporter. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Lille’s Edon Zhegrova celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the French League One soccer match between Lille and Rennes at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Villeneuve-d’Ascq challenge for the ball during the French League One soccer match between Lille and Rennes at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Villeneuve-d’Ascq PARIS (AP) — Riot police played their part as Le Havre won 2-0 at Nantes on Sunday in a French league match interrupted and then restarted during second-half stoppage time after disgruntled home fans tried to get on the field The police formed a line in front of one of the stands Referee Jérôme Brisard then led the players off with only about three minutes remaining in stoppage time After the Brigade Loire had left the Stade de La Beaujoire the match was deemed safe to resume 35 minutes later and the final three minutes were played in a somber atmosphere The defeat dropped eight-time French champion Nantes into 16th place in the 18-team league It’s rare to experience this kind of thing but you can understand things from a fan’s point of view,” Nantes striker Ignatius Ganago told match broadcaster DAZN After Josué Casimir had scored in the third minute for Le Havre the match was halted for a few minutes when tennis balls and toilet paper were thrown onto the pitch by some home fans with Nantes players helping to clear the debris on the field Forward Steve Ngoura doubled the lead in the 74th for Le Havre Nice rallied to beat midtable Strasbourg 2-1 and move up to fifth place Striker Dilane Bakwa put the Alsace-based side ahead in the 20th before defender Melvin Bard equalized in the 54th from midfielder Sofiane Diop’s pass behind the defense Diop’s pass forced an own-goal from Abakar Sylla in the 62nd when trying to pass back to goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic Nice is two points behind fourth-place Lille after 12 rounds Edon Zhegrova continued his fine form with the only goal as Lille beat Rennes 1-0 to stay one point behind Marseille in third The Kosovo winger started and finished the move in the 45th minute with one of his trademark darting runs from the right flank Zhegrova combined with Rémy Cabella and striker Jonathan David before firing past veteran goalkeeper Steve Mandanda with his left foot It was his fourth league goal of the season and he is well set to beat his mark of six from the last campaign The 25-year-old Zhegrova made similar attacking runs when Lille drew 1-1 with Juventus in the Champions League three weeks ago providing a superb assist for David’s goal He thought he had set David up for a goal against Rennes in the 57th but the effort was ruled out for a narrow offside Zhegrova clutched his left groin near the end and was given an ovation by the home fans when he went off Sampaoli has become famed within soccer for his short temper The 64-year-old Argentine was irate when Rennes defener Mikayil Faye had to change his socks before coming on as a replacement for the injured Alidu Seidu early in the first half Faye did not have the correct socks on and had to sit down on the side of the pitch and slip the right ones on midfielder Hamed Traorè scored three minutes into stoppage time as seventh-place Auxerre won 1-0 against lowly Angers Explore our comprehensive portfolio that addresses the complete care continuum for many of the world’s most threatening diseases.  Discover the stories of pioneers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare to help improve people’s lives around the world Patient-centered innovation has been and always will be at the core of our company Dive deeper into our fascinating technologies Siemens Healthineers and the University Hospital Nantes (CHU de Nantes) in France will collaborate over a period of 12 years to make innovations in diagnostic and interventional imaging available for several hospitals and their patients across the department Loire-Atlantique With a total amount of €55 million this Value Partnership1 is the biggest one established in France to date.  The agreement focuses on 13 public hospitals that are being supported by the University Hospital in Nantes It includes installing and servicing new imaging equipment collaborating on research and education allowing efficient purchasing and improving sustainable operations.  the group of hospitals will replace existing equipment with the latest technological advancements such as nine computed tomography (CT) scanners including the option of Siemens Healthineers photon-counting CT technology as well as six magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners also featuring Siemens Healthineers virtually helium-free MRI2 Planned installations for image-guided interventions include 30 mobile C-arms equipped with digital solutions as well as a further nine angiography systems supporting interventional neurology As the University Hospital Nantes will move to a new main facility by 2027 the program is also designed to ensure an optimal transition Siemens Healthineers will support the hospital’s imaging teams during the move to ensure continuity the established Value Partnership provides planning security due to a clear financial framework The program is called PIMENT (Partenariat pour l’Imagerie Médicale des Établissements du Territoire 44 – Partnership for the Medical Imaging of the Establishments of Territory 44).  “This purchasing strategy is an opportunity for the department’s medical teams and patients as they will benefit from cutting-edge solutions and high-level care – also in the context of the preparations for the new hospital,” says Philippe El Saïr this bold initiative includes all of our 13 public hospitals in territory 44 and will contribute in a major way to putting the sites on an economically equal footing.”  Middle East and Africa at Siemens Healthineers says: “I am honored by the trust that the University Hospital in Nantes places in Siemens Healthineers This long-term innovation and technology partnership is one of the first of its kind with a leading public University Hospital network in Europe and it is a proof point for our strategy to partner with leading healthcare providers to support them in shaping the transformation of healthcare the PIMENT program will enable us to jointly move forward in establishing more sustainable delivery of patient care while enhancing clinical outcomes through scientific collaboration – always having the benefit of patients in mind.”  The PIMENT program also includes creating a laboratory for fundamental and applied research in medical imaging Siemens Healthineers will provide seed funding to accelerate local research projects employees of the company will support these endeavors over the next 12 years clinical scientists dedicated to each type of scanner as well as doctoral and post-doctoral students Siemens Healthineers will ensure the continuous training of the medical teams on the equipment and digital solutions.  Sustainability is another integral part of this program Siemens Healthineers will upgrade MRI systems to significantly extend their lifecycle The latest generation of hardware and software can be installed around the already existing magnet which enhances clinical capabilities while saving resources and reducing the equipment’s environmental footprint new virtually helium-free MRI2 systems by Siemens Healthineers will be installed that reduce the amount of this scarce resource from several hundreds of liters required previously to less than one liter Siemens Healthineers will provide energy monitoring infrastructure and consulting services Further information on Value Partnerships can be found here. From left: Philippe El Saïr, CEO of the University Hospital Nantes and Hassan Safer-Tebbi, head of Siemens Healthineers France, Belgium and Luxembourg, signed the Value Partnership on October 1, 2024.Source: Siemens HealthineesrsDownload image PSG predicted XI v Nantes: Ousmane Dembélé to start Désiré Doué benchedGet French Football NewsApril 22 2025 at 7:03 AM UTC·1 min readLuis Enrique is expected to continue to rotate when Paris Saint-Germain pay a trip to relegation-threatened FC Nantes on Tuesday night PSG are nonetheless looking to go an entire domestic season unbeaten – a record never achieved in by a French side Against Les Canaris, Luis Enrique has a full squad to pick from with the only absentee from the weekend win over Le Havre AC Ousmane Dembélé has been rested in Ligue 1 in recent weeks there may not be any place in the starting line-up for Bradley Barcola or the in-form Désiré Doué Lee Kang-in may get the nod on the right of the attack with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on the left GFFN | Luke Entwistle It was a scoreless first half between the two squads it was Angers who had the most total shots with eight while Nantes only recorded two Alexandre Dujeux and his team would eventually turn those shots into a goal in the second half Of the six total shots in the final 45 minutes the one from Jim Allevinah in the 52nd minute would break the scoreless deadlock Set up by Yassin Belkhdim at the edge of the box Allevinah controlled it with the outside of his right foot before firing a shot that beat Anthony Lopes to his left Jim Allevinah scores his first goal in Ligue 1 for Angers 🇬🇦⚽️ pic.twitter.com/gcjX2EvDUJ Nantes were better offensively in the second half who made three saves in the final 45 minutes to deny the home side a goal and record a clean sheet in the win The three points allow Angers to move into 14th place in the table with 33 points while the loss puts Nantes in 15th place with 32 points and right on the edge of the relegation playoff spot Dujeux spoke to the media at his press conference sharing his thoughts on a result that brings Angers one step closer to staying in France’s top flight I often talk about this team’s moral values and today we showed a lot of determination Safety isn’t mathematically secured yet—nothing is done and we’re happy we got to share it with our supporters.” It’s been a challenging 2024–25 season for Nantes and after conceding a goal in the loss to Angers they’ve now allowed 51 goals through their first 32 Ligue 1 McDonald's matches — the most at this stage of a season since the 1969–70 campaign >>Toulouse end long wait for home joy with win over Rennes The match had barely started when Gonçalo Ramos flicked a cross into the box to Hakimi giving PSG a flying start after just two minutes underdog Nantes refused to give up against the league leaders equalising seven minutes before the break with a goal from Abline driving Nantes into a resolute defensive stance The reigning Ligue 1 champions are still alone at the top with 33 points, seven points ahead of AS Monaco who play Marseille on Sunday Paris Saint-Germain were held to a rare 1-1 home draw against underdogs Nantes in a Ligue 1 clash on Saturday when an early goal from Achraf Hakimi was cancelled out by Matthis Abline The match had barely started when Gonçalo Ramos flicked a cross into the box to Hakimi The reigning Ligue 1 champions are still alone at the top with 33 points, seven points ahead of AS Monaco who play Marseille on Sunday Raum architectural studio has designed Freia, a gourmet restaurant situated atop a multi-story car park in Nantes, France. The project integrates an urban garden within a greenhouse structure establishing a connection between nature and the city the restaurant offers panoramic views of Nantes and its historic railway station The greenhouse enclosure allows for natural light to shape the dining experience while reinforcing the relationship between built space and vegetation serves as a source of fresh ingredients used in the kitchen blurring the boundaries between cultivation all images by Charles Bouchaïb Freia’s design by Nantes-based studio Raum explores the intersection between the natural and urban environments creating a transitional space where greenery coexists with the surrounding cityscape The restaurant’s elevated setting provides a retreat from the urban fabric offering a distinct perspective on its surroundings Freia restaurant is located atop a multi-story car park in Nantes Raum studio designed Freia to integrate an urban garden within a greenhouse structure the interior and exterior gardens supply fresh ingredients for the kitchen the greenhouse enclosure allows natural light to define the dining experience the restaurant’s layout promotes interaction between guests and nature the restaurant’s rooftop setting offers panoramic views of Nantes and its railway station the restaurant’s design prioritizes sustainability and local food sourcing natural materials and vegetation shape the restaurant’s atmosphere the space functions as both a restaurant and an urban garden the garden is an integral part of the restaurant’s culinary identity Raum’s architectural choices enhance the sensory dining experience name: Freia | @freia.restaurant architect: Raum | @atelier.raum photographer: Charles Bouchaïb | @charles_bouchaib designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style Nantes has a gritty industrial heritage softened by a hefty dose of 18th-century finesse in its buildings and an almost tangible offbeat charm Breathtaking museum collections are offset by unexpected green spaces and splurges of modern architecture while there is an array of large-scale artworks scattered across the city and beyond."},"children":[]}]},{"name":"paragraph","children":[{"name":"text","attributes":{"value":"Nantes also has a great food scene and is tipped to be a top gastronomic destination for 2025 — it has knockout restaurants and an abundance of local produce thanks in part to being in the heart of muscadet country Nantes was formerly the capital of medieval Brittany and the best place to discover its history is at the grand Château des Ducs de Bretagne Stout walls give way to elegant gothic spires and gables in the main courtyard and the museum does an excellent job of explaining the city’s maritime heritage — in the 18th century Nantes was the largest port in France (£8 Afterwards take a stroll through the streets of the compact old town."}},{"name":"break","children":[]},{"name":"break","children":[]},{"name":"text","children":[],"attributes":{"value":"• At the heart of the spectacular revival of the former shipping yards in Nantes Les Machines de l’Île is a huge exhibition space filled with giant mechanical creatures Start at the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery then continue through the 18th-century Feydeau neighbourhood which owed its wealth to the slave trade (free; 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30-minute rides bookable in advance (£8; exhibition £9; lesmachines-nantes.fr).• The best way to explore the city is to walk the green line on the pavements that links all the main sights which owed its wealth to the slave trade (free; levoyageanantes.fr).• Central to the fabulous food scene in Nantes is the city’s main covered market open until 1pm Tue-Sun; marche-talensac.fr) It’s also great for street food — try Qrep’ for artisan crêpes and galettes.• The Musée d’Arts is a superb gallery with more than 13,000 artworks open Wed-Sun; museedartsdenantes.nantesmetropole.fr).• Musée Dobrée occupies a stunning 15th-century manor and a neo-Romanesque house Musée Dobrée has a sizeable art collection to exploreALAMYWhere to eat and drinkL’Atlantide 1874This outstanding Michelin-starred restaurant The striking interior of 19th-century La CigaleALAMYLa CigaleA landmark café-brasserie that opened on Place Graslin in 1895 a lavishly decorated 19th-century shopping arcade • 26 of the best city breaks in Europe for 2025 Les Chants d’Avril uses the freshest ingredients available from the local marketLes Chants d’AvrilThe chef Christophe François and his wife open Mon-Fri; @restaurant_les_chants-davril) this cave à vins has a huge wine list and a good daily menu (mains from £20 Les Bouteilles has a vast wine listLe Lieu UniqueThe hip young centre for contemporary arts in Nantes all housed in a former biscuit factory (glass of wine from £2; lelieuunique.com) PicklesWelcome to the realm of the British-born chef Dominic Quirke • 11 of the best affordable hotels in France under £170 This article contains affiliate links that can earn us revenue Great mid-range choiceFriendly and welcoming overlooking the garden (room-only doubles from £75; nanteshotel.com) Grande dame eleganceIn a premium location off Place Graslin designed by the award-winning local artist Justin Weiler using different shades of black (B&B doubles from £131; oceaniahotels.com) Sozo Hotel is located in a converted churchYANN RICHARDBest for designIn a converted church and with atmosphere in spades Its position on a quiet street beside the city’s botanical garden is peaceful and convenient (B&B doubles from £146; sozohotel.fr) Getting there and aroundTake the Eurostar from London to Paris (from £77 return; eurostar.com) Share your reflections and recommendations in the comments Become a subscriber and InspirationCity BreaksMore from City Breakscity breaks Nantes likely line-up v PSG: Alban Lafont to make unlikely returnGet French Football NewsApril 22 2025 at 7:18 AM UTC·1 min readSince Anthony Lopes joined FC Nantes in January from Olympique Lyonnais Alban Lafont has been nowhere near the first-team The former Toulouse FC has not even been included in matchday squads he is expected to start against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night Lafont’s demotion was dramatic and in recent weeks he has been playing for the club’s reserve side in the National 3 Lopes sustained an injury during the 2-1 defeat to Stade Rennais on Friday and has not sufficiently recovered Lafont therefore gets a recall for Nantes and is set to start against PSG whilst Francis Coquelin remains sidelined with injury Sorba Thomas has been left out of the matchday entirely That is a choice taken by Antoine Kombouaré UPDATE – Ligue 1 Predictions | Round 29: PSG take on Nantes in postponed fixtureGet French Football NewsApril 22 2025 at 1:20 PM UTC·1 min readLigue 1 Predictions Who will come out on top at the end of the season PSG weren’t overly convincing in their victory over Le Havre Luis Enrique has publicly admitted that keeping his players “connected” in Ligue 1 is the difficult task that awaits him in the run-in The Spanish manager is experimenting a little in the league Ousmane Dembélé was left out of the 2-1 win over Le Havre in order to give him some much-needed rest with youngsters such as Senny Mayulu playing a role in the win Willian Pacho also missed out with illness There could be further experimentation with other key players potentially rested in preparation for the game against Arsenal in one week Nantes didn’t take anything away from local rivals Rennes last Friday They are slipping back into the relegation battle and it looks highly unlikely that they will take anything here The last meeting between the two teams ended with Nantes winning 1-0 Ludovic Blas - Dead Leg Alidu Seidu - Cruciate Ligament Tear Pedro Chirivella - Dead Leg Fabien Centonze - Knee Injury Francis Coquelin - Hamstring Injury Antoine Kombouaré has faced Rennes on 31 occasions Nantes has conceded goals in eight consecutive games Nantes has scored in three consecutive games Rennes currently has a draw in the last 15 games Rennes has gone two consecutive games without winning Rennes currently has a draw in the last 26 games Rennes and Nantes have faced each other 95 times Rennes has an advantage in clashes against Nantes: 22 wins in 47 games 87 matches were played between the two teams OneFootballApril 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM UTC·1 min read🇫🇷 Augusto scores late as Nantes comeback to hold PSGDouglas Augusto's late goal helped Nantes to bounce back from a goal down to earn a 1-1 Ligue 1 draw against PSG. Scorers: Vitinha 33'; Augusto 83' PSG controlled possession in the opening stages and eventually took the lead through Vitinha's half-volley past Patrik Carlgren. João Neves nearly doubled Les Parisiens' lead before the break with a powerful strike that Carlgen pushed to safety. Nantes looked more positive after half time and Jean-Charles Castelletto's strike was saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma. The hosts faced late heavy pressure but stunned PSG on the counter-attack as Douglas Augusto fired a first-time shot from the edge of the area into the top corner. Gonçalo Ramos almost restored PSG's lead when his header crashed off the crossbar in injury time. Augusto's late stunner boosted Nantes' survival chances as they sit four points above the relegation zone, while PSG's 10-match winning run in Ligue 1 came to an end. A 15-year-old boy killed a fellow pupil and injured three others in a stabbing attack at a high school in the western French city of Nantes on Thursday, before he was overpowered by teachers, police said. BFM TV reported that the student who died was a girl and that the three wounded students were boys. Police did not confirm the age or gender of the victims. Teaching staff subdued the attacker at the Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides, a private Catholic school, before police arrived, a police spokesperson said. She said there was nothing to indicate a terrorist motive. The suspect had earlier sent an email with unspecified grievances to all students just before the attack, pupils at the school told French media at the scene. One of the injured pupils was in a “very serious condition″ in hospital, Nantes Mayor Johanna Rolland told reporters. She did not give details about the suspect, but raised concerns about ″the mental health of the youth of this country″. Interior minister Bruno Retailleau said the attack was ″probably″ an isolated act, without providing details about the investigation. The school confined the students inside for hours while police secured the site and carried out questioning, French broadcast reports said. Police and armed military forces surrounded the area, and worried parents waited outside the perimeter. French president Emmanuel Macron praised the courage of the teachers who intervened, saying in a post on X that they ″undoubtedly prevented other dramas″. An official at the school, which is part of a complex housing a primary and middle school, would not comment on what happened, saying the school was concentrating on caring for the students who were on campus at the time. Education minister Elisabeth Borne said: “A terrible drama happened at midday today, and my thoughts go first to the teenage girl who lost her life, and to the three wounded students.” The teachers “are in shock, and at the same time, very mobilised to return to class”. Students were allowed to leave school in the midafternoon under police protection. Dozens of parents waited outside. “We’re waiting to be able to hold them in our arms ... to help them deal with the stress this will have caused,” said one parent, Nicolas. Police did not name the suspect or give any motives for the attack. Local newspaper Ouest France said the attacker was dressed all in black, and wore a helmet and balaclava. Two knives were found lying next to his belongings, it said. BFM and other media reported that the suspected attacker, using his email account, had emailed a document to all students in the school in which he painted a bleak picture of society, but had not made any mention of a possible attack. French broadcaster Franceinfo said the stabbing followed a conflict among students. Police did not immediately confirm the media reports. - Reuters and Associated Press Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC PSG will host Unai Emery’s Villains at Paris’ Parc des Princes on Wednesday before the return leg at Villa Park on Tuesday Ouest-France understands that PSG want their away game at Nantes to be postponed a week after the Champions League quarter-finals’ return leg Nantes are expected to deny them this in front of the Ligue’s board as it would mean the relegation-fighting Canaris would play three Ligue 1 games – against Rennes they will play Southampton in the Premier League matchweek sandwiched between their Champions League quarter-finals against PSG The Parisians face English side Aston Villa over two legs in the Quarter-Finals having beaten another English side in Liverpool in the last round to progress MORE: Unai Emery Reacts to Facing Former Club PSG in the UEFA Champions League The game was initially scheduled for the weekend of 12/13 April but following a request from the Parisian side to the LFP (Ligue de Football Professionnel) it now looks as if it will be moved to give Luis Enrique’s side the best chance at recovering between the two Villa games PSG’s next five fixtures - if Nantes game is moved Nantes aren’t best pleased with the decision to move the game being taken over their heads but they’ve decided to side with the Parisians and grant their request leaving Nantes with a two-week break between away games against Nice and Rennes The latter is a game known as the Derby Breton (Brittany Derby) They are searching for the last couple of wins that should guarantee them Ligue 1 safety ahead of next season Achraf Hakimi scored an early goal for PSG but it wasn’t enough to secure the three points as Nantes fought back to draw 1-1 They are currently sat in 13th with 27 points six clear of Le Havre who would contest the relegation play-off were the season to end at the time of writing / IMAGO / ABACAPRESPSG host Aston Villa on Wednesday before the return leg is played at Villa Park on Tuesday Villa are managed by ex-PSG boss Unai Emery and have looked good in the Champions League this year They navigated a potentially challenging Club Brugge tie in the Round of 16 and their reward is a trip to Paris to play PSG It will be their second trip to France in the competition having faced AS Monaco in the group stage back in January IMAGO / Every Second MediaFans of both sides and football in general will be looking forward to what will surely be a fascinating battle between two top sides once again on the biggest stage in European club Football Rio Ferdinand Points Out Exactly What Has Changed at PSG This Season Adrien Rabiot's Mother Reacts To PSG Fans' Banner Against Him When Is The Earliest PSG Could Win The Ligue 1 2024-25 Title? PSG Social Media Account Trolls Rivals Marseille After 3-1 Le Classique Win France is the site where Angers (8-6-17) will play Nantes (7-11-13) on Sunday Nantes are priced at -122 while the Black and Whites are at +102 The goalkeepers who are expected to start are Anthony Lopes for Nantes and Yahia Fofana for Angers The Canaries are 72nd concerning expected goals having 35.5 The Canaries have allowed 50 goals while allowing 1.61 G/90 and the opposition have amassed 143 SoT against them Their differential on goals is -15 with 35 goals notched and also 50 goals given up giving them a percentage of 16.1% this year Nantes has compiled 96 saves and they also hold a save% of 65.0% this year Nantes has 65 yellow card warnings on the season and 4 red cards this club comes in with an average of 1.03 points per fixture (32 points) and sit at 62nd among Big 5 teams with 25 assists Get all of our Free Soccer Picks Angers has compiled 29 goals and their expected goals on the season is sitting at 33.7 The club's goals against per 90 is at 1.61 with 130 saves the Black and Whites have a save % of 72.2% (180 shots on target against) and are ranked 80th in Big 5 soccer with 30 pts Angers ranks 68th in goals allowed with 50 The Black and Whites have earned a clean sheet rate of 19.4% for the season as well as 41 yellow card warnings The Black and Whites have an average of 1.0 points per match while accumulating 15 assists and 2 red cards The man who will protect the net for Nantes is Anthony Lopes Lopes has seen the pitch for 35,112 mins and is sitting with 1,124 saves in his pro soccer career His goals allowed per 90 mins is 1.19 (463 total goals allowed) and his save percentage is 71.4% The goalkeeper born in Portugal has had 1,574 shots tried against him in 393 career starting assignments Lopes (198-86-107 mark during his career) has accounted for 124 shutouts which has him sitting with a 31.8%% shutout percentage Yahia Fofana will be residing in front of the goal for Angers Fofana has allowed 69 goals and has accumulated 165 saves in 42 starting assignments Fofana has accumulated 7 shutouts while defending 234 shots tried against him in 3,780 career mins He holds a save % of 70.5% and his clean sheet rate sits at 16.7%% He has given up 1.64 goals per 90 minutes while holding a mark of 11-7-24 Matthis Abline is a member of the team you are going to want to keep your eye on for Nantes Abline has been a starter in 70 matches so far in his career and he scores 0.35 goals per 90 minutes The forward who is from France has earned 24 goals in 6,221 minutes played He has totaled 6 assists while accumulating 54 points in his career He has accumulated 25 pts during his soccer career and has assisted a teammate on a goal 3 times The forward born in France has earned 2,323 minutes and has scored 11 goals He has an average of 0.43 goals per 90 and has had a starting assignment in 23 matches during his pro soccer career Who will win tonight's soccer game against the spread Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. 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Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here Get all of Today's Free Soccer Picks Get all of Today's Expert Soccer Picks Milk Skateshop started in 2004 by Thibaud Fradin an old pro skater for Cliché Skateboards We started this video project two years ago with a tour in Marseille We were supposed to do the video in one year We did a last tour in Bordeaux to finish the project However more than half of the video is filmed in Nantes it was the idea at first to film a lot in our town to show everybody that we have a lot of good spots It’s the first big video project we've done so it was a good experience and a lot of fun for the team Thibaud put a lot of effort to have a part so it took him a long time to get really into it and to film again like it was 20 years ago The video just got finished for the 20-year anniversary of the shop Thanks to all the people that helped us in this project and to the team for the motivation Stop Motion And Art Design By LadyBoy ( Tristan Vergnault )  "We called it Missing because there is always someone missing on a skate tour there is always one rider that you don’t know where is—he lost his phone or whatever: Skate life."—Julien Dellion peep some choice cuts from our The Cinematographer Project: World View: PSG’s Luis Enrique says lessons learnt from Nantes low-block could apply to Arsenal encounterGet French Football NewsApril 23 2025 at 9:05 AM UTC·1 min readParis Saint-Germain struggled to break FC Nantes down on Tuesday night as the Ligue 1 champions were held to a 1-1 draw at the Beaujoire With the Ligue 1 title already secured, Les Parisiens nonetheless want to retain their invincibility in the league and become the first French side to go a whole season unbeaten it is clear that the UEFA Champions League is the priority Achraf Hakimi was notably rested against Les Canaris, whilst Ousmane Dembélé was featured less prominently in Ligue 1 in recent weeks PSG looked out of sorts as they struggled to break through Nantes’ low-block Despite taking the lead through Vitinha midway through the first half Les Canaris looked dangerous on the counter-attack and got a late goal through Douglas Augusto to secure what for them could be a valuable point in their fight against relegation Whilst a different sort of game will be expected against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League next week Luis Enrique believes that some of the lessons learnt could aid Les Parisiens’ preparation. “We need to know what Arsenal we will face The PSG manager added, “Here (at Nantes) we lacked movement off the ball at the start of the match We changed things and we broke into the opposition half without the ball more.” “I don’t want to be here.” Nantes head coach Antoine Kombouaré storms out of press conferenceGet French Football NewsJanuary 2 2025 at 12:16 PM UTC·2 min readNantes head coach Antoine Kombouaré faced the press this Thursday for his usual pre-game press conference this Thursday as Les Canaris face Lille OSC on Saturday evening at Stade Pierre-Mauroy the press conference was cut short with Kombouaré launching a rather extraordinary rant to the media attending his presser The former PSG manager berated the journalists for having reported he would be dismissed with Nantes sitting 14th in the Ligue 1 standings Former Valenciennes head coach Ahmed Kantari and Olivier Blondel – Lyon reserves’ goalkeeping coach – all joined Nantes Kombouaré said he was extremely bothered that all journalists covering the Loire-Atlantique club were unanimous on the fact that he would no longer coach Nantes as of today “I expected written apologies from you because you guys got it completely wrong I’ll be unpleasant and mean because I don’t want to be here I’m letting you work here but I’m out of here #spch.spch.s2tb-h .spchc {\n background: #fff;\n box-sizing: border-box;\n box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgb(0 0 0 / 20%);\n height: auto;\n margin: 0;\n min-width: 100%;\n overflow: hidden;\n padding: 24px 115px;\n }\n#spch.spch.s2tb .spchc .inner-container #spch.spch.s2tb-h .spchc .inner-container {\n opacity: 1;\n transition: opacity 0.318s ease-in;\n }\n#spch.spch.s2tb .spchc .inner-container .text-container who have already wrapped up the Ligue 1 title were scheduled to play relegation-fighting Nantes over the weekend as was the case during Les Parisiens’ UEFA Champions League run last season the LFP re-arranged the fixture in order to allow Luis Enrique’s side a break in between the two legs against Aston Villa in the quarter-finals of the Champions League The game will now be played on Tuesday 22nd April — Luke Entwistle (@LukeEntwistle) April 14, 2025 It means that PSG are fresh as they look to maintain their 3-1 advantage against Aston Villa at Villa Park on Tuesday there was boredom at the club over the weekend. “We were a bit bored at the weekend Luis Enrique jokingly added, “Ousmane said he was bored GFFN | Luke Entwistle – reporting from Villa Park PSG beat Arsenal 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros delve into the most recent UEFA Champions League and CONCACAF Champions Cup action These eight players could use a fantasy football factory reset Knowles is the highest-paid assistant in the country after leaving the Buckeyes following their national title and following Notre Dame’s march to the national championship game The Celtics' shooting woes reached record-setting numbers Monday Bowman Baseball is the first place to find cards of today’s baseball prospects Ohtani was back at loanDepot park on Monday for the first time since he became MLB’s first 50/50 player Tyler Callihan broke multiple bones in his left forearm and is now set to have surgery becoming the first team in postseason history to take 60 3s and setting a playoff record with 45 misses plenty of other athletes showed out in tailored garb in honor of the event's theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.' Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the LA Galaxy’s latest loss which still leaves them winless this MLS season What is going on with the Galaxy and who is to blame for their abysmal form Christian and Alexis then bring on Professional Referee Organization referees Natalie Simon and Alyssa Nichols to chat why they became refs and how VAR helps or hurts their jobs Christian and Alexis then react to the latest news around soccer in another edition of Rápido Reactions including Harry Kane’s first trophy Trent Alexander-Arnold’s awkward goodbye & EA FC’s newest cover athlete Who wins Thunder-Nuggets and Wolves-Warriors Brock Purdy could hit free agency after the 2025 NFL Season Patriots fans know how much Julian Edelman meant to the team during its dynasty In today's edition: The Jets stun the Blues Sovereignty wins the Derby in a thrilling finish Nantes 1-1 Paris Saint-Germain: Augusto levels late on but champions remain unbeatenParis Saint-Germain are four games away from an invincible season despite being pegged back by Nantes on Tuesday.Paris Saint-Germain had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Nantes on Tuesday though the result keeps Luis Enrique's champions on course to complete the first unbeaten season in Ligue 1 history Nantes were content to sit back and play on the counter but Vitinha struck a low half-volley off a Lee Kang-in pass to put PSG ahead after 33 minutes Nantes were more aggressive after the break as Jean-Charles Castelletto drew a fine save from PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma on the hour mark Douglas Augusto finally found the equaliser seven minutes from time with a great shot from the edge of the box following a powerful run from Matthis Abline Goncalo Ramos went agonisingly close to netting a winner for the visitors but his stoppage-time header hit the crossbar as Nantes claimed a crucial point in the battle to survive They are now four points clear of Le Havre who occupy the final place in the relegation zone who wrapped up the title earlier this month hold a 23-point advantage over second-placed Marseille and are closing in on an invincible campaign with 20 of the 28 goals they have conceded in Ligue 1 this season now coming in the second half They are now unbeaten in 39 away games in Ligue 1 Their last defeat on the road predates Luis Enrique's reign This is the longest unbeaten away run in the history of Europe's top five leagues having surpassed the 38-match streak AC Milan put together between 1991 and 1993 Nantes have avoided defeat against PSG in both matches of a Ligue 1 season for the first time since 2002-03 (two draws).  That is despite PSG completing 1,717 passes across those two matches (935 at home the highest such total in Ligue 1 since Opta data collection began in 2006-07